73 colleges · Texas
Nursing colleges in Texas
73 colleges in Texas offer a bachelor's degree in nursing (44 public). Graduates of the typical program here earned $79,949 a year after graduating, compared with $80,808 nationally.
Colleges73
Public44
Graduates in 2023-2412,578
Typical earnings 1 yr after$79,949
Typical earnings 4 yrs after$89,079
National, 4 yrs after$86,233
All nursing programs in Texas
Sorted by earnings four years after graduation. Click a heading to sort.
| College | Graduates (2023-24) | Earnings 1 yr after | Earnings 4 yrs after | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| West Coast University-TexasRichardson, TX | 972 | $100,459 | $111,455 | $34,500 |
| University of Houston-Clear LakeHouston, TX | 21 | n/a | $103,991 | n/a |
| The University of Texas at ArlingtonArlington, TX | 2,465 | $89,518 | $99,393 | $17,708 |
| Baptist Health System School of Health ProfessionsSan Antonio, TX | 3 | n/a | $98,449 | n/a |
| Chamberlain University-TexasHouston, TX | 674 | $89,974 | $96,132 | $21,656 |
| Texas A&M University-Central TexasKilleen, TX | 12 | $96,095 | $95,566 | n/a |
| Lamar UniversityBeaumont, TX | 167 | $80,261 | $93,709 | $23,036 |
| Houston Christian UniversityHouston, TX | 48 | $85,242 | $93,475 | $22,125 |
| Schreiner UniversityKerrville, TX | 22 | $82,926 | $92,978 | $23,000 |
| The University of Texas Health Science Center at HoustonHouston, TX | 276 | $85,981 | $92,899 | $15,000 |
| Prairie View A & M UniversityPrairie View, TX | 98 | $85,920 | $91,910 | $23,022 |
| Galen College of Nursing-San AntonioSan Antonio, TX | 212 | $78,918 | $91,862 | $33,445 |
| Galen Health Institutes-Austin CampusRound Rock, TX | 21 | $78,918 | $91,862 | $33,445 |
| The University of Texas Medical Branch at GalvestonGalveston, TX | 312 | $84,918 | $91,723 | $15,000 |
| Sam Houston State UniversityHuntsville, TX | 147 | $82,571 | $91,697 | $22,250 |
| South University-AustinRound Rock, TX | 29 | $79,957 | $91,363 | $23,833 |
| University of HoustonHouston, TX | 84 | $85,922 | $91,276 | $16,436 |
| Hardin-Simmons UniversityAbilene, TX | 22 | $81,769 | $90,276 | $25,000 |
| Texas Christian UniversityFort Worth, TX | 230 | $79,941 | $89,690 | $24,212 |
| Tarleton State UniversityStephenville, TX | 159 | $74,862 | $89,677 | $23,250 |
| Baylor UniversityWaco, TX | 330 | $78,845 | $89,510 | $18,125 |
| Texas Tech University Health Sciences CenterLubbock, TX | 931 | $81,994 | $89,234 | $11,675 |
| Texas Woman's UniversityDenton, TX | 456 | $80,581 | $89,115 | $17,499 |
| Abilene Christian UniversityAbilene, TX | 45 | $78,954 | $89,079 | $19,500 |
| Abilene Christian University-Undergraduate OnlineAddison, TX | 1 | $78,954 | $89,079 | $19,500 |
| The University of Texas at El PasoEl Paso, TX | 392 | $75,043 | $89,077 | $14,777 |
| University of Mary Hardin-BaylorBelton, TX | 135 | $78,090 | $88,815 | $25,000 |
| Southwestern Adventist UniversityKeene, TX | 70 | $76,786 | $88,324 | $26,249 |
| Lubbock Christian UniversityLubbock, TX | 46 | $86,073 | $88,298 | $15,750 |
| The University of Texas Rio Grande ValleyEdinburg, TX | 212 | $75,580 | $88,067 | $12,751 |
| The University of Texas at AustinAustin, TX | 117 | $83,778 | $87,891 | $14,003 |
| University of St ThomasHouston, TX | 297 | $84,429 | $87,401 | $15,000 |
| Arizona College of Nursing-DallasDallas, TX | 44 | $85,460 | $87,378 | $42,416 |
| Midwestern State UniversityWichita Falls, TX | 193 | $81,333 | $87,009 | $18,750 |
| Texas State UniversitySan Marcos, TX | 89 | $78,884 | $84,557 | $20,000 |
| University of the Incarnate WordSan Antonio, TX | 161 | $77,195 | $84,286 | $22,548 |
