Northeastern State University Graduate College

What Northeastern State University Graduate College does

Northeastern State University Graduate College is a graduate-level academic unit within Northeastern State University (NSU), a public state university governed by the Oklahoma State Regents for Higher Education and identified as the oldest continuously operating institution of higher education in Oklahoma. The Graduate College offers more than 25 master's degrees and 36 graduate certificates spanning American Studies, Business Administration, Criminal Justice, Education, Health Sciences, Library Science, and Public Health, with notable specializations in Nursing (MSN in Education, Administrative Leadership, Nursing Informatics) and STEM Education.

Programs are delivered through three physical campuses (Tahlequah, Muskogee, and Broken Arrow) and via NSU Online, a Blackboard-based asynchronous learning platform offering more than 90 fully online degree and certificate programs. NSU Online is NC-SARA compliant, enabling out-of-state enrollment, and the institution holds regional accreditation from the Higher Learning Commission alongside program-specific accreditation from the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education. Specialized facilities include a 62,000 sq ft Science Laboratory and a 53,000 sq ft Broken Arrow Science Building with 19 research labs and 13 teaching labs.

Revenue is generated primarily through tuition and fees (per-credit-hour, residency-tiered) supplemented by non-credit Continuing Education courses priced between $55 and $349, corporate training, and Workforce Development microcredentials. The customer base comprises working professionals, online learners, nursing practitioners, pre-health students, transfer students, and military-affiliated students. Strategic positioning emphasizes affordability, flexible online delivery, transfer articulation with community colleges, and recognized national rankings (No. 5 nationally for One-Year Online MSN, No. 8 nationally for Online Master's in Science Education).

Name

Northeastern State University Graduate College

Legal name

Northeastern State University

Website

https://academics.nsuok.edu

Company type

Public

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

The Graduate College of Northeastern State University (Oklahoma's oldest public university) offers 25+ master's degrees and 36 graduate certificates online and across three campuses, serving working professionals, nurses, pre-health students, and transfer learners via tuition-based credit-hour and continuing-education revenue streams.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Higher Education

NAICS

Colleges, Universities, and Professional Schools (6113), Colleges, Universities, and Professional Schools (611310), Colleges, Universities, and Professional Schools (61131), Educational Support Services (611710), Technical and Trade Schools (6115), Business and Secretarial Schools (61141)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

Online Graduate Schools (Master’s & Doctoral Programs) (EDAHALAD)

akta.pro secondary industries

Fully Online Universities (Online-First, Degree-Granting) (EDAHALAA), Online Professional Schools (MBA/MPA/MPH/Etc.) (EDAHALAE), University/College Continuing Education (Extension) Programs (EDAAAEAA), Online Teacher Education Universities (Licensure & M.Ed.) (EDAHALAG)

Keywords

• Graduate education programs
• Online degree programs
• Continuing education courses
• Public university tuition
• Nursing degree programs

Headquarters

HQ city

Tahlequah

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices4 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Marketing or Sales, Others

Revenue model

1. Tuition and Fees: Revenue generated from undergraduate and graduate tuition based on credit hours, residency status, and program type. Financial aid, scholarships, and grants available to offset costs.
2. Continuing Education Courses: Non-credit professional development and personal enrichment courses offered at various price points ($55-$349 per course), including corporate training and workforce development programs.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

NSU Graduate College delivers over 25 master's degrees and several certificate programs for working professionals and recent bachelor's graduates seeking advanced credentials, delivered through campus-based and online formats. The broader university additionally supports more than 90 online degree and certificate programs via NSU Online, along with continuing education courses, workforce certificates, and specialized programs such as RN to BSN and MSN nursing degrees.

Product overview

Northeastern State University Graduate College operates as a comprehensive public university with multiple colleges and delivery platforms. The institution offers 90+ online degree programs and certificates through NSU Online, over 25 master's degrees through the Graduate College, and extensive continuing education including professional certificates, tech boot camps, and cybersecurity training. Core academic colleges include Business & Technology, Education, Liberal Arts, Science & Health Professions, and Optometry. Key products include nursing programs (RN to BSN, MSN with multiple specializations), cybersecurity and tech boot camps, graduate certificates in diverse fields, and traditional undergraduate degrees. Programs are available in-person at Tahlequah, Muskogee, and Broken Arrow campuses, as well as fully online.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• NSU Online: Online degree programs and certificates offered by Northeastern State University
• Graduate College
• RiverHawks

