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2023 Most Popular Nursing Bachelor's Degree Schools in Texas

66 Schools Ranked
$15,861 Avg Tuition & Fees*
$22,519 Avg Student Debt

With all the nursing programs available today, it can be tough to choose which one is the best for you. With more and more schools offering online options, you could even register for a great program on the other side of the country. On top of that, there are a considerable number of trade schools and bootcamps that offer fast-track entry to many fields.

Along with in-depth profiles of schools and the programs they offer, Nursing Degree Search has created the Most Popular Nursing Bachelor's Degree Schools in Texas to help you in your search for the best school for you. Our analysis looked at 66 schools in Texas to see which bachelor's degree programs were the most popular for nursing students. To create this ranking we looked at how many students graduated from each school on the list.

Learn more about these popular schools below:

8,415 Total Awards
$11,727 Average Tuition & Fees
$20,487 Avg Student Debt

Our analysis found The University of Texas at Arlington to be the most popular school for nursing students who want to pursue a bachelor’s degree in Texas. Located in Arlington, Texas, the large public school awarded 8,415 diplomas to qualifed bachelor’s degree students in 2021-2022.

Students from Texas who attend UT Arlington full time pay an average of $11,727 in tuition and fees. Out-of-state students pay an average of $29,299. On average, bachelor’s degree students take out $20,487 in loans while pursuing their degree. Around 65% of those degree recipients were women.

UT Arlington does offer online classes for certain degree levels. In fact, around 60% of the undergraduate population registered for at least one online class in 2020-2021.

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1,122 Total Awards
$10,817 Average Tuition & Fees
$14,316 Avg Student Debt

You’ll be in good company if you attend Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center. The school came in at #2 on this year’s Most Popular Nursing Bachelor’s Degree Schools in Texas list. TTUHSC is located in Lubbock, Texas and has a medium-sized student population. In 2021-2022, this school awarded 1,122 bachelor’s degrees to qualified students.

The average in-state tuition and fees for students at TTUHSC is $10,817. Those students who come from outside the state pay an average of $23,057. Bachelor’s Degree recipients from TTUHSC accumulate an average of $14,316 in student debt by the time they complete their degree. Around 88% of those degree recipients were women.

TTUHSC 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. In 2020-2021 about 82% of the undergraduate students at the school chose to take one or more online courses.

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1,914 Total Awards
$9,448 Average Tuition & Fees
$18,220 Avg Student Debt

The excellent bachelor’s degree programs at The University of Texas at Tyler helped the school earn the #3 place on this year’s ranking of the most popular nursing schools in Texas. UT Tyler is located in Tyler, Texas and has a medium-sized student population. In 2021-2022, this school awarded 1,914 bachelor’s degrees to qualified students.

In-state students pay an average of $9,448 in tuition and fees if they attend UT Tyler full time. Out-of-state students pay an average of $23,998. On average, bachelor’s degree students take out $18,220 in loans while pursuing their degree. Around 66% of those degree recipients were women.

You may have the opportunity to take online classes at UT Tyler. Of all the undergraduates enrolled at the school during the 2020-2021 academic year, around 76% took at least some of their classes online.

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#4

Texas Woman's University

Denton, Texas
2,197 Total Awards
$8,311 Average Tuition & Fees
$20,937 Avg Student Debt

A rank of #4 on this year’s list means Texas Woman’s University is a great place for nursing students working on their bachelor’s degree. TWU is a public institution located in Denton, Texas. The school has a fairly large population, and it awarded 2,197 bachelor’s degrees in 2021-2022.

Students from Texas who attend TWU full time pay an average of $8,311 in tuition and fees. Those students who come from outside the state pay an average of $18,103. Bachelor’s Degree recipients from TWU accumulate an average of $20,937 in student debt by the time they complete their degree. Of those students who received their degree, 90% were women.

You may have the opportunity to take online classes at TWU. To give an idea of how popular online courses are at the school, 75% of undergraduates took at least one course online in 2020-2021.

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421 Total Awards
$12,693 Average Tuition & Fees
$16,319 Avg Student Debt

The excellent bachelor’s degree programs at The University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston helped the school earn the #5 place on this year’s ranking of the most popular nursing schools in Texas. UTHealth is a public institution located in Houston, Texas. The school has a medium-sized population, and it awarded 421 bachelor’s degrees in 2021-2022.

