by our College Data Analytics TeamBelow are the key facts about this program at SWOSU. Degrees are awarded at the Bachelor’s level, with graduate study also available. Its best result is a rank of #1 out of 17 schools (Bachelor’s level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
College Factual rates SWOSU highly for nursing, coming in at #436 out of 1,956 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Nursing Schools | 436 of 1,956 |
| Best Nursing Schools in Oklahoma | 2 of 30 |
| Best Nursing Schools in the Southwest Region | 43 of 195 |
Here is each degree level granted in nursing at SWOSU, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 242 |
| Master’s | 43 |
During the most recent reporting year, Southwestern Oklahoma State University conferred 242 bachelor’s degrees in nursing.
SWOSU is among the very best schools in the country for nursing at the bachelor’s level. In particular it placed #1 out of 17 schools by College Factual.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Nursing Bachelor’s Degree Schools in Oklahoma | 1 |
| Best Nursing Bachelor’s Degree Schools in the Southwest Region | 30 |
| Best Nursing Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 308 |
Nursing graduates with a bachelor’s degree from SWOSU go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $74,597 a year. This is above $69,246, the median for all majors at SWOSU.
While getting their bachelor’s degree at SWOSU, nursing graduates take on a median debt of $24,027 in student loans. This is above $20,956, the typical median for all majors at SWOSU.
Average full-time tuition and fees are listed in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $6,368 | $7,173 |
| Fees | $1,326 | $1,326 |
Find out more about SWOSU tuition and fees.
In the most recent graduating class, 12% of nursing bachelor’s degrees went to men and 88% went to women.
The largest share of nursing bachelor’s degree graduates at SWOSU were White. About 50% of graduates fell into 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 | 5 |
| Black or African American | 34 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 37 |
| White | 120 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 46 |
SWOSU granted 242 bachelor’s completions in registered nursing/registered nurse in the most recent reporting year — 88% to women and 12% to men. Most of these graduates identified as White (50%).
This program is also offered at the graduate level at SWOSU. Here are the graduate award levels offered.
| Graduate Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Master’s Degrees in Nursing | 43 |
