Best Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing Degrees in Oklahoma by ROI
Colleges in Oklahoma ranked by estimated 20-year net return on investment — calculated from median graduate earnings, total attendance cost, and average student debt. Data from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
Programs in Oklahoma
16
Colleges with salary data
Average 20-Yr Net ROI
+$259,494
Across Oklahoma programs
Average Annual Cost
$33,205
Cost of attendance
| # | College | 20-Yr Net ROI | Median Salary | Annual Cost | Avg Debt | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Northeastern State University
Grad rate: 37.6% |
+$519,352 | $73,614 | $19,274 | $26,542 | Full ROI → |
| 2 |
Southwestern Oklahoma State University
Grad rate: 36.9% |
+$452,831 | $70,858 | $22,973 | $24,027 | Full ROI → |
| 3 |
Oklahoma Panhandle State University
Grad rate: 24.0% |
+$449,544 | $69,334 | $14,356 | $29,416 | Full ROI → |
| 4 | University of Oklahoma-Health Sciences Center | +$382,386 | $62,935 | N/A | $26,899 | Full ROI → |
| 5 |
East Central University
Grad rate: 32.0% |
+$341,114 | $63,931 | $17,559 | $20,200 | Full ROI → |
| 6 |
University of Central Oklahoma
Grad rate: 36.4% |
+$299,701 | $63,948 | $25,913 | $26,375 | Full ROI → |
| 7 |
Oklahoma Wesleyan University
Grad rate: 31.3% |
+$268,126 | $66,262 | $43,617 | $31,589 | Full ROI → |
| 8 |
University of Oklahoma-Norman Campus
Grad rate: 75.7% |
+$267,054 | $62,935 | $28,833 | $26,899 | Full ROI → |
| 9 |
Oklahoma City University
Grad rate: 66.9% |
+$262,328 | $66,174 | $46,144 | $27,093 | Full ROI → |
| 10 |
Southern Nazarene University
Grad rate: 52.9% |
+$230,662 | $64,020 | $41,972 | $31,000 | Full ROI → |
| 11 |
Northwestern Oklahoma State University
Grad rate: 30.7% |
+$213,365 | $58,433 | $20,993 | $23,202 | Full ROI → |
| 12 |
Langston University
Grad rate: 20.3% |
+$195,828 | $57,835 | $21,012 | $27,277 | Full ROI → |
| 13 |
University of Tulsa
Grad rate: 72.8% |
+$159,739 | $64,639 | $63,093 | $30,125 | Full ROI → |
| 14 |
Oral Roberts University
Grad rate: 58.2% |
+$116,127 | $59,271 | $47,367 | $29,500 | Full ROI → |
| 15 |
Oklahoma Christian University
Grad rate: 56.0% |
+$77,094 | $55,283 | $38,029 | $27,000 | Full ROI → |
How ROI is calculated
20-Year Net ROI = Gross Earnings (salary × 20) − Total Degree Cost (annual cost × programme years) − Debt Payoff (avg debt × 1.35) − Baseline Opportunity Cost ($42,000 × 20 = $840,000)
A positive ROI means a degree in this field pays off relative to entering the workforce without one. Data from the U.S. College Scorecard.
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