Compare 17 Nursing Science. programs in Oklahoma. Average earnings: $70,663.
Nursing Science. programs produce graduates earning between $57,551 and $82,732—a $25K spread that demonstrates why program selection matters independently of school prestige. Across 17 ranked programs in Oklahoma, outcomes vary based on program quality, not institutional reputation.
Oklahoma Wesleyan University's Nursing Science. program leads with graduates earning $82,732, well above the state average of $70,663. Close behind, Northeastern State University delivers $81,547 in median earnings. These results show smaller programs can compete—Oklahoma Wesleyan's 68-student cohort outperforms larger alternatives.
High earnings don't tell the whole story—debt burden matters. Oklahoma Panhandle State University graduates borrow $12,500 and face just a 3.2% payment burden, landing in the 'Excellent' category. With a debt-to-earnings ratio of 0.17, graduates can clear their student loans with about 2 months of salary.
Highest program earnings: $82,732
Strong outcomes with 77% acceptance
3.2% payment burden | Excellent
5.7% family burden | Excellent
| Rank | School | Program Earnings | Cohort Size | Student Debt | Student GPS | Parent Debt | Parent GPS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | Oklahoma Wesleyan UniversityPrivate | $82,732 | 68 | $24,813 | Excellent | $43,356 | Manageable |
| #2 | $81,547 | 134 | $17,367 | Excellent | $11,366 | Excellent | |
| #3 | $75,453 | 109 | $12,500 | Excellent | $8,178 | Excellent | |
| #4 | Oklahoma City UniversityPrivate | $74,926 | 135 | $20,835 | Excellent | $44,054 | Challenging |
| #5 | $74,597 | 201 | $15,954 | Excellent | $12,721 | Good | |
| #6 | Rogers State UniversityPublic | $74,438 | 30 | $20,500 | Excellent | $13,245 | Good |
| #7 | $74,056 | 17 | $20,500 | Excellent | $38,513 | Manageable | |
| #8 | $70,301 | 313 | $20,654 | Excellent | $31,890 | Manageable | |
| #9 | Southern Nazarene UniversityPrivate | $70,284 | 29 | $21,900 | Excellent | $12,550 | Good |
| #10 | University Of TulsaPrivate | $69,294 | 30 | $21,500 | Excellent | $34,500 | Manageable |
| #11 | East Central UniversityPublic | $68,727 | 70 | $17,671 | Excellent | $9,573 | Good |
| #12 | $68,341 | 127 | $21,000 | Excellent | $15,191 | Good | |
| #13 | $66,582 | 44 | $17,355 | Excellent | $9,924 | Good | |
| #14 | Langston UniversityPublic | $66,389 | 57 | $26,000 | Good | $18,175 | Manageable |
| #15 | Oral Roberts UniversityPrivate | $65,064 | 48 | $27,000 | Good | $28,450 | Challenging |
| #16 | $60,981 | 52 | $26,000 | Good | $25,235 | Challenging | |
| #17 | Oklahoma Baptist UniversityPrivate | $57,551 | 37 | $24,801 | Good | $23,049 | Challenging |
Our program rankings answer: "Which schools have the best outcomes for graduates of this specific major?"
Unlike traditional rankings that measure overall school quality, these rankings focus on program-level outcomes. A school that's #200 overall might have a top-10 nursing program — and that matters if you're studying nursing.
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