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Nursing Schools in Texas

22,885 students earned Nursing degrees in Texas in the <nil> year.

In this state, Nursing is the 1st most popular major out of a total 28 majors commonly available.

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 12,253
Associate Degree 6,265
Master’s Degree 2,815
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 651
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 651
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) 651
Post-Master’s Certificate 365
Postbaccalaureate Certificate 365
Award Taking Less Than 1 Year 274
Award Taking 1 to 2 Years 262
Award Taking 2 to 4 Years 262

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: 8.3%
  • Black or African American: 13.2%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 31.7%
  • White: 40.4%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 1.5%
  • Other Races: 4.9%
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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
51% Graduation Rate
45,949 Total Students

Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 24 to 1. The average student takes 4.62 years to complete their degree at UT Arlington. This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 1.40%.

1,131 Degrees in Major Awarded
5,378 Total Students

The student loan default rate is 0.30% which is lower than average. 95% of the teachers are full time. Grads earn an average early-career salary of $75,544 after earning their degree at this institution.

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

The 1.70% student loan default rate is lower than average. 79% of the teachers are full time. Most students complete their degree in 4.49 years.

723 Degrees in Major Awarded
5,796 Total Students

5 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. The full-time teacher rate is 69%. Grads earn an average early-career salary of $77,497 after earning their degree at this institution.

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

93% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. The student loan default rate is 1.50% which is lower than average. Graduates earn an average $45,995 after graduation.

592 Degrees in Major Awarded
3,722 Total Students

97% of students get financical aid. The student loan default rate is 1.20% which is lower than average. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 58% are considered full time.

579 Degrees in Major Awarded
3,484 Total Students

Of all the teachers who work at the school, 98% are considered full time. The 0.10% student loan default rate is lower than average. In their early career, UTMB Galveston grads earn an average salary of $78,723.

445 Degrees in Major Awarded
37% Graduation Rate
24,003 Total Students

In their early career, UTEP grads earn an average salary of $37,714. 86% of students get financical aid. This public college charges it's students an average net price of $10,798.

445 Degrees in Major Awarded
3,499 Total Students

Grads earn an average early-career salary of $66,533 after earning their degree at this institution. 5 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 0.50%.

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Lone Star College System

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

This public school has an average net price of $8,654. Grads earn an average early-career salary of $32,179 after earning their degree at this institution. Of all the students who attend this school, 71% get financial aid.

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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