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2026 Best Practical Nursing & Nursing Assistants Schools in Oklahoma

3 Colleges in the United States
2,725 Practical Nursing & Nursing Assistants Degrees Awarded
$44,857 Avg Early-Career Salary

Practical Nursing & Nursing Assistants degree programs prepare students for a range of careers in the field. While the number of schools offering the program varies, there are still top-quality ones to be found.

For its 2026 ranking, College Factual looked at 33 schools in the United States to determine which ones were the best for practical nursing & nursing assistants students pursuing a degree.

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Best Schools for Practical Nursing & Nursing Assistants in Oklahoma

Below are the schools that deliver the strongest overall practical nursing & nursing assistants education in Oklahoma.

Top Schools in Practical Nursing & Nursing Assistants

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Connors State College tops our 2026 ranking of the best practical nursing & nursing assistants schools. Set in the rural area of Warner, Connors State College is a mid-sized public institution. There were roughly 116 practical nursing & nursing assistants students who graduated with this degree at Connors State College in the most recent data year. Practical Nursing & Nursing Assistants graduates of Connors State College earn a median of $47,964 early in their careers. Students borrow a median of $16,071 to complete this degree. More information about a degree in practical nursing & nursing assistants from Connors State College

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Metro Technology Centers
Oklahoma City, OK

Metro Technology Centers is one of the finest schools in the country for a degree in practical nursing & nursing assistants, ranking #2. Metro Technology Centers is a small public school located in the city of Oklahoma City. About 139 practical nursing & nursing assistants degrees were awarded at Metro Technology Centers in the most recent year. Practical Nursing & Nursing Assistants graduates of Metro Technology Centers earn a median of $48,236 early in their careers. Typical student debt for the program is $15,000. Get the full practical nursing & nursing assistants details for Metro Technology Centers

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Moore Norman Technology Center is one of the finest schools in the country for a degree in practical nursing & nursing assistants, ranking #3. This small public university is located in the rural area of Norman. Moore Norman Technology Center awarded about 123 practical nursing & nursing assistants degrees in the most recent data year. Students who receive their practical nursing & nursing assistants degree from Moore Norman Technology Center earn around $39,664 in the first couple years of their career. Moore Norman Technology Center graduates carry a median of $11,520 in student loans. See the full practical nursing & nursing assistants program report for Moore Norman Technology Center

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Students looking for a strong practical nursing & nursing assistants program will find one at Mid America Technology Center, which ranked #4. This small public university is located in the rural area of Wayne. Mid America Technology Center awarded about 62 practical nursing & nursing assistants degrees in the most recent data year. Read more about the practical nursing & nursing assistants program at Mid America Technology Center

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A rank of #5 makes American Institute Of Medical Technology one of the top schools for practical nursing & nursing assistants. Located in the city of Tulsa, American Institute Of Medical Technology is a small private for-profit university. About 30 practical nursing & nursing assistants degrees were awarded at American Institute Of Medical Technology in the most recent year. Graduates of the practical nursing & nursing assistants program make about $48,413 in their early career. Typical student debt for the program is $21,693. See the full practical nursing & nursing assistants program report for American Institute Of Medical Technology

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Autry Technology Center came in at #6 for practical nursing & nursing assistants this year. This small public university is located in the city of Enid. Autry Technology Center awarded about 50 practical nursing & nursing assistants degrees in the most recent data year. More information about a degree in practical nursing & nursing assistants from Autry Technology Center

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Gordon Cooper Technology Center landed the #7 spot for practical nursing & nursing assistants this year. This small public university is located in the town of Shawnee. There were roughly 103 practical nursing & nursing assistants students who graduated with this degree at Gordon Cooper Technology Center in the most recent data year. Soon after graduation, practical nursing & nursing assistants degree recipients from Gordon Cooper Technology Center generally make around $47,573. Read more about the practical nursing & nursing assistants program at Gordon Cooper Technology Center

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Pontotoc Technology Center earned the #8 position for practical nursing & nursing assistants this year. Set in the rural area of Ada, Pontotoc Technology Center is a small public institution. There were roughly 37 practical nursing & nursing assistants students who graduated with this degree at Pontotoc Technology Center in the most recent data year. Graduates of the practical nursing & nursing assistants program make about $44,846 in their early career. More information about a degree in practical nursing & nursing assistants from Pontotoc Technology Center

