by our College Data Analytics TeamHere, you'll find out more about the major, including such details as the number of graduates, what degree levels are offered, ethnicity of students, average salaries, and more. Also, learn how SWOSU ranks among other schools offering degrees in nursing.
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The bachelor's program at SWOSU was ranked #819 on College Factual's Best Schools for nursing list. It is also ranked #7 in Oklahoma.
During the 2020-2021 academic year, Southwestern Oklahoma State University handed out 175 bachelor's degrees in nursing. This is a decrease of 13% over the previous year when 201 degrees were handed out.
In 2021, 32 students received their master’s degree in nursing from SWOSU. This makes it the #278 most popular school for nursing master’s degree candidates in the country.
Nursing majors who earn their bachelor's degree from SWOSU go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $62,644 a year. Unfortunately, this is lower than the national average of $62,880 for all nursing students.
While getting their bachelor's degree at SWOSU, nursing students borrow a median amount of $24,027 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 $27,000.
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the nursing majors at Southwestern Oklahoma State University.
Of the 175 students who graduated with a Bachelor’s in nursing from SWOSU in 2021, 12% were men and 88% were women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 62% of 2021 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Southwestern Oklahoma State University with a bachelor's in nursing.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 8 |
| Black or African American | 8 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 9 |
| White | 109 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 40 |
During the 2020-2021 academic year, 32 students graduated with a bachelor's degree in nursing from SWOSU. About 13% were men and 88% were women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 66% of 2021 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Southwestern Oklahoma State University with a master's in nursing.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 2 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 21 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 8 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Pharmacy/Pharmaceutical Sciences | 153 |
| Health Sciences & Services | 80 |
| Health & Medical Administrative Services | 51 |
| Allied Health & Medical Assisting Services | 42 |
| Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science | 15 |
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