Health Care Schools in Oklahoma

Find schools that offer degree programs in fields that will prepare you for a career in Oklahoma’s health care industry. Programs that fit your needs for starting or advancing your career in health care administration, medical assisting, IT, business, finance, HR, nursing and many others.

What are fastest growing careers in the Oklahoma Health Care sector?
Who are Oklahoma’s largest employers in the Health Care sector?

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The Fastest Growing Health Care Careers in Oklahoma

The fastest growing careers according to the Oklahoma Employment Security Commission are network systems and data communications analysts, home health aides, medical assistants, dental hygienists, veterinary technicians, personal and home care aides, physician assistants, dental assistants, physical therapist assistants, network and computer systems administrators, athletic trainers, medical scientists, pharmacy technicians, and biomedical engineers. These careers fall into the top 30 fastest growing careers in the state of Oklahoma as well. Other areas with projected job growth and openings include medical and health service managers, registered nurses and billing and coding professionals.

Formal education or training is required for the majority of these positions and often preferred by employers. To learn more about these careers and their requirements visit the Career Center.

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The Largest Health Care Sector Employers in Oklahoma

The health care industry across the country is rapidly expanding due primarily to advances in technology and the growing elderly population that requires an increasing amount of care. Oklahoma has responded to this growth by expanding facilities, increasing their quality of care and optimizing business practices. Vocational training and/or advanced education are your ticket to this stable and opportunistic industry. According to the Oklahoma Commerce Research and Economic Analysis Division the largest employers in the Oklahoma health care sector, as of 2008, are:

University of Oklahoma Medical Center: Locations in Norman and Oklahoma City. Employs around 13,000 employees.
St. Francis Hospital: Located in Tulsa. There are over 4,300 employees at this hospital and close to 7,000 at all system facilities.
Integris Baptist Medical Center: Located in Oklahoma City and employs nearly 2,800 employees.
Mercy Health System of OK: Located in Oklahoma City and employs around 2,800 employees.
St. John Medical Center: Located in Tulsa and employs over 2,500 employees.
Norman Regional Hospital: Located in Norman and employs nearly 2,500 employees.
Grace Living Centers: Located throughout the state headquartered in Oklahoma City. Employs about 2,000 employees. Provide long-term care and short-term rehabilitation services for the elderly.

Take the first step toward advancing or starting your career at one of these organizations by requesting information from the schools below.

Schools Based in Oklahoma Offering Health Care Degree Programs

Northern Oklahoma College:

Programs:

A.S. | Nursing, Biology, Chemistry, Pharmacy

Northwestern Oklahoma State University – Alva, Enid, Woodward:

Programs:

Bachelor’s | Biology, Chemistry, Health & Sports Science, Nursing, Psychology, Social Work
Pre-Professional (Alva) | Pre-Dentistry & Dental Hygiene, Pre-Medicine, Pre-Nursing (Woodward), Pre-Occupational Therapy, Pre-Optometry, Pre-Osteopathy, Pre-Pharmacy, Pre-Physical Therapy, Pre-Physician’s Assistant, Pre-Radiologic Therapy, Pre-Veterinary Medicine

Oklahoma Panhandle State University:

Programs:

AAS | Nursing
Bachelor’s | Biology, Chemistry, Nursing

Bacone College:

Programs:

AAS | Cardiovascular Technology, Nursing, Radiography, Diagnostic Medical Sonography, Health Information Management
Bachelor’s | Medical Imaging, RN to BSN

Connors State College – Muskogee:

Programs:

AAS | Biology, Nursing

Langston University:

Programs:

AAS | Pre-Veterinary Science
Bachelor’s | Biology, Chemistry, Health Care Administration, Nursing, Psychology, Rehabilitation Services, Sociology

Northeastern Oklahoma A&M College:

Programs:

LPN to RN, Paramedic to RN, Associate’s in Nursing, Physical Therapist Assistant, Medical Lab Tech

Cameron University:

Programs:

AAS | Nursing, Pre-Nursing, Respiratory Care
Bachelor’s | Biology, Chemistry, Nursing, Psychology

Carl Albert State College:

Programs:

Associate’s | Allied Health, Physical Sciences, Biological Sciences, Pre-Medicine, Pre- Pharmacy, Pre-Veterinary Medicine

East Central University:

Programs:

Biology, Chemistry, Environmental Health Science, Family and Consumer Science, Health Information Management, Nursing, Pre-Physical Therapy, Pre-Dental Hygiene, Pre-Engineering, Pre-Professional Sciences

Eastern Oklahoma State College:

Programs:

Associate’s | Life Science, Psychology, Nursing, LPN, Pre-Professional: (Medical, Dental, Nursing, Veterinary Medicine, Pharmacy, Physical Therapy

