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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ATA College | Tulsa, OK | Private for-profit | LPN/LVN | — |
| Autry Technology Center | Enid, OK | Public | CNA, LPN/LVN | — |
| Caddo Kiowa Technology Center | Fort Cobb, OK | Public | CNA, LPN/LVN | — |
| Canadian Valley Technology Center | El Reno, OK | Public | CNA, LPN/LVN | — |
| Carl Albert State College | Poteau, OK | Public | ADN | ACEN |
| Central Oklahoma College | Oklahoma City, OK | Private for-profit | LPN/LVN | — |
| Central Technology Center | Drumright, OK | Public | CNA, LPN/LVN | — |
| Chisholm Trail Technology Center | Omega, OK | Public | CNA, LPN/LVN | — |
| Connors State College | Warner, OK | Public | CNA, LPN/LVN, ADN | ACEN |
| East Central University | Ada, OK | Public | BSN | ACEN |
| Eastern Oklahoma State College | Wilburton, OK | Public | ADN | ACEN |
| Francis Tuttle Technology Center | Oklahoma City, OK | Public | CNA, LPN/LVN | ACEN |
| Gordon Cooper Technology Center | Shawnee, OK | Public | CNA, LPN/LVN | — |
| Great Plains Technology Center | Lawton, OK | Public | LPN/LVN | ACEN |
| Green Country Technology Center | Okmulgee, OK | Public | CNA, LPN/LVN | — |
| High Plains Technology Center | Woodward, OK | Public | CNA, LPN/LVN | — |
| Indian Capital Technology Center-Muskogee | Muskogee, OK | Public | CNA, LPN/LVN | — |
| Kiamichi Technology Center-McAlester | McAlester, OK | Public | CNA, LPN/LVN | — |
| Langston University | Langston, OK | Public | BSN | ACEN |
| Meridian Technology Center | Stillwater, OK | Public | CNA, LPN/LVN | 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.