2023 Most Popular Nursing Schools in the Southwest Region
Finding the Best Nursing School for You
In 2020-2021, 322,592 nursing students received a degree or certificate, making the major the #3 most popular in the country.
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To assist you in seeing some of the education options that are available to you, Course Advisor has created its Most Popular Nursing Schools in the Southwest Region ranking. This report analyzed 206 schools in the Southwest Region to see which ones were the most popular programs for students. To create this ranking we looked at how many students graduated from the Nursing program at each school on the list.
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2023 Most Popular Nursing Schools in the Southwest Region
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Top 25 Most Popular Southwest Region Schools in Nursing
Our analysis found Grand Canyon University to be the most popular school for nursing students who want to pursue a degree in the Southwest Region . Grand Canyon University is a very large private for-profit school located in the city of Phoenix.
After completing their degree, nursing graduates from Grand Canyon University carry an average student debt load of $24,999. The average monthly payment of a loan this size is about $198, assuming that the borrower is on a 10-year repayment plan.
A rank of #2 on this year’s list means The University of Texas at Arlington is a great place for nursing students. Located in the city of Arlington, UT Arlington is a public college with a fairly large student population.
On average, nursing graduates from UT Arlington take out $25,989 in student loans while working on their degree. Assuming that a graduate chooses a 10-year repayment plan, the average monthly loan payment is $142.
You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around you if you attend Aspen University. The school came in at #3 on this year’s Most Popular Nursing Schools in the Southwest Region list. Located in the city of Denver, Aspen University is a private for-profit school with a medium-sized student population.
The average amount in student loans that nursing majors at Aspen University take out is $35,922.
You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around you if you attend University of Phoenix - Arizona. The school came in at #4 on this year’s Most Popular Nursing Schools in the Southwest Region list. UOPX - Arizona is a very large private for-profit school located in the city of Tempe.
After completing their degree, nursing graduates from UOPX - Arizona carry an average student debt load of $28,204.
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You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around you if you attend Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center. The school came in at #5 on this year’s Most Popular Nursing Schools in the Southwest Region list. Located in the large city of Lubbock, TTUHSC is a public school with a medium-sized student population.
After completing their degree, nursing graduates from TTUHSC carry an average student debt load of $22,250. For students who choose a 10-year repayment plan, the average monthly student loan payment is $242.
With a ranking of #6, The University of Texas at Tyler did quite well on this year’s most popular schools for nursing students. Located in the city of Tyler, UT Tyler is a public school with a moderately-sized student population.
The average amount in student loans that nursing majors at UT Tyler take out is $22,500. Assuming that a graduate chooses a 10-year repayment plan, the average monthly loan payment is $164.
The University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston ranked #7 on this year’s Most Popular Nursing Schools in the Southwest Region list. Located in the city of Houston, UTHealth is a public school with a moderately-sized student population.
After completing their degree, nursing graduates from UTHealth carry an average student debt load of $21,000. When it comes time to repay the loan, graduates who are on a 10-year repayment plan pay an average monthly payment of $203.
With a ranking of #8, Lone Star College System did quite well on this year’s most popular schools for nursing students. Located in the medium-sized city of The Woodlands, North Harris Montgomery is a public college with a fairly large student population.
After completing their degree, nursing graduates from North Harris Montgomery carry an average student debt load of $13,797.
Texas Woman’s University ranked #9 on this year’s Most Popular Nursing Schools in the Southwest Region list. TWU is a large public school located in the city of Denton.
On average, nursing graduates from TWU take out $25,280 in student loans while working on their degree. This translates to an average monthly loan payment of $84, based on a 10-year repayment plan.
Galen College of Nursing - San Antonio did quite well in this year’s ranking of the most popular schools for nursing students. It came in at #10 on the list. Located in the large city of San Antonio, Galen College of Nursing - San Antonio is a private for-profit school with a small student population.
Nursing majors at Galen College of Nursing - San Antonio take out an average of $41,365 in student loans while working on their egree. The average monthly payment of a loan this size is about $117, assuming that the borrower is on a 10-year repayment plan.
Northern Arizona University did quite well in this year’s ranking of the most popular schools for nursing students. It came in at #11 on the list. NAU is a fairly large public school located in the city of Flagstaff.
Nursing majors at NAU take out an average of $25,374 in student loans while working on their egree. The average monthly payment of a loan this size is about $161, assuming that the borrower is on a 10-year repayment plan.
The University of Texas Medical Branch landed the #11 spot in the 2023 rankings for the most popular nursing programs. Located in the fringe town of Galveston, UTMB Galveston is a public college with a small student population.
After completing their degree, nursing graduates from UTMB Galveston carry an average student debt load of $21,463. For students who choose a 10-year repayment plan, the average monthly student loan payment is $215.
Full Nursing at The University of Texas Medical Branch Report
University of New Mexico - Main Campus landed the #13 spot in the 2023 rankings for the most popular nursing programs. Located in the city of Albuquerque, UNM is a public school with a very large student population.
Nursing majors at UNM take out an average of $20,180 in student loans while working on their egree.
Full Nursing at University of New Mexico - Main Campus Report
Arizona State University - Skysong did quite well in this year’s ranking of the most popular schools for nursing students. It came in at #14 on the list. Located in the midsize city of Scottsdale, ASU - Skysong is a public school with a fairly large student population.
While working on their degree, nursing majors at ASU - Skysong accumulate an average of around $25,937 in student debt. This translates to an average monthly loan payment of $264, based on a 10-year repayment plan.
