Best Online Nursing Programs in Duncan, OK (2026)

Duncan, Oklahoma has 5 accredited schools offering nursing programs. Duncan has a population of about 22,872. Median household income is $57,020 (Census ACS 2023, 5-year). About 19.5% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor’s degree or higher. In Oklahoma, the top-earning nursing-related role is Nurse Anesthetist at a median $156,830 annually (BLS, May 2025).


Closest Nursing Schools to Duncan

The accredited institutions listed below are the closest in our directory that offer nursing programs near Duncan, ranked by BOC Score and straight-line distance from Duncan city center. The list is rebuilt from federal IPEDS data on every site update.

How We Rank Schools

Every school list on this site is ordered by the BOC Score, computed from the most recent school-level data published by the U.S. Department of Education (College Scorecard and IPEDS). To qualify, a school must be currently operating and accredited by an agency recognized by the U.S. Department of Education. Each eligible school is then scored on five measures, percentile-ranked against schools at the same credential level:

  • Graduation rate 30%
  • Median earnings, 10 years after entry 25%
  • Average net price (lower is better) 20%
  • Retention rate 15%
  • Fully online availability 10%

Schools without enough outcome data appear after ranked schools, without a score. On this page, schools are ordered by distance from Duncan. Advertising never affects these rankings. Read the full methodology.

#1

Red River Technology Center

Duncan, OK 5.4 miles from Duncan BOC Score 31.2
  • 2 year
Graduation rate 53%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $31,415
TuitionContact school for pricing
Contact
Key stats
  • Programs offered: 24

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

Source: IPEDS / College Scorecard (2023 cohort). Browse all Oklahoma schools on the Oklahoma nursing page.


Nursing Wages Near Duncan

OccupationMedian Annual Wage (Oklahoma, statewide)
Registered Nurse$82,920
Licensed Practical Nurse$58,320
Nurse Anesthetist$156,830
Nurse MidwifeN/A
Nurse Practitioner$133,390
Nursing Assistant$35,930

Source: BLS, May 2025 Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics. The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics publishes wage data at the metro (MSA) and state level – not by individual city.


Duncan at a Glance

MetricValueSource
Population22,872Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B01003)
Median household income$57,020Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B19013)
Adults 25+ with bachelor’s+19.5%Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B15003)
Nursing-related employment in Stephens County755 workers, 24 establishmentsBLS QCEW 2024 annual

Other Duncan-Area Cities With Nursing Programs


Frequently Asked Questions

How many accredited nursing schools are near Duncan, OK?

Accredited schools offering nursing programs near Duncan are listed on this page, ranked by BOC Score and distance from the city center. The list is rebuilt from federal IPEDS and College Scorecard data on every site update, so it stays current as programs open and close.

What are the highest-paying nursing roles in Oklahoma?

Based on BLS May 2025 state wage data, the top-paying nursing-related roles in Oklahoma are: Nurse Anesthetist ($156,830), Nurse Practitioner ($133,390), Registered Nurse ($82,920). Wages for Duncan workers will track these statewide medians, adjusted for local cost of living.

Should I look at programs in Lawton instead of Duncan?

Lawton, OK is 29.0 miles from Duncan and has its own set of local nursing programs – see the city’s page. For online programs, distance matters less; for hybrid or in-person formats, comparing both can help.

Is Duncan an affordable place to study nursing?

Duncan’s median household income of $57,020 (Census ACS 2023) is one input. Online programs let students stay in Duncan while attending lower-cost out-of-state schools, and Oklahoma public universities often offer reduced in-state online tuition.

How do I verify a program is accredited?

Confirm institutional accreditation via the U.S. Department of Education database (U.S. Dept. of Education database), and check for any program-specific accreditation listed by the school.


Learn More About Nursing Programs

Other Programs Available in Duncan

Compare every accredited online degree program with city-level data for Duncan:

Data verified: July 23, 2026. Salary, employment, and tuition figures on this page are sourced from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (OEWS May 2025; Employment Projections 2024โ€“2034) and the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (2023 cohort). The source agency and data year are cited inline with every statistic.