# Best Nursing Colleges in Oklahoma

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> Updated: 2026-05-31 | Schools: 31 | Category: By State
> Source: https://www.collegeranker.com/rankings/best-nursing-oklahoma

## Methodology

Nursing programs in Oklahoma ranked by outcomes and program concentration

CollegeRanker uses a 4-pillar algorithm: Academic Quality (15-20%), Economic Outcomes (30%), Social Mobility (25-35%), Value & Affordability (20-25%). Social mobility data from Raj Chetty's Opportunity Insights Mobility Report Card (30M+ anonymized tax records). No subjective surveys.

## Rankings

| Rank | School | Location | Graduation | Earnings (10yr) | Net Price | Median Debt | Debt/Earnings |
|------|--------|----------|------------|-----------------|-----------|-------------|---------------|
| 1 | [Southwestern Oklahoma State University](https://www.collegeranker.com/colleges/southwestern-oklahoma-state-university) | Weatherford, OK | 37% | $45,744 | $14,459 | $15,954 | 0.35x |
| 2 | [Oklahoma City University](https://www.collegeranker.com/colleges/oklahoma-city-university) | Oklahoma City, OK | 65% | $54,655 | $22,857 | $20,835 | 0.38x |
| 3 | [Oklahoma Panhandle State University](https://www.collegeranker.com/colleges/oklahoma-panhandle-state-university) | Goodwell, OK | 23% | $44,933 | $7,413 | $12,500 | 0.28x |
| 4 | [Connors State College](https://www.collegeranker.com/colleges/connors-state-college) | Warner, OK | 32% | $38,469 | $10,199 | $11,500 | 0.3x |
| 5 | [Oklahoma Christian University](https://www.collegeranker.com/colleges/oklahoma-christian-university) | Edmond, OK | 55% | $49,203 | $21,872 | $26,000 | 0.53x |
| 6 | [Tulsa Community College](https://www.collegeranker.com/colleges/tulsa-community-college) | Tulsa, OK | 28% | $39,746 | $6,288 | $12,223 | 0.31x |
| 7 | [University of Tulsa](https://www.collegeranker.com/colleges/university-of-tulsa) | Tulsa, OK | 73% | $61,408 | $15,000 | $21,500 | 0.35x |
| 8 | [Oklahoma City Community College](https://www.collegeranker.com/colleges/oklahoma-city-community-college) | Oklahoma City, OK | 24% | $38,146 | $4,739 | $10,388 | 0.27x |
| 9 | [Carl Albert State College](https://www.collegeranker.com/colleges/carl-albert-state-college) | Poteau, OK | 42% | $34,117 | $14,607 | $9,362 | 0.27x |
| 10 | [Western Oklahoma State College](https://www.collegeranker.com/colleges/western-oklahoma-state-college) | Altus, OK | 32% | $38,248 | $7,267 | $9,500 | 0.25x |
| 11 | [Eastern Oklahoma State College](https://www.collegeranker.com/colleges/eastern-oklahoma-state-college) | Wilburton, OK | 29% | $38,658 | $10,830 | $11,900 | 0.31x |
| 12 | [Oklahoma Baptist University](https://www.collegeranker.com/colleges/oklahoma-baptist-university) | Shawnee, OK | 51% | $48,434 | $20,958 | $24,801 | 0.51x |
| 13 | [Northeastern State University](https://www.collegeranker.com/colleges/northeastern-state-university) | Tahlequah, OK | 36% | $45,379 | $12,710 | $17,367 | 0.38x |
| 14 | [Northwestern Oklahoma State University](https://www.collegeranker.com/colleges/northwestern-oklahoma-state-university) | Alva, OK | 33% | $44,358 | $10,104 | $17,355 | 0.39x |
| 15 | [Northern Oklahoma College](https://www.collegeranker.com/colleges/northern-oklahoma-college) | Tonkawa, OK | 44% | $37,566 | $5,625 | $11,000 | 0.29x |