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Tulsa Technology Center landed the #9 spot for practical nursing & nursing assistants this year. Tulsa Technology Center is a mid-sized public school located in the city of Tulsa. Tulsa Technology Center awarded about 150 practical nursing & nursing assistants degrees in the most recent data year. Graduates of the practical nursing & nursing assistants program make about $44,594 in their early career. Tulsa Technology Center graduates carry a median of $13,401 in student loans. More information about a degree in practical nursing & nursing assistants from Tulsa Technology Center

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Meridian Technology Center came in at #10 for practical nursing & nursing assistants this year. Set in the town of Stillwater, Meridian Technology Center is a small public institution. About 38 practical nursing & nursing assistants degrees were awarded at Meridian Technology Center in the most recent year. Soon after graduation, practical nursing & nursing assistants degree recipients from Meridian Technology Center generally make around $61,765. Get the full practical nursing & nursing assistants details for Meridian Technology Center

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Kiamichi Technology Center Mcalester landed the #11 spot for practical nursing & nursing assistants this year. Kiamichi Technology Center Mcalester is a mid-sized public school located in the town of McAlester. About 247 practical nursing & nursing assistants degrees were awarded at Kiamichi Technology Center Mcalester in the most recent year. Students who receive their practical nursing & nursing assistants degree from Kiamichi Technology Center Mcalester earn around $41,025 in the first couple years of their career. Students borrow a median of $7,992 to complete this degree. See the full practical nursing & nursing assistants program report for Kiamichi Technology Center Mcalester

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Pioneer Technology Center placed #12 among the best practical nursing & nursing assistants schools. Located in the town of Ponca City, Pioneer Technology Center is a small public university. There were roughly 55 practical nursing & nursing assistants students who graduated with this degree at Pioneer Technology Center in the most recent data year. Graduates of the practical nursing & nursing assistants program make about $46,305 in their early career. Read more about the practical nursing & nursing assistants program at Pioneer Technology Center

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Northeast Technology Center System Office placed #13 among the best practical nursing & nursing assistants schools. Northeast Technology Center System Office is a small public school located in the town of Pryor. Northeast Technology Center System Office awarded about 259 practical nursing & nursing assistants degrees in the most recent data year. Students who receive their practical nursing & nursing assistants degree from Northeast Technology Center System Office earn around $45,091 in the first couple years of their career. Get the full practical nursing & nursing assistants details for Northeast Technology Center System Office

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Western Technology Center ranked #14 on our 2026 list of the best practical nursing & nursing assistants schools. Set in the rural area of Burns Flat, Western Technology Center is a small public institution. There were roughly 42 practical nursing & nursing assistants students who graduated with this degree at Western Technology Center in the most recent data year. Graduates of the practical nursing & nursing assistants program make about $40,264 in their early career. Get the full practical nursing & nursing assistants details for Western Technology Center

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Francis Tuttle Technology Center landed the #15 spot for practical nursing & nursing assistants this year. Set in the city of Oklahoma City, Francis Tuttle Technology Center is a mid-sized public institution. Francis Tuttle Technology Center awarded about 171 practical nursing & nursing assistants degrees in the most recent data year. Students who receive their practical nursing & nursing assistants degree from Francis Tuttle Technology Center earn around $41,106 in the first couple years of their career. Typical student debt for the program is $17,468. Get the full practical nursing & nursing assistants details for Francis Tuttle Technology Center

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Green Country Technology Center earned the #16 position for practical nursing & nursing assistants this year. Set in the rural area of Okmulgee, Green Country Technology Center is a small public institution. Green Country Technology Center awarded about 59 practical nursing & nursing assistants degrees in the most recent data year. Graduates of the practical nursing & nursing assistants program make about $51,601 in their early career. Students borrow a median of $10,125 to complete this degree. See the full practical nursing & nursing assistants program report for Green Country Technology Center

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Eastern Oklahoma County Technology Center earned the #17 position for practical nursing & nursing assistants this year. Eastern Oklahoma County Technology Center is a small public school located in the rural area of Choctaw. Eastern Oklahoma County Technology Center awarded about 30 practical nursing & nursing assistants degrees in the most recent data year. Get the full practical nursing & nursing assistants details for Eastern Oklahoma County Technology Center

