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 #882 on College Factual's Best Schools for nursing list. It is also ranked #12 in Oklahoma.
During the 2020-2021 academic year, University of Central Oklahoma handed out 124 bachelor's degrees in nursing. This is a decrease of 2% over the previous year when 127 degrees were handed out.
In 2021, 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.
Nursing majors who earn their bachelor's degree from UCO go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $57,320 a year. This is less than $62,880, 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 $26,375 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 University of Central Oklahoma.
In the 2020-2021 academic year, 124 students earned a bachelor's degree in nursing from UCO. About 85% of these graduates were women and the other 15% were men.
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, 66% 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 | 6 |
| Black or African American | 4 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 13 |
| White | 82 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 18 |
All of the 7 students who graduated with a Master’s in nursing from UCO in 2021 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 | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 3 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 1 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Public Health | 88 |
| Communication Sciences | 47 |
| Mental & Social Health Services | 15 |
| Health/Medical Prep Programs | 14 |
| Allied Health Professions | 7 |
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