Products and services

• Graduate College Master's and Certificate Programs Over 25 master's degrees and several certificate programs for students transitioning to or returning to graduate education, spanning American Studies, Business Administration, Criminal Justice, Education, Health Sciences, Library Science, and Public Health.
• NSU Online Degree and Certificate Programs 90+ fully online master's, bachelor's, and certificate programs delivered asynchronously with flexible scheduling and no minimum credit requirements, accessible nationwide via NC-SARA reciprocity.
• Online Bachelor's Degree Programs Over 26 online bachelor's degree programs including Business Administration, Criminal Justice, Cyber Security, Psychology, Early Childhood Education, Communication Studies, Health and Human Performance, and Nursing (BSN).
• Graduate Certificate Programs 36 graduate certificate programs including Administrative Leadership in Nursing, American Indian Leadership, Data Analytics, Diversity Equity and Inclusion, Healthcare Administration, Higher Education Administration, Nursing Education, Online Teaching, Public Health, and STEM Education.
• Nursing Programs (BSN, RN to BSN, MSN) Comprehensive nursing education including Pre-Licensure BSN, RN to BSN (100% online, 30 credit hours, completable in as few as 12 months), and MSN with concentrations in Nursing Education, Administrative Leadership, and Nursing Informatics. CCNE-accredited.
• Continuing Education Courses Individual non-credit professional development courses covering business, technology, healthcare, and soft skills, priced from $55 to $349 per course with durations of 1 hour to a year of access.
• Continuing Education Certificates Certificate programs for career entry or career change across business, technology, healthcare, education, and other professional fields, including bundled multi-course offerings such as the Real World Cloud Cybersecurity Scenarios Certificate ($349, 5 courses).
• Tech Boot Camps Technology training programs taking learners from beginner level to career-ready status in various tech disciplines, including front-end web development, full-stack web development (MEAN, Ruby on Rails), cloud computing, and cybersecurity.
• Cyber Security Clinic Hands-on cybersecurity learning opportunity providing practical training in information security skills, aligned with the Certified Cloud Security Professional (CCSP) certification administered by Cloud Security Alliance and (ISC)².
• Criminal Justice Continuing Education Law enforcement continuing education including CLEET Reserve Academy, Crime Scene Investigator Certificate (4 courses), and IPMBA Certification Course ($250, includes one-year IPMBA membership).
• Corporate Training Employee training programs for organizations including soft skills and professional development courses delivered to groups.
• Advanced Placement Summer Institute Professional development training for educators who teach Advanced Placement courses, offered through continuing education.
• RiverHawks Scholar Program Educational opportunity for individuals with mild to moderate intellectual and/or developmental disabilities, providing inclusive higher education access.
• Youth Summer Camps Summer programs for youth providing educational and recreational activities during school breaks.
• Test Prep Center Test preparation services including Real Estate courses, mortgage loan officer prep, and other professional certification test readiness programs.
• Healthcare Certification Courses Healthcare certification and training programs including Assisted Living Technician, Clinical Medical Assistant, Dental Assistant, Dialysis Technician, EKG Technician, Electronic Health Records, Medical Billing and Coding, Pharmacy Technician, Phlebotomy Technician, and Veterinary Assistant.
• College of Optometry Doctor of Optometry Program Doctor of Optometry program preparing students for careers in eye care and vision science.

Quantifiable outcome

• Ranked No. 5 nationally, No. 1 in Oklahoma for Top One-Year Online MSN Degree Programs of 2025
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers2 records

Segments7 records

Ideal customer profiles6 records

Technology focussed No

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Partnerships

Six partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• NC-SARA (National Council for State Authorization Reciprocity Agreements)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerNSU is a member of NC-SARA (National Council for State Authorization Reciprocity Agreements), approved by the Oklahoma State Regents for Higher Education and the Higher Learning Commission to offer distance education courses and programs to students outside Oklahoma.
• Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education (CCNE)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerThe baccalaureate degree program and the master's in nursing program at NSU are accredited by CCNE, located at 655 K Street NW, Suite 750, Washington, DC 20001.
• Higher Learning Commission (HLC)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerNSU is regionally accredited by HLC, an institutional accrediting agency recognized by the U.S. Department of Education, ensuring academic standards and credit transferability.
• Oklahoma State Regents for Higher EducationcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerNSU is approved by the Oklahoma State Regents for Higher Education to offer degree programs and distance education.
• Tulsa Chamber of CommerceminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerNSU is recognized through the MOSAIC program as a top inclusive workplace in the Tulsa region.
• Cloud Security Alliance and (ISC)²minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerReal World Cloud Cybersecurity Scenarios certificate aligned with Certified Cloud Security Professional (CCSP) certification administered jointly by Cloud Security Alliance and (ISC)².

Scale indicators6 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• Cameron University: Oklahoma-based public regional university offering similar undergraduate and graduate programs, including online degrees and continuing education, with comparable tuition positioning.
• Rogers State University: Oklahoma public regional university with strong online offerings and similar emphasis on workforce-aligned associate and bachelor's programs. Operates within the same state higher education system.
• Northwestern Oklahoma State University: Oklahoma regional public university with a comparable mix of graduate programs, online degrees, and continuing education for non-traditional and place-bound students.
• University of Central Oklahoma: Another large Oklahoma public regional university with extensive online graduate programs and a similar multi-campus model. Closest direct match in size, scope, mission, and Oklahoma market positioning to NSU.
• East Central University: Another Oklahoma public regional university under the State Regents system, offering graduate and online programs targeting similar working-adult and transfer-student populations.
• Southeastern Oklahoma State University: Oklahoma public regional university with a comparable mix of graduate programs, online offerings, and continuing education for working professionals. Operates in the same state system under the Oklahoma State Regents.

Broad incumbents

• Western Governors University: Large, fully-online nonprofit university with extensive competency-based graduate programs in nursing, business, education, and IT. A direct competitor for NSU's out-of-state online adult learners via SARA.
• Southern New Hampshire University: Major online-focused nonprofit university with hundreds of online graduate and undergraduate programs including nursing and education. Competes with NSU Online for working-adult, price-sensitive online learners.
• University of Oklahoma: Oklahoma's flagship public university with far broader graduate and online offerings, including outreach programs targeting the same in-state population. Sets the competitive ceiling for graduate education in Oklahoma.

Emerging players

• Liberty University Online: Large private nonprofit with extensive online graduate and doctoral programs including nursing and education, competing with NSU Online for working professionals seeking affordable, flexible degrees.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat6 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Subsidiaries8 records

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