| 16 | [University of Central Oklahoma](https://www.collegeranker.com/colleges/university-of-central-oklahoma) | Edmond, OK | 37% | $48,351 | $18,309 | $21,000 | 0.43x |
| 17 | [University of Science and Arts of Oklahoma](https://www.collegeranker.com/colleges/university-of-science-and-arts-of-oklahoma) | Chickasha, OK | 41% | $41,913 | $6,624 | $21,750 | 0.52x |
| 18 | [Oklahoma State University Institute of Technology](https://www.collegeranker.com/colleges/oklahoma-state-university-institute-of-technology) | Okmulgee, OK | 42% | $45,634 | $10,999 | $11,334 | 0.25x |
| 19 | [Rogers State University](https://www.collegeranker.com/colleges/rogers-state-university) | Claremore, OK | 27% | $43,166 | $15,314 | $20,500 | 0.47x |
| 20 | [Seminole State College](https://www.collegeranker.com/colleges/seminole-state-college) | Seminole, OK | 35% | $35,390 | $14,628 | $11,000 | 0.31x |
| 21 | [Northeastern Oklahoma A&M College](https://www.collegeranker.com/colleges/northeastern-oklahoma-am-college) | Miami, OK | 29% | $38,337 | $11,001 | $11,000 | 0.29x |
| 22 | [East Central University](https://www.collegeranker.com/colleges/east-central-university) | Ada, OK | 34% | $44,962 | $8,683 | $17,671 | 0.39x |
| 23 | [Oral Roberts University](https://www.collegeranker.com/colleges/oral-roberts-university) | Tulsa, OK | 56% | $46,885 | $25,365 | $27,000 | 0.58x |
| 24 | [Langston University](https://www.collegeranker.com/colleges/langston-university) | Langston, OK | 17% | $33,261 | $11,504 | $26,000 | 0.78x |
| 25 | [Cameron University](https://www.collegeranker.com/colleges/cameron-university) | Lawton, OK | 26% | $40,118 | $10,912 | $21,500 | 0.54x |
| 26 | [Southern Nazarene University](https://www.collegeranker.com/colleges/southern-nazarene-university) | Bethany, OK | 50% | $54,951 | $22,084 | $21,900 | 0.4x |
| 27 | [Rose State College](https://www.collegeranker.com/colleges/rose-state-college) | Midwest City, OK | 20% | $37,555 | $12,148 | $10,453 | 0.28x |
| 28 | [Murray State College](https://www.collegeranker.com/colleges/murray-state-college) | Tishomingo, OK | 27% | $36,545 | $12,844 | $13,387 | 0.37x |
| 29 | [Oklahoma State University-Main Campus](https://www.collegeranker.com/colleges/oklahoma-state-university-main-campus) | Stillwater, OK | 67% | $57,413 | $17,447 | $20,500 | 0.36x |
| 30 | [Mid-America Christian University](https://www.collegeranker.com/colleges/mid-america-christian-university) | Oklahoma City, OK | 40% | $46,116 | $16,692 | $26,394 | 0.57x |
| 31 | [Oklahoma Wesleyan University](https://www.collegeranker.com/colleges/oklahoma-wesleyan-university) | Bartlesville, OK | 32% | $59,841 | $28,358 | $24,813 | 0.41x |

## Data Sources

- U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (https://collegescorecard.ed.gov)
- Opportunity Insights Mobility Report Card (https://opportunityinsights.org/data)
- Opportunity Insights Social Capital Atlas
- Times Higher Education World University Rankings
- NCES IPEDS

## Citation

CollegeRanker. "Best Nursing Colleges in Oklahoma." CollegeRanker.com, 2026-05-31. https://www.collegeranker.com/rankings/best-nursing-oklahoma

## License

This data summary is provided for informational purposes. Underlying data from federal sources (College Scorecard, IPEDS) is public domain. Opportunity Insights data is available under their data use agreement at https://opportunityinsights.org/data/.