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Registered Nursing Schools in Texas

18,884 Registered Nursing students earned their degrees in the state in 2020-2021.

In terms of popularity, Registered Nursing is the 1st most popular major in the state out of a total 17 majors commonly available.

Education Levels of Registered Nursing Majors in Texas

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

Education Level Number of Grads
Bachelor’s Degree 11,858
Associate Degree 6,302
Award Taking Less 12 Weeks 481
Award Taking Less Than 1 Year 481
Award Taking 12 Weeks to 1 Year 481
Award Taking 1 to 2 Years 165
Award Taking 2 to 4 Years 165
Master’s Degree 76
Post-Master’s Certificate 2
Postbaccalaureate Certificate 2

Gender Distribution

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

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Racial Distribution

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

  • Asian: 7.1%
  • Black or African American: 12.6%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 31.8%
  • White: 42.5%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 1.5%
  • Other Races: 4.6%
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Jobs for Registered Nursing Grads in Texas

214,250 people in the state and 3,007,670 in the nation are employed in jobs related to registered nursing.

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Wages for Registered Nursing Jobs in Texas

Registered Nursing grads earn an average of $71,780 in the state and $75,510 nationwide.

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

3,456 Degrees in Major Awarded
49% Graduation Rate
48,072 Total Students

Seeking financial aid? At this school, 90% of students receive it. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 63% are considered full time. This public college charges it's students an average net price of $15,509.

919 Degrees in Major Awarded
5,274 Total Students

The student loan default rate is 1.00% which is lower than average. 96% of the teachers are full time. Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $72,358 a year.

630 Degrees in Major Awarded
45% Graduation Rate
9,781 Total Students

In their early career, UT Tyler grads earn an average salary of $42,705. It takes the average student 4.49 years to graduate. This public school has an average net price of $11,968.

592 Degrees in Major Awarded
2,587 Total Students

Of all the teachers who work at the school, 50% are considered full time. In their early career, Galen College of Nursing - San Antonio grads earn an average salary of $48,295. The student loan default rate of 7.10% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments.

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

A typical student attending TWU will pay a net price of $9,684. It takes the average student 4.59 years to graduate. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 19 to 1.

426 Degrees in Major Awarded
5,608 Total Students

The full-time teacher rate is 59%. Graduates earn an average $70,514 after graduation. The student to faculty ratio is 5 to 1.

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Lone Star College System

The Woodlands
380 Degrees in Major Awarded
70,109 Total Students

100% of the teachers are full time. Grads earn an average early-career salary of $32,129 after earning their degree at this institution. This public school has an average net price of $8,711.

367 Degrees in Major Awarded
3,458 Total Students

Of all the teachers who work at the school, 99% are considered full time. The student loan default rate of 1.10% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments. The student to faculty ratio is 10 to 1.

349 Degrees in Major Awarded
39,896 Total Students

The student to faculty ratio is 20 to 1. Of all the students who attend this school, 61% get financial aid. The student loan default rate of 9.90% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments.

334 Degrees in Major Awarded
3,478 Total Students

The student to faculty ratio is 6 to 1. The 0.50% student loan default rate is lower than average. Grads earn an average early-career salary of $64,621 after earning their degree at this institution.

Registered Nursing Careers in TX

Some of the careers registered nursing majors go into include:

Job Title TX Job Growth TX Median Salary
Nursing Instructors and Professors 29% $68,620
Registered Nurses 24% $72,000

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

Major Annual Graduates in TX
Family Practice Nursing 2,332
Nursing Administration 557
Nurse Anesthetist 280
Nursing Practice 242
Nursing Research & Other 65
Nursing Science 47
Mental Health Nursing 38
Clinical Nurse Specialist 32

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