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2027 Best Registered Nursing Schools in Oklahoma

29 Colleges in the United States
3,010 Registered Nursing Degrees Awarded
$69,174 Avg Early-Career Salary

Registered Nursing degree programs prepare students for a range of careers in the field. A focused field like this rewards careful comparison of the schools that offer it.

For its 2027 ranking, College Factual looked at 29 schools in the United States to determine which ones were the best for registered nursing students pursuing a degree.

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Best Schools for Registered Nursing in Oklahoma

If you are not interested in a particular degree level and want to know which schools are the overall best at delivering an education for the registered nursing degrees they offer, see the list below.

Top Schools in Registered Nursing

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Rogers State University is one of the finest schools in the country for getting a degree in registered nursing. Set in the town of Claremore, Rogers State University is a mid-sized public institution. Rogers State University graduates 31% of students within six years. Rogers State University awarded about 38 registered nursing degrees in the most recent data year. Graduates of the registered nursing program make about $69,170 in their early career. Students borrow a median of $26,625 to complete this degree. More information about a degree in registered nursing from Rogers State University

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Students looking for a strong registered nursing program will find one at University Of Oklahoma Health Sciences Center, which ranked #2. Located in the city of Oklahoma City, University Of Oklahoma Health Sciences Center is a mid-sized public university. About 538 registered nursing degrees were awarded at University Of Oklahoma Health Sciences Center in the most recent year. Students who receive their registered nursing degree from University Of Oklahoma Health Sciences Center earn around $85,068 in the first couple years of their career. Students borrow a median of $26,899 to complete this degree. Get the full registered nursing details for University Of Oklahoma Health Sciences Center

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Southwestern Oklahoma State University is a great choice for students pursuing a degree in registered nursing, landing the #3 spot this year. Located in the town of Weatherford, Southwestern Oklahoma State University is a moderately-sized public university. The six-year graduation rate is 41%. There were roughly 282 registered nursing students who graduated with this degree at Southwestern Oklahoma State University in the most recent data year. Students who receive their registered nursing degree from Southwestern Oklahoma State University earn around $75,846 in the first couple years of their career. Typical student debt for the program is $24,027. Read more about the registered nursing program at Southwestern Oklahoma State University

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A rank of #4 makes Northeastern State University one of the top schools for registered nursing. This moderately-sized public university is located in the town of Tahlequah. The six-year graduation rate is 35%. About 56 registered nursing degrees were awarded at Northeastern State University in the most recent year. Soon after graduation, registered nursing degree recipients from Northeastern State University generally make around $80,792. Northeastern State University graduates carry a median of $26,542 in student loans. More information about a degree in registered nursing from Northeastern State University

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Students looking for a strong registered nursing program will find one at Oklahoma State University Main Campus, which ranked #5. Set in the town of Stillwater, Oklahoma State University Main Campus is a very large public institution. Oklahoma State University Main Campus graduates 68% of students within six years. There were roughly 59 registered nursing students who graduated with this degree at Oklahoma State University Main Campus in the most recent data year. Students who receive their registered nursing degree from Oklahoma State University Main Campus earn around $74,056 in the first couple years of their career. Typical student debt for the program is $29,400. Read more about the registered nursing program at Oklahoma State University Main Campus

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Tulsa Community College ranked #6 on our 2027 list of the best registered nursing schools. Tulsa Community College is a very large public school located in the city of Tulsa. About 230 registered nursing degrees were awarded at Tulsa Community College in the most recent year. Students who receive their registered nursing degree from Tulsa Community College earn around $68,544 in the first couple years of their career. Typical student debt for the program is $24,700. Read more about the registered nursing program at Tulsa Community College

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Murray State College
Tishomingo, OK

Murray State College ranked #7 on our 2027 list of the best registered nursing schools. Located in the rural area of Tishomingo, Murray State College is a mid-sized public university. Murray State College awarded about 156 registered nursing degrees in the most recent data year. Graduates of the registered nursing program make about $71,869 in their early career. Murray State College graduates carry a median of $24,990 in student loans. See the full registered nursing program report for Murray State College

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Rose State College
Midwest City, OK

Rose State College came in at #8 for registered nursing this year. Rose State College is a large public school located in the suburb of Midwest City. There were roughly 59 registered nursing students who graduated with this degree at Rose State College in the most recent data year. Students who receive their registered nursing degree from Rose State College earn around $76,453 in the first couple years of their career. Typical student debt for the program is $16,900. Get the full registered nursing details for Rose State College

