Nursing Schools in Texas
52 Texas schools offer Nursing. Earnings in Texas are in line with the national average, so compare programs on commute, tuition, and fit rather than on statewide outcomes alone.
Nursing Training in Texas: What You Need to Know
Local program supply
Texas has 52 schools offering Nursing programs, concentrated in 4 cities including {'city': 'San Antonio', 'city_slug': 'san-antonio', 'count': 4, 'avg_earn': 68578.0}, {'city': 'Houston', 'city_slug': 'houston', 'count': 2, 'avg_earn': 79048.0}, {'city': 'El Paso', 'city_slug': 'el-paso', 'count': 2, 'avg_earn': 77317.0}. Most students attend within 60 miles of home — local choice matters more than national rankings.
Earnings vs. national
Nursing graduates in Texas earn approximately $71,490/year on average, which is +3% above the national average for this trade. Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
Texas-specific licensing
Most skilled trades require a state-issued license or certification before you can work independently. Requirements vary substantially by state. Verify Texas-specific licensing through the relevant state board (Department of Labor, Contractors Board, or trade-specific licensing body). Apprenticeship hours often count toward licensure.
How Texas compares
Average TradeSchoolOutlook Score for Nursing programs in Texas is 85/100. Cost of living, wage levels, and program supply all vary by state — see the school list below ranked by TradeSchoolOutlook Score, which combines earnings, debt, and job-market demand.
Nursing Programs in Texas
All 52 Texas schools offering Nursing, ranked by TradeSchoolOutlook Score. Click a school to see full earnings projections and program details.
Where Nursing Programs Cluster in Texas
Cities with the most Nursing programs — useful if you want to minimize commute or relocate within state.
| City | Schools | Avg Earnings |
|---|---|---|
| San Antonio, TX | 4 | $68,578/yr |
| Houston, TX | 2 | $79,048/yr |
| El Paso, TX | 2 | $77,317/yr |
| Waco, TX | 2 | $72,940/yr |
Compare Nursing in Other States
Considering a nearby state? Here's how Texas compares to others with strong Nursing offerings.