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Best Nursing Schools in Waco, Texas (2026)

Waco has 8 nursing programs across 5 program types. 8 programs report NCLEX pass rates, averaging 91%. Below are programs ranked by NCLEX performance and tuition.

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Top Nursing Programs in Waco by NCLEX Pass Rate

Ranked by most recent NCLEX-RN first-time pass rate.

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Most Affordable Nursing Schools in Waco

Sorted by lowest available tuition figure.

McLennan Community College
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing. • ADN
$3,660 in / $5,910 out
McLennan Community College
Practical Nursing, Vocational Nursing and Nursing Assistants. • CERT
$3,660 in / $5,910 out
Texas State Technical College
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing. • ADN
$7,192 in / $11,842 out
Texas State Technical College
Practical Nursing, Vocational Nursing and Nursing Assistants. • CERT
$7,192 in / $11,842 out
Baylor University
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing. • MSN
$54,844
Baylor University
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing. • DNP
$164,532
Baylor University
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing. • DNP
$164,532
Baylor University
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing. • BSN
$219,376

Programs in Waco by Type

Browse the full state-wide rankings for each program type.

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