Nursing at Western Oklahoma State College
If you are interested in studying Nursing, take a look at what Western Oklahoma State College. We’ve gathered the following information to help you decide.
Western Oklahoma State College is in Altus, OK.
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Studying Online at Western Oklahoma State College
Many students take online classes at Western Oklahoma State College. Of 1,162 students, 495 (43%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 497 (43%) took at least some classes online.
Nursing Rankings at Western Oklahoma State College
These rankings give you a sense of how Western Oklahoma State College’s Nursing program against peer institutions.
Associate-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Value | Oklahoma | #6 of 29 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Oklahoma | #29 of 30 |
| Best Value | Southwest (Region) | #72 of 183 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Southwest (Region) | #171 of 192 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #601 of 1,878 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #1600 of 1,918 |
Earnings for Nursing Graduates from Western Oklahoma State College
Those who finish Western Oklahoma State College’s Nursing program report the following median earnings (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):
| Years After Graduation | Median Earnings |
|---|---|
| 1 year | $51,996 |
| 2 years | $50,439 |
| 3 years | $56,031 |
| 4 years | $63,527 |
| 5 years | $71,156 |
How do these earnings stack up against the rest of the school? At the four-year mark, Nursing graduates from Western Oklahoma State College earn a median of $63,527, compared with $49,811 for all Western Oklahoma State College graduates — about 28% higher than the school-wide median.
Median Debt at Graduation
Typical debt at graduation for Nursing graduates from Western Oklahoma State College stands at $23,000.
More Specific Nursing Concentrations at Western Oklahoma State College
The Nursing program at Western Oklahoma State College includes the following sub-specializations:
| Concentration | Graduates |
|---|---|
| Registered Nursing | 52 |
Best-Paid Careers for Nursing Graduates
Those who complete Nursing program at Western Oklahoma State College pursue many career paths. Here are the best-paid careers for Nursing graduates, ordered by median annual salary:
| Occupation | Nationwide Median Wage |
|---|---|
| Nurse Practitioners | $147,651 |
| Advanced Practice Psychiatric Nurses | $143,854 |
| Medical and Health Services Managers | $129,557 |
| Registered Nurses | $105,741 |
| Nursing Instructors and Teachers, Postsecondary | $69,718 |
| Nurse Anesthetists | $66,747 |
| Critical Care Nurses | $65,103 |
| Acute Care Nurses | $56,247 |
| Clinical Nurse Specialists | $52,889 |
| Nurse Midwives | $36,174 |
References
- IPEDS — Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System
- U.S. Department of Education — College Scorecard
- O*NET Online (Bureau of Labor Statistics)
- National Center for Education Statistics
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