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. In addition, we cover how OBU ranks in comparison to other schools with nursing programs.
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The bachelor's program at OBU was ranked #828 on College Factual's Best Schools for nursing list. It is also ranked #8 in Oklahoma.
During the 2020-2021 academic year, Oklahoma Baptist University handed out 48 bachelor's degrees in nursing. This is an increase of 30% over the previous year when 37 degrees were handed out.
Nursing majors who earn their bachelor's degree from OBU go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $56,411 a year. Unfortunately, this is lower than the national average of $62,880 for all nursing students.
While getting their bachelor's degree at OBU, nursing students borrow a median amount of $27,000 in student loans. This is about the same as the median debt load of allnursing bachelor's degree recipients across the nation.
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the nursing majors at Oklahoma Baptist University.
Of the 48 students who graduated with a Bachelor’s in nursing from OBU in 2021, 15% were men and 85% were women.
The majority of bachelor's degree recipients in this major at OBU are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 73% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Oklahoma Baptist University with a bachelor's in nursing.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 2 |
| White | 35 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 10 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Mental & Social Health Services | 9 |
| Rehabilitation & Therapeutic Professions | 9 |
| Bioethics/Medical Ethics | 3 |
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