2023 Best Nursing Bachelor's Degree Schools in the Southwest Region
Today's nursing students have lots of options to pick from when considering higher education opportunities. With more and more schools offering online options, you could even register for a great program on the other side of the country. Or you may find the programs at a trade school or bootcamp to be a better alternative for you.
To assist you in seeing some of the education options that are available to you, Nursing Degree Search has created its Best Nursing Bachelor's Degree Schools in the Southwest Region ranking. Our analysis looked at 75 schools in the Southwest Region to see which bachelor's degree programs offered the best educational experiences for nursing students. Factors related to overall quality of the school, post-graduation earnings, average student debt, and more accumulated were considered when coming up with this list.
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Top Nursing Bachelor's Degree Schools in the Southwest Region of the U.S.
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Our 2023 rankings named Aspen University the best school in the Southwest Region for nursing students working on their bachelor’s degree.
If you want to attend Aspen University, expect to pay an average of $5,170 in tuition and fees. Of course, this could be reduced if you receive financial aid. On average, bachelor’s degree students take out $36,338 in loans while pursuing their degree.
Aspen University is one of the schools on our list that is primarily online. Each undergraduate student at the school took at least one class online.
A rank of #2 on this year’s list means Ottawa University - Phoenix is a great place for nursing students working on their bachelor’s degree.
Ottawa University - Phoenix does not offer a discount to in-state students, so the average tuition and fees for all undergraduates is $13,281. This amount may be reduced if you receive financial aid. On average, bachelor’s degree students take out $31,724 in loans while pursuing their degree.
Ottawa University - Phoenix is primarily an online school, so it is a great choice for returning adults and students who work full time.
Out of the 75 schools in the Southwest Region that were part of this year’s ranking, Texas A&M University - College Station landed the # 3 spot on the list.
The average in-state tuition and fees for students at Texas A&M College Station is $12,204. If you are from out of state, expect to pay an average of $38,855. By the time they get their bachelor’s degree, students from this school have racked up an average of $19,847 in student loans.
Depending on your major, you may be able to take online classes at Texas A&M College Station. During the 2019-2020 year, about 36% of the undergraduates at the school took at least one online course.
A rank of #4 on this year’s list means Texas A & M University - Central Texas is a great place for nursing students working on their bachelor’s degree.
Students from Texas who attend Texas A & M University - Central Texas full time pay an average of $7,363 in tuition and fees. Out-of-state students pay an average of $17,155. By the time they get their bachelor’s degree, students from this school have racked up an average of $25,544 in student loans.
Online courses are available at Texas A & M University - Central Texas, but you will need to check with the school to see if they are available for your field of interest. During the 2019-2020 year, about 95% of the undergraduates at the school took at least one online course.
A rank of #5 on this year’s list means The University of Texas at Austin is a great place for nursing students working on their bachelor’s degree.
By the time they get their bachelor’s degree, students from this school have racked up an average of $20,281 in student loans.
You may have the opportunity to take online classes at UT Austin. Of all the undergraduates enrolled at the school during the 2019-2020 academic year, around 99% took at least some of their classes online.
Arizona State University - Skysong did quite well in this year’s ranking of the best places for nursing students to get a bachelor’s degree. It came in at #6 on the list.
Students from Arizona who attend ASU - Skysong full time pay an average of $10,818 in tuition and fees. Those students who come from outside the state pay an average of $13,092. On average, bachelor’s degree students take out $26,041 in loans while pursuing their degree.
ASU - Skysong is primarily an online school, so it is a great choice for returning adults and students who work full time.
Grand Canyon University came in at #7 in this year’s edition of the Best Nursing Bachelor’s Degree Schools in the Southwest Region ranking.
The average tuition and fees at Grand Canyon University is $17,189. In-state students do not receive a discount, however you may be able to reduce your price if you receive financial aid. By the time they get their bachelor’s degree, students from this school have racked up an average of $31,746 in student loans.
Online courses are available at Grand Canyon University, but you will need to check with the school to see if they are available for your field of interest. During the 2019-2020 year, about 90% of the undergraduates at the school took at least one online course.
With a ranking of #8, Texas Christian University did quite well on this year’s best schools for nursing students working on their bachelor’s degree.
The average tuition and fees at TCU is $51,660. In-state students do not receive a discount, however you may be able to reduce your price if you receive financial aid. On average, bachelor’s degree students take out $21,731 in loans while pursuing their degree.
