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Registered Nursing Schools in Texas

In <nil>, 19,117 students earned their Registered Nursing degrees in TX.

In this state, Registered Nursing is the 1st most popular major out of a total 139 majors commonly available.

Education Levels of Registered Nursing Majors in Texas

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

Education Level Number of Grads
Bachelor’s Degree 12,244
Associate Degree 6,243
Award Taking Less Than 1 Year 274
Award Taking 2 to 4 Years 262
Award Taking 1 to 2 Years 262
Master’s Degree 60
Post-Master’s Certificate 34
Postbaccalaureate Certificate 34

Gender Distribution

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

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Racial Distribution

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

  • Asian: 7.8%
  • Black or African American: 12.9%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 33.3%
  • White: 39.5%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 1.6%
  • Other Races: 4.8%
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Jobs for Registered Nursing Grads in Texas

There are 214,250 people in the state and 3,007,670 people in the nation working in registered nursing jobs.

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Wages for Registered Nursing Jobs in Texas

A typical salary for a registered nursing grad in the state is $71,780, compared to a typical salary of $75,510 nationwide.

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

3,456 Degrees in Major Awarded
51% Graduation Rate
45,949 Total Students

91% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. The average student takes 4.62 years to complete their degree at UT Arlington. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 24 to 1.

919 Degrees in Major Awarded
5,378 Total Students

95% of the teachers are full time. The 0.30% student loan default rate is lower than average. Graduates earn an average $75,544 after graduation.

630 Degrees in Major Awarded
42% Graduation Rate
9,687 Total Students

79% of the teachers are full time. In their early career, UT Tyler grads earn an average salary of $44,858. This public school has an average net price of $11,223.

592 Degrees in Major Awarded
3,722 Total Students

12 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. Graduates earn an average $51,759 after graduation. The 1.20% student loan default rate is lower than average.

470 Degrees in Major Awarded
43% Graduation Rate
16,338 Total Students

The 1.50% student loan default rate is lower than average. Most students complete their degree in 4.59 years. A typical student attending TWU will pay a net price of $11,726.

426 Degrees in Major Awarded
5,796 Total Students

Graduates earn an average $77,497 after graduation. The full-time teacher rate is 69%. 5 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio.

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Lone Star College System

The Woodlands
380 Degrees in Major Awarded
68,653 Total Students

The student loan default rate of 0.80% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments. A typical student attending North Harris Montgomery will pay a net price of $8,654. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 100% are considered full time.

367 Degrees in Major Awarded
3,484 Total Students

Grads earn an average early-career salary of $78,723 after earning their degree at this institution. 10 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. The student loan default rate of 0.10% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments.

349 Degrees in Major Awarded
35,609 Total Students

The full-time teacher rate is 40%. Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $6,612. 18 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio.

334 Degrees in Major Awarded
3,499 Total Students

The student loan default rate is 0.50% which is lower than average. Graduates earn an average $66,533 after graduation. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 74% are considered full time.

Registered Nursing Careers in TX

Some of the careers registered nursing majors go into include:

Job Title TX Job Growth TX Median Salary
Nursing Instructors and Professors 29% $68,620
Registered Nurses 24% $72,000

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

Major Annual Graduates in TX
Family Practice Nursing 2,332
Nursing Administration 557
Nurse Anesthetist 280
Nursing Practice 242
Nursing Research & Other 65
Nursing Science 47
Mental Health Nursing 38
Clinical Nurse Specialist 32

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