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Top Nursing Schools in Texas

This page lists 127 schools in Texas that reported awards in licensed nursing education to the U.S. Department of Education for 2023-24 — including 64 practical/vocational nursing (LPN/LVN), 59 associate degree (ADN), 75 bachelor's (BSN), 32 master's and 13 Doctor of Nursing Practice award levels. By ownership, 85 public, 26 private nonprofit and 16 private for-profit. 85 appear in the CCNE or ACEN accreditor directories for at least one nursing program level. The largest concentrations are in Houston (11), San Antonio (9), El Paso (5) and Austin (4).

Data last reviewed: October 6, 2026

Sources: IPEDS (U.S. Dept. of Education) / CCNE directory / ACEN directory / official school websites

Listing does not certify educational quality or guarantee licensure eligibility. Verify details with the school before applying.

127 schools · 25 verified program profiles · page 1 of 7

Listed alphabetically. Inclusion is editorial selection, not a ranking — see our methodology. How schools are selected

Verified program profiles (25)

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Individual programs whose details we verified on the school's own website, each fact with a source.

Lone Star College System

Bachelor of Science in Nursing, RN-to-BSN

BSNRN-to-BSNFor licensed nurses
  • Lone Star College-Montgomery — TX
  • One and two year program options · 120 credits total for the two-year program plan; the one-year plan lists 32 credit hours
  • For: RN with an associate degree or diploma
  • Next deadline: June 22, 2027 (Fall 2027)

Not yet verified: tuition

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Lone Star College System

Nursing AAS Degree: Integrated Curriculum Path

ADNPrelicensure
  • Lone Star College-Kingwood — TX · Lone Star College-Montgomery — TX · Lone Star College-North Harris — Houston, TX · Lone Star College-Tomball — TX
  • On-campus
  • Two-year program; Basic Track completion time is four semesters following admission
  • For: New to nursing (no prior degree needed)
  • Next deadline: April 8, 2027 (2027 (term not stated))

Not yet verified: tuition

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Lone Star College System

Nursing AAS Degree: Transition to Professional Nursing Path

ADNLPN / LVN-to-RNPrelicensure
  • Lone Star College-Kingwood — TX · Lone Star College-Montgomery — TX · Lone Star College-North Harris — Houston, TX · Lone Star College-Tomball — TX
  • On-campus · Online coursework
  • Transition Track completion time is three semesters (summer-fall-spring) following admission
  • For: Licensed practical / vocational nurse; Other health professional (e.g. paramedic)
  • Next deadline: April 1, 2027 (2027 (term not stated))

Not yet verified: tuition

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Schools (127)

Abilene Christian University

Private nonprofitUniversityAbilene, TX

Abilene Christian University is a private nonprofit university in Abilene, TX. It reported 95 nursing awards (LPN level and above) to IPEDS for 2023-24.

Nursing awards reported to IPEDS (2023-24)

BSN, DNP

CCNE: BSN, DNP

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Alvin Community College campus

Alvin Community College

PublicCommunity / two-year collegeAlvin, TX

Alvin Community College is a public community / two-year college in Alvin, TX. It reported 126 nursing awards (LPN level and above) to IPEDS for 2023-24.

Nursing awards reported to IPEDS (2023-24)

CNA, LPN/LVN, RN Diploma, ADN

ACEN: ADN

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Amarillo College campus

Amarillo College

PublicCommunity / two-year collegeAmarillo, TX

Amarillo College is a public community / two-year college in Amarillo, TX. It reported 202 nursing awards (LPN level and above) to IPEDS for 2023-24.

Nursing awards reported to IPEDS (2023-24)

CNA, LPN/LVN, ADN

ACEN: ADN

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Angelina College campus

Angelina College

PublicCommunity / two-year collegeLufkin, TX

Angelina College is a public community / two-year college in Lufkin, TX. It reported 122 nursing awards (LPN level and above) to IPEDS for 2023-24.

Nursing awards reported to IPEDS (2023-24)

LPN/LVN, ADN

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Angelo State University campus

Angelo State University

PublicUniversitySan Angelo, TX

Angelo State University is a public university in San Angelo, TX. It reported 66 nursing awards (LPN level and above) to IPEDS for 2023-24.

Nursing awards reported to IPEDS (2023-24)

BSN, MSN-FNP, Post-Master's-FNP

CCNE: BSN, MSN, Post-Master's

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Arizona College of Nursing-Dallas

Private for-profitFour-year collegeDallas, TX

Arizona College of Nursing-Dallas is a private for-profit four-year college in Dallas, TX. It reported 44 nursing awards (LPN level and above) to IPEDS for 2023-24.

