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2023 Best Value Nursing Bachelor's Degree Schools in Oklahoma

Identifying High-Quality Schools With More Affordable Pricing

16 Schools Ranked
$22,949 Avg Tuition & Fees*
$25,895 Avg Student Debt*

There are so many nursing programs in today's world that it can tough to figure out which one is the right one for you. As online education oppotunities continue to grow, you're not restricted to just schools in your local area anymore. Even some of the 'big name' schools are offering online courses. Also, there are a number of trade schools and bootcamps with offerings that you might find attractive.

To help you arm yourself with the information you need to make your decision, Nursing Degree Search has developed this Best Value Nursing Bachelor's Degree Schools in Oklahoma ranking. This report analyzed 16 schools in Oklahoma to see which ones offered the best value bachelor's degree programs for nursing students. The goal was to highlight schools with more affordable prices than others offering similar quality experiences.

This ranking is not just a list of inexpensive schools. We also consider each school's quality, since we believe a low-quality school may not be a 'bargain' at any price. More specifically, we discount our quality score by the published tuition and fees charged by a school. This gives the cost per unit of quality for each college. The value is determined by how much quality your dollar buys.

For nationwide and regional rankings, we use out-of-state tuition and fees in our calculations. Average in-state tuition and fees are used for our statewide rankings.

Top Value Nursing Bachelor's Degree Schools in Oklahoma

Learn more about these excellent schools below:

#1

Northeastern State University

Tahlequah, Oklahoma
123 Total Awards
$15,755 Average Tuition & Fees

Our analysis found Northeastern State University to be the best value school for nursing students who want to pursue a bachelor’s degree in Oklahoma. NSU is a medium-sized public school situated in Tahlequah, Oklahoma. It awarded 123 bachelor’s degrees in 2020-2021.

The average tuition and fees for an out-of-state undergraduate students at NSU are $15,755 a year. By the time they get their bachelor’s degree, students from this school have racked up an average of $25,435 in student loans.

One thing to take note of is that NSU does offer online classes in some areas. In fact, around 88% of the undergraduate population registered for at least one online class in 2019-2020.

NSU not only placed well in our value ranking, but it is also #3 on our Best Nursing Bachelor’s Degree Schools in Oklahoma list.

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125 Total Awards
$8,234 Average Tuition & Fees

A rank of #2 on this year’s list means Oklahoma Panhandle State University is a great place for nursing students working on their bachelor’s degree who want the most bang for their educational buck. Located in Goodwell, Oklahoma, the small public school handed out 125 bachelor’s degree awards in 2020-2021.

The average tuition and fees for an out-of-state undergraduate students at OPSU are $8,234 a year. Bachelor’s Degree recipients from this school accumulate an average of $22,185 in student debt by the time they complete their degree.

Online courses are available at OPSU, but you will need to check with the school to see if they are available for your field of interest. To give an idea of how popular online courses are at the school, 92% of undergraduates took at least one course online in 2019-2020.

OPSU not only placed well in our value ranking, but it is also #4 on our Best Nursing Bachelor’s Degree Schools in Oklahoma list.

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#3

East Central University

Ada, Oklahoma
67 Total Awards
$16,555 Average Tuition & Fees

Out of the 16 schools in Oklahoma that were part of this year’s value ranking, East Central University landed the # 3 spot on the list. ECU is a public institution located in Ada, Oklahoma. The school has a small population, and it awarded 67 bachelor’s degrees in 2020-2021.

The average tuition and fees for an out-of-state undergraduate students at ECU are $16,555 a year. By the time they get their bachelor’s degree, students from this school have racked up an average of $22,763 in student loans.

Interested in an online degree? Then you definitely want to check out ECU. Every undergraduate student at the school took at least one class online.

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#4

University of Central Oklahoma

Edmond, Oklahoma
124 Total Awards
$18,917 Average Tuition & Fees

You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend University of Central Oklahoma. It ranked #4 on our 2023 Best Value Nursing Bachelor’s Degree Schools in Oklahoma list. UCO is located in Edmond, Oklahoma and has a fairly large student population. In 2020-2021, this school awarded 124 bachelor’s degrees to qualified students.

UCO undergraduate students pay an average of $18,917 in tuition and fees each year. By the time they get their bachelor’s degree, students from this school have racked up an average of $25,293 in student loans.

Depending on your major, you may be able to take online classes at UCO. To give an idea of how popular online courses are at the school, 49% of undergraduates took at least one course online in 2019-2020.

UCO did well in our overall quality rankings, too. It placed #2 on our Best Nursing Bachelor’s Degree Schools in Oklahoma list.

