Blinn College District
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Best Online Nursing Programs in Bryan, TX (2026)
Bryan, Texas has 5 accredited schools offering nursing programs. Bryan has a population of about 86,169. Median household income is $56,861 (Census ACS 2023, 5-year). About 28.8% 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 Bryan
The 5 accredited institutions below are the closest among the 5 schools in our directory that offer nursing programs near Bryan. Distances are calculated from Bryan 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 Bryan. Advertising never affects these rankings. Read the full methodology.
Lone Star College System
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Online programsYes
Temple College
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Online programsYes
Galen Health Institutes-Houston
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Pima Medical Institute-Houston
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Source: IPEDS / College Scorecard (2023 cohort). Browse all Texas schools on the Texas nursing page.
Nursing Wages Near Bryan
Bryan is part of the College Station-Bryan, TX metro area (BLS area code 17780). 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 | $83,090 | College Station-Bryan, TX | $91,308 |
| Licensed Practical Nurse | $60,020 | College Station-Bryan, TX | $65,956 |
| Nurse Anesthetist | $244,990 | TX statewide | $269,220 |
| Nurse Midwife | $123,380 | TX statewide | $135,582 |
| Nurse Practitioner | $126,210 | College Station-Bryan, TX | $138,692 |
| Nursing Assistant | $35,610 | College Station-Bryan, TX | $39,132 |
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.
Bryan at a Glance
| Metric | Value | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 86,169 | Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B01003) |
| Median household income | $56,861 | Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B19013) |
| Adults 25+ with bachelor’s+ | 28.8% | Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B15003) |
| Regional Price Parity (US=100) | 91.0 (below U.S. average) | BEA RPP 2024 |
| Nursing-related employment in Brazos County | 6,977 workers, 43 establishments | BLS QCEW 2024 annual |
Other Bryan-Area Cities With Nursing Programs
- College Station, TX – 7.0 mi away (204,710 pop)
- Huntsville, TX – 48.4 mi away (39,476 pop)
- Conroe, TX – 58.6 mi away (82,286 pop)
- Temple, TX – 67.9 mi away (100,641 pop)
- Hutto, TX – 71.0 mi away (23,832 pop)
Frequently Asked Questions
How many accredited nursing schools are near Bryan, TX?
Our directory has 5 accredited schools offering nursing programs near Bryan. The closest is Blinn College District in Brenham, TX (35.1 miles), and the farthest of the schools shown is Pima Medical Institute-Houston (74.7 miles). 3 of the highlighted schools are flagged as offering distance education.
What are the highest-paying nursing roles near Bryan?
Based on BLS OEWS May 2025 wage data, the top-paying nursing-related roles near Bryan are: Nurse Anesthetist ($244,990), Nurse Practitioner ($126,210), 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 College Station instead of Bryan?
College Station, TX is 7.0 miles from Bryan 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 Bryan an affordable place to study nursing?
Bryan’s median household income of $56,861 (Census ACS 2023) is one input. Online programs let students stay in Bryan 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.