The average in-state tuition and fees for students at UTHealth is $12,693. Those students who come from outside the state pay an average of $37,872. On average, bachelor’s degree students take out $16,319 in loans while pursuing their degree. Of those students who received their degree, 86% were women.

Some students may be able to take online classes at UTHealth. In fact, around 32% of the undergraduate population registered for at least one online class in 2020-2021.

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431 Total Awards
$10,713 Average Tuition & Fees
$16,892 Avg Student Debt

The University of Texas Medical Branch landed the #6 spot in the 2023 rankings for the most popular bachelor’s degree nursing programs. Located in Galveston, Texas, the small public school awarded 431 diplomas to qualifed bachelor’s degree students in 2021-2022.

The average in-state tuition and fees for students at UTMB Galveston is $10,713. If you are from out of state, expect to pay an average of $24,213. Bachelor’s Degree recipients from UTMB Galveston accumulate an average of $16,892 in student debt by the time they complete their degree. Around 82% of those degree recipients were women.

Some students may be able to take online classes at UTMB Galveston. In fact, around 7% of the undergraduate population registered for at least one online class in 2020-2021.

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366 Total Awards
$8,693 Average Tuition & Fees
$17,476 Avg Student Debt

The University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio landed the #7 spot in the 2023 rankings for the most popular bachelor’s degree nursing programs. Located in San Antonio, Texas, the small public school handed out 366 bachelor’s degree awards in 2021-2022.

In-state students pay an average of $8,693 in tuition and fees if they attend UT Health San Antonio full time. If you are from out of state, expect to pay an average of $22,277. Bachelor’s Degree recipients from UT Health San Antonio accumulate an average of $17,476 in student debt by the time they complete their degree. Of those students who received their degree, 73% were women.

UT Health San Antonio 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. In 2020-2021 about 12% of the undergraduate students at the school chose to take one or more online courses.

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3,974 Total Awards
$9,544 Average Tuition & Fees
$20,548 Avg Student Debt

The University of Texas at El Paso came in at #8 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular Nursing Bachelor’s Degree Schools in Texas ranking. The University of Texas at El Paso is a large public school located in El Paso, Texas that handed out 3,974 bachelor’s degrees in 2021-2022.

Students from Texas who attend UTEP full time pay an average of $9,544 in tuition and fees. Out-of-state students pay an average of $24,952. On average, bachelor’s degree students take out $20,548 in loans while pursuing their degree. Of those students who received their degree, 60% were women.

Online courses are available at UTEP, 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, 65% of undergraduates took at least one course online in 2020-2021.

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#9

West Coast University - Dallas

Richardson, Texas
310 Total Awards
$17,090 Average Tuition & Fees
$31,215 Avg Student Debt

West Coast University - Dallas ranked #9 on this year’s Most Popular Nursing Bachelor’s Degree Schools in Texas list. West Coast University - Dallas is a small private for-profit school located in Richardson, Texas that handed out 310 bachelor’s degrees in 2021-2022.

The average tuition and fees at West Coast University - Dallas is $17,090. In-state students do not receive a discount, however you may be able to reduce your price if you receive financial aid. Bachelor’s Degree recipients from West Coast University - Dallas accumulate an average of $31,215 in student debt by the time they complete their degree. Of those students who received their degree, 84% were women.

If you are interested in distance education, be sure to check with the school since West Coast University - Dallas does offer online classes for certain majors. During the 2020-2021 year, about 41% of the undergraduates at the school took at least one online course.

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#10

Baylor University

Waco, Texas
3,698 Total Awards
$23,124 Avg Student Debt

Baylor University ranked #10 on this year’s Most Popular Nursing Bachelor’s Degree Schools in Texas list. Baylor is a private not-for-profit institution located in Waco, Texas. The school has a large population, and it awarded 3,698 bachelor’s degrees in 2021-2022.

By the time they get their bachelor’s degree, students from this school have racked up an average of $23,124 in student loans. Around 63% of those degree recipients were women.

