Top Oklahoma Veterinary Schools : Programs, Colleges, Degrees, Courses, Classes, Certification, Training

Veterinary Schools in Oklahoma

Oklahoma contains twelve schools that offer veterinary programs. Oklahoma State University-Main Campus, the highest-ranking veterinary school in OK, has a total student population of 23,033 and is the 1086th highest ranked school in America.

Of the 12 veterinary schools in Oklahoma, only 2 have a student population over 10k. After taking into account tuition, living expenses, and financial aid, Oral Roberts University comes out as the most expensive ($18,078/yr), with Northeastern Oklahoma A&M College as the lowest recorded at only $5,382/yr.

Veterinary students from Oklahoma schools who go on to become veterinarians, animal trainers, dog trainers, veterinary technicians, etc. have a good chance at finding employment. For example, there are 54,130 people working as veterinarians alone in the US, and their average annual salary is $90,110. Also, Veterinary assistants and laboratory animal caretakers make on average $23,400 per year and there are about 71,350 of them employed in the US today. In fact, in the Oklahoma alone, there are 1,080 employed veterinary assistants and laboratory animal caretakers earning an average yearly salary of $20,430. Veterinarians in this state earn $79,160/yr and there are 760 employed.

Also, within the veterinary schools in Oklahoma, the average student population is 1,754 and average student-to-faculty ratio is 15 to 1. Aside from veterinary, there are 4305 total degree (or certificate) programs in the state, with 1,424 people on average applying for a school. Undergraduate tuition costs are normally around $3,600, but can vary widely depending on the type of school.

Veterinary Programs in Oklahoma

Oklahoma State University-Main Campus

Program ID: 126638
Pre-Veterinary Studies

Levels offered: Bachelors
Program ID: 126641
Veterinary Medicine (DVM)

Levels offered: PhD
Program ID: 126642
Veterinary Sciences/Veterinary Clinical Sci, Gen (Cert,MS,PhD)

Levels offered: Masters, PhD

Meridian Technology Center

Program ID: 103683
Veterinary/Animal Health Technology/Technician/Veterinary Assistant

Levels offered: Certificate

Oral Roberts University

Program ID: 127363
Pre-Veterinary Studies

Levels offered: Bachelors

Eastern Oklahoma County Technology Center

Program ID: 56830
Veterinary/Animal Health Technology/Technician/Veterinary Assistant

Southern Nazarene University

Program ID: 154068
Pre-Veterinary Studies

Levels offered: Bachelors

Chisholm Trail Technology Center

Program ID: 37006
Veterinary/Animal Health Technology/Technician/Veterinary Assistant

Levels offered: Certificate

Northeastern Oklahoma A&M College

Program ID: 120189
Pre-Veterinary Studies

Levels offered: Associates

Langston University

Program ID: 91255
Pre-Veterinary Studies

Levels offered: Associates

Murray State College

Program ID: 113936
Pre-Veterinary Studies

Levels offered: Associates

Tulsa Community College

Program ID: 170977
Veterinary/Animal Health Technology/Technician/Veterinary Assistant

Levels offered: Associates

Community Care College

Program ID: 44481
Veterinary/Animal Health Technology/Technician/Veterinary Assistant

Levels offered: Certificate, Associates

Oklahoma State University-Oklahoma City

Program ID: 126740
Veterinary/Animal Health Technology/Technician/Veterinary Assistant

Levels offered: Associates

Oklahoma Interesting Facts

On July 25, 2000, Governor Keating announced plans to construct a dome on the Oklahoma State Capitol Building. Construction is slated to begin April 2001 with an estimated completion date of November 2002.
The world's first installed parking meter was in Oklahoma City, on July 16, 1935. Carl C. Magee, of Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, is generally credited with originating the parking meter. He filed for a patent for a "coin controlled parking meter" on May 13, 1935.
Vinita is the oldest incorporated town on Oklahoma Route 66 being established in 1871. Vinita was the first town in Oklahoma to enjoy electricity. Originally named Downingville. The towns name was later changed to Vinita, in honor of Vinnie Ream, the sculptress who created the life-size statue of Lincoln at the United States Capitol.
During a tornado in Ponca City, a man and his wife were carried aloft in their house by a tornado. The walls and roof were blown away. But the floor remained intact and eventually glided downward, setting the couple safely back on the ground.
The Amateur Softball Association of America - a volunteer-driven, not-for-profit organization based in Oklahoma City, OK - was founded in 1933 and has evolved into the strongest softball organization in the country.

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