by our College Data Analytics TeamWe've pulled together some essential information you should know about the program, including how many students graduate each year, the ethnic diversity of these students, average starting salaries, and more. Also, learn how ECU ranks among other schools offering degrees in nursing.
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The bachelor's program at ECU was ranked #1,258 on College Factual's Best Schools for nursing list. It is also ranked #20 in Oklahoma.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Nursing Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 740 |
| Best Nursing Schools | 1,258 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, East Central University handed out 62 bachelor's degrees in nursing. This is a decrease of 7% over the previous year when 67 degrees were handed out.
Nursing majors who earn their bachelor's degree from ECU go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $71,297 a year. Unfortunately, this is lower than the national average of $74,888 for all nursing students.
During the 2022-2023 academic year, part-time undergraduate students at ECU paid an average of $527 per credit hour if they came to the school from out-of-state. In-state students paid a discounted rate of $210 per credit hour. The average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates are shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $6,300 | $15,810 |
| Fees | $1,732 | $1,732 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,590 | $1,590 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $7,752 | $7,752 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $4,066 | $4,066 |
Learn more about ECU tuition and fees.
The nursing program at ECU awarded 62 bachelor's degrees in 2021-2022. About 10% of these degrees went to men with the other 90% going to women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from East Central University with a bachelor's in nursing.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 13 |
| Black or African American | 2 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 29 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 3 |
| Other Races | 14 |
ECU does not offer an online option for its nursing bachelor’s degree program at this time. To see if the school offers distance learning options in other areas, visit the ECU Online Learning page.
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the nursing majors at East Central University.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Public Health | 11 |
More about our data sources and methodologies.