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2026 Best Value Nursing Practice Schools in Oklahoma

2 Colleges in the United States
$28,303 Avg Student Debt
$53,429 Avg Median Earnings (10yr)
2026 Best Value Nursing Practice Badge [Nursing Practice](/majors/health-care-professions/nursing/nursing-practice/) is a field worth comparing on the balance of cost and outcomes. The schools below stand out for delivering a strong nursing practice education at a price that pays off.

To produce this 2026 ranking, College Factual evaluated 6 schools on the balance of cost and outcomes for nursing practice students.

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2026 Best Value Nursing Practice Schools in Oklahoma

Below are the schools that deliver the strongest value in nursing practice, balancing cost against outcomes.

Best Value Nursing Practice Schools

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Northwestern Oklahoma State University earned the #1 spot for value among nursing practice schools in Oklahoma. Set in the town of Alva, Northwestern Oklahoma State University is a mid-sized public institution. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $5,970, while out-of-state students pay about $11,664. Typical student debt for nursing practice graduates is $23,210. Soon after graduation, nursing practice degree recipients from Northwestern Oklahoma State University generally make around $67,828. Set against $23,210 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. Roughly 66% of applicants are accepted.

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Oklahoma City University crest
Oklahoma City University
Oklahoma City, OK

Students looking for strong value in nursing practice will find it at Oklahoma City University, which ranked #2. Oklahoma City University is a mid-sized private not-for-profit school located in the city of Oklahoma City. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $34,754. Typical student debt for nursing practice graduates is $27,093. Soon after graduation, nursing practice degree recipients from Oklahoma City University generally make around $88,135. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. Roughly 77% of applicants are accepted.

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Students looking for strong value in nursing practice will find it at Oral Roberts University, which ranked #3. Oral Roberts University is a moderately-sized private not-for-profit school located in the city of Tulsa. In-state tuition and fees average $35,470. Typical student debt for nursing practice graduates is $29,500. Soon after graduation, nursing practice degree recipients from Oral Roberts University generally make around $41,180. Set against $29,500 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. Oral Roberts University admits about 99% of applicants.

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Students looking for strong value in nursing practice will find it at University Of Tulsa, which ranked #4. Located in the city of Tulsa, University Of Tulsa is a mid-sized private not-for-profit university. Students from in state pay about $49,546 in tuition and fees. Students borrow a median of $30,125 to complete the nursing practice program here. Early-career nursing practice graduates make about $66,166. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. The acceptance rate is 62%.

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Oklahoma Wesleyan University is a great value for students pursuing a degree in nursing practice, landing the #5 spot this year. Located in the town of Bartlesville, Oklahoma Wesleyan University is a small private not-for-profit university. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $33,550. Typical student debt for nursing practice graduates is $31,589. Early-career nursing practice graduates make about $77,987. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. The acceptance rate is 66%.

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Notes and References

This ranking is produced by College Factual (MF_RANKING_2025), 2026 edition. Schools are scored on the balance of cost (tuition and student debt) against student outcomes (post-graduation earnings) — a measure of return on investment, drawn primarily from the U.S. Department of Education (IPEDS and College Scorecard).

Ranking method: College Major Best Value · 6 schools evaluated.

*Averages shown above reflect the top 2 ranked schools only.

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