You may have the opportunity to take online classes at Baylor. To give an idea of how popular online courses are at the school, 64% of undergraduates took at least one course online in 2020-2021.

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#11

Texas A&M University - Corpus Christi

Corpus Christi, Texas
1,799 Total Awards
$9,748 Average Tuition & Fees
$23,823 Avg Student Debt

Texas A&M University - Corpus Christi ranked #11 on this year’s Most Popular Nursing Bachelor’s Degree Schools in Texas list. Located in Corpus Christi, Texas, the fairly large public school handed out 1,799 bachelor’s degree awards in 2021-2022.

The average in-state tuition and fees for students at Texas A&M Corpus Christi is $9,748. Those students who come from outside the state pay an average of $20,745. On average, bachelor’s degree students take out $23,823 in loans while pursuing their degree. Around 64% of those degree recipients were women.

Texas A&M Corpus Christi does offer online classes for certain degree levels. In fact, around 53% of the undergraduate population registered for at least one online class in 2020-2021.

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372 Total Awards
$20,316 Average Tuition & Fees
$25,436 Avg Student Debt

Chamberlain University - Texas landed the #12 spot in the 2023 rankings for the most popular bachelor’s degree nursing programs. Chamberlain - Texas is located in Houston, Texas and has a small student population. In 2021-2022, this school awarded 372 bachelor’s degrees to qualified students.

If you don’t receive financial aid, you can expect a bill for $20,316 to cover tuition and fees at Chamberlain - Texas. The school does not offer an in-state discount. By the time they get their bachelor’s degree, students from this school have racked up an average of $25,436 in student loans. Around 85% of those degree recipients were women.

Chamberlain - Texas does offer online classes for certain degree levels. In 2020-2021 about 63% of the undergraduate students at the school chose to take one or more online courses.

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#13

Concordia University, Texas

Austin, Texas
478 Total Awards
$35,620 Average Tuition & Fees
$27,183 Avg Student Debt

Concordia University, Texas ranked #13 on this year’s Most Popular Nursing Bachelor’s Degree Schools in Texas list. Concordia University, Texas is a private not-for-profit institution located in Austin, Texas. The school has a small population, and it awarded 478 bachelor’s degrees in 2021-2022.

If you want to attend Concordia University, Texas, expect to pay an average of $35,620 in tuition and fees. Of course, this could be reduced if you receive financial aid. On average, bachelor’s degree students take out $27,183 in loans while pursuing their degree. Of those students who received their degree, 74% were women.

Online courses are available at Concordia University, Texas, but you will need to check with the school to see if they are available for your field of interest. Of all the undergraduates enrolled at the school during the 2020-2021 academic year, around 58% took at least some of their classes online.

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#14

Lamar University

Beaumont, Texas
1,646 Total Awards
$8,690 Average Tuition & Fees
$24,597 Avg Student Debt

Lamar University came in at #14 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular Nursing Bachelor’s Degree Schools in Texas ranking. Located in Beaumont, Texas, the fairly large public school awarded 1,646 diplomas to qualifed bachelor’s degree students in 2021-2022.

Students from Texas who attend Lamar University full time pay an average of $8,690 in tuition and fees. Those students who come from outside the state pay an average of $18,482. By the time they get their bachelor’s degree, students from this school have racked up an average of $24,597 in student loans. Around 63% of those degree recipients were women.

If you are interested in distance education, be sure to check with the school since Lamar University does offer online classes for certain majors. Of all the undergraduates enrolled at the school during the 2020-2021 academic year, around 82% took at least some of their classes online.

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#15

MSU Texas

Wichita Falls, Texas
1,172 Total Awards
$9,776 Average Tuition & Fees
$24,237 Avg Student Debt

MSU Texas did quite well in this year’s ranking of the most popular places for nursing students to get a bachelor’s degree. It came in at #15 on the list. Located in Wichita Falls, Texas, the medium-sized public school handed out 1,172 bachelor’s degree awards in 2021-2022.

In-state students pay an average of $9,776 in tuition and fees if they attend MSU Texas full time. If you are from out of state, expect to pay an average of $11,726. Bachelor’s Degree recipients from MSU Texas accumulate an average of $24,237 in student debt by the time they complete their degree. Of those students who received their degree, 70% were women.

