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 diversity of these students, average starting salaries, and more. Find out how UCO, Central ranks among other schools offering degrees in nursing.
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UCO, Central holds a strong position among schools offering nursing. Specifically, it ranked #584 out of 1,046 schools by College Factual. It is also ranked #7 in Oklahoma.
In the most recent year for which we have data, University of Central Oklahoma conferred 164 bachelor’s degrees in nursing.
Nursing majors who earn their bachelor’s degree from UCO, Central report a median salary of $68,341 a year. This is above $50,729, the median for all majors at UCO, Central.
While getting their bachelor’s degree at UCO, Central, nursing students borrow a median amount of $26,375 in student loans. This is above $23,741, the typical median for all majors at UCO, Central.
Information about average full-time undergraduate tuition and fees is shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $6,822 | $18,466 |
| Fees | $1,238 | $1,238 |
Learn more about UCO, Central tuition and fees.
Among recent graduates, 14% of nursing bachelor’s degrees went to men and 86% went to women.
The largest share of nursing bachelor’s degree graduates at UCO, Central are White. Approximately 61% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Central Oklahoma with a bachelor’s in nursing.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 6 |
| Black or African American | 8 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 14 |
| White | 100 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 3 |
| Other Races | 33 |
In the most recent graduating class, 15% of nursing master’s degrees went to men and 85% went to women.
The largest share of nursing master’s degree graduates at UCO, Central are White. Roughly 38% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Central Oklahoma with a master’s in nursing.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 5 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 6 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the nursing majors at University of Central Oklahoma.
This nursing program at UCO, Central offers the following related majors:
| Concentration | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse | 177 |
UCO, Central conferred 177 degrees in registered nursing/registered nurse in the latest year of data — 86% to women and 14% to men. The most common background among these graduates was White (59%). This count includes degrees completed through distance education.