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Oklahoma State University Institute Of Technology Okmulgee ranked #9 on our 2027 list of the best registered nursing schools. This mid-sized public university is located in the town of Okmulgee. There were roughly 73 registered nursing students who graduated with this degree at Oklahoma State University Institute Of Technology Okmulgee in the most recent data year. Students who receive their registered nursing degree from Oklahoma State University Institute Of Technology Okmulgee earn around $69,065 in the first couple years of their career. Oklahoma State University Institute Of Technology Okmulgee graduates carry a median of $21,475 in student loans. Read more about the registered nursing program at Oklahoma State University Institute Of Technology Okmulgee

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Oklahoma City Community College ranked #10 on our 2027 list of the best registered nursing schools. Located in the city of Oklahoma City, Oklahoma City Community College is a large public university. There were roughly 257 registered nursing students who graduated with this degree at Oklahoma City Community College in the most recent data year. Soon after graduation, registered nursing degree recipients from Oklahoma City Community College generally make around $70,463. Oklahoma City Community College graduates carry a median of $20,334 in student loans. See the full registered nursing program report for Oklahoma City Community College

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University Of Central Oklahoma ranked #11 on our 2027 list of the best registered nursing schools. Located in the suburb of Edmond, University Of Central Oklahoma is a large public university. The six-year graduation rate is 37%. University Of Central Oklahoma awarded about 222 registered nursing degrees in the most recent data year. Soon after graduation, registered nursing degree recipients from University Of Central Oklahoma generally make around $71,438. Typical student debt for the program is $26,375. More information about a degree in registered nursing from University Of Central Oklahoma

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Carl Albert State College landed the #12 spot for registered nursing this year. This mid-sized public university is located in the town of Poteau. About 50 registered nursing degrees were awarded at Carl Albert State College in the most recent year. Soon after graduation, registered nursing degree recipients from Carl Albert State College generally make around $69,264. Carl Albert State College graduates carry a median of $13,625 in student loans. Get the full registered nursing details for Carl Albert State College

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Connors State College ranked #13 on our 2027 list of the best registered nursing schools. Located in the rural area of Warner, Connors State College is a mid-sized public university. Connors State College awarded about 94 registered nursing degrees in the most recent data year. Soon after graduation, registered nursing degree recipients from Connors State College generally make around $72,430. Connors State College graduates carry a median of $26,130 in student loans. See the full registered nursing program report for Connors State College

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Seminole State College came in at #14 for registered nursing this year. Located in the town of Seminole, Seminole State College is a small public university. About 26 registered nursing degrees were awarded at Seminole State College in the most recent year. Graduates of the registered nursing program make about $26,814 in their early career. Students borrow a median of $11,000 to complete this degree. See the full registered nursing program report for Seminole State College

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East Central University ranked #15 on our 2027 list of the best registered nursing schools. Located in the town of Ada, East Central University is a mid-sized public university. Roughly 34% of students complete a degree within six years here. There were roughly 54 registered nursing students who graduated with this degree at East Central University in the most recent data year. Graduates of the registered nursing program make about $71,297 in their early career. Typical student debt for the program is $20,200. More information about a degree in registered nursing from East Central University

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Oklahoma Panhandle State University placed #16 among the best registered nursing schools. Located in the rural area of Goodwell, Oklahoma Panhandle State University is a small public university. Oklahoma Panhandle State University graduates 20% of students within six years. There were roughly 108 registered nursing students who graduated with this degree at Oklahoma Panhandle State University in the most recent data year. Students who receive their registered nursing degree from Oklahoma Panhandle State University earn around $78,753 in the first couple years of their career. Typical student debt for the program is $29,416. Read more about the registered nursing program at Oklahoma Panhandle State University

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Oklahoma State University Oklahoma City landed the #17 spot for registered nursing this year. Oklahoma State University Oklahoma City is a moderately-sized public school located in the city of Oklahoma City. Oklahoma State University Oklahoma City awarded about 125 registered nursing degrees in the most recent data year. Registered Nursing graduates of Oklahoma State University Oklahoma City earn a median of $68,070 early in their careers. Oklahoma State University Oklahoma City graduates carry a median of $21,565 in student loans. Get the full registered nursing details for Oklahoma State University Oklahoma City

