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Best Colleges for Nursing in Texas

The best colleges for a Nursing degree in Texas, led by The University of Texas at Austin, Texas A&M University-College Station and The University of Texas at Arlington. Each school is shown with its acceptance rate, tuition, and average SAT so you can weigh Nursing programs side by side.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the best college for Nursing in Texas?

Based on our rankings, The University of Texas at Austin is the top-ranked college for Nursing in Texas. Other top choices include Texas A&M University-College Station, The University of Texas at Arlington, Texas Christian University.

What are the best Nursing schools?

The best Nursing schools, based on program-specific federal data including median earnings and graduate counts, are The University of Texas at Austin, Texas A&M University-College Station, The University of Texas at Arlington. Our rankings use College Scorecard field-of-study data rather than editorial opinion.

How much does it cost to study Nursing?

The average out-of-state tuition among top Nursing programs is approximately $30,205 per year. However, costs vary significantly — many schools offer generous financial aid packages that can reduce the effective cost.

How long does it take to get a Nursing degree?

A bachelor's degree in Nursing typically takes four years of full-time study. Some programs offer accelerated tracks or combined bachelor's-to-master's options that can extend or shorten the timeline.

How are these Nursing rankings determined?

Our major rankings are independently calculated from U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard field-of-study (CIP) data — primarily median earnings 4 years after graduation and program scale (graduate count), with a 10+ annual graduates minimum per program. They are not derived from US News or any other publication.

Career outcomes for Nursing graduates

Among the top 10 ranked Nursing programs, the average early-career salary is approximately $62,975 per year. Below are the highest-paying Nursing programs based on federal College Scorecard earnings data reported by graduates four years after completion.

  1. 1. The University of Texas at Austin — Austin, TX · 26.6% acceptance · SAT 1,395 · $44,908 tuition · 89% grad rate
  2. 2. Texas A&M University-College Station — College Station, TX · 57.4% acceptance · SAT 1,280 · $40,124 tuition · 84% grad rate
  3. 3. The University of Texas at Arlington — Arlington, TX · 79.9% acceptance · SAT 1,124 · $29,582 tuition · 54% grad rate
  4. 4. Texas Christian University — Fort Worth, TX · 44.5% acceptance · SAT 1,298 · $61,740 tuition · 86% grad rate
  5. 5. Baylor University — Waco, TX · 51.3% acceptance · SAT 1,329 · $58,100 tuition · 80% grad rate
  6. 6. University of Houston — Houston, TX · 73.9% acceptance · SAT 1,250 · $22,547 tuition · 65% grad rate
  7. 7. University of Houston-Clear Lake — Houston, TX · 90.5% acceptance · SAT 1,060 · $21,114 tuition · 52% grad rate
  8. 8. Lubbock Christian University — Lubbock, TX · 73.1% acceptance · SAT 1,100 · $28,540 tuition · 51% grad rate
  9. 9. Sam Houston State University — Huntsville, TX · 90.3% acceptance · SAT 1,041 · $19,068 tuition · 55% grad rate
  10. 10. Abilene Christian University — Abilene, TX · 66% acceptance · SAT 1,194 · $44,200 tuition · 59% grad rate
  11. 11. Hardin-Simmons University — Abilene, TX · 90% acceptance · SAT 1,108 · $32,960 tuition · 46% grad rate
  12. 12. Texas A & M International University — Laredo, TX · 44.4% acceptance · SAT 993 · $19,454 tuition · 46% grad rate
  13. 13. Stephen F Austin State University — Nacogdoches, TX · 94% acceptance · SAT 1,066 · $23,426 tuition · 53% grad rate
  14. 14. Tarleton State University — Stephenville, TX · 89.6% acceptance · SAT 1,075 · $18,142 tuition · 48% grad rate
  15. 15. Lamar University — Beaumont, TX · 86.4% acceptance · SAT 1,061 · $18,745 tuition · 37% grad rate
  16. 16. Midwestern State University — Wichita Falls, TX · 93.5% acceptance · $12,530 tuition · 43% grad rate
  17. 17. Angelo State University — San Angelo, TX · 83% acceptance · SAT 1,054 · $18,300 tuition · 44% grad rate

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