[hen-ui-text variant=”b4″]Texas is called the Lone Star state and has a major diversity in cultures and geographical appearance. It is the largest state in the continental US and provides many opportunities for nursing students to branch out in their communities and universities to obtain a quality education with a multitude of program options.[/hen-ui-text][hen-ui-text variant=”b4″]Texas is constantly growing, which means that the need for healthcare workers, particularly nurses to fill hospitals, group practices, and other facilities is also growing. Many [hen-ui-link href=”https://nursejournal.org/state/texas/”]nurses in Texas[/hen-ui-link] are also finding a calling in the field of education, teaching other nurses and communities about healthcare.[/hen-ui-text][hen-ui-text variant=”b4″]Some of the [hen-ui-link href=”/state/”]programs covered by the nursing schools[/hen-ui-link] within this state are [hen-ui-link href=”/careers/adult-nursing/”]adult care[/hen-ui-link], [hen-ui-link href=”/careers/public-health-nurse//”]public health[/hen-ui-link], [hen-ui-link href=”/careers/mental-health-nurse/”]mental health[/hen-ui-link], surgical, [hen-ui-link href=”/careers/radiology-nurse/”]radiology[/hen-ui-link], pharmacology, [hen-ui-link href=”/careers/neonatal-nurse/”]neonatal[/hen-ui-link], nutrition and more.[/hen-ui-text][hen-ui-text variant=”b4″]For a glance at the top schools in the lone star state, read on below.[/hen-ui-text][hen-ui-flex gap=”xl” align=”left” direction=”column”][hen-ui-flex gap=”xs” align=”left” direction=”column”][hen-ui-heading variant=”h2″]Popular Online RN-to-BSN Programs[/hen-ui-heading][hen-ui-text variant=”b4″ color=”subtext”]Learn about start dates, transferring credits, availability of financial aid, and more by contacting the universities below.[/hen-ui-text][/hen-ui-flex][hen-ui-dynamic-experience placement=”belowTheFold” /][/hen-ui-flex][hen-ui-heading variant=”h2″]Explore the Best Texas RN BSN Degree Programs and Schools[/hen-ui-heading][hen-ui-accordion variant=”no-background”] [hen-ui-accordion-item title=”How We Rank Schools”] [hen-ui-text-stack gap=”sm”] [hen-ui-text variant=”b4″]We use a [hen-ui-link href=”https://nursejournal.org/methodology/”]data-driven methodology[/hen-ui-link] to rank the best nursing programs, making it easy to find a program that meets your needs. Informed by data from the most reputable sources, including the U.S. Department of Education, our methodology is based on metrics that matter most to nursing students, including academic quality, affordability, reputation, and program offerings. This ranking is from 2021.[/hen-ui-text] [/hen-ui-text-stack] [/hen-ui-accordion-item][/hen-ui-accordion]
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#1 Best Texas RN-to-BSN Degree Programs
Hardin-Simmons University
Abilene, TX
- 4 year
- Campus + Online
Average Undergrad Tuition
- In-State$29,526
- Out-of-state$29,526
Average Graduate Tuition
- In-State$13,230
- Out-of-state$13,230
- Retention Rate63%
- Acceptance Rate92%
- Students Enrolled1,933
- Institution TypePrivate
- Percent Online Enrollment61%
- AccreditationYes
#2 Best Texas RN-to-BSN Degree Programs
Houston Baptist University
Houston, TX
- 4 year
- Campus + Online
Average Undergrad Tuition
- In-State$33,250
- Out-of-state$33,250
Average Graduate Tuition
- In-State$11,000
- Out-of-state$11,000
- Retention Rate69%
- Acceptance Rate84%
- Students Enrolled4,257
- Institution TypePrivate
- Percent Online Enrollment46%
- AccreditationYes
#3 Best Texas RN-to-BSN Degree Programs
The University of Texas at San Antonio
San Antonio, TX
- 4 year
- Campus + Online
Average Undergrad Tuition
- In-State$7,439
- Out-of-state$22,824
Average Graduate Tuition
- In-State$7,062
- Out-of-state$25,295
- Retention Rate80%
- Acceptance Rate87%
- Students Enrolled34,344
- Institution TypePublic
- Percent Online Enrollment87%
- AccreditationYes
#4 Best Texas RN-to-BSN Degree Programs
Midwestern State University
Wichita Falls, TX
- 4 year
- Campus + Online
Average Undergrad Tuition
- In-State$5,877
- Out-of-state$7,827
Average Graduate Tuition
- In-State$4,246
- Out-of-state$5,416
- Retention Rate63%
- Acceptance Rate95%
- Students Enrolled5,797
- Institution TypePublic
- Percent Online Enrollment65%
- AccreditationYes