by our College Data Analytics TeamWe’ve pulled together the essential facts you should know about the program at UCO, Central. You can study it at the Bachelor’s level, with graduate study also available. Its best result is a rank of #7 out of 17 schools (Bachelor’s level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
By College Factual’s measure, UCO, Central among the top schools in the country for nursing, placing at #966 out of 1,956 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Nursing Schools | 966 of 1,956 |
| Best Nursing Schools in Oklahoma | 14 of 30 |
| Best Nursing Schools in the Southwest Region | 112 of 195 |
The table below lists every degree level available for nursing at UCO, Central, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 164 |
| Master’s | 13 |
For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, University of Central Oklahoma awarded 164 bachelor’s degrees in nursing.
UCO, Central is in the top 15% of the country for nursing at the bachelor’s level. Its best result was #7 out of 17 schools by College Factual.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Nursing Bachelor’s Degree Schools in Oklahoma | 7 |
| Best Nursing Bachelor’s Degree Schools in the Southwest Region | 56 |
| Best Nursing Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 581 |
Nursing majors who earn their bachelor’s degree from UCO, Central report a median salary of $68,341 a year. This is above $50,729, the median for all majors at UCO, Central.
While getting their bachelor’s degree at UCO, Central, nursing students borrow a median amount of $26,375 in student loans. This is above $23,741, the typical median for all majors at UCO, Central.
Information about average full-time undergraduate tuition and fees is shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $6,822 | $18,466 |
| Fees | $1,238 | $1,238 |
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Among recent graduates, 14% of nursing bachelor’s degrees went to men and 86% went to women.
The largest share of nursing bachelor’s degree graduates at UCO, Central are White. Approximately 61% of graduates 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 | 8 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 14 |
| White | 100 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 3 |
| Other Races | 33 |
UCO, Central granted 164 bachelor’s completions in registered nursing/registered nurse recently — 86% to women and 14% to men. Most of these graduates identified as White (61%).
Graduate study is also available at UCO, Central. Annual graduate completions by level are shown below.
| Graduate Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Master’s Degrees in Nursing | 13 |
