by our College Data Analytics TeamBelow are the key facts about the program, including its ranking, popularity, student demographics, and graduate outcomes. Find out how SWOSU stacks up against peers offering nursing.
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SWOSU is a solid choice among schools offering nursing. In particular, it placed #303 out of 1,046 schools by College Factual. It is also ranked #1 in Oklahoma.
For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, Southwestern Oklahoma State University awarded 242 bachelor’s degrees in nursing.
Nursing graduates with a bachelor’s degree from SWOSU go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $74,597 a year. This is above $69,246, the median for all majors at SWOSU.
While getting their bachelor’s degree at SWOSU, nursing graduates take on a median debt of $24,027 in student loans. This is above $20,956, the typical median for all majors at SWOSU.
Average full-time tuition and fees are listed in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $6,368 | $7,173 |
| Fees | $1,326 | $1,326 |
Find out more about SWOSU tuition and fees.
In the most recent graduating class, 12% of nursing bachelor’s degrees went to men and 88% went to women.
The largest share of nursing bachelor’s degree graduates at SWOSU were White. About 50% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Southwestern Oklahoma State University with a bachelor’s in nursing.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 5 |
| Black or African American | 34 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 37 |
| White | 120 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 46 |
Among recent graduates, 5% of nursing master’s degrees went to men and 95% went to women.
The largest share of nursing master’s degree graduates at SWOSU are White. Approximately 70% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Southwestern Oklahoma State University with a master’s in nursing.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 2 |
| Black or African American | 2 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 3 |
| White | 30 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 6 |
Here are the demographics of the nursing majors at Southwestern Oklahoma State University.
The nursing program at SWOSU includes the following concentrations:
| Concentration | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse | 285 |
SWOSU awarded 285 degrees in registered nursing/registered nurse in the latest year of data — 89% to women and 11% to men. The largest share of these graduates were White (53%). This count includes degrees completed through distance education.