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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| San Jacinto Community College | Pasadena, TX | Public | LPN/LVN, ADN, BSN | — |
| South Plains College | Levelland, TX | Public | LPN/LVN, ADN | ACEN |
| South Texas College | McAllen, TX | Public | CNA, LPN/LVN, ADN, BSN | ACEN |
| Southwest Texas College | Uvalde, TX | Public | CNA, LPN/LVN, ADN | — |
| Southwest University at El Paso | El Paso, TX | Private for-profit | ADN, BSN | CCNE |
| St Philip's College | San Antonio, TX | Public | CNA, LPN/LVN, ADN | ACEN |
| Tarrant County College District | Fort Worth, TX | Public | CNA, LPN/LVN, ADN | ACEN |
| Temple College | Temple, TX | Public | LPN/LVN, RN Diploma, ADN | ACEN |
| Texarkana College | Texarkana, TX | Public | LPN/LVN, ADN | ACEN |
| Texas Southmost College | Brownsville, TX | Public | LPN/LVN, ADN | — |
| Texas State Technical College | Waco, TX | Public | LPN/LVN, ADN | — |
| The Chicago School-College of Nursing | Richardson, TX | Private nonprofit | LPN/LVN, ADN | — |
| The College of Health Care Professions-Northwest | Houston, TX | Private for-profit | LPN/LVN, ADN | — |
| Trinity Valley Community College | Athens, TX | Public | CNA, RN Diploma, ADN, BSN | ACEN |
| Tyler Junior College | Tyler, TX | Public | LPN/LVN, ADN | — |
| Vernon College | Vernon, TX | Public | LPN/LVN, ADN | ACEN (candidate) |
| Victoria College | Victoria, TX | Public | LPN/LVN, ADN | ACEN |
| Weatherford College | Weatherford, TX | Public | LPN/LVN, ADN, BSN | ACEN |
| Wharton County Junior College | Wharton, TX | Public | ADN | — |