2026 Best Nursing Schools in Texas
Looking for the best Nursing degree programs in Texas? This list ranks 403 colleges by overall quality and student outcomes, using our 2026 methodology. Each school below is scored on factors such as graduation rate, post-graduation earnings, cost, and admissions selectivity.
So you can compare your options, Nursing Degree Search reviewed 309 schools to build this 2026 ranking, drawing primarily on U.S. Department of Education data (IPEDS and College Scorecard). View our full ranking methodology.
Top 25 Nursing Degree Schools in Texas
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No school ranked higher than Texas Wesleyan University this year in Texas. This private not-for-profit school is set in Fort Worth, TX. Texas Wesleyan University graduates 32% of students within six years. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $39,582. Students borrow a median of $26,461 to complete their Nursing program here. Read the full report on Texas Wesleyan University
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A rank of #2 makes Texas A And M University College Station one of the top choices in Texas. Located in College Station, TX, Texas A And M University College Station is a public institution. Texas A And M University College Station graduates 84% of students within six years. In-state tuition and fees average $12,995, with out-of-state students paying around $40,124. Students borrow a median of $20,031 to complete their Nursing program here. Read the full report on Texas A And M University College Station
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A rank of #3 makes Texas Christian University one of the top choices in Texas. Set in Fort Worth, TX, Texas Christian University is a private not-for-profit institution. About 85% of students finish within six years. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $61,740. Graduates carry a median of $22,960 in student loans. Read more about Texas Christian University
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Out of the 309 schools in Texas in this year's ranking, The University Of Texas At Austin landed the #4 spot. Set in Austin, TX, The University Of Texas At Austin is a public institution. Roughly 89% of students complete a degree within six years here. Students from in state pay about $11,688 in tuition and fees, with out-of-state students paying around $44,908. The median Nursing program debt is $21,275. Get the full The University Of Texas At Austin report
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You'll be in good company at Northeast Texas Community College, which ranked #5 this year. Northeast Texas Community College is a public school based in Mount Pleasant, TX. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $2,980, while out-of-state students pay about $5,620. Northeast Texas Community College Nursing students take on a median of $15,089 in debt. More on Northeast Texas Community College
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The University Of Texas At Arlington placed #6 among Nursing schools in Texas. This public school is set in Arlington, TX. About 54% of students finish within six years. Students from in state pay about $11,950 in tuition and fees, with out-of-state students paying around $29,582. Typical Nursing student debt is $21,632. Read the full report on The University Of Texas At Arlington
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Hallmark College Of Technology Hallmark College Of Aeronautics landed the #7 spot in Texas this year. Hallmark College Of Technology Hallmark College Of Aeronautics is a private not-for-profit school based in San Antonio, TX. Hallmark College Of Technology Hallmark College Of Aeronautics posts a six-year graduation rate of 58%. The median Nursing program debt is $31,457. See the full Hallmark College Of Technology Hallmark College Of Aeronautics profile
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El Centro College did well this year, earning the #8 position. This public school is set in Dallas, TX. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $2,730, compared with $6,900 for out-of-state students. The median Nursing program debt is $14,557. Get the full El Centro College report
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Lubbock Christian University ranked #9 on our 2026 list of the best Nursing schools. This private not-for-profit school is set in Lubbock, TX. The six-year graduation rate is 51%. Students from in state pay about $28,540 in tuition and fees. Lubbock Christian University Nursing students take on a median of $28,337 in debt. More on Lubbock Christian University
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Weatherford College ranked #10 on our 2026 list of the best Nursing schools. Weatherford College is a public school based in Weatherford, TX. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $5,250, with out-of-state students paying around $10,860. The median Nursing program debt is $14,099. See the full Weatherford College profile
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Lone Star College System placed #11 among Nursing schools in Texas. Based in The Woodlands, TX, Lone Star College System is a public institution. Students from in state pay about $2,664 in tuition and fees, compared with $7,512 for out-of-state students. The median Nursing program debt is $10,425. Read more about Lone Star College System