| Stephen F Austin State UniversityNacogdoches, TX | 123 | $80,909 | $84,107 | $20,500 |
| Texas A & M University-Corpus ChristiCorpus Christi, TX | 194 | $75,707 | $83,329 | $20,199 |
| Texas A & M International UniversityLaredo, TX | 119 | $77,343 | $83,327 | $13,096 |
| The University of Texas Health Science Center at San AntonioSan Antonio, TX | 319 | $74,627 | $83,317 | $15,958 |
| The University of Texas at TylerTyler, TX | 647 | $78,414 | $83,201 | $16,298 |
| Angelo State UniversitySan Angelo, TX | 47 | $76,886 | $81,432 | $21,500 |
| Texas A&M University-College StationCollege Station, TX | 235 | $80,471 | $81,026 | $15,437 |
| Concordia University TexasAustin, TX | 203 | $79,085 | $79,891 | $23,000 |
| West Texas A & M UniversityCanyon, TX | 121 | $79,258 | $79,583 | $18,750 |
| Texas Lutheran UniversitySeguin, TX | 101 | $74,805 | $78,092 | $25,000 |
| LeTourneau UniversityLongview, TX | 8 | $76,285 | $73,217 | n/a |
| University of Houston-DowntownHouston, TX | 53 | $99,177 | n/a | $9,750 |
| Austin Community College DistrictAustin, TX | 60 | $93,631 | n/a | $17,999 |
| Texas A&M University-VictoriaVictoria, TX | 29 | $90,119 | n/a | $11,817 |
| The University of Texas Permian BasinOdessa, TX | 76 | $86,141 | n/a | $19,000 |
| East Texas A&M UniversityCommerce, TX | 67 | $84,703 | n/a | $19,600 |
| Western Technical CollegeEl Paso, TX | 41 | $78,712 | n/a | $43,843 |
| Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center El PasoEl Paso, TX | 147 | $77,672 | n/a | $20,000 |
| Hallmark UniversitySan Antonio, TX | 56 | $76,005 | n/a | $32,562 |
| Trinity Valley Community CollegeAthens, TX | 36 | $75,780 | n/a | $15,000 |
| East Texas Baptist UniversityMarshall, TX | 36 | $74,928 | n/a | $24,575 |
| Wayland Baptist UniversityPlainview, TX | 2 | $66,843 | n/a | n/a |
| College of the MainlandTexas City, TX | 16 | n/a | n/a | n/a |
| Collin County Community College DistrictMcKinney, TX | 57 | n/a | n/a | n/a |
| Del Mar CollegeCorpus Christi, TX | 12 | n/a | n/a | n/a |
| Howard Payne UniversityBrownwood, TX | 8 | n/a | n/a | n/a |
| Laredo CollegeLaredo, TX | 10 | n/a | n/a | n/a |
| Lone Star College SystemThe Woodlands, TX | 70 | n/a | n/a | $11,000 |
| McMurry UniversityAbilene, TX | 13 | n/a | n/a | n/a |
| Navarro CollegeCorsicana, TX | 14 | n/a | n/a | n/a |
| San Antonio CollegeSan Antonio, TX | 39 | n/a | n/a | n/a |
| San Jacinto Community CollegePasadena, TX | 18 | n/a | n/a | n/a |
| South Texas CollegeMcAllen, TX | 27 | n/a | n/a | n/a |
| Southwest University at El PasoEl Paso, TX | 7 | n/a | n/a | n/a |
| Sul Ross State UniversityAlpine, TX | 12 | n/a | n/a | n/a |
| Texas A&M University-TexarkanaTexarkana, TX | 19 | n/a | n/a | n/a |
| Weatherford CollegeWeatherford, TX | 43 | n/a | n/a | $11,569 |
Frequently asked questions
How many colleges in Texas offer nursing?
73 colleges in Texas awarded bachelor's degrees in nursing in 2022-23 or 2023-24, 44 of them public.
Where do nursing graduates earn the most in Texas?
West Coast University-Texas, with median earnings of $111,455 four years after graduation (programs with at least 5 graduates).
Nursing nationwide · All colleges in Texas
Source: U.S. Department of Education, College Scorecard field of study file, data release of October 15, 2026. Earnings are medians for graduates who received federal aid and were working, not enrolled. One-year figures: graduates of 2020-21 and 2021-22, measured in 2022 and 2023, in 2024 dollars. Four-year figures: graduates of 2017-18 and 2018-19, measured in 2022 and 2023, in 2024 dollars. More on the data.