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2024 Best Nursing Schools in Oklahoma

30 Colleges in Oklahoma
3,009 Nursing Degrees Awarded
$61,810 Avg Early-Career Salary
If you pursue a degree in nursing, you won't be alone. The field of study is the #3 most popular program in the country. So, there are lots of possibilities to explore when you're trying to determine where you want to get your degree.

For its 2024 ranking, College Factual looked at 30 schools in Oklahoma to determine which ones were the best for nursing students pursuing a degree. When you put them all together, these colleges and universities awarded 3,009 degrees in nursing during the 2020-2021 academic year.

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Choosing a Great Nursing School

Best Nursing Schools in Oklahoma Your choice of nursing school matters, so we have put together these rankings to help you make your decision. We derive our Best Overall Nursing School rankings by rolling up our degree-level rankings after weighting them by the number of degrees awarded at each school.

You may want to choose one of the degree levels below to find the schools of most interest to you.

Pick Your Nursing Degree Level

Associate Degrees in Nursing
Bachelor's Degrees in Nursing
Master's Degrees in Nursing
Doctor's Degrees in Nursing

When choosing the right school for you, it's important to arm yourself with all the facts you can. To that end, we've created a number of major-specific rankings, including this Best Nursing Schools in Oklahoma list to help you make the college decision. More interested in schools in a specific area of the country? Filter this list by region or state.

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Best Schools for Nursing in Oklahoma

The schools below may not offer all types of nursing degrees so you may want to filter by degree level first. However, they are great for the degree levels they do offer.

10 Top Oklahoma Schools in Nursing

1
Doctor's Degree Highest Degree Type
368 Nursing Degrees Awarded
$74,810 Median Starting Salary

University of Oklahoma - Health Sciences Center is a great choice for students pursuing a degree in nursing. UOHSC is a small public university located in the city of Oklahoma City.

There were approximately 368 nursing students who graduated with this degree at UOHSC in the most recent data year. Those nursing students who get their degree from University of Oklahoma - Health Sciences Center receive $13,000 more than the average nursing graduate.

More information about a degree in nursing from University of Oklahoma - Health Sciences Center

2
OCU crest
Oklahoma City University
Oklahoma City, OK
Doctor's Degree Highest Degree Type
159 Nursing Degrees Awarded
$78,899 Median Starting Salary

It is difficult to beat Oklahoma City University if you wish to pursue a degree in nursing. OCU is a small private not-for-profit university located in the large city of Oklahoma City. A Best Colleges rank of #572 out of 2,217 colleges nationwide means OCU is a great university overall.

There were about 159 nursing students who graduated with this degree at OCU in the most recent data year. Nursing degree recipients from Oklahoma City University get an earnings boost of around $17,089 above the typical income of nursing graduates.

More information about a degree in nursing from Oklahoma City University

3
Doctor's Degree Highest Degree Type
57 Nursing Degrees Awarded
7.0% Growth in Graduates

University of Tulsa is one of the best schools in the United States for getting a degree in nursing. University of Tulsa is a small private not-for-profit university located in the large city of Tulsa. A Best Colleges rank of #418 out of 2,217 colleges nationwide means University of Tulsa is a great university overall.

There were roughly 57 nursing students who graduated with this degree at University of Tulsa in the most recent data year. After graduating, nursing degree recipients generally make around $61,250 in the first five years of their career.

More information about a degree in nursing from University of Tulsa

4
Associate Degree Highest Degree Type
159 Nursing Degrees Awarded
8.8% Growth in Graduates

It's hard to beat Oklahoma State University - Oklahoma City if you want to pursue a degree in nursing. OSU-OKC is a small public university located in the large city of Oklahoma City. A Best Colleges rank of #1212 out of 2,217 colleges nationwide means OSU-OKC is a great university overall.

There were about 159 nursing students who graduated with this degree at OSU-OKC in the most recent year we have data available. After graduating, nursing degree recipients typically make around $56,794 at the beginning of their careers.

