Northwestern Oklahoma State University
Alva, OK · Public · Graduate degree-granting
Northwestern Oklahoma State University, based in Alva, Oklahoma, is a public institution, accredited by the Higher Learning Commission. With 1,498 students, it is a small institution. Graduates earn a median of $44,358 ten years after enrollment, which is 9% above the national median of $40,747. Regarding student success, the graduation rate is 32.7%. Mmedian graduate debt is $17,355, yielding an earnings-to-debt ratio of 2.56x. The average net price after financial aid is $10,104 per year. The most popular programs include Parks, Recreation, Leisure, Fitness, and Kinesiology, Other, Registered Nursing, Agricultural Business, Business Administration & Management, and Liberal Arts & Sciences.
Key Outcomes
Median Earnings (10yr)
$44,358
Graduation Rate
32.7%
Median Debt
$17,355
Average Net Price
$10,104
Earnings-to-Cost Ratio
1.1x
Earnings-to-Debt Ratio
2.56x
Admissions & Enrollment
Total Enrollment
1,498
Admission Rate
65.5%
Average SAT
1003
Retention Rate
65.1%
Cost
In-State Tuition
$5,970
Out-of-State Tuition
$11,664
Pell Grant Rate
41.4%
Federal Loan Rate
37.2%
Net Cost by Family Income
Income $0–$30K
$6,439
Income $30K–$48K
$7,828
Income $48K–$75K
$10,539
Income $110K+
$16,065
Student Demographics
Women
60.6%
White
60.4%
Black
7.6%
Hispanic
14.8%
Asian
0.5%
Two or More Races
3.5%
Student Loan Performance
Repayment Rate (3yr)
56.2%
Accreditations
- Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing, Inc. — Nursing (NUR) - Baccalaureate program (Accredited)
- Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education — Nursing (CNURED) - Nursing education programs at the baccalaureate degree levels, Nursing (CNDNP) - Nursing education programs at the doctorate degree levels (Accredited)
- Higher Learning Commission — Institutional Accreditation (Accredited)
- National Council for Accreditation of Teacher Education — Teacher Education (TED) - Baccalaureate and graduate programs for the preparation of teachers and other professional personnel for elementary and secondary schools (Accredited)
Programs (34)
Bachelor (17)
| Program | Median Earnings | Completers |
|---|---|---|
| Parks, Recreation, Leisure, Fitness, and Kinesiology, Other | $38,610 | 41 |
| Registered Nursing | $85,283 | 40 |
| Agricultural Business | $49,666 | 31 |
| Business Administration & Management | $58,292 | 27 |
| Liberal Arts & Sciences | $44,123 | 23 |
| Criminal Justice & Corrections | $59,355 | 22 |
| Secondary Education | $50,705 | 19 |
| Psychology | $41,641 | 19 |
| Teacher Education | $39,527 | 17 |
| Biology | Not reported | 16 |
| Computer & Information Sciences | Not reported | 15 |
| Accounting | Not reported | 13 |
| Communication, Journalism, and Related Programs, Other | Not reported | 8 |
| Social Work | Not reported | 7 |
| Political Science | Not reported | 6 |
| Chemistry | Not reported | 4 |
| History | Not reported | 3 |
Master (6)
| Program | Median Earnings | Completers |
|---|---|---|
| Teacher Education | $56,977 | 17 |
| Cognitive Psychology | Not reported | 15 |
| Educational Administration | Not reported | 5 |
| Student Counseling and Personnel Services | Not reported | 4 |
| Psychology | Not reported | 4 |
| Secondary Education | Not reported | 3 |
First Professional (1)
| Program | Median Earnings | Completers |
|---|---|---|
| Registered Nursing | Not reported | 7 |
Undergraduate Certificate (1)
| Program | Median Earnings | Completers |
|---|---|---|
| Business Administration & Management | Not reported | 24 |
Show 9 additional programs with limited data
| Program | Level | Completers |
|---|---|---|
| Natural Resources Management | Master | 2 |
| Area Studies | Master | 2 |
| Music | Bachelor | 2 |
| Accounting | Undergraduate Certificate | 2 |
| Curriculum & Instruction | Master | 1 |
| Romance Languages | Bachelor | 1 |
| English Language & Literature | Bachelor | 1 |
| Mathematics and Statistics, Other | Bachelor | 1 |
| Human Resources Management | Undergraduate Certificate | 1 |
Rankings Featuring This Institution
- Highest Earning Bachelor's Nursing & Health Programs in Oklahoma
- Highest Earning Bachelor's Business Programs in Oklahoma
- Highest Earning Bachelor's Psychology Programs in Oklahoma
- Highest Earning Bachelor's Education Programs in Oklahoma
- Highest Earning Master's Education Programs in Oklahoma
- Highest Earning Bachelor's Agriculture Programs in Oklahoma
- Highest Earning Bachelor's Liberal Arts Programs in Oklahoma
- Highest Earning Bachelor's Parks & Recreation Programs in Oklahoma
- Highest Earning Bachelor's Criminal Justice Programs in Oklahoma
- Highest Earning Colleges in Oklahoma
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