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Rankings: Best Texas Nursing Schools 2026

Explore the top 25 accredited nursing schools in Texas, ranked from 121 programs using the allnurses School Score — a 100-point index built from 12 federal IPEDS & College Scorecard metrics, including NCLEX pass rates, graduation rates, net cost, and post-graduation earnings.

Data Last updated: May 16, 2026
Sources: IPEDS / College Scorecard / Editorial Team

1

B+ Austin, TX

The University of Texas at Austin in Austin, Texas is a public institution with a 88% graduation rate and over 53,864 students. It offers 10 nursing programs across various degree levels.

10 Nursing Programs Offered

BSN, Direct-Entry-MSN, DNP, DNP-FNP, MSN, MSN-CNS, MSN-FNP, MSN-PMHNP, PhD, Post-MSN-Cert

2

B+ Fort Worth, TX

With annual in-state tuition at $3,537, Tarrant County College District in Fort Worth, Texas is among the more affordable public options in the region. The school reports a 23% graduation rate.

2 Nursing Programs Offered

ADN, LPN

3
C

B Killeen, TX

With annual in-state tuition at $4,890, Central Texas College in Killeen, Texas is among the more affordable public options in the region. It offers 2 nursing programs across various degree levels.

2 Nursing Programs Offered

ADN, LPN

4

B College Station, TX

Texas A&M University-College Station in College Station, Texas is a public institution with a 84% graduation rate and over 78,321 students. Graduates earn a median of $72,097 within ten years.

6 Nursing Programs Offered

BSN, MSN, MSN-FNP, MSN-NE, MSN-NL, Post-MSN-Cert

5

B Carthage, TX

With annual in-state tuition at $4,080, Panola College in Carthage, Texas is among the more affordable public options in the region. It offers 2 nursing programs across various degree levels.

2 Nursing Programs Offered

ADN, LPN

6

B Lake Jackson, TX

With annual in-state tuition at $3,049, Brazosport College in Lake Jackson, Texas is among the more affordable public options in the region. Total enrollment is about 3,812 students.

Offering ADN Program

7

B El Paso, TX

With annual in-state tuition at $4,080, El Paso Community College in El Paso, Texas is among the more affordable public options in the region. Graduates earn a median of $35,212 within ten years.

2 Nursing Programs Offered

ADN, LPN

8

B Laredo, TX

Based in Laredo, Texas, Texas A & M International University is a public institution. It offers 5 nursing programs across various degree levels.

5 Nursing Programs Offered

BSN, MSN, MSN-FNP, MSN-NE, MSN-NL

9

B Fort Worth, TX

Texas Christian University in Fort Worth, Texas is a private nonprofit institution with a 85% graduation rate and over 12,938 students. The acceptance rate is 44%.

12 Nursing Programs Offered

BSN, BSN-DNP, Direct-Entry-MSN, DNP, DNP-AGNP, DNP-FNP, DNP-PMHNP, MSN, MSN-FNP, PhD, Post-BSN-Cert, Post-MSN-Cert

10
R

B Pharr, TX

Rio Grande Valley College is a smaller private for-profit institution in Pharr, Texas with about 832 students. It offers 2 nursing programs across various degree levels.

2 Nursing Programs Offered

ADN, LPN

11

B Houston, TX

One of the larger institutions in the state, University of Houston is a public school in Houston, Texas with over 47,980 students. The acceptance rate is 74%.

4 Nursing Programs Offered

BSN, MSN, MSN-FNP, MSN-NE

12

B Waco, TX

Baylor University in Waco, Texas is a private nonprofit institution with a 81% graduation rate and over 20,626 students. The acceptance rate is 51%.

10 Nursing Programs Offered

BSN, BSN-DNP, Direct-Entry-MSN, DNP, DNP-AGNP, DNP-FNP, MSN, MSN-FNP, MSN-NL, PhD

13
C

B Beeville, TX

With annual in-state tuition at $4,776, Coastal Bend College in Beeville, Texas is among the more affordable public options in the region. It offers 2 nursing programs across various degree levels.

2 Nursing Programs Offered

ADN, LPN

14

B El Paso, TX

Southwest University at El Paso provides nursing education from its campus in El Paso, Texas. The school reports a 74% graduation rate.

2 Nursing Programs Offered

ADN, BSN

15

B Denison, TX

With annual in-state tuition at $4,552, Grayson College in Denison, Texas is among the more affordable public options in the region. Total enrollment is about 4,324 students.

3 Nursing Programs Offered

ADN, BSN, RN-BSN

16
G

B San Antonio, TX

A private for-profit institution, Galen College of Nursing-San Antonio serves students in San Antonio, Texas. Graduates earn a median of $61,480 within ten years.

2 Nursing Programs Offered

ADN, BSN

17

B Arlington, TX

One of the larger institutions in the state, The University of Texas at Arlington is a public school in Arlington, Texas with over 44,956 students. It offers 15 nursing programs across various degree levels.

15 Nursing Programs Offered

ABSN, BSN, BSN-DNP, DNP, DNP-AGNP, DNP-FNP, DNP-PMHNP, MSN, MSN-CNS, MSN-FNP, MSN-NL, MSN-PMHNP, PhD, Post-BSN-Cert, Post-MSN-Cert

18

B Houston, TX

University of St Thomas provides nursing education from its campus in Houston, Texas. The acceptance rate is 90%.

7 Nursing Programs Offered

ABSN, BSN, BSN-DNP, DNP, DNP-FNP, MSN, MSN-FNP

19

B El Paso, TX

Western Technical College is a smaller private for-profit institution in El Paso, Texas with about 611 students. The school reports a 87% graduation rate.

Offering BSN Program

20

B San Antonio, TX

Hallmark University is a smaller private nonprofit institution in San Antonio, Texas with about 836 students. The acceptance rate is 51%.

6 Nursing Programs Offered

ABSN, ADN, BSN, MSN, MSN-FNP, RN-BSN

21

B- Longview, TX

A private nonprofit institution, LeTourneau University serves students in Longview, Texas. Annual in-state tuition is $37,160.

Offering BSN Program

22

B- Edinburg, TX

One of the larger institutions in the state, The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley is a public school in Edinburg, Texas with over 33,881 students. It offers 10 nursing programs across various degree levels.

10 Nursing Programs Offered

ABSN, BSN, BSN-DNP, DNP, DNP-FNP, MSN, MSN-FNP, MSN-NL, Post-BSN-Cert, Post-MSN-Cert

23

B- McAllen, TX

With annual in-state tuition at $5,220, South Texas College in McAllen, Texas is among the more affordable public options in the region. Total enrollment is about 27,400 students.

2 Nursing Programs Offered

ADN, BSN

24

B- Houston, TX

Based in Houston, Texas, Houston Christian University is a private nonprofit institution. Total enrollment is about 4,276 students.

6 Nursing Programs Offered

ABSN, BSN, MSN, MSN-FNP, MSN-NE, MSN-NL

25

B- San Marcos, TX

One of the larger institutions in the state, Texas State University is a public school in San Marcos, Texas with over 40,674 students. It offers 6 nursing programs across various degree levels.

6 Nursing Programs Offered

ABSN, BSN, MSN, MSN-FNP, MSN-NL, MSN-PMHNP

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