If you are interested in distance education, be sure to check with the school since TCU does offer online classes for certain majors. During the 2019-2020 year, about 97% of the undergraduates at the school took at least one online course.
Hallmark University came in at #9 in this year’s edition of the Best Nursing Bachelor’s Degree Schools in the Southwest Region ranking.
Bachelor’s Degree recipients from Hallmark accumulate an average of $35,096 in student debt by the time they complete their degree.
Depending on your major, you may be able to take online classes at Hallmark. In fact, around 76% of the undergraduate population registered for at least one online class in 2019-2020.
The University of Texas at Arlington came in at #10 in this year’s edition of the Best Nursing Bachelor’s Degree Schools in the Southwest Region ranking.
The average in-state tuition and fees for students at UT Arlington is $11,727. If you are from out of state, expect to pay an average of $29,299. Bachelor’s Degree recipients from UT Arlington accumulate an average of $23,737 in student debt by the time they complete their degree.
Online courses are available at UT Arlington, but you will need to check with the school to see if they are available for your field of interest. To give an idea of how popular online courses are at the school, 52% of undergraduates took at least one course online in 2019-2020.
Sam Houston State University did quite well in this year’s ranking of the best places for nursing students to get a bachelor’s degree. It came in at #11 on the list.
The average in-state tuition and fees for students at SHSU is $8,960. If you are from out of state, expect to pay an average of $18,752. On average, bachelor’s degree students take out $25,557 in loans while pursuing their degree.
If you are interested in distance education, be sure to check with the school since SHSU does offer online classes for certain majors. In fact, around 58% of the undergraduate population registered for at least one online class in 2019-2020.
With a ranking of #12, Oklahoma State University - Main Campus did quite well on this year’s best schools for nursing students working on their bachelor’s degree.
In-state students pay an average of $9,244 in tuition and fees if they attend OSU full time. Out-of-state students pay an average of $24,764. Bachelor’s Degree recipients from OSU accumulate an average of $23,108 in student debt by the time they complete their degree.
OSU does have options available for those who want to take online classes. You will need to check with the school to see if they are available for your specific major. To give an idea of how popular online courses are at the school, 93% of undergraduates took at least one course online in 2019-2020.
University of Central Oklahoma did quite well in this year’s ranking of the best places for nursing students to get a bachelor’s degree. It came in at #13 on the list.
The average in-state tuition and fees for students at UCO is $8,030. Those students who come from outside the state pay an average of $18,917. On average, bachelor’s degree students take out $25,293 in loans while pursuing their degree.
If you are interested in distance education, be sure to check with the school since UCO does offer online classes for certain majors. Of all the undergraduates enrolled at the school during the 2019-2020 academic year, around 49% took at least some of their classes online.
Northeastern State University landed the #14 spot in the 2023 rankings for the best bachelor’s degree nursing programs.
The average in-state tuition and fees for students at NSU is $7,115. If you are from out of state, expect to pay an average of $15,755. On average, bachelor’s degree students take out $25,435 in loans while pursuing their degree.
Some students may be able to take online classes at NSU. In 2019-2020 about 88% of the undergraduate students at the school chose to take one or more online courses.
Lubbock Christian University came in at #15 in this year’s edition of the Best Nursing Bachelor’s Degree Schools in the Southwest Region ranking.
LCU does not offer a discount to in-state students, so the average tuition and fees for all undergraduates is $24,900. This amount may be reduced if you receive financial aid. Bachelor’s Degree recipients from LCU accumulate an average of $29,138 in student debt by the time they complete their degree.
If you are interested in distance education, be sure to check with the school since LCU does offer online classes for certain majors. To give an idea of how popular online courses are at the school, 30% of undergraduates took at least one course online in 2019-2020.
Oklahoma Panhandle State University did quite well in this year’s ranking of the best places for nursing students to get a bachelor’s degree. It came in at #16 on the list.
In-state students pay an average of $7,490 in tuition and fees if they attend OPSU full time. Out-of-state students pay an average of $8,234. By the time they get their bachelor’s degree, students from this school have racked up an average of $22,185 in student loans.
You may have the opportunity to take online classes at OPSU. During the 2019-2020 year, about 92% of the undergraduates at the school took at least one online course.
