Best Nursing Colleges in Texas2026 Rankings
Choosing the right Nursing program in Texas means weighing more than just name recognition. We analyzed 69 colleges across the state, scoring each on the metrics that matter most to long-term career success: graduation rates, post-graduation earnings, net cost, and academic rigor.
The data tells an interesting story: The University of Texas at Austin (UT Austin) leads on selectivity (29% acceptance rate), but selectivity is only one dimension of quality. Across Texas's Nursing programs, the typical in-state price is $19,989 and the average graduation rate is 51%. Graduates of these programs earn a median of $47,966 within one year of completing their degree.
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| # | College | Value Score | Admit Rate | Grad Rate | Net Price | Median Earnings | Student:Faculty | Majors Offered | Size |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Texas Christian UniversityPrivate | Great· 41 | 43% | 86% | $18,714 | $77,808 | 14:1 | 67 | 10,919 |
| 2 | Texas A&M University-College Station (TAMU)Public | Great· 40 | 63% | 84% | $18,685 | $78,297 | 19:1 | 107 | 60,710 |
| 3 | The University of Texas at Austin (UT Austin)Public | Great· 38 | 29% | 88% | $18,618 | $75,095 | 18:1 | 104 | 42,100 |
| 4 | Baylor UniversityPrivate | Strong· 36 | 51% | 80% | $32,236 | $75,213 | 15:1 | 83 | 15,007 |
| 5 | Texas A & M International UniversityPublic | Strong· 36 | 46% | 49% | $2,791 | $75,009 | 21:1 | 33 | 6,502 |
| 6 | University of Houston-VictoriaPublic | Strong· 36 | 77% | 27% | $6,767 | $45,506 | 14:1 | 24 | 2,630 |
| 7 | Texas A&M University-Central TexasPublic | Strong· 35 | 100% | — | $-1,325 | $88,036 | 15:1 | 26 | 1,698 |
| 8 | The University of Texas Rio Grande ValleyPublic | Strong· 35 | 85% | 49% | $7,695 | $77,619 | 19:1 | 67 | 27,026 |
| 9 | Texas A&M University-TexarkanaPublic | Strong· 35 | 80% | 31% | $11,213 | $67,768 | 13:1 | 21 | 1,748 |
| 10 | Sul Ross State UniversityPublic | Strong· 35 | 96% | 27% | $10,614 | $35,977 | 11:1 | 30 | 1,378 |
| 11 | McMurry UniversityPrivate | Strong· 34 | 58% | 39% | $18,512 | $37,736 | 13:1 | 37 | 1,108 |
| 12 | University of St ThomasPrivate | Strong· 34 | 93% | 69% | $16,635 | $83,793 | 15:1 | 39 | 2,826 |
| 13 | University of Houston-Clear LakePublic | Strong· 34 | 75% | 51% | $9,994 | $93,001 | 19:1 | 37 | 6,082 |
| 14 | Wayland Baptist UniversityPrivate | Strong· 34 | 54% | 19% | $20,654 | $70,789 | 10:1 | 34 | 2,090 |
| 15 | The University of Texas at ArlingtonPublic | Good· 33 | 81% | 57% | $14,602 | $85,513 | 23:1 | 60 | 30,834 |
| 16 | University of HoustonPublic | Good· 33 | 70% | 65% | $12,613 | $85,740 | 21:1 | 74 | 37,175 |
| 17 | Abilene Christian UniversityPrivate | Good· 33 | 64% | 60% | $24,921 | $72,481 | 13:1 | 50 | 3,129 |
| 18 | Angelo State UniversityPublic | Good· 33 | 79% | 41% | $13,147 | $73,544 | 18:1 | 45 | 5,515 |
| 19 | Southwestern Adventist UniversityPrivate | Good· 33 | 56% | 41% | $21,435 | $76,795 | 12:1 | 32 | 574 |
| 20 | LeTourneau UniversityPrivate | Good· 33 | 41% | 61% | $24,073 | $77,117 | 11:1 | 52 | 1,510 |
| 21 | The University of Texas Permian BasinPublic | Good· 33 | 84% | 43% | $9,055 | $71,681 | 20:1 | 32 | 4,122 |
| 22 | East Texas Baptist UniversityPrivate | Good· 32 | 60% | 48% | $22,088 | $74,452 | 15:1 | 45 | 1,364 |
| 23 | Howard Payne UniversityPrivate | Good· 32 | 68% | 31% | $26,844 | $37,543 | 10:1 | 42 | 716 |
| 24 | Stephen F Austin State UniversityPublic | Good· 31 | 88% | 52% | $14,068 | $74,683 | 15:1 | 74 | 8,746 |
| 25 | Prairie View A & M UniversityPublic | Good· 31 | 75% | 43% | $17,552 | $83,218 | 16:1 | 40 | 8,527 |
| 26 | Texas Woman's UniversityPublic | Good· 31 | 95% | 44% | $11,121 | $76,344 | 17:1 | 42 | 8,804 |
| 27 | The University of Texas at TylerPublic | Good· 31 | 92% | 47% | $13,583 | $73,963 | 17:1 | 35 | 7,009 |
| 28 | Lubbock Christian UniversityPrivate | Good· 31 | 73% | 49% | $26,392 | $83,470 | 12:1 | 43 | 1,210 |
| 29 | Midwestern State UniversityPublic | Good· 31 | 87% | 41% | $11,235 | $77,928 | 16:1 | 42 | 4,043 |
| 30 | Texas Lutheran UniversityPrivate | Good· 30 | 95% | 55% | $22,551 | $68,974 | 10:1 | 32 | 1,260 |