Best Online Nursing Programs in College Station, TX (2026)

College Station, Texas has 5 accredited schools offering nursing programs. College Station has a population of about 122,280. Median household income is $51,776 (Census ACS 2023, 5-year). About 57.1% 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 College Station

The accredited institutions listed below are the closest in our directory that offer nursing programs near College Station, ranked by BOC Score and straight-line distance from College Station 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 College Station. Advertising never affects these rankings. Read the full methodology.

#1

Lone Star College System

The Woodlands, TX 53.8 miles from College Station 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
TuitionContact school for pricing
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Key stats
  • Programs offered: 56

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#2

Galen Health Institutes-Houston

Houston, TX 67.7 miles from College Station BOC Score 40.6
  • 4 year
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $61,480
Avg net price $30,222/yr
TuitionContact school for pricing
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 57%
  • Programs offered: 2

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#3

The College of Health Care Professions-Northwest

Houston, TX 71.0 miles from College Station 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
TuitionContact school for pricing
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Key stats
  • Programs offered: 17

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#4

University of St Thomas

Houston, TX 79.7 miles from College Station BOC Score 63.0
  • 4 year
  • Campus + Online
  • Accredited
Acceptance rate 90%
Graduation rate 69%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $59,224
Avg net price $19,359/yr
Tuition
In‑state$34,634
Out‑of‑state$34,634
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 76%
  • Programs offered: 20

Source:Accreditor: Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on CollegesIPEDSCollege Scorecard

#5

Houston Community College

Houston, TX 80.1 miles from College Station 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
TuitionContact school for pricing
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Key stats
  • Programs offered: 93

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#6

Galen Health Institutes-Austin Campus

Round Rock, TX 83.2 miles from College Station BOC Score 38.9
  • 4 year
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $61,480
Avg net price $30,187/yr
TuitionContact school for pricing
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 52%
  • Programs offered: 2

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#7

Austin Community College District

Austin, TX 86.3 miles from College Station BOC Score 49.6
  • 4 year
  • Campus + Online
  • Accredited
Graduation rate 19%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $43,177
Avg net price $6,390/yr
Tuition
In‑state$2,550
Out‑of‑state$10,590
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Key stats
  • Programs offered: 92

Source:Accreditor: Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on CollegesIPEDSCollege Scorecard

#8

San Jacinto Community College

Pasadena, TX 95.1 miles from College Station BOC Score 54.8
  • 4 year
  • Campus + Online
  • Accredited
Graduation rate 32%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $43,062
Avg net price $12,143/yr
Tuition
In‑state$2,490
Out‑of‑state$6,690
Contact
Key stats
  • Programs offered: 70

Source:Accreditor: Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on CollegesIPEDSCollege Scorecard

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


Nursing Wages Near College Station

College Station 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.

OccupationMedian WageSourceCOL-Adjusted (US=100)
Registered Nurse$83,090College Station-Bryan, TX$91,308
Licensed Practical Nurse$60,020College Station-Bryan, TX$65,956
Nurse Anesthetist$244,990TX statewide$269,220
Nurse Midwife$123,380TX statewide$135,582
Nurse Practitioner$126,210College Station-Bryan, TX$138,692
Nursing Assistant$35,610College 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.


College Station at a Glance

MetricValueSource
Population122,280Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B01003)
Median household income$51,776Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B19013)
Adults 25+ with bachelor’s+57.1%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 County6,977 workers, 43 establishmentsBLS QCEW 2024 annual

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many accredited nursing schools are near College Station, TX?

Accredited schools offering nursing programs near College Station 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 nursing roles near College Station?

Based on BLS OEWS May 2025 wage data, the top-paying nursing-related roles near College Station 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 Bryan instead of College Station?

Bryan, TX is 7.0 miles from College Station 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 College Station an affordable place to study nursing?

College Station’s median household income of $51,776 (Census ACS 2023) is one input. Online programs let students stay in College Station 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 College Station

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

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 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.