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Nursing Schools in Texas

22,518 students earned Nursing degrees in Texas in the 2020-2021 year.

As a degree choice, Nursing is the 2nd most popular major in the state.

Education Levels of Nursing Majors in Texas

Nursing majors in the state tend to have the following degree levels:

Education Level Number of Grads
Bachelor’s Degree 11,879
Associate Degree 6,331
Master’s Degree 2,934
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 485
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 485
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) 485
Award Taking 12 Weeks to 1 Year 481
Award Taking Less Than 1 Year 481
Award Taking Less 12 Weeks 481
Postbaccalaureate Certificate 243
Post-Master’s Certificate 243
Award Taking 2 to 4 Years 165
Award Taking 1 to 2 Years 165

Gender Distribution

In Texas, a nursing major is more popular with women than with men.

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Racial Distribution

The racial distribution of nursing majors in Texas is as follows:

  • Asian: 7.6%
  • Black or African American: 12.9%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 30.2%
  • White: 43.3%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 1.3%
  • Other Races: 4.7%
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Jobs for Nursing Grads in Texas

262,420 people in the state and 3,609,760 in the nation are employed in jobs related to nursing.

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Wages for Nursing Jobs in Texas

Nursing grads earn an average of $85,900 in the state and $106,910 nationwide.

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There are 10 colleges in Texas that offer nursing degrees. Learn about the most popular 10 below:

4,803 Degrees in Major Awarded
49% Graduation Rate
48,072 Total Students

90% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. The student loan default rate is 4.60% which is lower than average. The full-time teacher rate is 63%.

1,131 Degrees in Major Awarded
5,274 Total Students

This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 1.00%. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 96% are considered full time. Graduates earn an average $72,358 after graduation.

727 Degrees in Major Awarded
45% Graduation Rate
9,781 Total Students

Most students complete their degree in 4.49 years. The student to faculty ratio is 19 to 1. Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $42,705 a year.

723 Degrees in Major Awarded
5,608 Total Students

5 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. Grads earn an average early-career salary of $70,514 after earning their degree at this institution. The student loan default rate of 0.80% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments.

639 Degrees in Major Awarded
43% Graduation Rate
16,433 Total Students

Of all the teachers who work at the school, 98% are considered full time. Grads earn an average early-career salary of $43,233 after earning their degree at this institution. Of all the students who attend this school, 95% get financial aid.

592 Degrees in Major Awarded
2,587 Total Students

The 7.10% student loan default rate is lower than average. The full-time teacher rate is 50%. Of all the students who attend this school, 87% get financial aid.

579 Degrees in Major Awarded
3,458 Total Students

In their early career, UTMB Galveston grads earn an average salary of $71,775. The full-time teacher rate is 99%. The 1.10% student loan default rate is lower than average.

445 Degrees in Major Awarded
39% Graduation Rate
24,879 Total Students

Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $9,000. Most students complete their degree in 4.86 years. Of all the students who attend this school, 88% get financial aid.

445 Degrees in Major Awarded
3,478 Total Students

The student loan default rate is 0.50% which is lower than average. In their early career, UT Health San Antonio grads earn an average salary of $64,621. The full-time teacher rate is 73%.

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Lone Star College System

The Woodlands
380 Degrees in Major Awarded
70,109 Total Students

The student to faculty ratio is 21 to 1. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 100% are considered full time. 56% of students are awarded financial aid at this school.

Nursing Careers in TX

Some of the careers nursing majors go into include:

Job Title TX Job Growth TX Median Salary
Nurse Practitioners 44% $108,660
Medical and Health Services Managers 30% $95,590
Nursing Instructors and Professors 29% $68,620
Nurse Anesthetists 26% $159,670
Registered Nurses 24% $72,000

Below are some popular majors in the state that are similar to nursing.

Major Annual Graduates in TX
Allied Health Professions 3,806
Health/Medical Admin Services 2,598
Health Sciences & Services 2,485
Public Health 2,111
Medicine 1,974
Communication Sciences 1,724
Rehabilitation Professions 1,705
Allied Health Services 1,416

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