Nursing programs across Oklahoma's 15 institutions produce graduates with median earnings of $70,460, ranging from $57,551 to $82,732. This $25,000 spread in career earnings demonstrates why selecting the right BSN programs matters significantly for healthcare careers, with top performers delivering substantially stronger outcomes than the national average.
Leading the list is Oklahoma Wesleyan University, achieving the highest program earnings at $82,732. Northeastern State University follows closely with $81,547, while Oklahoma Panhandle State University rounds out the top tier at $75,453. These nursing degree programs demonstrate how strategic program selection directly impacts long-term career trajectory in healthcare fields.
| Rank | School | Location | Earnings | Net Price | Acceptance Rate | Grad Rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | Tahlequah, OK | $96,702 Median Nursing Earnings | $10,598 | 99.6% | 35.4% | |
| #2 | Rogers State UniversityPublic | Claremore, OK | $93,511 Median Nursing Earnings | $13,714 | — | 29.0% |
| #3 | Goodwell, OK | $92,450 Median Nursing Earnings | $7,302 | — | 20.9% | |
| #4 | Weatherford, OK | $89,549 Median Nursing Earnings | $10,987 | — | 39.7% | |
| #5 | Oklahoma Wesleyan UniversityPrivate | Bartlesville, OK | $89,006 Median Nursing Earnings | $25,011 | 66.2% | 34.8% |
| #6 | Oklahoma City UniversityPrivate | Oklahoma City, OK | $85,736 Median Nursing Earnings | $15,187 | 77.0% | 64.9% |
| #7 | Alva, OK | $85,283 Median Nursing Earnings | $6,439 | 65.5% | 30.3% | |
| #8 | Oklahoma City, OK | $84,009 Median Nursing Earnings | — | — | — | |
| #9 | Langston UniversityPublic | Langston, OK | $83,643 Median Nursing Earnings | $11,117 | — | 16.8% |
| #10 | Edmond, OK | $82,603 Median Nursing Earnings | $15,275 | 78.1% | 36.8% | |
| #11 | University Of TulsaPrivate | Tulsa, OK | $82,510 Median Nursing Earnings | $5,578 | 61.5% | 72.3% |
| #12 | Stillwater, OK | $82,326 Median Nursing Earnings | $12,243 | 75.0% | 68.2% | |
| #13 | Southern Nazarene UniversityPrivate | Bethany, OK | $80,005 Median Nursing Earnings | $18,931 | — | 50.5% |
| #14 | Oral Roberts UniversityPrivate | Tulsa, OK | $79,547 Median Nursing Earnings | $21,894 | 98.9% | 56.8% |
| #15 | East Central UniversityPublic | Ada, OK | $78,578 Median Nursing Earnings | $8,151 | 58.1% | 34.4% |
| #16 | Oklahoma Baptist UniversityPrivate | Shawnee, OK | $72,577 Median Nursing Earnings | $17,562 | 49.4% | 52.4% |
| #17 | Edmond, OK | $70,909 Median Nursing Earnings | $17,818 | 96.5% | 55.5% |
