by our College Data Analytics TeamWe've pulled together some essential information you should know about the program, including how many students graduate each year, the ethnic diversity of these students, average starting salaries, and more. Also, learn how UCO ranks among other schools offering degrees in nursing.
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The bachelor's program at UCO was ranked #774 on College Factual's Best Schools for nursing list. It is also ranked #6 in Oklahoma.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Nursing Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 514 |
| Best Nursing Schools | 774 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, University of Central Oklahoma handed out 155 bachelor's degrees in nursing. This is an increase of 25% over the previous year when 124 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 7 students received their master’s degree in nursing from UCO. This makes it the #499 most popular school for nursing master’s degree candidates in the country.
The median salary of nursing students who receive their bachelor's degree at UCO is $71,438. This is less than $74,888, which is the national median of all nursing majors in the nation who earn bachelor's degrees.
While getting their bachelor's degree at UCO, nursing students borrow a median amount of $20,461 in student loans. This is not too bad considering that the median debt load of all nursing bachelor's degree recipients across the country is $20,508.
During the 2022-2023 academic year, part-time undergraduate students at UCO paid an average of $606 per credit hour if they came to the school from out-of-state. In-state students paid a discounted rate of $243 per credit hour. The following table shows the average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $7,284 | $18,171 |
| Fees | $1,238 | $1,238 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,600 | $1,600 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $8,886 | $8,886 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $8,160 | $8,160 |
Learn more about UCO tuition and fees.
Of the 155 nursing students who graduated with a bachelor's degree in 2021-2022 from UCO, about 19% were men and 81% were women.
The majority of bachelor's degree recipients in this major at UCO are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 52% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Central Oklahoma with a bachelor's in nursing.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 17 |
| Black or African American | 11 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 18 |
| White | 80 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 6 |
| Other Races | 23 |
Online degrees for the UCO nursing bachelor’s degree program are not available at this time. To see if the school offers distance learning options in other areas, visit the UCO Online Learning page.
All of the 1 students who graduated with a Master’s in nursing from UCO in 2022 were women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Central Oklahoma with a master's in nursing.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 0 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 1 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the nursing majors at University of Central Oklahoma.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Public Health | 75 |
| Communication Sciences | 39 |
| Health/Medical Prep Programs | 16 |
| Mental & Social Health Services | 12 |
| Allied Health Professions | 7 |
More about our data sources and methodologies.