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#5

Southwestern Oklahoma State University

Weatherford, Oklahoma
175 Total Awards
$15,023 Average Tuition & Fees

A rank of #5 on this year’s list means Southwestern Oklahoma State University is a great place for nursing students working on their bachelor’s degree who want the most bang for their educational buck. SWOSU is a public institution located in Weatherford, Oklahoma. The school has a small population, and it awarded 175 bachelor’s degrees in 2020-2021.

Out-of-state tuition fees for undergraduate students at SWOSU are $15,023 per year. On average, bachelor’s degree students take out $22,171 in loans while pursuing their degree.

SWOSU does offer online classes for certain degree levels. To give an idea of how popular online courses are at the school, 85% of undergraduates took at least one course online in 2019-2020.

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23 Total Awards
$24,764 Average Tuition & Fees

With a ranking of #6, Oklahoma State University - Main Campus did quite well on this year’s best value schools for nursing students working on their bachelor’s degree. Located in Stillwater, Oklahoma, the large public school handed out 23 bachelor’s degree awards in 2020-2021.

OSU undergraduate students pay an average of $24,764 in tuition and fees each year. Bachelor’s Degree recipients from this school accumulate an average of $23,108 in student debt by the time they complete their degree.

OSU does offer online classes for certain degree levels. To give an idea of how popular online courses are at the school, 93% of undergraduates took at least one course online in 2019-2020.

OSU also made our Best Nursing Bachelor’s Degree Schools in Oklahoma list, coming in at #1.

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30 Total Awards
$15,001 Average Tuition & Fees

Northwestern Oklahoma State University did quite well in this year’s ranking of the best value places for nursing students to get a bachelor’s degree. It came in at #7 on the list. Located in Alva, Oklahoma, the small public school handed out 30 bachelor’s degree awards in 2020-2021.

The average tuition and fees for an out-of-state undergraduate students at NWOSU are $15,001 a year. Bachelor’s Degree recipients from this school accumulate an average of $21,625 in student debt by the time they complete their degree.

Depending on your major, you may be able to take online classes at NWOSU. In fact, around 65% of the undergraduate population registered for at least one online class in 2019-2020.

Full Northwestern Oklahoma State University Report

#8

Langston University

Langston, Oklahoma
48 Total Awards
$13,889 Average Tuition & Fees

With a ranking of #8, Langston University did quite well on this year’s best value schools for nursing students working on their bachelor’s degree. Langston University is a public institution located in Langston, Oklahoma. The school has a small population, and it awarded 48 bachelor’s degrees in 2020-2021.

Langston University undergraduate students pay an average of $13,889 in tuition and fees each year. Bachelor’s Degree recipients from this school accumulate an average of $33,768 in student debt by the time they complete their degree.

Online courses are available at Langston University, but you will need to check with the school to see if they are available for your field of interest. Of all the undergraduates enrolled at the school during the 2019-2020 academic year, around 31% took at least some of their classes online.

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#9

Rogers State University

Claremore, Oklahoma
89 Total Awards
$15,960 Average Tuition & Fees

Rogers State University ranked #9 on this year’s Best Value Nursing Bachelor’s Degree Schools in Oklahoma list. RSU is a public institution located in Claremore, Oklahoma. The school has a small population, and it awarded 89 bachelor’s degrees in 2020-2021.

RSU undergraduate students pay an average of $15,960 in tuition and fees each year. Bachelor’s Degree recipients from this school accumulate an average of $25,470 in student debt by the time they complete their degree.

If you are interested in distance education, be sure to check with the school since RSU does offer online classes for certain majors. In fact, around 73% of the undergraduate population registered for at least one online class in 2019-2020.

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#10

Oklahoma Christian University

Edmond, Oklahoma
49 Total Awards
$25,090 Average Tuition & Fees

With a ranking of #10, Oklahoma Christian University did quite well on this year’s best value schools for nursing students working on their bachelor’s degree. OC is a private not-for-profit institution located in Edmond, Oklahoma. The school has a small population, and it awarded 49 bachelor’s degrees in 2020-2021.

Out-of-state tuition fees for undergraduate students at OC are $25,090 per year. By the time they get their bachelor’s degree, students from this school have racked up an average of $23,467 in student loans.

If you are interested in distance education, be sure to check with the school since OC does offer online classes for certain majors. In 2019-2020 about 36% of the undergraduate students at the school chose to take one or more online courses.

OC not only placed well in our value ranking, but it is also #5 on our Best Nursing Bachelor’s Degree Schools in Oklahoma list.

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#11

Oklahoma City University

Oklahoma City, Oklahoma
126 Total Awards
$32,744 Average Tuition & Fees

Oklahoma City University came in at #11 in this year’s edition of the Best Value Nursing Bachelor’s Degree Schools in Oklahoma ranking. OCU is a small private not-for-profit school situated in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma. It awarded 126 bachelor’s degrees in 2020-2021.