Online courses are available at MSU Texas, but you will need to check with the school to see if they are available for your field of interest. In fact, around 63% of the undergraduate population registered for at least one online class in 2020-2021.

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#15

Texas Christian University

Fort Worth, Texas
2,529 Total Awards
$53,980 Average Tuition & Fees
$20,838 Avg Student Debt

With a ranking of #15, Texas Christian University did quite well on this year’s most popular schools for nursing students working on their bachelor’s degree. TCU is a fairly large private not-for-profit school situated in Fort Worth, Texas. It awarded 2,529 bachelor’s degrees in 2021-2022.

If you don’t receive financial aid, you can expect a bill for $53,980 to cover tuition and fees at TCU. The school does not offer an in-state discount. Bachelor’s Degree recipients from TCU accumulate an average of $20,838 in student debt by the time they complete their degree. Of those students who received their degree, 59% were women.

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#17

Tarleton State University

Stephenville, Texas
2,652 Total Awards
$7,848 Average Tuition & Fees
$20,718 Avg Student Debt

With a ranking of #17, Tarleton State University did quite well on this year’s most popular schools for nursing students working on their bachelor’s degree. Tarleton State University is a fairly large public school located in Stephenville, Texas that handed out 2,652 bachelor’s degrees in 2021-2022.

In-state students pay an average of $7,848 in tuition and fees if they attend Tarleton full time. If you are from out of state, expect to pay an average of $17,640. Bachelor’s Degree recipients from Tarleton accumulate an average of $20,718 in student debt by the time they complete their degree. Around 65% of those degree recipients were women.

You may have the opportunity to take online classes at Tarleton. In 2020-2021 about 78% of the undergraduate students at the school chose to take one or more online courses.

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#18

Texas A&M University - College Station

College Station, Texas
13,536 Total Awards
$12,605 Average Tuition & Fees
$18,464 Avg Student Debt

Texas A&M University - College Station did quite well in this year’s ranking of the most popular places for nursing students to get a bachelor’s degree. It came in at #18 on the list. Located in College Station, Texas, the large public school handed out 13,536 bachelor’s degree awards in 2021-2022.

Students from Texas who attend Texas A&M College Station full time pay an average of $12,605 in tuition and fees. If you are from out of state, expect to pay an average of $40,139. On average, bachelor’s degree students take out $18,464 in loans while pursuing their degree. Around 50% of those degree recipients were women.

Texas A&M College Station does offer online classes for certain degree levels. Of all the undergraduates enrolled at the school during the 2020-2021 academic year, around 42% took at least some of their classes online.

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#19

Houston Baptist University

Houston, Texas
561 Total Awards
$36,600 Average Tuition & Fees
$23,102 Avg Student Debt

Houston Baptist University landed the #19 spot in the 2023 rankings for the most popular bachelor’s degree nursing programs. Houston, Texas is the setting for this small institution of higher learning. The private not-for-profit school handed out bachelor’s degrees to 561 students in 2021-2022.

If you want to attend HBU, expect to pay an average of $36,600 in tuition and fees. Of course, this could be reduced if you receive financial aid. On average, bachelor’s degree students take out $23,102 in loans while pursuing their degree. Around 69% of those degree recipients were women.

HBU does offer online classes for certain degree levels. During the 2020-2021 year, about 35% of the undergraduates at the school took at least one online course.

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169 Total Awards
$11,992 Average Tuition & Fees
$10,426 Avg Student Debt

Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center - El Paso landed the #20 spot in the 2023 rankings for the most popular bachelor’s degree nursing programs. Located in El Paso, Texas, the very small public school handed out 169 bachelor’s degree awards in 2021-2022.

The average in-state tuition and fees for students at TTUHSC - El Paso is $11,992. Those students who come from outside the state pay an average of $25,456. By the time they get their bachelor’s degree, students from this school have racked up an average of $10,426 in student loans. Of those students who received their degree, 83% were women.

Depending on your major, you may be able to take online classes at TTUHSC - El Paso. To give an idea of how popular online courses are at the school, 99% of undergraduates took at least one course online in 2020-2021.

