Lamar State College-Orange
Published tuition$2,832 - $13,824
Online programsYes
Best Online Nursing Programs in Beaumont, TX (2026)
Beaumont, Texas has 5 accredited schools offering nursing programs, with tuition ranging from $1,770 to $16,402 per year for indexed programs. Beaumont has a population of about 113,710. Median household income is $57,530 (Census ACS 2023, 5-year). About 25.2% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor’s degree or higher. In Texas, the top-earning nursing-related role is Nurse Anesthetist at a median $244,990 annually (BLS, May 2025).
Closest Nursing Schools to Beaumont
The 5 accredited institutions below are the closest among the 5 schools in our directory that offer nursing programs near Beaumont. Distances are calculated from Beaumont 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 Beaumont. Advertising never affects these rankings. Read the full methodology.
Lamar State College-Port Arthur
Published tuition$1,770 - $11,281
Online programs--
Lee College
Published tuition$2,166 - $12,050
Online programs--
McNeese State University
Published tuitionContact school for pricing
Online programsYes
SOWELA Technical Community College
Published tuition$4,265 - $16,402
Online programsYes
Source: IPEDS / College Scorecard (2023 cohort). Browse all Texas schools on the Texas nursing page.
Nursing Wages Near Beaumont
Beaumont is part of the Beaumont-Port Arthur, TX metro area (BLS area code 13140). 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 | $81,180 | Beaumont-Port Arthur, TX | $90,200 |
| Licensed Practical Nurse | $58,590 | Beaumont-Port Arthur, TX | $65,100 |
| Nurse Anesthetist | $244,990 | TX statewide | $272,211 |
| Nurse Midwife | $123,380 | TX statewide | $137,089 |
| Nurse Practitioner | $133,130 | Beaumont-Port Arthur, TX | $147,922 |
| Nursing Assistant | $35,110 | Beaumont-Port Arthur, TX | $39,011 |
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.
Beaumont at a Glance
| Metric | Value | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 113,710 | Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B01003) |
| Median household income | $57,530 | Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B19013) |
| Adults 25+ with bachelor’s+ | 25.2% | Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B15003) |
| Regional Price Parity (US=100) | 90.0 (below U.S. average) | BEA RPP 2024 |
| Nursing-related employment in Jefferson County | 6,372 workers, 58 establishments | BLS QCEW 2024 annual |
Other Beaumont-Area Cities With Nursing Programs
- Port Arthur, TX – 20.6 mi away (157,732 pop)
- Sulphur, LA – 48.2 mi away (20,272 pop)
- Baytown, TX – 53.8 mi away (75,992 pop)
- Lake Charles, LA – 56.2 mi away (153,097 pop)
- La Porte, TX – 61.3 mi away (35,086 pop)
Frequently Asked Questions
How many accredited nursing schools are near Beaumont, TX?
Our directory has 5 accredited schools offering nursing programs near Beaumont. The closest is Lamar State College-Orange in Orange, TX (9.4 miles), and the farthest of the schools shown is SOWELA Technical Community College (59.4 miles). 3 of the highlighted schools are flagged as offering distance education.
What are the highest-paying nursing roles near Beaumont?
Based on BLS OEWS May 2025 wage data, the top-paying nursing-related roles near Beaumont are: Nurse Anesthetist ($244,990), Nurse Practitioner ($133,130), Nurse Midwife ($123,380). 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 Port Arthur instead of Beaumont?
Port Arthur, TX is 20.6 miles from Beaumont 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 Beaumont an affordable place to study nursing?
Beaumont’s median household income of $57,530 (Census ACS 2023) is one input. Online programs let students stay in Beaumont 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.