University of Arizona landed the #15 spot in the 2023 rankings for the most popular nursing programs. University of Arizona is a very large public school located in the city of Tucson.
Nursing majors at University of Arizona take out an average of $24,250 in student loans while working on their egree. Assuming that a graduate chooses a 10-year repayment plan, the average monthly loan payment is $205.
The University of Texas at El Paso did quite well in this year’s ranking of the most popular schools for nursing students. It came in at #16 on the list. Located in the large city of El Paso, UTEP is a public college with a very large student population.
The average amount in student loans that nursing majors at UTEP take out is $22,058. When it comes time to repay the loan, graduates who are on a 10-year repayment plan pay an average monthly payment of $67.
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With a ranking of #16, The University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio did quite well on this year’s most popular schools for nursing students. Located in the city of San Antonio, UT Health San Antonio is a public school with a small student population.
While working on their degree, nursing majors at UT Health San Antonio accumulate an average of around $25,000 in student debt.
Full Nursing at The University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio Report
Arizona State University - Tempe ranked #18 on this year’s Most Popular Nursing Schools in the Southwest Region list. Located in the midsize city of Tempe, ASU - Tempe is a public college with a very large student population.
After completing their degree, nursing graduates from ASU - Tempe carry an average student debt load of $25,937. This translates to an average monthly loan payment of $264, based on a 10-year repayment plan.
University of Oklahoma - Health Sciences Center did quite well in this year’s ranking of the most popular schools for nursing students. It came in at #19 on the list. UOHSC is a small public school located in the city of Oklahoma City.
While working on their degree, nursing majors at UOHSC accumulate an average of around $26,980 in student debt. The average monthly payment of a loan this size is about $318, assuming that the borrower is on a 10-year repayment plan.
Full Nursing at University of Oklahoma - Health Sciences Center Report
With a ranking of #20, Austin Community College District did quite well on this year’s most popular schools for nursing students. Austin Community College District is a very large public school located in the city of Austin.
Nursing majors at Austin Community College District take out an average of $16,726 in student loans while working on their egree.
Texas A&M University - Corpus Christi ranked #21 on this year’s Most Popular Nursing Schools in the Southwest Region list. Texas A&M Corpus Christi is a fairly large public school located in the large city of Corpus Christi.
Nursing majors at Texas A&M Corpus Christi take out an average of $25,000 in student loans while working on their egree. Assuming that a graduate chooses a 10-year repayment plan, the average monthly loan payment is $238.
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With a ranking of #22, Baylor University did quite well on this year’s most popular schools for nursing students. Located in the midsize city of Waco, Baylor is a private not-for-profit college with a fairly large student population.
After completing their degree, nursing graduates from Baylor carry an average student debt load of $27,000. For students who choose a 10-year repayment plan, the average monthly student loan payment is $702.
South Texas College landed the #23 spot in the 2023 rankings for the most popular nursing programs. South Texas College is a fairly large public school located in the medium-sized city of McAllen.
The average amount in student loans that nursing majors at South Texas College take out is $9,273.
West Coast University - Dallas ranked #24 on this year’s Most Popular Nursing Schools in the Southwest Region list. Located in the city of Dallas, West Coast University - Dallas is a private for-profit school with a small student population.
On average, nursing graduates from West Coast University - Dallas take out $38,146 in student loans while working on their degree. For students who choose a 10-year repayment plan, the average monthly student loan payment is $665.
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Tarrant County College District ranked #25 on this year’s Most Popular Nursing Schools in the Southwest Region list. Located in the city of Fort Worth, Tarrant County College is a public college with a fairly large student population.
After completing their degree, nursing graduates from Tarrant County College carry an average student debt load of $17,500.
Rest of the Top Most Popular Nursing Schools in the Southwest Region
Additional Noteworthy Schools
Here are some additional popular schools for Nursing students in the Southwest Region that almost earned our Most Popular Nursing Schools in the Southwest Region award.
| Rank | College | Location |
|---|---|---|
| 31 | Oklahoma City Community College | Oklahoma City, OK |
| 32 | Concordia University, Texas | Lakeway, TX |
| 32 | El Paso Community College | El Paso, TX |
| 34 | Baptist Health System School of Health Professions | San Antonio, TX |
| 35 | San Jacinto Community College | Pasadena, TX |
| 36 | Lamar University | Beaumont, TX |
| 37 | MSU Texas | Wichita Falls, TX |
| 38 | Texas A&M University - College Station | College Station, TX |
| 39 | Chamberlain University - Arizona | Phoenix, AZ |
| 40 | Mesa Community College | Mesa, AZ |
| 41 | Southwestern Oklahoma State University | Weatherford, OK |
Best Nursing Colleges by State
Explore the best nursing colleges for a specific state in the Southwest region.
| State | Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| Texas | 21,862 |
| Arizona | 12,966 |
| Oklahoma | 3,009 |
| New Mexico | 1,390 |
Majors Related to Nursing
Nursing is one of 30 different types of programs to choose from.
Majors Similar to Nursing
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Health & Medical Administrative Services | 89,359 |
| Allied Health & Medical Assisting Services | 84,492 |
| Practical Nursing & Nursing Assistants | 84,274 |
| Allied Health Professions | 82,308 |
| Public Health | 40,596 |
Notes and References
*These averages are for the top 25 schools only.
- The Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS) from the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), a branch of the U.S. Department of Education (DOE) serves as the core of the rest of our data about colleges.
- Some other college data, including much of the graduate earnings data, comes from the U.S. Department of Education’s (College Scorecard).
- Credit for the banner image above goes to Aleksahgabrielle.
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