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South Texas College came in at #12 in this year's ranking. Based in McAllen, TX, South Texas College is a public institution. South Texas College posts a six-year graduation rate of 20%. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $4,920, compared with $7,620 for out-of-state students. South Texas College Nursing students take on a median of $6,868 in debt. Get the full South Texas College report
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Baylor University placed #13 among Nursing schools in Texas. Set in Waco, TX, Baylor University is a private not-for-profit institution. About 80% of students finish within six years. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $58,100. Baylor University Nursing students take on a median of $23,928 in debt. More on Baylor University
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Panola College placed #14 among Nursing schools in Texas. Set in Carthage, TX, Panola College is a public institution. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $2,352, with out-of-state students paying around $5,232. See the full Panola College profile
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Amarillo College did well this year, earning the #15 position. Located in Amarillo, TX, Amarillo College is a public institution. In-state tuition and fees run about $2,136, with out-of-state students paying around $4,704. Students borrow a median of $15,720 to complete their Nursing program here. More on Amarillo College
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University Of Houston came in at #16 in this year's ranking. Based in Houston, TX, University Of Houston is a public institution. The six-year graduation rate is 65%. In-state tuition and fees average $9,717, compared with $22,547 for out-of-state students. Graduates carry a median of $21,255 in student loans. Read the full report on University Of Houston
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Texas A And M International University came in at #17 in this year's ranking. Texas A And M International University is a public school based in Laredo, TX. About 46% of students finish within six years. In-state tuition and fees run about $7,894, compared with $19,454 for out-of-state students. The median Nursing program debt is $15,095. Get the full Texas A And M International University report
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Abilene Christian University placed #18 among Nursing schools in Texas. Set in Abilene, TX, Abilene Christian University is a private not-for-profit institution. Roughly 59% of students complete a degree within six years here. In-state tuition and fees run about $44,200. Students borrow a median of $23,772 to complete their Nursing program here. Read more about Abilene Christian University
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The University Of Texas At Tyler did well this year, earning the #19 position. Based in Tyler, TX, The University Of Texas At Tyler is a public institution. The University Of Texas At Tyler graduates 54% of students within six years. Students from in state pay about $9,512 in tuition and fees, compared with $24,512 for out-of-state students. Typical Nursing student debt is $20,959. See the full The University Of Texas At Tyler profile
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The University Of Texas Pan American landed the #20 spot in Texas this year. The University Of Texas Pan American is a public school based in Edinburg, TX. The University Of Texas Pan American posts a six-year graduation rate of 51%. In-state tuition and fees average $9,799, compared with $19,645 for out-of-state students. Students borrow a median of $14,694 to complete their Nursing program here. Get the full The University Of Texas Pan American report
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Del Mar College ranked #21 on our 2026 list of the best Nursing schools. Set in Corpus Christi, TX, Del Mar College is a public institution. In-state tuition and fees run about $3,500, compared with $6,050 for out-of-state students. Del Mar College Nursing students take on a median of $7,476 in debt. More on Del Mar College
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Texas Womans University landed the #22 spot in Texas this year. Located in Denton, TX, Texas Womans University is a public institution. Texas Womans University posts a six-year graduation rate of 49%. In-state tuition and fees run about $8,640, with out-of-state students paying around $18,480. Students borrow a median of $24,211 to complete their Nursing program here. Read the full report on Texas Womans University
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Stephen F Austin State University came in at #23 in this year's ranking. Based in Nacogdoches, TX, Stephen F Austin State University is a public institution. Stephen F Austin State University posts a six-year graduation rate of 53%. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $11,128, with out-of-state students paying around $20,968. The median Nursing program debt is $24,759. More on Stephen F Austin State University
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Austin Community College District ranked #24 on our 2026 list of the best Nursing schools. Austin Community College District is a public school based in Austin, TX. Students from in state pay about $2,550 in tuition and fees, while out-of-state students pay about $10,590. Typical Nursing student debt is $14,519. Get the full Austin Community College District report
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Houston Baptist University ranked #25 on our 2026 list of the best Nursing schools. Houston Baptist University is a private not-for-profit school based in Houston, TX. Houston Baptist University graduates 49% of students within six years. Students from in state pay about $39,430 in tuition and fees. Graduates carry a median of $25,601 in student loans. Read more about Houston Baptist University
