# University of Central Oklahoma: Nursing (bachelor's)

Edmond, OK. IPEDS 206941, CIP 51.38. Page: https://educationguide.com/colleges/university-of-central-oklahoma/majors/nursing

## Graduate outcomes
- Median earnings 1 year after graduating: $71,438
- Median earnings 4 years after graduating: $82,603 (U.S. median for this major: $85,212 across 858 colleges)
- Median federal loan debt: $26,375 (U.S. median $27,000)
- Rank in OK: 11 of 18 colleges by 4-year earnings
- Versus the OK median for this major (18 colleges, $83,826): -$1,223
- Versus the U.S. median: -$2,609

## Cost to finish and years to pay back (EducationGuide calculation)
School-wide net price x 4.75 years (average time graduates took). Earnings gain = $82,603 minus $32,429 for high school graduates ages 25-34 in OK (Census ACS 2020-2024).

| Family income | Net price / yr | Cost to finish | Years to pay back |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0-30k | $15,275 | $72,556 | 1.4 years |
| 30-48k | $15,828 | $75,183 | 1.5 years |
| 48-75k | $17,776 | $84,436 | 1.7 years |
| 75-110k | $23,249 | $110,433 | 2.2 years |
| 110k+ | $24,183 | $114,869 | 2.3 years |

Method: https://educationguide.com/how-we-score#value

## Nursing at OK colleges
| College | Earnings 4 yrs | Median debt | Avg. net price | Graduation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Northeastern State University | $96,702 | $26,542 | $12,710 | 35% |
| Rogers State University | $93,511 | $23,000 | $15,314 | 29% |
| Oklahoma Panhandle State University | $92,450 | $29,416 | $7,413 | 21% |
| Southwestern Oklahoma State University | $89,549 | $24,027 | $14,459 | 40% |
| Oklahoma Wesleyan University | $89,006 | $31,589 | $28,358 | 35% |
| Oklahoma City University | $85,736 | $27,093 | $22,857 | 65% |
| Northwestern Oklahoma State University | $85,283 | $23,202 | $10,104 | 30% |
| University of Oklahoma-Health Sciences Center | $84,009 | $26,899 | not reported | not reported |
| University of Oklahoma-Norman Campus | $84,009 | $26,899 | $15,300 | 75% |
| Langston University | $83,643 | $27,277 | $11,504 | 17% |
| University of Central Oklahoma | $82,603 | $26,375 | $18,309 | 37% |
| University of Tulsa | $82,510 | $30,125 | $15,000 | 72% |
| Oklahoma State University | $82,326 | $29,400 | $17,447 | 68% |
| Southern Nazarene University | $80,005 | $31,000 | $22,084 | 51% |
| Oral Roberts University | $79,547 | $29,500 | $25,365 | 57% |
| East Central University | $78,578 | $20,200 | $8,683 | 34% |
| Oklahoma Baptist University | $72,577 | $27,000 | $20,958 | 52% |
| Oklahoma Christian University | $70,909 | $27,000 | $21,872 | 56% |

## Careers
- Registered nurse (SOC 29-1140): median wage $82,920 Oklahoma City, OK, $82,920 OK, $97,550 U.S.; U.S. jobs 5.6% by 2035
- Medical and Health Services Managers (SOC 11-9111): median wage $102,840 Oklahoma City, OK, $101,270 OK, $123,860 U.S.; U.S. jobs 24.2% by 2035

## Sources and years
- Earnings (4 yr): Treasury AY2017-2018, AY2018-2019 pooled earnings cohort measured in CY2022, CY2023, inflation adjusted to 2024 dollars; debt: NSLDS pooled AY2018-19, AY2019-20 cohort

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