2022 - Best Nursing Schools in Houston, Texas

By Staff Writer

Updated: July 06, 2022

2022 Best Nursing Schools in Houston, Texas for 2022

Research and compare nursing programs in Houston.

We can help you find the best nursing schools located in the city of Houston, the state of Texas, across the nation, or offered online.

In total the state of Texas offers 103 nursing schools consisting of 6 private schools which generally will be more expensive than the 81 public schools which will have lower in-state tuition costs.

Within the the city of Houston there are 6 nursing schools with 2 private and 2 public schools in Houston to choose from.

Whether you are looking for an entry level or advance nursing degree, Houston offer 9 nursing degree levels including: Bachelor Degree, Associate Degree, Accelerated BSN, APRN Certificate, Doctor of Nursing, Master Degree, MSN to DNP, Post Master's NP Certificate and RN to BSN.

To meet the diverse needs of Houston healthcare needs, nursing programs in Houston offer 4 nursing degrees to specialize in, including Adult Gerontology Acute Care Nurse Practitioner, Adult Gerontology Primary Care Nurse Practitioner, Family Nurse Practitioner and Registered Nursing.

Options for earning your nursing in Houston have never been more flexible. Houston nursing programs have become adept at offering effective alternatives for you to earn your nursing degree, no matter your life situation or schedule. You will find 3 different paths to earn your nursing degree in Texas including Campus, Online and Hybrid.

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Learn about start dates, transferring credits, availability of financial aid, and more by contacting the universities below.

Compare Houston Nursing Schools

Compare Texas Nursing Schools	ADN	BSN
Number of Nursing Programs	1	3
Average NCLEX Passing Rate	89.39%	90.25%
NCLEX Passing Rate Range	89.39% to 89.39%	85.60% to 96.26%

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Ranking Methodology

To create our rankings, we evaluated 2 ADN degree programs and 3 BSN degree programs in Houston. We obtained each institution’s first-time NCLEX-RN passing rates, the number of students taking the test, the program nursing accreditation and more. We then compared the results against other nursing programs in Houston to provide our city rankings. View our methodology.

The University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston

7000 Fannin, Houston, TX - 77030
((71) 3) -500-4472

The University of Texas Health Science Center is located in Houston, Texas. The school is a branch of University of Texas and operates a variety of teaching hospitals. It educates healthcare professionals, such as doctors, nurses and dentists. They offer several undergraduate options: a BSN degree, an RN to BSN

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Programs: Adult Gerontology Acute Care Nurse Practitioner, Adult Gerontology Primary Care Nurse Practitioner, Family Nurse Practitioner and Registered Nursing
Offered As: Campus, Hybrid and Online
State Rank BSN: 9
National Rank BSN: 68
Average NCLEX Passing Rate (BSN): 96.88%

Program Accreditors:
State RANK ADN: N/A
National Rank ADN: N/A
Average NCLEX Passing Rate (ADN): N/A

Chamberlain College of Nursing – Houston

11025 Equity Drive, Houston, TX - 77041
((71) 3) -277-9800

Programs: Registered Nursing
Offered As: Campus
State Rank BSN: 29
National Rank BSN: 271
Average NCLEX Passing Rate (BSN): 90.41%

Program Accreditors:
State RANK ADN: N/A
National Rank ADN: N/A
Average NCLEX Passing Rate (ADN): N/A

Houston Baptist University

7502 Fondren Rd, Houston, TX - 77074-3298
((28) 1) -649-3000

Houston Baptist University is located in Houston, Texas. Their School of Nursing and Health Sciences offers a BSN degree and an honors BSN degree. Students admitted into the honors college take additional honors courses, in addition to their BSN curriculum.

Programs: Registered Nursing
Offered As: Campus
State Rank BSN: 35
National Rank BSN: 381
Average NCLEX Passing Rate (BSN): 86.83%

Program Accreditors:
State RANK ADN: N/A
National Rank ADN: N/A
Average NCLEX Passing Rate (ADN): 100.00%

Texas has 78 cities that offer accredited nursing schools. If Houston does not offer the nursing program you are looking for, you can take advantage of Texas's in-state nursing school tuition in these other cities: Abilene, Alvin, Amarillo, Austin, Baytown, Beaumont, Beeville, Belton, Big Spring, Brenham, Brownsville, Canyon, Carthage, Cisco, Clarendon, Corpus Christi, Corsicana, Dallas, Denison, Denton, El Paso, Farmers Branch, Fort Worth, Gainesville, Galveston, Houston, Huntsville, Keene, Kerrville, Kilgore, Killeen, Lake Jackson, Laredo, Levelland, Lubbock, Lufkin, Marshall, McAllen, McKinney, Midland, Nacogdoches, Odessa, Paris, Pasadena, Plainview, Port Arthur, Prairie View, Ranger, San Angelo, San Antonio, Stephenville, Sweetwater, Temple, Texarkana, Texas City, The Woodlands, Tyler, Uvalde, Vernon, Victoria, Waco, Weatherford, Wharton and Wichita Falls.

Sources: The State Board of Nursing from Each State, U.S. Department of Education: College Scorecard, U.S. Department of Education – OPE, National Center for Education Statistics, Bureau of Labor Statistics