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Midwestern State University came in at #26 in this year's ranking. Located in Wichita Falls, TX, Midwestern State University is a public institution. About 43% of students finish within six years. In-state tuition and fees average $9,950, with out-of-state students paying around $11,770. Graduates carry a median of $26,415 in student loans. More on Midwestern State University
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San Jacinto Community College came in at #27 in this year's ranking. San Jacinto Community College is a public school based in Pasadena, TX. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $2,490, compared with $6,690 for out-of-state students. Graduates carry a median of $11,376 in student loans. Read the full report on San Jacinto Community College
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Temple College came in at #28 in this year's ranking. Located in Temple, TX, Temple College is a public institution. In-state tuition and fees run about $3,000, compared with $7,524 for out-of-state students. Temple College Nursing students take on a median of $16,617 in debt. More on Temple College
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Houston Community College came in at #29 in this year's ranking. Houston Community College is a public school based in Houston, TX. In-state tuition and fees run about $2,040, compared with $5,460 for out-of-state students. Graduates carry a median of $19,223 in student loans. Get the full Houston Community College report
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West Texas A And M University landed the #30 spot in Texas this year. Set in Canyon, TX, West Texas A And M University is a public institution. Roughly 48% of students complete a degree within six years here. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $9,101, while out-of-state students pay about $10,996. The median Nursing program debt is $22,333. More on West Texas A And M University
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Tarrant County College District landed the #31 spot in Texas this year. Located in Fort Worth, TX, Tarrant County College District is a public institution. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $1,863, with out-of-state students paying around $8,370. The median Nursing program debt is $15,148. Read the full report on Tarrant County College District
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Tarleton State University placed #32 among Nursing schools in Texas. Located in Stephenville, TX, Tarleton State University is a public institution. About 48% of students finish within six years. In-state tuition and fees average $8,302, compared with $18,142 for out-of-state students. Tarleton State University Nursing students take on a median of $23,222 in debt. See the full Tarleton State University profile
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Angelina College ranked #33 on our 2026 list of the best Nursing schools. This public school is set in Lufkin, TX. In-state tuition and fees run about $3,430, compared with $6,490 for out-of-state students. The median Nursing program debt is $7,828. More on Angelina College
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The University Of Texas At El Paso came in at #34 in this year's ranking. Located in El Paso, TX, The University Of Texas At El Paso is a public institution. The University Of Texas At El Paso graduates 50% of students within six years. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $9,544, with out-of-state students paying around $25,502. The University Of Texas At El Paso Nursing students take on a median of $19,819 in debt. Get the full The University Of Texas At El Paso report
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Angelo State University ranked #35 on our 2026 list of the best Nursing schools. Located in San Angelo, TX, Angelo State University is a public institution. About 44% of students finish within six years. Students from in state pay about $8,460 in tuition and fees, compared with $18,300 for out-of-state students. Typical Nursing student debt is $21,237. See the full Angelo State University profile
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Schreiner University did well this year, earning the #36 position. Schreiner University is a private not-for-profit school based in Kerrville, TX. Roughly 43% of students complete a degree within six years here. In-state tuition and fees average $39,266. Typical Nursing student debt is $24,580. Get the full Schreiner University report
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Texas State University San Marcos ranked #37 on our 2026 list of the best Nursing schools. Texas State University San Marcos is a public school based in San Marcos, TX. The six-year graduation rate is 55%. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $11,450, compared with $22,930 for out-of-state students. The median Nursing program debt is $23,659. Read the full report on Texas State University San Marcos
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Navarro College ranked #38 on our 2026 list of the best Nursing schools. Set in Corsicana, TX, Navarro College is a public institution. In-state tuition and fees run about $3,008, while out-of-state students pay about $6,578. Navarro College Nursing students take on a median of $13,781 in debt. Read the full report on Navarro College