Murray State University:

Programs:

Associate’s | Pre-Dental, Pre-Medicine, Pre-Optometry, Pre-Pharmacy, Science, Nursing, Occupational Therapy Assistant, Physical Therapist Assistant, Veterinary Technology

Oklahoma City Community College:

Programs:

Associate’s | Bioinformatics, Biotechnology, Emergency Medical Sciences, Medical Transcriptionist, Nursing, Occupational therapy Assistant, Physical Therapist Assistant, Medical Assistant, Orthotic & Prosthetic Technician, Respiratory Care Therapist, Surgical Technology, Diagnostic Medical Sonography

Oklahoma State University:

Campuses: Stillwater, Tulsa,

Programs:

Associate’s | Cardiovascular Technology (Oklahoma City), Dietetic Technology (Oklahoma City), Nurse Science (Oklahoma City), Radiologic Technology(Oklahoma City)
Bachelor’s | Biochemistry, Chemistry, Microbiology and Molecular Genetics, Nursing (Okmulgee), Orthotic and Prosthetic Technology (Okmulgee), Psychology, Zoology, Veterinary Science, Human Development and Family Science, Nutritional Sciences

Redlands Community College:

Programs:

Associate’s |Nursing, Pre-Professional Science Programs

Rogers State University:

Campuses: Claremore, Bartlesville, Pryor

Programs:

Bachelor’s |Psychology, Sociology, Biology, Medical/Molecular Biology, Emergency Medical Services, Nursing, Physical Sciences, Mathematics

Rose State College:

Campuses: Midwest City

Programs:

Associate’s |Psychology, Sociology, Clinical Laboratory Technology, Dental Assisting, Dental Hygiene, Emergency Medical Technician/Paramedic, Health Information Technology, Nursing Science, Radiologic Technology, Respiratory Therapist
Certificate Programs | Phlebotomy Certificate, Dental Assisting Certificate, HIT Coding Specialist Certificate

Seminole State College:

Programs:

Associate’s |Medical Laboratory Technology, Nursing, LPN Mobility, Science

Southeastern Oklahoma State University:

Campuses: Durant, Idabel

Programs:

Bachelor’s | Biology, Chemistry, Biotechnology, Medical Sciences, Medical Technology, Science Education, Occupational Health & Safety, Psychology

Southwestern Oklahoma State University:

Campuses: Weatherford, Sayre (Associate’s Degrees)

Programs:

Associate’s (Sayre) | Medical Technology, Occupational Therapy Assistant, Physical Therapy Assistant, Pre-Nursing, Radiologic Technology
Bachelor’s | Biology, Chemistry, Athletic Training, Clinical Laboratory Science, Health Care Administration, Health Information Management, Health Sciences, Kinesiology, Psychology, Nursing

Tulsa Community College:

Programs:

Associate’s | Biology, Biotechnology, Health Care Business Operations, Chemistry, Dental Hygiene, Biomedical Equipment Technology, Emergency Medical Technology, Fire & Emergency Services (certificate), Geriatric Technician (certificate), Health & Human Performance, Medical Records, Coding and Reimbursement Specialist (certificate), Medical Assistant (certificate), Medical Transcription, Medical Laboratory Technology, Phlebotomy (certificate) Nursing, Pre-Nursing, Nutritional Sciences, Occupational Therapy, Pharmacy Technician (certificate), Patient Care Tech (certificate), Physical Therapist Assistant, Pre-Pharmacy, Pre-Professional Science Related Concentrations, Radiography, Respiratory Care, Surgical Technology, Veterinary Technology

University of Central Oklahoma:

Campuses: Weatherford, Sayre (Associate’s Degrees)

Programs:

Bachelor’s | Biology, Chemistry, Kinesiology, Psychology, Mathematics & Statistics, Nursing, Forensic Science

University of Oklahoma:

Campuses: Norman, Oklahoma City – (The majority of Health Science programs are offered here), Tulsa

Programs:

Nuclear Medicine, Pre-Communication Disorders: Audiology, Pre-Communication Disorders: Speech-Language Pathology, Pre-Nutritional Science, Pre-Occupational Therapy, Pre-Physical Therapy, Biochemistry, Chemistry, Pre-Dental Hygiene, Pre-Dentistry, Communication Sciences and Disorders, Pre-Medicine, Pre-Physician Associate, Pre-Radiologic Technology, Pre-Pharmacy

University of Science & Arts Oklahoma:

Campuses: Chickasha

Programs:

Psychology, Biology, Chemistry, Physical Education, Pre-Dentistry, Pre-Medicine, Pre-Nursing, Pre-Pharmacy, Pre-Veterinary Medicine, Pre-Health Related Study in other Areas – Physical Therapy, Optometry, Radiologic Technology