Ranking

Best Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing Colleges in Oklahoma 2026

Oklahoma City Community College leads this ROI ranking with a A+ value grade and a 20.12 ROI score. EduGradify ranks 25 colleges here by earnings against net price.

29 Oklahoma colleges offering Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing, ranked by EduGradify value grade.

Schools ranked: 25
Cheapest net price: $4,739
Top earnings 10y: $61,408
Public / Private: 22 / 3

Oklahoma City Community College

A+

Oklahoma City, OK · Public

ROI score: 20.12
Net price: $4,739
Earnings 10y: $38,146
Acceptance: Open / not reported

Northern Oklahoma College

A+

Tonkawa, OK · Public

ROI score: 16.70
Net price: $5,625
Earnings 10y: $37,566
Acceptance: Open / not reported

Tulsa Community College

Tulsa, OK · Public

ROI score: 15.80
Net price: $6,288
Earnings 10y: $39,746
Acceptance: Open / not reported

Redlands Community College

El Reno, OK · Public

ROI score: 15.60
Net price: $5,964
Earnings 10y: $37,224
Acceptance: Open / not reported

Oklahoma Panhandle State University

Goodwell, OK · Public

ROI score: 15.15
Net price: $7,413
Earnings 10y: $44,933
Acceptance: Open / not reported

Oklahoma State University-Oklahoma City

Oklahoma City, OK · Public

ROI score: 14.58
Net price: $7,081
Earnings 10y: $41,307
Acceptance: Open / not reported

Western Oklahoma State College

Altus, OK · Public

ROI score: 13.16
Net price: $7,267
Earnings 10y: $38,248
Acceptance: Open / not reported

East Central University

Ada, OK · Public

ROI score: 12.95
Net price: $8,683
Earnings 10y: $44,962
Acceptance: 58.2%

Northwestern Oklahoma State University

Alva, OK · Public

ROI score: 10.98
Net price: $10,104
Earnings 10y: $44,358
Acceptance: 65.5%

#10

Oklahoma State University Institute of Technology

Okmulgee, OK · Public

ROI score: 10.37
Net price: $10,999
Earnings 10y: $45,634
Acceptance: Open / not reported

#11

University of Tulsa

Tulsa, OK · Private Non-Profit

ROI score: 10.23
Net price: $15,000
Earnings 10y: $61,408
Acceptance: 61.5%

#12

Northeastern State University

Tahlequah, OK · Public

ROI score: 8.93
Net price: $12,710
Earnings 10y: $45,379
Acceptance: 99.6%

#13

Eastern Oklahoma State College

Wilburton, OK · Public

ROI score: 8.92
Net price: $10,830
Earnings 10y: $38,658
Acceptance: Open / not reported

#14

Northeastern Oklahoma A&M College

Miami, OK · Public

ROI score: 8.71
Net price: $11,001
Earnings 10y: $38,337
Acceptance: Open / not reported

#15

Oklahoma State University-Main Campus

Stillwater, OK · Public

ROI score: 8.23
Net price: $17,447
Earnings 10y: $57,413
Acceptance: 75%

#16

Southwestern Oklahoma State University

Weatherford, OK · Public

ROI score: 7.91
Net price: $14,459
Earnings 10y: $45,744
Acceptance: Open / not reported

#17

Rose State College

Midwest City, OK · Public

ROI score: 7.73
Net price: $12,148
Earnings 10y: $37,555
Acceptance: Open / not reported

#18

Langston University

Langston, OK · Public

ROI score: 7.23
Net price: $11,504
Earnings 10y: $33,261
Acceptance: Open / not reported

#19

Murray State College

Tishomingo, OK · Public

ROI score: 7.11
Net price: $12,844
Earnings 10y: $36,545
Acceptance: Open / not reported

#20

Rogers State University

Claremore, OK · Public

ROI score: 7.05
Net price: $15,314
Earnings 10y: $43,166
Acceptance: Open / not reported

#21

University of Central Oklahoma

Edmond, OK · Public

ROI score: 6.60
Net price: $18,309
Earnings 10y: $48,351
Acceptance: 78.1%

#22

Southern Nazarene University

Bethany, OK · Private Non-Profit

ROI score: 6.22
Net price: $22,084
Earnings 10y: $54,951
Acceptance: Open / not reported

#23

Seminole State College

Seminole, OK · Public

ROI score: 6.05
Net price: $14,628
Earnings 10y: $35,390
Acceptance: Open / not reported

#24

Oklahoma City University

Oklahoma City, OK · Private Non-Profit

ROI score: 5.98
Net price: $22,857
Earnings 10y: $54,655
Acceptance: 77%

#25

Carl Albert State College

Poteau, OK · Public

ROI score: 5.84
Net price: $14,607
Earnings 10y: $34,117
Acceptance: Open / not reported

How we picked this list

This list starts with Oklahoma schools with positive Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing program-share evidence, then sorts by EduGradify's school-wide ROI proxy: ten-year median earnings weighed against average net price. The set's average EduGradify ROI score is 10.33 (22 public, 3 private).

Source transparency: every figure comes from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard public data set. See our full methodology for the ROI formula, value grade rules and missing-data handling.

FAQ

Who leads this ranking?

Oklahoma City Community College in Oklahoma City, OK tops this ranking. EduGradify value grade is A+.

How does EduGradify pick this list?

We rank this set by roi score using the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard — see our methodology for the full formula. No paid placements, no surveys.

How many Oklahoma colleges are in this list?

29 Oklahoma colleges qualified for this ranking based on available federal data.

What does net price mean here?

Net price is what students actually pay after grants and scholarships — not the sticker price. It is reported by each college to the U.S. Department of Education.

Can I use this ranking as a final college decision?

Use it as a shortlist, not a final decision. The ranking compares school-wide federal data; you should still confirm program fit, aid letters, graduation path, transfer policies and current costs with each college.