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Nursing Practice in Texas

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Nursing Practice Schools in Texas

In 2020-2021, 242 students earned their Nursing Practice degrees in TX.

As a degree choice, Nursing Practice is the 5th most popular major in the state.

Education Levels of Nursing Practice Majors in Texas

Nursing Practice majors in the state tend to have the following degree levels:

Education Level Number of Grads
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) 242
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 242
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 242

Gender Distribution

In Texas, a nursing practice major is more popular with women than with men.

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Racial Distribution

The racial distribution of nursing practice majors in Texas is as follows:

  • Asian: 9.9%
  • Black or African American: 27.3%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 19.8%
  • White: 39.3%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 1.2%
  • Other Races: 2.5%
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Jobs for Nursing Practice Grads in Texas

In this state, there are 252,380 people employed in jobs related to a nursing practice degree, compared to 3,504,280 nationwide.

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Wages for Nursing Practice Jobs in Texas

In this state, nursing practice grads earn an average of $105,450. Nationwide, they make an average of $110,030.

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There are 10 colleges in Texas that offer nursing practice degrees. Learn about the most popular 10 below:

46 Degrees in Major Awarded
49% Graduation Rate
48,072 Total Students

In their early career, UT Arlington grads earn an average salary of $49,852. Most students complete their degree in 4.62 years. This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 4.60%.

31 Degrees in Major Awarded
5,608 Total Students

The full-time teacher rate is 59%. In their early career, UTHealth grads earn an average salary of $70,514. The 0.80% student loan default rate is lower than average.

30 Degrees in Major Awarded
5,274 Total Students

96% of the teachers are full time. The student loan default rate of 1.00% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 7 to 1.

25 Degrees in Major Awarded
83% Graduation Rate
50,476 Total Students

The student loan default rate of 2.30% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments. Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $54,287 a year. It takes the average student 4.27 years to graduate.

19 Degrees in Major Awarded
67% Graduation Rate
5,291 Total Students

Of all the teachers who work at the school, 68% are considered full time. 100% of students get financical aid. This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 4.20%.

18 Degrees in Major Awarded
3,458 Total Students

Of all the teachers who work at the school, 99% are considered full time. The student to faculty ratio is 10 to 1. Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $71,775 a year.

14 Degrees in Major Awarded
3,478 Total Students

The student to faculty ratio is 6 to 1. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 73% are considered full time. Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $64,621 a year.

12 Degrees in Major Awarded
43% Graduation Rate
16,433 Total Students

Seeking financial aid? At this school, 95% of students receive it. The student loan default rate of 5.10% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments. It takes the average student 4.59 years to graduate.

11 Degrees in Major Awarded
37% Graduation Rate
10,820 Total Students

The student loan default rate of 6.70% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments. Most students complete their degree in 4.61 years. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 71% are considered full time.

10 Degrees in Major Awarded
79% Graduation Rate
19,297 Total Students

Grads earn an average early-career salary of $50,196 after earning their degree at this institution. 15 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 95% of students receive it.

Nursing Practice Careers in TX

Some of the careers nursing practice majors go into include:

Job Title TX Job Growth TX Median Salary
Nurse Practitioners 44% $108,660
Medical and Health Services Managers 30% $95,590
Registered Nurses 24% $72,000

Below are some popular majors in the state that are similar to nursing practice.

Major Annual Graduates in TX
Registered Nursing 18,228
Family Practice Nursing 2,332
Nursing Administration 557
Nurse Anesthetist 280
Nursing Research & Other 65
Nursing Science 47
Mental Health Nursing 38
Clinical Nurse Specialist 32

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