by our College Data Analytics TeamCollege Factual reviewed 53 schools in Texas to determine which ones were the best for associate degree seekers in the field of nursing. When you put them all together, these colleges and universities awarded 6,331 associate degrees in nursing during the 2020-2021 academic year.
What's on this page: * Our Methodology
Your choice of nursing for getting your associate degree school matters. This section explores some of the factors we include in our ranking and how much they vary depending on the school you select. Below we explain some of the most important factors to consider before making your choice:
A school that excels in educating for a particular major and degree level must be a great school overall as well. To account for this we include a school's overall Best Colleges ranking which itself looks at a host of different factors like degree completion, educational resources, student body caliber and post-graduation earnings for the school as a whole.
To determine the overall quality of a graduate school, one factor we look at is the average early-career salary of those receiving their associate degree from the school. After all, your associate degree won't mean much if it doesn't help you find a job that will help you earn a living.
The metrics below are just some of the other metrics that we use to determine our rankings.
Our complete ranking methodology documents in more detail how we consider these factors to identify the best colleges for nursing students working on their associate degree.
Since picking the right college can be one of the most important decisions of your life, we've developed the Best Nursing Associate Degree Schools in Texas ranking, along with many other major-related rankings, to help you make that decision.
Below you'll see a list of the best colleges and universities for pursuing an associate degree in nursing.
Any student pursuing a degree in an associate degree in nursing has to look into El Centro College. Located in the city of Dallas, El Centro College is a public college with a very large student population.
Soon after graduation, nursing associate recipients generally earn about $59,159 in the first five years of their career.
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South Texas College is a good choice for students interested in an associate degree in nursing. Located in the city of McAllen, South Texas College is a public college with a fairly large student population.
Associate recipients from the nursing program at South Texas College earn $2,093 above the standard college graduate with the same degree shortly after graduation.
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Lone Star College System is a wonderful choice for students pursuing an associate degree in nursing. Located in the city of The Woodlands, North Harris Montgomery is a public college with a very large student population.
Nursing associate degree recipients from Lone Star College System earn a boost of around $6,483 above the average earnings of nursing graduates.
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It is difficult to beat Tarrant County College District if you want to pursue an associate degree in nursing. Located in the large city of Fort Worth, Tarrant County College is a public college with a very large student population.
Soon after graduating, nursing associate recipients generally make about $55,103 at the beginning of their careers.
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Houston Community College is a very large public college located in the large city of Houston.
After graduation, nursing associate recipients generally earn an average of $61,208 in the first five years of their career.
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Located in the city of Corpus Christi, DMC is a public college with a medium-sized student population.
Nursing associate degree recipients from Del Mar College get an earnings boost of about $2,734 over the typical earnings of nursing graduates.
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Located in the suburb of Pasadena, San Jacinto College is a public college with a very large student population.
Those nursing students who get their associate degree from San Jacinto Community College make $3,541 more than the average nursing student.
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Dallas Nursing Institute is a fairly small private not-for-profit school located in the city of Richardson.
Associate recipients from the nursing program at Dallas Nursing Institute earn $8,678 more than the typical college graduate in this field when they enter the workforce.
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Located in the large city of Austin, Austin Community College District is a public college with a fairly large student population.
Students who graduate with their associate from the nursing program report average early career earnings of $58,158.
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Alvin is a moderately-sized public college located in the suburb of Alvin.
Associate students who receive their degree from the nursing program earn an average of $58,698 for their early career.
More information about a associate in nursing from Alvin Community CollegeExplore all the Best Nursing Schools in the Southwest Area or other specific states within that region.
| State | Colleges | Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|---|
| Arizona | 169 | 2,133 |
| New Mexico | 140 | 543 |
| Oklahoma | 136 | 1,310 |
Nursing is one of 34 different types of Health Professions programs to choose from.
| Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Registered Nursing | 6,302 |
| Other Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing | 29 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Allied Health Professions | 2,601 |
| Allied Health & Medical Assisting Services | 1,415 |
| Health & Medical Administrative Services | 706 |
| Health Sciences & Services | 503 |
| Dental Support Services | 440 |
| Mental & Social Health Services | 364 |
| Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science | 324 |
| Health/Medical Prep Programs | 221 |
| Practical Nursing & Nursing Assistants | 97 |
| Ophthalmic & Optometric Support Services | 17 |
