Practical Nursing Schools in Oklahoma
16 Oklahoma schools offer Practical Nursing. Earnings in Oklahoma are in line with the national average, so compare programs on commute, tuition, and fit rather than on statewide outcomes alone.
Practical Nursing Training in Oklahoma: What You Need to Know
Local program supply
Oklahoma has 16 schools offering Practical Nursing programs, concentrated in 3 cities including {'city': 'Tulsa', 'city_slug': 'tulsa', 'count': 2, 'avg_earn': 44948.0}, {'city': 'Okmulgee', 'city_slug': 'okmulgee', 'count': 1, 'avg_earn': 51601.0}, {'city': 'Lawton', 'city_slug': 'lawton', 'count': 1, 'avg_earn': 48921.0}. Most students attend within 60 miles of home — local choice matters more than national rankings.
Earnings vs. national
Practical Nursing graduates in Oklahoma earn approximately $43,700/year on average, which is -1% below the national average for this trade. Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
Oklahoma-specific licensing
Most skilled trades require a state-issued license or certification before you can work independently. Requirements vary substantially by state. Verify Oklahoma-specific licensing through the relevant state board (Department of Labor, Contractors Board, or trade-specific licensing body). Apprenticeship hours often count toward licensure.
How Oklahoma compares
Average TradeSchoolOutlook Score for Practical Nursing programs in Oklahoma is 65/100. Cost of living, wage levels, and program supply all vary by state — see the school list below ranked by TradeSchoolOutlook Score, which combines earnings, debt, and job-market demand.
Practical Nursing Programs in Oklahoma
All 16 Oklahoma schools offering Practical Nursing, ranked by TradeSchoolOutlook Score. Click a school to see full earnings projections and program details.
| # | School | Score |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Green Country Technology Center Okmulgee, OK |
68 |
| 2 | Great Plains Technology Center Lawton, OK |
67 |
| 3 | Gordon Cooper Technology Center Shawnee, OK |
67 |
| 4 | Canadian Valley Technology Center El Reno, OK |
67 |
| 5 | Pioneer Technology Center Ponca City, OK |
67 |
| 6 | Miller-Motte College-Tulsa Tulsa, OK |
66 |
| 7 | Northeast Technology Center Pryor, OK |
66 |
| 8 | Pontotoc Technology Center Ada, OK |
66 |
| 9 | Tulsa Technology Center Tulsa, OK |
66 |
| 10 | Indian Capital Technology Center-Muskogee Muskogee, OK |
65 |
| 11 | Francis Tuttle Technology Center Oklahoma City, OK |
64 |
| 12 | Kiamichi Technology Center-McAlester McAlester, OK |
64 |
| 13 | Western Technology Center Burns Flat, OK |
64 |
| 14 | Red River Technology Center Duncan, OK |
64 |
| 15 | Southwest Technology Center Altus, OK |
64 |
| 16 | Wes Watkins Technology Center Wetumka, OK |
60 |
Where Practical Nursing Programs Cluster in Oklahoma
Cities with the most Practical Nursing programs — useful if you want to minimize commute or relocate within state.
| City | Schools | Avg Earnings |
|---|---|---|
| Tulsa, OK | 2 | $44,948/yr |
| Okmulgee, OK | 1 | $51,601/yr |
| Lawton, OK | 1 | $48,921/yr |
Compare Practical Nursing in Other States
Considering a nearby state? Here's how Oklahoma compares to others with strong Practical Nursing offerings.