Best Online Healthcare Programs in Nacogdoches, TX (2026)

Nacogdoches, Texas has 5 accredited schools offering healthcare programs, with tuition ranging from $2,160 to $14,924 per year for indexed programs. Nacogdoches has a population of about 32,104. Median household income is $38,855 (Census ACS 2023, 5-year). About 28.5% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor’s degree or higher. In Texas, the top-earning healthcare-related role is Medical and Health Services Manager at a median $114,150 annually (BLS, May 2025).


Closest Healthcare Schools to Nacogdoches

The accredited institutions listed below are the closest in our directory that offer healthcare programs near Nacogdoches, ranked by BOC Score and straight-line distance from Nacogdoches city center. The list is rebuilt from federal IPEDS data on every site update.

How We Rank Schools

Every school list on this site is ordered by the BOC Score, computed from the most recent school-level data published by the U.S. Department of Education (College Scorecard and IPEDS). To qualify, a school must be currently operating and accredited by an agency recognized by the U.S. Department of Education. Each eligible school is then scored on five measures, percentile-ranked against schools at the same credential level:

  • Graduation rate 30%
  • Median earnings, 10 years after entry 25%
  • Average net price (lower is better) 20%
  • Retention rate 15%
  • Fully online availability 10%

Schools without enough outcome data appear after ranked schools, without a score. On this page, schools are ordered by distance from Nacogdoches. Advertising never affects these rankings. Read the full methodology.

#1

The University of Texas at Tyler

Tyler, TX 60.0 miles from Nacogdoches BOC Score 62.7
  • 4 year
  • Campus + Online
Graduation rate 58%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $57,053
Avg net price $13,323/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 75%
  • Programs offered: 36

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#2

Tyler Junior College

Tyler, TX 61.1 miles from Nacogdoches BOC Score 40.7
  • 4 year
  • Campus + Online
Graduation rate 26%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $38,140
Avg net price $10,206/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 60%
  • Programs offered: 67

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#3

Trinity Valley Community College

Athens, TX 81.4 miles from Nacogdoches BOC Score 55.8
  • 4 year
  • Campus + Online
Graduation rate 29%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $38,567
Avg net price $4,092/yr
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Key stats
  • Programs offered: 52

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#4

Lone Star College System

The Woodlands, TX 110.0 miles from Nacogdoches BOC Score 42.9
  • 4 year
  • Campus + Online
Graduation rate 20%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $42,466
Avg net price $11,252/yr
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Key stats
  • Programs offered: 56

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#5

Navarro College

Corsicana, TX 113.1 miles from Nacogdoches BOC Score 38.7
  • 4 year
  • Campus + Online
Graduation rate 27%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $38,716
Avg net price $14,820/yr
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Key stats
  • Programs offered: 40

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#6

Texas A&M University-College Station

College Station, TX 122.1 miles from Nacogdoches BOC Score 81.9
  • 4 year
  • Campus + Online
Graduation rate 85%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $72,097
Avg net price $21,315/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 94%
  • Programs offered: 76

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#7

The College of Health Care Professions-Northwest

Houston, TX 132.5 miles from Nacogdoches BOC Score 52.9
  • 4 year
  • Campus + Online
Graduation rate 73%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $33,070
Avg net price $27,830/yr
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Key stats
  • Programs offered: 17

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#8

Houston Community College

Houston, TX 136.2 miles from Nacogdoches BOC Score 46.4
  • 4 year
  • Campus + Online
Graduation rate 20%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $39,254
Avg net price $5,737/yr
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Key stats
  • Programs offered: 93

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

Source: IPEDS / College Scorecard (2023 cohort). Browse all Texas schools on the Texas healthcare page.


Healthcare Wages Near Nacogdoches

OccupationMedian Annual Wage (Texas, statewide)
Medical and Health Services Manager$114,150
Health Information Technologist or Medical Registrar$76,820
Medical Records Specialist$48,860
Medical Secretary or Administrative Assistant$42,910
Healthcare Social Worker$69,990
Epidemiologist$77,170

Source: BLS, May 2025 Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics. The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics publishes wage data at the metro (MSA) and state level – not by individual city.


Nacogdoches at a Glance

MetricValueSource
Population32,104Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B01003)
Median household income$38,855Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B19013)
Adults 25+ with bachelor’s+28.5%Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B15003)
Healthcare-related employment in Nacogdoches County2,847 workers, 187 establishmentsBLS QCEW 2024 annual

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many accredited healthcare schools are near Nacogdoches, TX?

Accredited schools offering healthcare programs near Nacogdoches are listed on this page, ranked by BOC Score and distance from the city center. The list is rebuilt from federal IPEDS and College Scorecard data on every site update, so it stays current as programs open and close.

What are the highest-paying healthcare roles in Texas?

Based on BLS May 2025 state wage data, the top-paying healthcare-related roles in Texas are: Medical and Health Services Manager ($114,150), Epidemiologist ($77,170), Health Information Technologist or Medical Registrar ($76,820). Wages for Nacogdoches workers will track these statewide medians, adjusted for local cost of living.

Should I look at programs in Lufkin instead of Nacogdoches?

Lufkin, TX is 20.7 miles from Nacogdoches and has its own set of local healthcare programs – see the city’s page. For online programs, distance matters less; for hybrid or in-person formats, comparing both can help.

Is Nacogdoches an affordable place to study healthcare?

Nacogdoches’s median household income of $38,855 (Census ACS 2023) is one input. Online programs let students stay in Nacogdoches while attending lower-cost out-of-state schools, and Texas public universities often offer reduced in-state online tuition.

How do I verify a program is accredited?

Confirm institutional accreditation via the U.S. Department of Education database (U.S. Dept. of Education database), and check for any program-specific accreditation listed by the school.


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Other Programs Available in Nacogdoches

Compare every accredited online degree program with city-level data for Nacogdoches:

Data verified: July 23, 2026. Salary, employment, and tuition figures on this page are sourced from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (OEWS May 2025; Employment Projections 2024โ€“2034) and the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (2023 cohort). The source agency and data year are cited inline with every statistic.