Arizona State University - Tempe came in at #17 in this year’s edition of the Best Nursing Bachelor’s Degree Schools in the Southwest Region ranking.
The average in-state tuition and fees for students at ASU - Tempe is $11,348. Out-of-state students pay an average of $29,438. Bachelor’s Degree recipients from ASU - Tempe accumulate an average of $24,760 in student debt by the time they complete their degree.
One thing to take note of is that ASU - Tempe does offer online classes in some areas. In fact, around 93% of the undergraduate population registered for at least one online class in 2019-2020.
Eastern New Mexico University - Main Campus landed the #18 spot in the 2023 rankings for the best bachelor’s degree nursing programs.
Full-time students from New Mexico pay an average of $6,528 in tuition and fees if they choose to attend ENMU - Main Campus. If you are from out of state, expect to pay an average of $8,568. By the time they get their bachelor’s degree, students from this school have racked up an average of $21,944 in student loans.
Depending on your major, you may be able to take online classes at ENMU - Main Campus. In 2019-2020 about 100% of the undergraduate students at the school chose to take one or more online courses.
Baylor University landed the #19 spot in the 2023 rankings for the best bachelor’s degree nursing programs.
Bachelor’s Degree recipients from Baylor accumulate an average of $23,143 in student debt by the time they complete their degree.
You may have the opportunity to take online classes at Baylor. During the 2019-2020 year, about 97% of the undergraduates at the school took at least one online course.
With a ranking of #20, University of Phoenix - Arizona did quite well on this year’s best schools for nursing students working on their bachelor’s degree.
Bachelor’s Degree recipients from UOPX - Arizona accumulate an average of $41,357 in student debt by the time they complete their degree.
If you are interested in distance education, be sure to check with the school since UOPX - Arizona does offer online classes for certain majors. During the 2019-2020 year, about 100% of the undergraduates at the school took at least one online course.
With a ranking of #21, Oklahoma Christian University did quite well on this year’s best schools for nursing students working on their bachelor’s degree.
OC does not offer a discount to in-state students, so the average tuition and fees for all undergraduates is $25,090. This amount may be reduced if you receive financial aid. Bachelor’s Degree recipients from OC accumulate an average of $23,467 in student debt by the time they complete their degree.
OC does offer online classes for certain degree levels. In fact, around 36% of the undergraduate population registered for at least one online class in 2019-2020.
University of Houston did quite well in this year’s ranking of the best places for nursing students to get a bachelor’s degree. It came in at #22 on the list.
The average in-state tuition and fees for students at UH is $9,699. Those students who come from outside the state pay an average of $21,891. On average, bachelor’s degree students take out $23,948 in loans while pursuing their degree.
Some students may be able to take online classes at UH. During the 2019-2020 year, about 100% of the undergraduates at the school took at least one online course.
Southwestern Oklahoma State University came in at #23 in this year’s edition of the Best Nursing Bachelor’s Degree Schools in the Southwest Region ranking.
In-state students pay an average of $7,913 in tuition and fees if they attend SWOSU full time. Those students who come from outside the state pay an average of $15,023. Bachelor’s Degree recipients from SWOSU accumulate an average of $22,171 in student debt by the time they complete their degree.
You may have the opportunity to take online classes at SWOSU. In fact, around 85% of the undergraduate population registered for at least one online class in 2019-2020.
With a ranking of #24, East Central University did quite well on this year’s best schools for nursing students working on their bachelor’s degree.
The average in-state tuition and fees for students at ECU is $7,195. Those students who come from outside the state pay an average of $16,555. On average, bachelor’s degree students take out $22,763 in loans while pursuing their degree.
If you are interested in distance education, ECU is an excellent choice, since the school is online.
Oklahoma City University landed the #25 spot in the 2023 rankings for the best bachelor’s degree nursing programs.
OCU does not offer a discount to in-state students, so the average tuition and fees for all undergraduates is $32,744. This amount may be reduced if you receive financial aid. On average, bachelor’s degree students take out $27,472 in loans while pursuing their degree.
One thing to take note of is that OCU does offer online classes in some areas. In 2019-2020 about 29% of the undergraduate students at the school chose to take one or more online courses.
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*These averages are for the top 25 schools only.
References
- 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 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).
- Information about the national average student loan default rate is from the U.S. Department of Education and refers to data about the 2016 borrower cohort tracking period for which the cohort default rate (CDR) was 10.1%.
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