Carl Albert State College

Carl Albert State College is a public two-year institution located in Poteau, Oklahoma, in a distant town campus setting. The college enrolls 2,242 students (IPEDS 2023) and holds a quality score of 39.83 out of 100. Its completion rate is 41% (IPEDS 2023), and its retention rate is 58% (IPEDS 2023).

The college offers certificate programs in several health and safety-focused disciplines. Programs include Occupational Safety and Health Technology/Technician, Physical Therapy Assistant, and Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse. Both one-to-two-year and two-to-four-year certificate options are available in physical therapy assisting and nursing-related fields.

Located in the LeFlore County area of eastern Oklahoma, Carl Albert State College serves students in a rural region where access to higher education and healthcare workforce training is particularly important. Its health sciences programs address demand for trained professionals in occupational safety, physical therapy, and nursing across the surrounding communities.