Top ADN Programs in Texas
Associate degree programs (ADN, ASN, AAS in Nursing) that prepare graduates for the NCLEX-RN.
59 schools in Texas reported ADN-level nursing awards to IPEDS or have a verified ADN program profile; 3 programs have a verified profile. ADN / ASN Programs in all states
Data last reviewed: October 6, 2026
Sources: IPEDS (U.S. Dept. of Education) / CCNE directory / ACEN directory / official school websites
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Listed alphabetically. Inclusion is editorial selection, not a ranking — see our methodology. How schools are selected
Schools (59)
| School | Location | Ownership | Nursing awards / programs | Accreditation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hill College | Hillsboro, TX | Public | LPN/LVN, ADN | — |
| Houston Community College | Houston, TX | Public | LPN/LVN, ADN | — |
| Howard College | Big Spring, TX | Public | CNA, LPN/LVN, ADN | ACEN |
| Kilgore College | Kilgore, TX | Public | LPN/LVN, ADN | ACEN |
| Lamar State College-Orange | Orange, TX | Public | LPN/LVN, ADN | — |
| Lamar State College-Port Arthur | Port Arthur, TX | Public | CNA, LPN/LVN, ADN | — |
| Laredo College | Laredo, TX | Public | LPN/LVN, ADN, BSN | ACEN |
| Lee College | Baytown, TX | Public | LPN/LVN, ADN | ACEN |
| Lone Star College System | The Woodlands, TX | Public | LPN/LVN, RN Diploma, ADN, LPN-RN, BSN, RN-BSN | ACEN |
| McLennan Community College | Waco, TX | Public | LPN/LVN, ADN | ACEN |
| Midland College | Midland, TX | Public | LPN/LVN, ADN | — |
| Navarro College | Corsicana, TX | Public | LPN/LVN, ADN, BSN | ACEN |
| North Central Texas College | Gainesville, TX | Public | LPN/LVN, ADN | ACEN (candidate) |
| Northeast Texas Community College | Mount Pleasant, TX | Public | CNA, LPN/LVN, ADN | ACEN (candidate) |
| Odessa College | Odessa, TX | Public | LPN/LVN, ADN | ACEN |
| Panola College | Carthage, TX | Public | LPN/LVN, ADN | ACEN |
| Paris Junior College | Paris, TX | Public | CNA, LPN/LVN, ADN | ACEN |
| Ranger College | Ranger, TX | Public | LPN/LVN, ADN | — |
| Rio Grande Valley College | Pharr, TX | Private for-profit | CNA, LPN/LVN, ADN | — |
| San Antonio College | San Antonio, TX | Public | ADN, BSN | ACEN |