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Registered Nursing Schools in Texas

18,884 students earned Registered Nursing degrees in Texas in the 2020-2021 year.

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 11,858
Associate Degree 6,302
Award Taking Less 12 Weeks 481
Award Taking Less Than 1 Year 481
Award Taking 12 Weeks to 1 Year 481
Award Taking 1 to 2 Years 165
Award Taking 2 to 4 Years 165
Master’s Degree 76
Post-Master’s Certificate 2
Postbaccalaureate Certificate 2

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: 7.1%
  • Black or African American: 12.6%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 31.8%
  • White: 42.5%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 1.5%
  • Other Races: 4.6%
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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
49% Graduation Rate
48,072 Total Students

The full-time teacher rate is 63%. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 24 to 1. The student loan default rate is 4.60% which is lower than average.

919 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.

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

Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $42,705 a year. Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $11,968. The student to faculty ratio is 19 to 1.

592 Degrees in Major Awarded
2,587 Total Students

Of all the students who attend this school, 87% get financial aid. The 7.10% student loan default rate is lower than average. Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $48,295 a year.

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

This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 5.10%. This public school has an average net price of $9,684. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 98% are considered full time.

426 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.

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Lone Star College System

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

56% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. The student to faculty ratio is 21 to 1. In their early career, North Harris Montgomery grads earn an average salary of $32,129.

367 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.

349 Degrees in Major Awarded
39,896 Total Students

The 9.90% student loan default rate is lower than average. The full-time teacher rate is 38%. 20 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio.

334 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%.

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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