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Nursing & Nursing Assistants Schools in Oklahoma

2,054 Practical Nursing students earned their degrees in the state in 2020-2021.

As a degree choice, Nursing & Nursing Assistants is the 2nd most popular major in the state.

Education Levels of Nursing & Nursing Assistants Majors in Oklahoma

Practical Nursing majors in the state tend to have the following degree levels:

Education Level Number of Grads
Award Taking 1 to 2 Years 1,327
Award Taking 2 to 4 Years 1,327
Award Taking Less Than 1 Year 670
Award Taking 12 Weeks to 1 Year 670
Award Taking Less 12 Weeks 670
Associate Degree 57

Gender Distribution

In Oklahoma, a practical nursing major is more popular with women than with men.

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Racial Distribution

The racial distribution of practical nursing majors in Oklahoma is as follows:

  • Asian: 1.4%
  • Black or African American: 9.7%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 14.3%
  • White: 52.3%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 0.1%
  • Other Races: 22.2%
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Jobs for Nursing & Nursing Assistants Grads in Oklahoma

28,860 people in the state and 2,152,650 in the nation are employed in jobs related to practical nursing.

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Wages for Nursing & Nursing Assistants Jobs in Oklahoma

A typical salary for a practical nursing grad in the state is $25,690, compared to a typical salary of $29,580 nationwide.

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There are 2 colleges in Oklahoma that offer practical nursing degrees. Learn about the most popular 2 below:

33 Degrees in Major Awarded
167 Total Students

An average student at Platt College - Tulsa will pay a net price of $27,130. Of all the students who attend this school, 86% get financial aid. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 44% are considered full time.

#2

Central Oklahoma College

Oklahoma City
24 Degrees in Major Awarded
421 Total Students

The student loan default rate of 7.50% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 19 to 1. In their early career, Central Oklahoma College grads earn an average salary of $19,394.

Nursing & Nursing Assistants Careers in OK

Some of the careers practical nursing majors go into include:

Job Title OK Job Growth OK Median Salary
Nursing Assistants 6% $24,530
Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses 4% $41,100

Below are some popular majors in the state that are similar to practical nursing.

Major Annual Graduates in OK
Nursing 3,009

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