More information about a degree in nursing from Oklahoma State University - Oklahoma City

5
Associate Degree Highest Degree Type
236 Nursing Degrees Awarded
$54,506 Median Starting Salary

Located in the city of Oklahoma City, OCCC is a public college with a large student population. A Best Colleges rank of #819 out of 2,217 schools nationwide means OCCC is a great college overall.

There were about 236 nursing students who graduated with this degree at OCCC in the most recent year we have data available. After graduating, nursing degree recipients typically make about $54,506 in the first five years of their career.

More information about a degree in nursing from Oklahoma City Community College

6
Bachelor's Degree Highest Degree Type
123 Nursing Degrees Awarded
$63,542 Median Starting Salary

Located in the town of Tahlequah, NSU is a public university with a medium-sized student population. A Best Colleges rank of #1282 out of 2,217 schools nationwide means NSU is a great university overall.

There were approximately 123 nursing students who graduated with this degree at NSU in the most recent year we have data available. Graduates who receive their degree from the nursing program earn around $63,542 in the first couple years of working.

More information about a degree in nursing from Northeastern State University

7
Master's Degree Highest Degree Type
207 Nursing Degrees Awarded
$62,644 Median Starting Salary

Located in the remote town of Weatherford, SWOSU is a public university with a small student population. This university ranks 15th out of 32 schools for overall quality in the state of Oklahoma.

There were approximately 207 nursing students who graduated with this degree at SWOSU in the most recent data year. After graduation, nursing degree recipients generally earn about $62,644 in their early careers.

More information about a degree in nursing from Southwestern Oklahoma State University

8
Bachelor's Degree Highest Degree Type
48 Nursing Degrees Awarded
22.9% Growth in Graduates

Located in the distant town of Shawnee, OBU is a private not-for-profit university with a small student population. This university ranks 17th out of 32 schools for overall quality in the state of Oklahoma.

There were about 48 nursing students who graduated with this degree at OBU in the most recent data year. After graduating, nursing degree recipients generally make about $56,411 in the first five years of their career.

More information about a degree in nursing from Oklahoma Baptist University

9
Associate Degree Highest Degree Type
204 Nursing Degrees Awarded
12.7% Growth in Graduates

Tulsa Community College is a fairly large public college located in the large city of Tulsa. A Best Colleges rank of #1069 out of 2,217 colleges nationwide means Tulsa Community College is a great college overall.

There were roughly 204 nursing students who graduated with this degree at Tulsa Community College in the most recent data year. After graduation, nursing degree recipients generally earn about $59,328 in their early careers.

More information about a degree in nursing from Tulsa Community College

10
Bachelor's Degree Highest Degree Type
31st Most Popular In OK
26.1% Growth in Graduates

OSU is a fairly large public university located in the town of Stillwater. A Best Colleges rank of #227 out of 2,217 colleges nationwide means OSU is a great university overall.

There were roughly 23 nursing students who graduated with this degree at OSU in the most recent data year.

More information about a degree in nursing from Oklahoma State University - Main Campus


 

Best Nursing Colleges in the Southwest Region

Explore all the Best Nursing Schools in the Southwest Area or other specific states within that region.

State Colleges Degrees Awarded
Texas 317 21,421
Arizona 287 12,766
New Mexico 219 1,383

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Nursing is one of 34 different types of Health Professions programs to choose from.

Nursing Focus Areas

Major Annual Graduates
Registered Nursing 2,758
Adult Health Nurse/Nursing 135
Nursing Practice 43
Clinical Nurse Specialist 39
Nursing Science 15
Family Practice Nurse/Nursing 11
Nursing Administration 8

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Related Major Annual Graduates
Practical Nursing & Nursing Assistants 2,054
Allied Health & Medical Assisting Services 1,297
Allied Health Professions 1,114
Health Sciences & Services 985
Health & Medical Administrative Services 880
Health/Medical Prep Programs 503
Dental Support Services 316
Public Health 312
Communication Sciences 290
Medicine 269

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