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Best Nursing Schools in Texas (2026)

Texas has 384 nursing programs across 88 cities. 216 programs report NCLEX pass rates, averaging 93%. Below are the top-ranked programs based on NCLEX performance, tuition, and program type.

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Total programs
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Program types
93%
Avg NCLEX rate
216
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Top BSN Programs in Texas by NCLEX Pass Rate

Ranked by most recent NCLEX-RN first-time pass rate. Data sourced from state boards of nursing.

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Top ADN, ABSN, MSN & DNP Programs in Texas by NCLEX Pass Rate

Non-BSN programs ranked by most recent NCLEX-RN first-time pass rate.

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Abilene Christian University — RN to BSN
RN_TO_BSN•Abilene, TX•$42,380
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Texas Christian University — Accelerated BSN
ABSN•Fort Worth, TX•$57,220
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University of Houston — Accelerated BSN
ABSN•Sugar Land, TX•$9,711 in / $22,191 out
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Nursing Programs in Texas by Type

ADN
75 programs
Avg NCLEX: 93%
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BSN
77 programs
Avg NCLEX: 93%
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ABSN
14 programs
Avg NCLEX: 93%
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RN to BSN
28 programs
Avg NCLEX: 94%
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MSN
49 programs
Avg NCLEX: 90%
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DNP
51 programs
Avg NCLEX: 94%
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Most Affordable Nursing Schools in Texas

Sorted by lowest available tuition figure (total program or annual in-state).

CTK Healthcare & Career Institute
Practical Nursing, Vocational Nursing and Nursing Assistants. • CERT
$1,680
Tarrant County College District
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing. • ADN
$1,728 in / $8,235 out
Tarrant County College District
Practical Nursing, Vocational Nursing and Nursing Assistants. • CERT
$1,728 in / $8,235 out
Tarrant County College District
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing. • CERT
$1,728 in / $8,235 out
Lamar State College-Port Arthur
Practical Nursing, Vocational Nursing and Nursing Assistants. • ADN
$1,770 in / $8,070 out
Lamar State College-Port Arthur
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing. • ADN
$1,770 in / $8,070 out
Lamar State College-Port Arthur
Practical Nursing, Vocational Nursing and Nursing Assistants. • CERT
$1,770 in / $8,070 out
College of the Mainland
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing. • ADN
$1,773 in / $3,873 out
College of the Mainland
Practical Nursing, Vocational Nursing and Nursing Assistants. • CERT
$1,773 in / $3,873 out
Alvin Community College
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing. • ADN
$1,834 in / $4,330 out

Frequently Asked Questions

How many nursing schools are in Texas?

There are 384 nursing programs in Texas, spanning 75 ADN, 77 BSN, 14 ABSN, 28 RN to BSN, 49 MSN, 51 DNP programs.

What is the average NCLEX pass rate in Texas?

Based on 216 programs with reported data, the average NCLEX-RN first-time pass rate in Texas is 93%. The highest rate is 100% at Kilgore College.

What is the cheapest nursing school in Texas?

The most affordable option is CTK Healthcare & Career Institute (CERT) at $1,680.

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