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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 6 of 7

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

Schools (127)

The University of Texas at Austin campus

The University of Texas at Austin

PublicUniversityAustin, TX

The University of Texas at Austin is a public university in Austin, TX. It reported 264 nursing awards (LPN level and above) to IPEDS for 2023-24.

Nursing awards reported to IPEDS (2023-24)

BSN, MSN, MSN-CNS, MSN-FNP, Grad Cert, Grad Cert-FNP, PhD

CCNE: BSN, MSN, DNP, Post-Master's

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The University of Texas at El Paso campus

The University of Texas at El Paso

PublicUniversityEl Paso, TX

The University of Texas at El Paso is a public university in El Paso, TX. It reported 534 nursing awards (LPN level and above) to IPEDS for 2023-24.

Nursing awards reported to IPEDS (2023-24)

BSN, MSN-FNP, MSN-Leadership, Grad Cert-PMHNP, Post-Master's-FNP, PhD

CCNE: BSN, MSN, DNP, Post-Master's

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The University of Texas at Tyler campus

The University of Texas at Tyler

PublicUniversityTyler, TX

The UT Tyler School of Nursing offers a prelicensure BSN, an ADN/BSN concurrent track and an online RN to BSN at the undergraduate level, plus MSN, PhD and DNP programs including a nurse anesthesia DNP, with instructional sites in Tyler, Longview and Palestine.

8 verified program profiles

BSN, RN-BSN, MSN, MSN-FNP, MSN-Leadership, MSN-PMHNP, Grad Cert, Grad Cert-FNP, Grad Cert-PMHNP, DNP-AGACNP, DNP-CRNA, BSN-DNP, MSN-DNP, PhD

CCNE: BSN, MSN, DNP, Post-Master'sCOA

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The University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston campus

The University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston

PublicSpecialized institutionHouston, TX

The University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston is a public specialized institution in Houston, TX. It reported 500 nursing awards (LPN level and above) to IPEDS for 2023-24.

Nursing awards reported to IPEDS (2023-24)

BSN, MSN-FNP, MSN-Leadership, DNP-FNP, PhD, PhD-CRNA

CCNE: BSN, MSN, DNP, Post-Master's

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The University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio campus

The University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio

PublicSpecialized institutionSan Antonio, TX

The University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio is a public specialized institution in San Antonio, TX. It reported 375 nursing awards (LPN level and above) to IPEDS for 2023-24.

Nursing awards reported to IPEDS (2023-24)

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

CCNE: BSN, MSN, DNP, Post-Master's

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The University of Texas Medical Branch at Galveston

PublicSpecialized institutionGalveston, TX

The University of Texas Medical Branch at Galveston is a public specialized institution in Galveston, TX. It reported 479 nursing awards (LPN level and above) to IPEDS for 2023-24.

Nursing awards reported to IPEDS (2023-24)

BSN, MSN-CNL, MSN-FNP, MSN-Leadership, Post-Master's, Post-Master's-FNP, PhD

CCNE: MSN, BSN, DNP, Post-Master's

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The University of Texas Permian Basin

PublicUniversityOdessa, TX

The University of Texas Permian Basin is a public university in Odessa, TX. It reported 76 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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The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley

PublicUniversityEdinburg, TX

The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley is a public university in Edinburg, TX. It reported 262 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, DNP

CCNE: BSN, DNP, Post-Master's, MSN

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The Vocational Nursing Institute Inc

Private nonprofitSpecialized institutionHouston, TX

The Vocational Nursing Institute Inc is a private nonprofit specialized institution in Houston, TX. It reported 11 nursing awards (LPN level and above) to IPEDS for 2023-24.

Nursing awards reported to IPEDS (2023-24)

LPN/LVN

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Trinity Valley Community College

PublicCommunity / two-year collegeAthens, TX

Trinity Valley Community College is a public community / two-year college in Athens, TX. It reported 193 nursing awards (LPN level and above) to IPEDS for 2023-24.

Nursing awards reported to IPEDS (2023-24)

CNA, RN Diploma, ADN, BSN

ACEN: ADN, BSN

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Tyler Junior College campus

Tyler Junior College

PublicCommunity / two-year collegeTyler, TX

Tyler Junior College is a public community / two-year college in Tyler, TX. It reported 298 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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University of Houston campus

University of Houston

PublicUniversityHouston, TX

University of Houston is a public university in Houston, TX. It reported 98 nursing awards (LPN level and above) to IPEDS for 2023-24.

Nursing awards reported to IPEDS (2023-24)

BSN, MSN-FNP, MSN-Leadership, PhD

CCNE: BSN, MSN, DNP

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University of Houston-Clear Lake campus

University of Houston-Clear Lake

PublicUniversityHouston, TX

University of Houston-Clear Lake is a public university in Houston, TX. It reported 21 nursing awards (LPN level and above) to IPEDS for 2023-24.

Nursing awards reported to IPEDS (2023-24)

BSN

ACEN: BSN

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University of Houston-Downtown campus

University of Houston-Downtown

PublicUniversityHouston, TX

University of Houston-Downtown is a public university in Houston, TX. It reported 53 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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University of Houston-Victoria campus

University of Houston-Victoria

PublicUniversityVictoria, TX

University of Houston-Victoria is a public university in Victoria, TX. It reported 29 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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University of Mary Hardin-Baylor campus

University of Mary Hardin-Baylor

Private nonprofitUniversityBelton, TX

University of Mary Hardin-Baylor is a private nonprofit university in Belton, TX. It reported 135 nursing awards (LPN level and above) to IPEDS for 2023-24.

Nursing awards reported to IPEDS (2023-24)

BSN

CCNE: BSN, MSN, Post-Master's

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University of St Thomas

Private nonprofitUniversityHouston, TX

University of St Thomas is a private nonprofit university in Houston, TX. It reported 307 nursing awards (LPN level and above) to IPEDS for 2023-24.

Nursing awards reported to IPEDS (2023-24)

BSN, MSN, Post-Master's-PMHNP, DNP

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University of the Incarnate Word campus

University of the Incarnate Word

Private nonprofitUniversitySan Antonio, TX

University of the Incarnate Word is a private nonprofit university in San Antonio, TX. It reported 169 nursing awards (LPN level and above) to IPEDS for 2023-24.

Nursing awards reported to IPEDS (2023-24)

BSN, DNP-FNP, DNP-PMHNP

CCNE: BSN, MSN, DNP, Post-Master's

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Valley Grande Institute for Academic Studies

Private nonprofitSpecialized institutionWeslaco, TX

Valley Grande Institute for Academic Studies is a private nonprofit specialized institution in Weslaco, TX. It reported 73 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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Vernon College campus

Vernon College

PublicCommunity / two-year collegeVernon, TX

Vernon College is a public community / two-year college in Vernon, TX. It reported 153 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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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.