Out-of-state tuition fees for undergraduate students at OCU are $32,744 per year. Bachelor’s Degree recipients from this school accumulate an average of $27,472 in student debt by the time they complete their degree.

Online courses are available at OCU, but you will need to check with the school to see if they are available for your field of interest. In 2019-2020 about 29% of the undergraduate students at the school chose to take one or more online courses.

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#12

Oklahoma Wesleyan University

Bartlesville, Oklahoma
54 Total Awards
$29,498 Average Tuition & Fees

Oklahoma Wesleyan University ranked #12 on this year’s Best Value Nursing Bachelor’s Degree Schools in Oklahoma list. OKWU or OWU is a very small private not-for-profit school situated in Bartlesville, Oklahoma. It awarded 54 bachelor’s degrees in 2020-2021.

Out-of-state tuition fees for undergraduate students at OKWU or OWU are $29,498 per year. On average, bachelor’s degree students take out $34,150 in loans while pursuing their degree.

One thing to take note of is that OKWU or OWU does offer online classes in some areas. Of all the undergraduates enrolled at the school during the 2019-2020 academic year, around 57% took at least some of their classes online.

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#13

Southern Nazarene University

Bethany, Oklahoma
50 Total Awards
$27,000 Average Tuition & Fees

Southern Nazarene University did quite well in this year’s ranking of the best value places for nursing students to get a bachelor’s degree. It came in at #13 on the list. Southern Nazarene University is a small private not-for-profit school located in Bethany, Oklahoma that handed out 50 bachelor’s degrees in 2020-2021.

Out-of-state tuition fees for undergraduate students at SNU are $27,000 per year. Bachelor’s Degree recipients from this school accumulate an average of $28,470 in student debt by the time they complete their degree.

Depending on your major, you may be able to take online classes at SNU. In 2019-2020 about 32% of the undergraduate students at the school chose to take one or more online courses.

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#14

Oklahoma Baptist University

Shawnee, Oklahoma
48 Total Awards
$32,050 Average Tuition & Fees

With a ranking of #14, Oklahoma Baptist University did quite well on this year’s best value schools for nursing students working on their bachelor’s degree. Located in Shawnee, Oklahoma, the small private not-for-profit school handed out 48 bachelor’s degree awards in 2020-2021.

OBU undergraduate students pay an average of $32,050 in tuition and fees each year. On average, bachelor’s degree students take out $20,135 in loans while pursuing their degree.

Some students may be able to take online classes at OBU. To give an idea of how popular online courses are at the school, 43% of undergraduates took at least one course online in 2019-2020.

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#15

Oral Roberts University

Tulsa, Oklahoma
47 Total Awards
$31,558 Average Tuition & Fees

Oral Roberts University ranked #15 on this year’s Best Value Nursing Bachelor’s Degree Schools in Oklahoma list. This small private not-for-profit school is located in Tulsa, Oklahoma, and it awarded 47 bachelor’s degrees in 2020-2021.

Out-of-state tuition fees for undergraduate students at ORU are $31,558 per year. On average, bachelor’s degree students take out $25,993 in loans while pursuing their degree.

One thing to take note of is that ORU does offer online classes in some areas. Of all the undergraduates enrolled at the school during the 2019-2020 academic year, around 18% took at least some of their classes online.

Full Oral Roberts University Report

#16

University of Tulsa

Tulsa, Oklahoma
38 Total Awards
$45,138 Average Tuition & Fees

With a ranking of #16, University of Tulsa did quite well on this year’s best value schools for nursing students working on their bachelor’s degree. University of Tulsa is a small private not-for-profit school located in Tulsa, Oklahoma that handed out 38 bachelor’s degrees in 2020-2021.

The average tuition and fees for an out-of-state undergraduate students at University of Tulsa are $45,138 a year. Bachelor’s Degree recipients from this school accumulate an average of $24,962 in student debt by the time they complete their degree.

University of Tulsa does have options available for those who want to take online classes. You will need to check with the school to see if they are available for your specific major. In fact, around 0% of the undergraduate population registered for at least one online class in 2019-2020.

Full University of Tulsa Report

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Notes and References

Footnotes

*These averages are for the top 16 schools only.

References

  • The Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS) from the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), a branch of the U.S. Department of Education (DOE) serves as the core of our data about colleges.
  • Some other college data, including much of the graduate earnings data, comes from the U.S. Department of Education’s (College Scorecard).
  • Information about the national average student loan default rate is from the U.S. Department of Education and refers to data about the 2016 borrower cohort tracking period for which the cohort default rate (CDR) was 10.1%.

More about our data sources and methodologies.

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