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Canadian Valley Technology Center earned the #18 position for practical nursing & nursing assistants this year. Set in the rural area of El Reno, Canadian Valley Technology Center is a mid-sized public institution. Canadian Valley Technology Center awarded about 204 practical nursing & nursing assistants degrees in the most recent data year. Soon after graduation, practical nursing & nursing assistants degree recipients from Canadian Valley Technology Center generally make around $46,777. Get the full practical nursing & nursing assistants details for Canadian Valley Technology Center

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Southern Oklahoma Technology Center ranked #19 on our 2026 list of the best practical nursing & nursing assistants schools. Set in the rural area of Ardmore, Southern Oklahoma Technology Center is a small public institution. About 79 practical nursing & nursing assistants degrees were awarded at Southern Oklahoma Technology Center in the most recent year. See the full practical nursing & nursing assistants program report for Southern Oklahoma Technology Center

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Southwest Technology Center came in at #20 for practical nursing & nursing assistants this year. Southwest Technology Center is a small public school located in the rural area of Altus. There were roughly 34 practical nursing & nursing assistants students who graduated with this degree at Southwest Technology Center in the most recent data year. Soon after graduation, practical nursing & nursing assistants degree recipients from Southwest Technology Center generally make around $39,527. See the full practical nursing & nursing assistants program report for Southwest Technology Center

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Indian Capital Technology Center Muskogee came in at #21 for practical nursing & nursing assistants this year. Indian Capital Technology Center Muskogee is a mid-sized public school located in the town of Muskogee. There were roughly 215 practical nursing & nursing assistants students who graduated with this degree at Indian Capital Technology Center Muskogee in the most recent data year. Graduates of the practical nursing & nursing assistants program make about $42,822 in their early career. Typical student debt for the program is $9,500. See the full practical nursing & nursing assistants program report for Indian Capital Technology Center Muskogee

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High Plains Technology Center ranked #22 on our 2026 list of the best practical nursing & nursing assistants schools. High Plains Technology Center is a small public school located in the rural area of Woodward. About 17 practical nursing & nursing assistants degrees were awarded at High Plains Technology Center in the most recent year. Practical Nursing & Nursing Assistants graduates of High Plains Technology Center earn a median of $67,935 early in their careers. See the full practical nursing & nursing assistants program report for High Plains Technology Center

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Central Technology Center came in at #23 for practical nursing & nursing assistants this year. Central Technology Center is a small public school located in the rural area of Drumright. There were roughly 74 practical nursing & nursing assistants students who graduated with this degree at Central Technology Center in the most recent data year. More information about a degree in practical nursing & nursing assistants from Central Technology Center

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Caddo Kiowa Technology Center came in at #24 for practical nursing & nursing assistants this year. Located in the rural area of Fort Cobb, Caddo Kiowa Technology Center is a small public university. There were roughly 15 practical nursing & nursing assistants students who graduated with this degree at Caddo Kiowa Technology Center in the most recent data year. More information about a degree in practical nursing & nursing assistants from Caddo Kiowa Technology Center

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Great Plains Technology Center earned the #25 position for practical nursing & nursing assistants this year. Great Plains Technology Center is a small public school located in the city of Lawton. Great Plains Technology Center awarded about 26 practical nursing & nursing assistants degrees in the most recent data year. Soon after graduation, practical nursing & nursing assistants degree recipients from Great Plains Technology Center generally make around $48,921. Great Plains Technology Center graduates carry a median of $11,759 in student loans. Read more about the practical nursing & nursing assistants program at Great Plains Technology Center

Rest of the Top 32 Practical Nursing & Nursing Assistants Schools

These schools rounded out the top of this year’s practical nursing & nursing assistants ranking:

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Mid Del Technology Center
Midwest City, OK
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Central Oklahoma College
Oklahoma City, OK
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Notes and References

This ranking is produced by College Factual (MF_RANKING_2025), 2026 edition. The methodology weighs graduation rate, post-graduation earnings, cost, and program quality, drawn primarily from the U.S. Department of Education (IPEDS and College Scorecard).

Ranking method: College Major Top Ranked · 33 schools evaluated.

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