Collin County Community College District
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Online programsYes
Best Online Nursing Programs in Allen, TX (2026)
Allen, Texas has 5 accredited schools offering nursing programs. Allen has a population of about 107,684. Median household income is $129,130 (Census ACS 2023, 5-year). About 56.1% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor’s degree or higher. In the Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX metro area, the top-earning nursing-related role is Nurse Anesthetist at a median $218,650 annually (BLS OEWS, May 2025).
Closest Nursing Schools to Allen
The 5 accredited institutions below are the closest among the 5 schools in our directory that offer nursing programs near Allen. Distances are calculated from Allen city center.
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 Allen. Advertising never affects these rankings. Read the full methodology.
The Chicago School-College of Nursing
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Concorde Career College-Dallas
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Remington College-Online Dallas
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Online programsYes
Dallas College
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Online programsYes
Source: IPEDS / College Scorecard (2023 cohort). Browse all Texas schools on the Texas nursing page.
Nursing Wages Near Allen
Allen is part of the Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX metro area (BLS area code 19100). Where MSA-level wages are published, the table below shows MSA medians; otherwise it falls back to Texas statewide.
| Occupation | Median Wage | Source | COL-Adjusted (US=100) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Registered Nurse | $101,420 | Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX | $98,371 |
| Licensed Practical Nurse | $64,370 | Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX | $62,435 |
| Nurse Anesthetist | $218,650 | Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX | $212,076 |
| Nurse Midwife | $129,990 | Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX | $126,081 |
| Nurse Practitioner | $130,980 | Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX | $127,042 |
| Nursing Assistant | $38,530 | Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX | $37,371 |
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.
Allen at a Glance
| Metric | Value | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 107,684 | Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B01003) |
| Median household income | $129,130 | Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B19013) |
| Adults 25+ with bachelor’s+ | 56.1% | Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B15003) |
| Regional Price Parity (US=100) | 103.1 (above U.S. average) | BEA RPP 2024 |
| Nursing-related employment in Collin County | 17,101 workers, 181 establishments | BLS QCEW 2024 annual |
Other Allen-Area Cities With Nursing Programs
- Plano, TX – 5.9 mi away (286,057 pop)
- McKinney, TX – 6.2 mi away (223,422 pop)
- Murphy, TX – 7.2 mi away (20,482 pop)
- Frisco, TX – 9.2 mi away (163,656 pop)
- Richardson, TX – 9.7 mi away (113,347 pop)
Frequently Asked Questions
How many accredited nursing schools are near Allen, TX?
Our directory has 5 accredited schools offering nursing programs near Allen. The closest is Collin County Community College District in McKinney, TX (4.2 miles), and the farthest of the schools shown is Dallas College (24.7 miles). 3 of the highlighted schools are flagged as offering distance education.
What are the highest-paying nursing roles near Allen?
Based on BLS OEWS May 2025 wage data, the top-paying nursing-related roles near Allen are: Nurse Anesthetist ($218,650), Nurse Practitioner ($130,980), Nurse Midwife ($129,990). These reflect MSA-level medians where published, with Texas statewide fallback for occupations not reported at the metro level.
Should I look at programs in Plano instead of Allen?
Plano, TX is 5.9 miles from Allen and has its own set of local nursing programs – see the city’s page. For online programs, distance matters less; for hybrid or in-person formats, comparing both can help.
Is Allen an affordable place to study nursing?
Allen’s median household income of $129,130 (Census ACS 2023) is one input. Online programs let students stay in Allen 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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Data verified: June 11, 2026. Salary, employment, and tuition figures on this page are sourced from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (OEWS May 2025; Employment Projections 2024–2034) and the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (2023 cohort). The source agency and data year are cited inline with every statistic.