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701 Total Awards
$29,920 Average Tuition & Fees
$25,339 Avg Student Debt

With a ranking of #21, University of Mary Hardin - Baylor did quite well on this year’s most popular schools for nursing students working on their bachelor’s degree. UMHB is a private not-for-profit institution located in Belton, Texas. The school has a small population, and it awarded 701 bachelor’s degrees in 2021-2022.

If you don’t receive financial aid, you can expect a bill for $29,920 to cover tuition and fees at UMHB. The school does not offer an in-state discount. On average, bachelor’s degree students take out $25,339 in loans while pursuing their degree. Around 69% of those degree recipients were women.

Some students may be able to take online classes at UMHB. To give an idea of how popular online courses are at the school, 33% of undergraduates took at least one course online in 2020-2021.

Full University of Mary Hardin - Baylor Report

#22

West Texas A&M University

Canyon, Texas
1,653 Total Awards
$9,101 Average Tuition & Fees
$19,923 Avg Student Debt

West Texas A&M University landed the #22 spot in the 2023 rankings for the most popular bachelor’s degree nursing programs. West Texas A&M University is a public institution located in Canyon, Texas. The school has a medium-sized population, and it awarded 1,653 bachelor’s degrees in 2021-2022.

Full-time students from Texas pay an average of $9,101 in tuition and fees if they choose to attend West Texas A&M University. Those students who come from outside the state pay an average of $10,996. By the time they get their bachelor’s degree, students from this school have racked up an average of $19,923 in student loans. Of those students who received their degree, 64% were women.

West Texas A&M University does offer online classes for certain degree levels. In fact, around 85% of the undergraduate population registered for at least one online class in 2020-2021.

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#23

Stephen F Austin State University

Nacogdoches, Texas
2,307 Total Awards
$10,600 Average Tuition & Fees
$22,771 Avg Student Debt

With a ranking of #23, Stephen F Austin State University did quite well on this year’s most popular schools for nursing students working on their bachelor’s degree. SFASU is a public institution located in Nacogdoches, Texas. The school has a fairly large population, and it awarded 2,307 bachelor’s degrees in 2021-2022.

Students from Texas who attend SFASU full time pay an average of $10,600 in tuition and fees. Those students who come from outside the state pay an average of $22,840. Bachelor’s Degree recipients from SFASU accumulate an average of $22,771 in student debt by the time they complete their degree. Around 68% of those degree recipients were women.

Online courses are available at SFASU, but you will need to check with the school to see if they are available for your field of interest. During the 2020-2021 year, about 87% of the undergraduates at the school took at least one online course.

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#24

Sam Houston State University

Huntsville, Texas
4,237 Total Awards
$8,960 Average Tuition & Fees
$22,586 Avg Student Debt

Sam Houston State University came in at #24 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular Nursing Bachelor’s Degree Schools in Texas ranking. SHSU is a public institution located in Huntsville, Texas. The school has a large population, and it awarded 4,237 bachelor’s degrees in 2021-2022.

Full-time students from Texas pay an average of $8,960 in tuition and fees if they choose to attend SHSU. Those students who come from outside the state pay an average of $18,752. Bachelor’s Degree recipients from SHSU accumulate an average of $22,586 in student debt by the time they complete their degree. Of those students who received their degree, 65% were women.

Depending on your major, you may be able to take online classes at SHSU. During the 2020-2021 year, about 65% of the undergraduates at the school took at least one online course.

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10,374 Total Awards
$19,662 Avg Student Debt

The University of Texas at Austin came in at #25 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular Nursing Bachelor’s Degree Schools in Texas ranking. UT Austin is a public institution located in Austin, Texas. The school has a large population, and it awarded 10,374 bachelor’s degrees in 2021-2022.

By the time they get their bachelor’s degree, students from this school have racked up an average of $19,662 in student loans. Around 56% of those degree recipients were women.

UT Austin does offer online classes for certain degree levels. In 2020-2021 about 54% of the undergraduate students at the school chose to take one or more online courses.

Full The University of Texas at Austin Report

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Notes and References

Footnotes

*These averages are for the top 25 schools only.

References

  • 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%.

More about our data sources and methodologies.

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