Alvin Community College
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Online programsYes
Best Online Nursing Programs in Alvin, TX (2026)
Alvin, Texas has 5 accredited schools offering nursing programs, with tuition ranging from $1,773 to $8,014 per year for indexed programs. Alvin has a population of about 27,700. Median household income is $68,769 (Census ACS 2023, 5-year). About 18.8% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor’s degree or higher. In the Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX metro area, the top-earning nursing-related role is Nurse Anesthetist at a median $275,310 annually (BLS OEWS, May 2025).
Closest Nursing Schools to Alvin
The 5 accredited institutions below are the closest among the 5 schools in our directory that offer nursing programs near Alvin. Distances are calculated from Alvin 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 Alvin. Advertising never affects these rankings. Read the full methodology.
College of the Mainland
Published tuition$1,773 - $8,014
Online programsYes
San Jacinto Community College
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Online programsYes
University of St Thomas
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Online programsYes
Houston Community 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 Alvin
Alvin is part of the Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX metro area (BLS area code 26420). 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 | $99,830 | Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX | $101,247 |
| Licensed Practical Nurse | $63,670 | Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX | $64,574 |
| Nurse Anesthetist | $275,310 | Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX | $279,219 |
| Nurse Midwife | $129,280 | Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX | $131,116 |
| Nurse Practitioner | $134,560 | Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX | $136,471 |
| Nursing Assistant | $37,970 | Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX | $38,509 |
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.
Alvin at a Glance
| Metric | Value | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 27,700 | Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B01003) |
| Median household income | $68,769 | Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B19013) |
| Adults 25+ with bachelor’s+ | 18.8% | Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B15003) |
| Regional Price Parity (US=100) | 98.6 (below U.S. average) | BEA RPP 2024 |
| Nursing-related employment in Brazoria County | 2,660 workers, 47 establishments | BLS QCEW 2024 annual |
Other Alvin-Area Cities With Nursing Programs
- Friendswood, TX – 10.6 mi away (39,396 pop)
- Pearland, TX – 12.3 mi away (113,570 pop)
- League City, TX – 13.2 mi away (102,010 pop)
- Dickinson, TX – 14.9 mi away (20,074 pop)
- Missouri City, TX – 19.4 mi away (74,561 pop)
Frequently Asked Questions
How many accredited nursing schools are near Alvin, TX?
Our directory has 5 accredited schools offering nursing programs near Alvin. The closest is Alvin Community College in Alvin, TX (3.3 miles), and the farthest of the schools shown is Houston Community College (25.4 miles). 5 of the highlighted schools are flagged as offering distance education.
What are the highest-paying nursing roles near Alvin?
Based on BLS OEWS May 2025 wage data, the top-paying nursing-related roles near Alvin are: Nurse Anesthetist ($275,310), Nurse Practitioner ($134,560), Nurse Midwife ($129,280). 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 Friendswood instead of Alvin?
Friendswood, TX is 10.6 miles from Alvin 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 Alvin an affordable place to study nursing?
Alvin’s median household income of $68,769 (Census ACS 2023) is one input. Online programs let students stay in Alvin 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.