2024 Best Registered Nursing Schools in the Southwest Region

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Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center
Lubbock, TX

It's difficult to beat Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center if you want to pursue a degree in registered nursing. Located in the large city of Lubbock, TTUHSC is a public university with a moderately-sized student population.

There were roughly 919 registered nursing students who graduated with this degree at TTUHSC in the most recent year we have data available.

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The University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston
Houston, TX

Any student who is interested in registered nursing has to take a look at The University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston. Located in the large city of Houston, UTHealth is a public university with a medium-sized student population.

There were roughly 426 registered nursing students who graduated with this degree at UTHealth in the most recent year we have data available.

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The University of Texas Medical Branch
Galveston, TX

The University of Texas Medical Branch is a great option for students pursuing a degree in registered nursing. UTMB Galveston is a small public university located in the town of Galveston.

There were approximately 367 registered nursing students who graduated with this degree at UTMB Galveston in the most recent year we have data available.

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The University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio
San Antonio, TX

Any student pursuing a degree in registered nursing has to look into The University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio. Located in the city of San Antonio, UT Health San Antonio is a public university with a small student population.

There were about 334 registered nursing students who graduated with this degree at UT Health San Antonio in the most recent data year.

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West Coast University - Dallas
Richardson, TX

Located in the midsize city of Richardson, West Coast University - Dallas is a private for-profit university with a small student population.

There were about 276 registered nursing students who graduated with this degree at West Coast University - Dallas in the most recent year we have data available.

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University of Oklahoma - Health Sciences Center
Oklahoma City, OK

Located in the large city of Oklahoma City, UOHSC is a public university with a small student population.

There were approximately 318 registered nursing students who graduated with this degree at UOHSC in the most recent year we have data available.

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The University of Texas at Austin
Austin, TX

UT Austin is a fairly large public university located in the large city of Austin. A Best Colleges rank of #36 out of 2,217 schools nationwide means UT Austin is a great university overall.

There were approximately 138 registered nursing students who graduated with this degree at UT Austin in the most recent data year.

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Grand Canyon University
Phoenix, AZ

Grand Canyon University is a fairly large private for-profit university located in the city of Phoenix. A Best Colleges rank of #272 out of 2,217 schools nationwide means Grand Canyon University is a great university overall.

There were roughly 5204 registered nursing students who graduated with this degree at Grand Canyon University in the most recent year we have data available.

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Texas Christian University
Fort Worth, TX

TCU is a fairly large private not-for-profit university located in the city of Fort Worth. A Best Colleges rank of #80 out of 2,217 colleges nationwide means TCU is a great university overall.

There were roughly 193 registered nursing students who graduated with this degree at TCU in the most recent data year.

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University of Phoenix - Arizona
Phoenix, AZ

Located in the city of Phoenix, UOPX - Arizona is a private for-profit university with a fairly large student population. A Best Colleges rank of #113 out of 2,217 colleges nationwide means UOPX - Arizona is a great university overall.

There were about 876 registered nursing students who graduated with this degree at UOPX - Arizona in the most recent year we have data available.

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The University of Texas at Arlington
Arlington, TX

UT Arlington is a very large public university located in the city of Arlington. This university ranks 15th out of 115 colleges for overall quality in the state of Texas.

There were approximately 3456 registered nursing students who graduated with this degree at UT Arlington in the most recent year we have data available.

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Texas A&M University - College Station
College Station, TX

Texas A&M College Station is a fairly large public university located in the midsize city of College Station. A Best Colleges rank of #44 out of 2,217 colleges nationwide means Texas A&M College Station is a great university overall.

There were approximately 189 registered nursing students who graduated with this degree at Texas A&M College Station in the most recent data year.

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Baylor University
Waco, TX

Located in the city of Waco, Baylor is a private not-for-profit university with a fairly large student population. A Best Colleges rank of #123 out of 2,217 schools nationwide means Baylor is a great university overall.

There were about 267 registered nursing students who graduated with this degree at Baylor in the most recent data year.

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University of Arizona
Tucson, AZ

University of Arizona is a fairly large public university located in the large city of Tucson. A Best Colleges rank of #133 out of 2,217 schools nationwide means University of Arizona is a great university overall.

There were about 357 registered nursing students who graduated with this degree at University of Arizona in the most recent data year.

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El Centro College
Dallas, TX

Located in the large city of Dallas, El Centro College is a public college with a very large student population. This college ranks 18th out of 115 schools for overall quality in the state of Texas.

There were approximately 203 registered nursing students who graduated with this degree at El Centro College in the most recent year we have data available.

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Northern Arizona University
Flagstaff, AZ

NAU is a fairly large public university located in the city of Flagstaff. A Best Colleges rank of #278 out of 2,217 colleges nationwide means NAU is a great university overall.

There were about 541 registered nursing students who graduated with this degree at NAU in the most recent year we have data available.

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South Texas College
McAllen, TX

Located in the medium-sized city of McAllen, South Texas College is a public college with a fairly large student population. This college ranks 29th out of 115 colleges for overall quality in the state of Texas.

There were about 320 registered nursing students who graduated with this degree at South Texas College in the most recent data year.

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Arizona State University - Tempe
Tempe, AZ

Located in the city of Tempe, ASU - Tempe is a public university with a very large student population. A Best Colleges rank of #119 out of 2,217 colleges nationwide means ASU - Tempe is a great university overall.

There were roughly 311 registered nursing students who graduated with this degree at ASU - Tempe in the most recent year we have data available.

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Lone Star College System
The Woodlands, TX

Located in the medium-sized city of The Woodlands, North Harris Montgomery is a public college with a very large student population. This college ranks 41st out of 115 schools for overall quality in the state of Texas.

There were roughly 697 registered nursing students who graduated with this degree at North Harris Montgomery in the most recent year we have data available.

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University of New Mexico - Main Campus
Albuquerque, NM

Located in the large city of Albuquerque, UNM is a public university with a very large student population. This university ranks 1st out of 23 colleges for overall quality in the state of New Mexico.

There were roughly 489 registered nursing students who graduated with this degree at UNM in the most recent year we have data available.

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The University of Texas at Tyler
Tyler, TX

Located in the medium-sized city of Tyler, UT Tyler is a public university with a medium-sized student population. This university ranks 47th out of 115 schools for overall quality in the state of Texas.

There were approximately 630 registered nursing students who graduated with this degree at UT Tyler in the most recent year we have data available.

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Tarrant County College District
Fort Worth, TX

Located in the large city of Fort Worth, Tarrant County College is a public college with a very large student population. This college ranks 35th out of 115 colleges for overall quality in the state of Texas.

There were about 293 registered nursing students who graduated with this degree at Tarrant County College in the most recent data year.

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Houston Community College
Houston, TX

Houston Community College is a very large public college located in the large city of Houston. This college ranks 17th out of 115 colleges for overall quality in the state of Texas.

There were about 154 registered nursing students who graduated with this degree at Houston Community College in the most recent year we have data available.

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Del Mar College
Corpus Christi, TX

Located in the city of Corpus Christi, DMC is a public college with a medium-sized student population. This college ranks 32nd out of 115 schools for overall quality in the state of Texas.

There were approximately 153 registered nursing students who graduated with this degree at DMC in the most recent year we have data available.

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Texas Woman's University
Denton, TX

TWU is a fairly large public university located in the midsize city of Denton. This university ranks 28th out of 115 colleges for overall quality in the state of Texas.

There were approximately 470 registered nursing students who graduated with this degree at TWU in the most recent year we have data available.