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2026 Nursing Schools in Texas Rankings

Accredited nursing schools in Texas, ranked by the allnurses School Score — a 100-point composite of 12 federal-data indicators including NCLEX pass rate, graduation rate, affordability, and student outcomes.

#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.

#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.

#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.

#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.

#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.

#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.

#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.

#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.

#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%.

#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.

#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%.

#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%.

#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.

#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.

#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.

#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.

#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.

#18

B Houston, TX

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

#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.

#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%.

#21

B- Longview, TX

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

#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.

#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.

#24

B- Houston, TX

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

#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.

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