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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 3 of 7

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

Schools (127)

Howard College

PublicCommunity / two-year collegeBig Spring, TX

Howard College is a public community / two-year college in Big Spring, TX. It reported 145 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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Howard Payne University

Private nonprofitUniversityBrownwood, TX

Howard Payne University is a private nonprofit university in Brownwood, TX. It reported 8 nursing awards (LPN level and above) to IPEDS for 2023-24.

Nursing awards reported to IPEDS (2023-24)

BSN

CCNE: BSN

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Institute of Allied Healthcare

Private for-profitSpecialized institutionSan Antonio, TX

Institute of Allied Healthcare is a private for-profit specialized institution in San Antonio, TX. It reported 12 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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Kilgore College

PublicCommunity / two-year collegeKilgore, TX

Kilgore College is a public community / two-year college in Kilgore, TX. It reported 40 nursing awards (LPN level and above) to IPEDS for 2023-24.

Nursing awards reported to IPEDS (2023-24)

LPN/LVN, ADN

ACEN: ADN

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Lamar State College-Orange

PublicCommunity / two-year collegeOrange, TX

Lamar State College-Orange is a public community / two-year college in Orange, TX. It reported 138 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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Lamar State College-Port Arthur

PublicCommunity / two-year collegePort Arthur, TX

Lamar State College-Port Arthur is a public community / two-year college in Port Arthur, TX. It reported 98 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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Lamar University campus

Lamar University

PublicUniversityBeaumont, TX

Lamar University is a public university in Beaumont, TX. It reported 181 nursing awards (LPN level and above) to IPEDS for 2023-24.

Nursing awards reported to IPEDS (2023-24)

BSN, MSN-Leadership, Grad Cert-Leadership

ACEN: MSN, BSN

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Lamson Institute

Private for-profitCommunity / two-year collegeSan Antonio, TX

Lamson Institute is a private for-profit community / two-year college in San Antonio, TX. It reported 43 nursing awards (LPN level and above) to IPEDS for 2023-24.

Nursing awards reported to IPEDS (2023-24)

LPN/LVN

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Laredo College

PublicCommunity / two-year collegeLaredo, TX

Laredo College is a public community / two-year college in Laredo, TX. It reported 117 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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Lee College

PublicCommunity / two-year collegeBaytown, TX

Lee College is a public community / two-year college in Baytown, TX. It reported 50 nursing awards (LPN level and above) to IPEDS for 2023-24.

Nursing awards reported to IPEDS (2023-24)

LPN/LVN, ADN

ACEN: ADN

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LeTourneau University campus

LeTourneau University

Private nonprofitUniversityLongview, TX

LeTourneau University is a private nonprofit university in Longview, TX. It reported 8 nursing awards (LPN level and above) to IPEDS for 2023-24.

Nursing awards reported to IPEDS (2023-24)

BSN

CCNE: BSN

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Lone Star College System campus

Lone Star College System

PublicCommunity / two-year collegeThe Woodlands, TX

Lone Star College runs nursing departments at several campuses (CyFair, Kingwood, Montgomery, North Harris, Tomball), offering associate degree nursing tracks, an LVN/paramedic transition track, a vocational nursing certificate and an RN-to-BSN program at LSC-Montgomery.

5 verified program profiles

LPN/LVN, RN Diploma, ADN, LPN-RN, BSN, RN-BSN

ACEN

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Lubbock Christian University

Private nonprofitUniversityLubbock, TX

Lubbock Christian University is a private nonprofit university in Lubbock, TX. It reported 80 nursing awards (LPN level and above) to IPEDS for 2023-24.

Nursing awards reported to IPEDS (2023-24)

BSN, MSN-FNP, MSN-Leadership

ACEN: BSN, MSN, DNP

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McLennan Community College

PublicCommunity / two-year collegeWaco, TX

McLennan Community College is a public community / two-year college in Waco, TX. It reported 114 nursing awards (LPN level and above) to IPEDS for 2023-24.

Nursing awards reported to IPEDS (2023-24)

LPN/LVN, ADN

ACEN: ADN

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McMurry University campus

McMurry University

Private nonprofitUniversityAbilene, TX

McMurry University is a private nonprofit university in Abilene, TX. It reported 13 nursing awards (LPN level and above) to IPEDS for 2023-24.

Nursing awards reported to IPEDS (2023-24)

BSN

CCNE: BSN

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Midland College

PublicCommunity / two-year collegeMidland, TX

Midland College is a public community / two-year college in Midland, TX. It reported 64 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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Midwestern State University campus

Midwestern State University

PublicUniversityWichita Falls, TX

Midwestern State University is a public university in Wichita Falls, TX. It reported 209 nursing awards (LPN level and above) to IPEDS for 2023-24.

Nursing awards reported to IPEDS (2023-24)

BSN, MSN-FNP

CCNE: MSN, Post-Master's, BSN

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Navarro College

PublicCommunity / two-year collegeCorsicana, TX

Navarro College is a public community / two-year college in Corsicana, TX. It reported 227 nursing awards (LPN level and above) to IPEDS for 2023-24.

Nursing awards reported to IPEDS (2023-24)

LPN/LVN, ADN, BSN

ACEN: ADN, BSN

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North Central Texas College

PublicCommunity / two-year collegeGainesville, TX

North Central Texas College is a public community / two-year college in Gainesville, TX. It reported 146 nursing awards (LPN level and above) to IPEDS for 2023-24.

Nursing awards reported to IPEDS (2023-24)

LPN/LVN, ADN

ACEN: ADN, LPN/LVN (candidate)

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Northeast Texas Community College

PublicCommunity / two-year collegeMount Pleasant, TX

Northeast Texas Community College is a public community / two-year college in Mount Pleasant, TX. It reported 75 nursing awards (LPN level and above) to IPEDS for 2023-24.

Nursing awards reported to IPEDS (2023-24)

CNA, LPN/LVN, ADN

ACEN: ADN, LPN/LVN (candidate)

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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.