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University Of Tulsa ranked #18 on our 2027 list of the best registered nursing schools. University Of Tulsa is a mid-sized private not-for-profit school located in the city of Tulsa. About 72% of students finish within six years. There were roughly 54 registered nursing students who graduated with this degree at University Of Tulsa in the most recent data year. Registered Nursing graduates of University Of Tulsa earn a median of $74,029 early in their careers. University Of Tulsa graduates carry a median of $30,125 in student loans. More information about a degree in registered nursing from University Of Tulsa

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Oral Roberts University placed #19 among the best registered nursing schools. Set in the city of Tulsa, Oral Roberts University is a moderately-sized private not-for-profit institution. About 57% of students finish within six years. About 62 registered nursing degrees were awarded at Oral Roberts University in the most recent year. Soon after graduation, registered nursing degree recipients from Oral Roberts University generally make around $71,417. Typical student debt for the program is $29,500. See the full registered nursing program report for Oral Roberts University

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Northwestern Oklahoma State University landed the #20 spot for registered nursing this year. Set in the town of Alva, Northwestern Oklahoma State University is a mid-sized public institution. Roughly 30% of students complete a degree within six years here. There were roughly 42 registered nursing students who graduated with this degree at Northwestern Oklahoma State University in the most recent data year. Registered Nursing graduates of Northwestern Oklahoma State University earn a median of $65,335 early in their careers. Typical student debt for the program is $23,202. Get the full registered nursing details for Northwestern Oklahoma State University

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Oklahoma Christian University placed #21 among the best registered nursing schools. Located in the city of Edmond, Oklahoma Christian University is a mid-sized private not-for-profit university. Oklahoma Christian University graduates 56% of students within six years. About 128 registered nursing degrees were awarded at Oklahoma Christian University in the most recent year. Students who receive their registered nursing degree from Oklahoma Christian University earn around $69,180 in the first couple years of their career. Students borrow a median of $27,000 to complete this degree. See the full registered nursing program report for Oklahoma Christian University

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Oklahoma Baptist University landed the #22 spot for registered nursing this year. Oklahoma Baptist University is a mid-sized private not-for-profit school located in the town of Shawnee. The six-year graduation rate is 52%. About 26 registered nursing degrees were awarded at Oklahoma Baptist University in the most recent year. Registered Nursing graduates of Oklahoma Baptist University earn a median of $68,584 early in their careers. Typical student debt for the program is $27,000. Get the full registered nursing details for Oklahoma Baptist University

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Western Oklahoma State College came in at #23 for registered nursing this year. Set in the town of Altus, Western Oklahoma State College is a small public institution. Western Oklahoma State College awarded about 51 registered nursing degrees in the most recent data year. Graduates of the registered nursing program make about $60,489 in their early career. Western Oklahoma State College graduates carry a median of $23,000 in student loans. More information about a degree in registered nursing from Western Oklahoma State College

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Eastern Oklahoma State College placed #24 among the best registered nursing schools. This small public university is located in the rural area of Wilburton. Eastern Oklahoma State College awarded about 41 registered nursing degrees in the most recent data year. Eastern Oklahoma State College graduates carry a median of $12,000 in student loans. More information about a degree in registered nursing from Eastern Oklahoma State College

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Northeastern Oklahoma Aandm College earned the #25 position for registered nursing this year. Set in the town of Miami, Northeastern Oklahoma Aandm College is a mid-sized public institution. About 65 registered nursing degrees were awarded at Northeastern Oklahoma Aandm College in the most recent year. Graduates of the registered nursing program make about $62,207 in their early career. Northeastern Oklahoma Aandm College graduates carry a median of $26,658 in student loans. More information about a degree in registered nursing from Northeastern Oklahoma Aandm College

Rest of the Top 29 Registered Nursing Schools

These schools rounded out the top of this year’s registered nursing ranking:

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Langston University
Langston, OK

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Notes and References

This ranking is produced by College Factual (MF_RANKING_2025), 2027 edition. Schools are scored on a blend of student outcomes (graduation rate, post-graduation earnings), affordability, and program focus, drawn primarily from the U.S. Department of Education (IPEDS and College Scorecard).

Ranking method: College Major Top Ranked · 29 schools evaluated.

More about our data sources and methodologies.

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