2023 Best Nursing Master's Degree Schools in Texas
Finding the Best Nursing Master's Degree School for You
Nursing is the most popular major in Texas with 21,862 degrees and certificates handed out in 2021-2022.
There are so many nursing programs in today's world that it can tough to figure out which one is the right one for you. You're no longer limited to schools in your local area, either, since online programs are becoming more prevalent. Or you may find the programs at a trade school to be a better alternative for you.
To help you arm yourself with the information you need to make your decision, Nursing Degree Search has developed this Best Nursing Master's Degree Schools in Texas ranking. Our analysis looked at 34 schools in Texas to see which master's degree programs offered the best educational experiences for nursing students. The factors used to develop this ranking include those related to how in-demand the school is, the overall quality of the school, and post-graduation wages, and more.
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2023 Best Nursing Master’s Degree Schools in Texas
The following schools top our list of the Best Nursing Master's Degree Colleges.
Top 10 Best Nursing Master's Degree Schools
Our analysis found Texas Wesleyan University to be the best school for nursing students who want to pursue a master’s degree in Texas. Texas Wesleyan is a small private not-for-profit school located in the large city of Fort Worth.
On average, nursing graduates from Texas Wesleyan take out $128,709 in student loans while working on their Master's Degree.
A rank of #2 on this year’s list means The University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston is a great place for nursing students working on their master’s degree. Located in the large city of Houston, UTHealth is a public college with a moderately-sized student population.
Nursing majors at UTHealth take out an average of $38,224 in student loans while working on their Master's Degree.
A rank of #3 on this year’s list means Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center is a great place for nursing students working on their master’s degree. Located in the city of Lubbock, TTUHSC is a public college with a moderately-sized student population.
Nursing majors at TTUHSC take out an average of $57,354 in student loans while working on their Master's Degree.
You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around you if you attend The University of Texas Medical Branch. The school came in at #4 on this year’s Best Nursing Master’s Degree Schools in Texas list. Located in the fringe town of Galveston, UTMB Galveston is a public college with a small student population.
On average, nursing graduates from UTMB Galveston take out $38,531 in student loans while working on their Master's Degree.
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Out of the 34 schools in Texas that were part of this year’s ranking, The University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio landed the # 5 spot on the list. Located in the city of San Antonio, UT Health San Antonio is a public school with a small student population.
While working on their Master's Degree, nursing majors at UT Health San Antonio accumulate an average of around $45,938 in student debt.
Read full report on Nursing at The University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio
Texas A&M University - College Station ranked #6 on this year’s Best Nursing Master’s Degree Schools in Texas list. Texas A&M College Station is a fairly large public school located in the city of College Station.
After completing their Master's Degree, nursing graduates from Texas A&M College Station carry an average student debtload of $34,653.
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The University of Texas at Austin did quite well in this year’s ranking of the best places for nursing students to get a master’s degree. It came in at #7 on the list. Located in the large city of Austin, UT Austin is a public college with a fairly large student population.
While working on their Master's Degree, nursing majors at UT Austin accumulate an average of around $62,347 in student debt.
With a ranking of #8, West Coast University - Dallas did quite well on this year’s best schools for nursing students working on their master’s degree. West Coast University - Dallas is a small private for-profit school located in the city of Richardson.
On average, nursing graduates from West Coast University - Dallas take out $37,094 in student loans while working on their Master's Degree.
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Texas A&M International University came in at #9 in this year’s edition of the Best Nursing Master’s Degree Schools in Texas ranking. Located in the city of Laredo, Texas A&M International University is a public college with a moderately-sized student population.
While working on their Master's Degree, nursing majors at Texas A&M International University accumulate an average of around $15,182 in student debt.
Texas Christian University came in at #10 in this year’s edition of the Best Nursing Master’s Degree Schools in Texas ranking. TCU is a large private not-for-profit school located in the city of Fort Worth.
Best Nursing Colleges in the Southwest Region
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| State | Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| Arizona | 12,966 |
| New Mexico | 1,390 |
| Oklahoma | 3,009 |
Nursing Related Rankings by Major
Nursing Focus Areas
| Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Registered Nursing | 262,974 |
| Family Practice Nurse/Nursing | 16,647 |
| Nursing Practice | 8,862 |
| Nursing Administration | 8,663 |
| Other Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing | 4,717 |
| Nursing Science | 4,701 |
| Psychiatric/Mental Health Nurse/Nursing | 2,895 |
| Adult Health Nurse/Nursing | 2,075 |
| Public Health/Community Nurse/Nursing | 2,011 |
| Nurse Anesthetist | 1,768 |
| Critical Care Nursing | 747 |
| Geriatric Nurse/Nursing | 622 |
| Nurse Midwife/Nursing Midwifery | 567 |
| School Nursing | 539 |
| Clinical Nurse Leader | 502 |
| Clinical Nurse Specialist | 340 |
| Perioperative/Operating Room and Surgical Nurse/Nursing | 269 |
| Women’s Health Nurse/Nursing | 262 |
| Maternal/Child Health and Neonatal Nurse/Nursing | 192 |
| Emergency Room/Trauma Nursing | 87 |
| Occupational and Environmental Health Nursing | 26 |
| Forensic Nursing | 23 |
| Palliative Care Nursing | 13 |
Most Popular Majors Related to Nursing
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Practical Nursing & Nursing Assistants | 85,339 |
Notes and References
*These averages are for the top 25 schools only.
- Read more about our ranking methodology.
- The Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS) from the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), a branch of the U.S. Department of Education (DOE) serves as the core of the rest of our data about colleges.
- Some other college data, including much of the graduate earnings data, comes from the U.S. Department of Education’s (College Scorecard).
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