Top Nursing Schools in Oklahoma
This page lists 61 schools in Oklahoma that reported awards in licensed nursing education to the U.S. Department of Education for 2023-24 — including 31 practical/vocational nursing (LPN/LVN), 14 associate degree (ADN), 17 bachelor's (BSN), 6 master's and 3 Doctor of Nursing Practice award levels. By ownership, 51 public, 7 private nonprofit and 3 private for-profit. 36 appear in the CCNE or ACEN accreditor directories for at least one nursing program level. The largest concentrations are in Oklahoma City (7), Tulsa (6), Ada (2) and Altus (2).
Data last reviewed: October 6, 2026
Sources: IPEDS (U.S. Dept. of Education) / CCNE directory / ACEN directory
Listing does not certify educational quality or guarantee licensure eligibility. Verify details with the school before applying.
Listed alphabetically. Inclusion is editorial selection, not a ranking — see our methodology. How schools are selected
Schools (61)
| School | Location | Ownership | Nursing awards / programs | Accreditation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Metro Technology Centers | Oklahoma City, OK | Public | CNA, LPN/LVN | ACEN |
| Mid-America Technology Center | Wayne, OK | Public | CNA, LPN/LVN | ACEN |
| Mid-Del Technology Center | Midwest City, OK | Public | LPN/LVN | — |
| Miller-Motte College-Tulsa | Tulsa, OK | Private for-profit | LPN/LVN | — |
| Moore Norman Technology Center | Norman, OK | Public | CNA, LPN/LVN | ACEN |
| Murray State College | Tishomingo, OK | Public | ADN | ACEN |
| Northeast Technology Center | Pryor, OK | Public | CNA, LPN/LVN | — |
| Northeastern Oklahoma A&M College | Miami, OK | Public | ADN | ACEN |
| Northeastern State University | Tahlequah, OK | Public | BSN, Grad Cert-CNS, Grad Cert-Leadership | CCNE |
| Northern Oklahoma College | Tonkawa, OK | Public | ADN | ACEN |
| Northwest Technology Center-Alva | Alva, OK | Public | CNA, LPN/LVN | — |
| Northwestern Oklahoma State University | Alva, OK | Public | BSN, DNP | CCNE |
| Oklahoma Baptist University | Shawnee, OK | Private nonprofit | BSN | CCNE |
| Oklahoma Christian University | Edmond, OK | Private nonprofit | BSN | CCNE |
| Oklahoma City Community College | Oklahoma City, OK | Public | ADN | ACEN |
| Oklahoma City University | Oklahoma City, OK | Private nonprofit | BSN, MSN-Leadership, Grad Cert, Grad Cert-Leadership, PhD | ACEN |
| Oklahoma Panhandle State University | Goodwell, OK | Public | BSN | ACEN |
| Oklahoma State University Institute of Technology | Okmulgee, OK | Public | ADN | ACEN |
| Oklahoma State University-Main Campus | Stillwater, OK | Public | BSN | CCNE |
| Oklahoma State University-Oklahoma City | Oklahoma City, OK | Public | ADN | ACEN |
Before you apply in Oklahoma
- Prelicensure nursing programs must be approved by the state's board of nursing. Check the board's current list for the campus you will attend.
- Program accreditation (CCNE, ACEN or CNEA) is separate from state approval and from the institution's own accreditation. Each school page shows which records we found and where.
- Online programs based in another state may not accept residents of Oklahoma. See online coursework and clinical requirements.