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Best colleges for nursing in Texas

Colleges that offer a bachelor’s in nursing, ranked by Compass Score.

Best colleges for nursing in Texas52 schools

52 schools qualify, ranked by the Compass Score. The top 25 are shown.

How this list is made

  • Schools in Texas.
  • Accredited four-year undergraduate colleges.
  • Offers a bachelor’s program in nursing, from the College Scorecard field-of-study data (credential level 3).
  • Each school needs a complete Compass Score, so every row shows a rating.
  • Ordered by Compass Score, highest first. Schools with the same score share a rank.

Updated Oct. 20, 2026. Methodology. Spot an error? Send a correction.

  1. 1

    The University of Texas at Austin

    Austin, TX · PublicHonor Roll

    #2 in Texas

    • Bachelor’s program in nursing
    • Value grade A- · Top 12%
  2. 2

    Texas Christian University

    Fort Worth, TX · Private nonprofitHonor Roll

    #5 in Texas

    • Bachelor’s program in nursing
    • Value grade C+
  3. 3

    Texas A&M University-College Station

    College Station, TX · PublicHonor Roll

    #6 in Texas

    • Bachelor’s program in nursing
    • Value grade A- · Top 14%
  4. 4

    Baylor University

    Waco, TX · Private nonprofit

    #7 in Texas

    • Bachelor’s program in nursing
    • Value grade C+
  5. 5

    Western Technical College

    El Paso, TX · Private for-profit

    #9 in Texas

    • Bachelor’s program in nursing
    • Value grade C+
  6. 6

    Galen College of Nursing-San Antonio

    San Antonio, TX · Private for-profit

    Top 10% for graduation

    • Bachelor’s program in nursing
    • Value grade B-
  7. 7

    University of Houston

    Houston, TX · Public

    #16 in Texas

    • Bachelor’s program in nursing
    • Value grade A · Top 7%
  8. 8

    LeTourneau University

    Longview, TX · Private nonprofit

    #17 in Texas

    • Bachelor’s program in nursing
    • Value grade C+
  9. 9

    Hallmark University

    San Antonio, TX · Private nonprofit

    #19 in Texas

    • Bachelor’s program in nursing
    • Value grade B-
  10. 10

    Abilene Christian University

    Abilene, TX · Private nonprofit

    #20 in Texas

    • Bachelor’s program in nursing
    • Value grade B-
  11. 11

    University of St. Thomas

    Houston, TX · Private nonprofit

    Top 22% for graduation

    • Bachelor’s program in nursing
    • Value grade B+ · Top 29%
  12. 12

    Saint Edward's University

    Austin, TX · Private nonprofit

    #22 in Texas

    • Bachelor’s program in nursing
    • Value grade B-
  13. 13

    Southwest University at El Paso

    El Paso, TX · Private for-profit

    #24 in Texas

    • Bachelor’s program in nursing
    • Value grade C+
  14. 14

    The University of Texas at Tyler

    Tyler, TX · Public

    Top 24% for low debt

    • Bachelor’s program in nursing
    • Value grade A · Top 9%
  15. 15

    Texas A & M International University

    Laredo, TX · Public

    Top 2% for low net price

    • Bachelor’s program in nursing
    • Value grade A · Top 9%
  16. 16

    Texas State University

    San Marcos, TX · Public

    #28 in Texas

    • Bachelor’s program in nursing
    • Value grade B+ · Top 27%
  17. 17

    The University of Texas at Arlington

    Arlington, TX · Public

    Top 23% for earnings

    • Bachelor’s program in nursing
    • Value grade A · Top 6%
  18. 18

    University of Houston-Clear Lake

    Houston, TX · Public

    #32 in Texas

    • Bachelor’s program in nursing
    • Value grade A- · Top 14%
  19. 19

    The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley

    Edinburg, TX · Public

    Top 4% for low net price

    • Bachelor’s program in nursing
    • Value grade A · Top 5%
  20. 20

    Lubbock Christian University

    Lubbock, TX · Private nonprofit

    #34 in Texas

    • Bachelor’s program in nursing
    • Value grade B-
  21. 21

    West Texas A & M University

    Canyon, TX · Public

    #38 in Texas

    • Bachelor’s program in nursing
    • Value grade B · Top 44%
  22. 22

    Grayson College

    Denison, TX · Public

    Top 6% for low net price

    • Bachelor’s program in nursing
    • Value grade A- · Top 16%
  23. 22

    Sam Houston State University

    Huntsville, TX · Public

    #39 in Texas

    • Bachelor’s program in nursing
    • Value grade B+ · Top 33%
  24. 24

    Stephen F Austin State University

    Nacogdoches, TX · Public

    #41 in Texas

    • Bachelor’s program in nursing
    • Value grade B · Top 37%
  25. 25

    East Texas Baptist University

    Marshall, TX · Private nonprofit

    #42 in Texas

    • Bachelor’s program in nursing
    • Value grade B-

Compare cost and outcomes

SchoolNet price a yearMedian debtEarnings 10 years outGraduation rate
The University of Texas at Austin$19,857$20,500$75,12189%
Texas Christian University$36,660$21,500$68,42486%
Texas A&M University-College Station$21,315$17,804$72,09784%
Baylor University$41,104$23,000$65,79380%
Western Technical College$28,004$17,277$36,15672%
Galen College of Nursing-San Antonio$29,104$24,166$61,48081%
University of Houston$14,276$18,194$62,37765%
LeTourneau University$28,185$26,000$57,10359%
Hallmark University$12,513$25,438$40,18366%
Abilene Christian University$26,182$24,250$55,73659%
University of St. Thomas$19,359$19,928$59,22469%
Saint Edward's University$25,578$24,803$58,82663%
Southwest University at El Paso$16,906$20,000$29,64859%
The University of Texas at Tyler$13,323$17,137$57,05354%
Texas A & M International University$3,637$15,000$48,38646%
Texas State University$16,805$21,000$56,90655%
The University of Texas at Arlington$13,951$17,527$63,19954%
University of Houston-Clear Lake$15,563$17,831$59,00452%
The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley$4,831$12,950$49,62051%
Lubbock Christian University$24,456$20,948$53,78751%
West Texas A & M University$19,487$19,500$50,74155%
Grayson College$5,880$12,250$40,87340%
Sam Houston State University$16,404$21,983$54,21155%
Stephen F Austin State University$14,260$23,409$49,63453%
East Texas Baptist University$23,911$23,250$52,78847%

Net price is the average yearly cost after grants. Federal data (College Scorecard). “—” means the school reports no figure.

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