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North Central Texas College landed the #39 spot in Texas this year. Located in Gainesville, TX, North Central Texas College is a public institution. In-state tuition and fees run about $3,600, with out-of-state students paying around $5,739. Graduates carry a median of $15,965 in student loans. Get the full North Central Texas College report
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Tyler Junior College came in at #40 in this year's ranking. Located in Tyler, TX, Tyler Junior College is a public institution. In-state tuition and fees average $2,424, with out-of-state students paying around $4,536. Graduates carry a median of $14,869 in student loans. Get the full Tyler Junior College report
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Prairie View A And M University ranked #41 on our 2026 list of the best Nursing schools. Located in Prairie View, TX, Prairie View A And M University is a public institution. Roughly 43% of students complete a degree within six years here. Students from in state pay about $11,299 in tuition and fees, with out-of-state students paying around $26,874. Graduates carry a median of $29,824 in student loans. Read more about Prairie View A And M University
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South University Austin landed the #42 spot in Texas this year. Set in Round Rock, TX, South University Austin is a private for-profit institution. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $17,895. South University Austin Nursing students take on a median of $51,009 in debt. More on South University Austin
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Wharton County Junior College placed #43 among Nursing schools in Texas. Located in Wharton, TX, Wharton County Junior College is a public institution. In-state tuition and fees average $3,192, while out-of-state students pay about $5,904. The median Nursing program debt is $10,916. See the full Wharton County Junior College profile
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South Plains College ranked #44 on our 2026 list of the best Nursing schools. Based in Levelland, TX, South Plains College is a public institution. Students from in state pay about $2,733 in tuition and fees, compared with $5,157 for out-of-state students. Students borrow a median of $13,788 to complete their Nursing program here. Read more about South Plains College
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Collin County Community College District came in at #45 in this year's ranking. This public school is set in McKinney, TX. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $2,014, with out-of-state students paying around $6,064. Students borrow a median of $9,716 to complete their Nursing program here. More on Collin County Community College District
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Victoria College placed #46 among Nursing schools in Texas. Located in Victoria, TX, Victoria College is a public institution. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $2,976, while out-of-state students pay about $5,328. Victoria College Nursing students take on a median of $10,910 in debt. Read the full report on Victoria College
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Hardin Simmons University ranked #47 on our 2026 list of the best Nursing schools. This private not-for-profit school is set in Abilene, TX. The six-year graduation rate is 46%. Students from in state pay about $32,960 in tuition and fees. Typical Nursing student debt is $26,674. See the full Hardin Simmons University profile
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Texas A And M University Corpus Christi placed #48 among Nursing schools in Texas. Based in Corpus Christi, TX, Texas A And M University Corpus Christi is a public institution. Roughly 40% of students complete a degree within six years here. Students from in state pay about $9,748 in tuition and fees, compared with $20,794 for out-of-state students. Typical Nursing student debt is $25,508. Get the full Texas A And M University Corpus Christi report
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Lamar University landed the #49 spot in Texas this year. Based in Beaumont, TX, Lamar University is a public institution. Lamar University graduates 37% of students within six years. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $8,905, with out-of-state students paying around $18,745. The median Nursing program debt is $26,988. More on Lamar University
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Texas State Technical College did well this year, earning the #50 position. Set in Waco, TX, Texas State Technical College is a public institution. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $7,212, with out-of-state students paying around $11,812. Graduates carry a median of $12,953 in student loans. Get the full Texas State Technical College report
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Ranking Methodology & Notes
The ranking above is published by Nursing Degree Search (DMS_RANKING_2023), 2026 edition. Schools are scored on a blend of student outcomes (graduation rate, post-graduation earnings), affordability, and admissions data drawn primarily from the U.S. Department of Education (IPEDS and College Scorecard).
Ranking method: Dms College Quality · Scope: State · 309 schools evaluated. *Averages shown above reflect the top 403 ranked schools only.
References
- Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS) — National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education (core institutional data).
- College Scorecard — U.S. Department of Education (graduate earnings and outcomes data).
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