Nursing awards reported to IPEDS (2023-24)

BSN

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Arlington Career Institute

Private for-profitCommunity / two-year collegeArlington, TX

Arlington Career Institute is a private for-profit community / two-year college in Arlington, TX. It reported 25 nursing awards (LPN level and above) to IPEDS for 2023-24.

Nursing awards reported to IPEDS (2023-24)

CNA, LPN/LVN

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Austin Community College District campus

Austin Community College District

PublicCommunity / two-year collegeAustin, TX

Austin Community College District is a public community / two-year college in Austin, TX. It reported 393 nursing awards (LPN level and above) to IPEDS for 2023-24.

Nursing awards reported to IPEDS (2023-24)

LPN/LVN, ADN, BSN

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Baptist Health System School of Health Professions campus

Baptist Health System School of Health Professions

Private for-profitSpecialized institutionSan Antonio, TX

Baptist Health System School of Health Professions is a private for-profit specialized institution in San Antonio, TX. It reported 198 nursing awards (LPN level and above) to IPEDS for 2023-24.

Nursing awards reported to IPEDS (2023-24)

LPN/LVN, ADN, BSN

ACEN: BSN, ADN

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Baylor College of Medicine

Private nonprofitSpecialized institutionHouston, TX

Baylor College of Medicine is a private nonprofit specialized institution in Houston, TX. It reported 27 nursing awards (LPN level and above) to IPEDS for 2023-24.

Nursing awards reported to IPEDS (2023-24)

PhD-CRNA

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Baylor University

Private nonprofitUniversityWaco, TX

Baylor University is a private nonprofit university in Waco, TX. It reported 578 nursing awards (LPN level and above) to IPEDS for 2023-24.

Nursing awards reported to IPEDS (2023-24)

BSN, DNP, DNP-CNM, DNP-Leadership, Doctorate-CRNA

CCNE: BSN, DNP

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Blinn College District campus

Blinn College District

PublicCommunity / two-year collegeBrenham, TX

Blinn College District is a public community / two-year college in Brenham, TX. It reported 119 nursing awards (LPN level and above) to IPEDS for 2023-24.

Nursing awards reported to IPEDS (2023-24)

LPN/LVN, ADN

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Brazosport College

PublicCommunity / two-year collegeLake Jackson, TX

Brazosport College is a public community / two-year college in Lake Jackson, TX. It reported 38 nursing awards (LPN level and above) to IPEDS for 2023-24.

Nursing awards reported to IPEDS (2023-24)

LPN/LVN, ADN

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Central Texas College

PublicCommunity / two-year collegeKilleen, TX

Central Texas College is a public community / two-year college in Killeen, TX. It reported 73 nursing awards (LPN level and above) to IPEDS for 2023-24.

Nursing awards reported to IPEDS (2023-24)

LPN/LVN, RN Diploma, ADN

ACEN: ADN

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Chamberlain University-Texas

Private for-profitSpecialized institutionHouston, TX

Chamberlain University-Texas is a private for-profit specialized institution in Houston, TX. It reported 674 nursing awards (LPN level and above) to IPEDS for 2023-24.

Nursing awards reported to IPEDS (2023-24)

BSN

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Cisco College

PublicCommunity / two-year collegeCisco, TX

Cisco College is a public community / two-year college in Cisco, TX. It reported 96 nursing awards (LPN level and above) to IPEDS for 2023-24.

Nursing awards reported to IPEDS (2023-24)

LPN/LVN, ADN

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Clarendon College campus

Clarendon College

PublicCommunity / two-year collegeClarendon, TX

Clarendon College is a public community / two-year college in Clarendon, TX. It reported 48 nursing awards (LPN level and above) to IPEDS for 2023-24.

Nursing awards reported to IPEDS (2023-24)

LPN/LVN, ADN

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Coastal Bend College

PublicCommunity / two-year collegeBeeville, TX

Coastal Bend College is a public community / two-year college in Beeville, TX. It reported 95 nursing awards (LPN level and above) to IPEDS for 2023-24.

Nursing awards reported to IPEDS (2023-24)

CNA, LPN/LVN, ADN

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College of the Mainland

PublicCommunity / two-year collegeTexas City, TX

College of the Mainland is a public community / two-year college in Texas City, TX. It reported 128 nursing awards (LPN level and above) to IPEDS for 2023-24.

Nursing awards reported to IPEDS (2023-24)

LPN/LVN, ADN, BSN

ACEN: BSN, ADN

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Before you apply in Texas

  • Prelicensure nursing programs must be approved by the state's board of nursing. Check the board's current list for the campus you will attend.
  • Program accreditation (CCNE, ACEN or CNEA) is separate from state approval and from the institution's own accreditation. Each school page shows which records we found and where.
  • Online programs based in another state may not accept residents of Texas. See online coursework and clinical requirements.