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Explore and compare 121 top-ranked, accredited schools in Texas. Our directory combines verified NCLEX-RN pass rates, IPEDS tuition data, and CCNE/ACEN accreditation status with authentic insights from our allnurses community members. Rankings are based on our Ranking Methodology — a 100-point composite score across 6 weighted categories.
Data Last updated: May 16, 2026
Sources:
U.S. Dept of Education /
IPEDS /
College Scorecard /
Editorial Team
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.
BSN, Direct-Entry-MSN, DNP, DNP-FNP, MSN, MSN-CNS, MSN-FNP, MSN-PMHNP, PhD, Post-MSN-Cert
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.
ADN, LPN
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.
ADN, LPN
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.
BSN, MSN, MSN-FNP, MSN-NE, MSN-NL, Post-MSN-Cert
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.
ADN, LPN
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.
ADN Program Available
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.
ADN, LPN
Based in Laredo, Texas, Texas A & M International University is a public institution. It offers 5 nursing programs across various degree levels.
BSN, MSN, MSN-FNP, MSN-NE, MSN-NL
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%.
BSN, BSN-DNP, Direct-Entry-MSN, DNP, DNP-AGNP, DNP-FNP, DNP-PMHNP, MSN, MSN-FNP, PhD, Post-BSN-Cert, Post-MSN-Cert
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.
ADN, LPN
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%.
BSN, MSN, MSN-FNP, MSN-NE
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%.
BSN, BSN-DNP, Direct-Entry-MSN, DNP, DNP-AGNP, DNP-FNP, MSN, MSN-FNP, MSN-NL, PhD
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.
ADN, LPN
Southwest University at El Paso provides nursing education from its campus in El Paso, Texas. The school reports a 74% graduation rate.
ADN, BSN
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.
ADN, BSN, RN-BSN
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.
ADN, BSN
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.
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
University of St Thomas provides nursing education from its campus in Houston, Texas. The acceptance rate is 90%.
ABSN, BSN, BSN-DNP, DNP, DNP-FNP, MSN, MSN-FNP
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.
BSN Program Available
Hallmark University is a smaller private nonprofit institution in San Antonio, Texas with about 836 students. The acceptance rate is 51%.
ABSN, ADN, BSN, MSN, MSN-FNP, RN-BSN
A private nonprofit institution, LeTourneau University serves students in Longview, Texas. Annual in-state tuition is $37,160.
BSN Program Available
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.
ABSN, BSN, BSN-DNP, DNP, DNP-FNP, MSN, MSN-FNP, MSN-NL, Post-BSN-Cert, Post-MSN-Cert
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.
ADN, BSN
Based in Houston, Texas, Houston Christian University is a private nonprofit institution. Total enrollment is about 4,276 students.
ABSN, BSN, MSN, MSN-FNP, MSN-NE, MSN-NL
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.
ABSN, BSN, MSN, MSN-FNP, MSN-NL, MSN-PMHNP
| # | School Name | Location | In-State | Completion Rate | Programs | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | The University of Texas at Austin | Austin, TX | $11,688 | 87.7% | 10 | |
| 2 | Tarrant County College District | Fort Worth, TX | $3,537 | 22.7% | 2 | |
| 3 | Central Texas College | Killeen, TX | $4,890 | 16.2% | 2 | |
| 4 | Texas A&M University-College Station | College Station, TX | $13,154 | 83.7% | 6 | |
| 5 | Panola College | Carthage, TX | $4,080 | 39.1% | 2 | |
| 6 | Brazosport College | Lake Jackson, TX | $3,049 | 56.2% | 1 | |
| 7 | El Paso Community College | El Paso, TX | $4,080 | 21.3% | 2 | |
| 8 | Texas A & M International University | Laredo, TX | $7,894 | 49.2% | 5 | |
| 9 | Texas Christian University | Fort Worth, TX | $61,740 | 84.7% | 12 | |
| 10 | Rio Grande Valley College | Pharr, TX | 74.5% | 2 | ||
| 11 | University of Houston | Houston, TX | $9,717 | 64.1% | 4 | |
| 12 | Baylor University | Waco, TX | $58,100 | 80.8% | 10 | |
| 13 | Coastal Bend College | Beeville, TX | $4,776 | 15.5% | 2 | |
| 14 | Southwest University at El Paso | El Paso, TX | $16,000 | 73.5% | 2 | |
| 15 | Grayson College | Denison, TX | $4,552 | 39.9% | 3 | |
| 16 | Galen College of Nursing-San Antonio | San Antonio, TX | $17,048 | 82.4% | 2 | |
| 17 | The University of Texas at Arlington | Arlington, TX | $11,950 | 55.1% | 15 | |
| 18 | University of St Thomas | Houston, TX | $34,634 | 67.3% | 7 | |
| 19 | Western Technical College | El Paso, TX | 87% | 1 | ||
| 20 | Hallmark University | San Antonio, TX | 67.3% | 6 | ||
| 21 | LeTourneau University | Longview, TX | $37,160 | 63.9% | 1 | |
| 22 | The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley | Edinburg, TX | $9,987 | 50.9% | 10 | |
| 23 | South Texas College | McAllen, TX | $5,220 | 29.1% | 2 | |
| 24 | Houston Christian University | Houston, TX | $39,430 | 49.5% | 6 | |
| 25 | Texas State University | San Marcos, TX | $11,450 | 56% | 6 |
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard
Data is sourced from the College Scorecard API and may not reflect the most current information. Please verify details with the school directly.
