Tarrant County College District
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Best Online Nursing Programs in Keller, TX (2026)
Keller, Texas has 5 accredited schools offering nursing programs. Keller has a population of about 45,598. Median household income is $172,654 (Census ACS 2023, 5-year). About 60.1% 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 Keller
The 5 accredited institutions below are the closest among the 5 schools in our directory that offer nursing programs near Keller. Distances are calculated from Keller 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 Keller. Advertising never affects these rankings. Read the full methodology.
CTK Healthcare & Career Institute
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Arlington Career Institute
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Texas Christian University
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Concorde Career College-Grand Prairie
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Source: IPEDS / College Scorecard (2023 cohort). Browse all Texas schools on the Texas nursing page.
Nursing Wages Near Keller
Keller 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.
Keller at a Glance
| Metric | Value | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 45,598 | Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B01003) |
| Median household income | $172,654 | Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B19013) |
| Adults 25+ with bachelor’s+ | 60.1% | Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B15003) |
| Regional Price Parity (US=100) | 103.1 (above U.S. average) | BEA RPP 2024 |
| Nursing-related employment in Tarrant County | 48,228 workers, 355 establishments | BLS QCEW 2024 annual |
Other Keller-Area Cities With Nursing Programs
- Watauga, TX – 4.5 mi away (24,629 pop)
- Southlake, TX – 4.6 mi away (30,991 pop)
- North Richland Hills, TX – 5.1 mi away (69,798 pop)
- Colleyville, TX – 5.3 mi away (26,152 pop)
- Hurst, TX – 7.3 mi away (39,160 pop)
Frequently Asked Questions
How many accredited nursing schools are near Keller, TX?
Our directory has 5 accredited schools offering nursing programs near Keller. The closest is Tarrant County College District in Fort Worth, TX (13.9 miles), and the farthest of the schools shown is Concorde Career College-Grand Prairie (20.8 miles). 3 of the highlighted schools are flagged as offering distance education.
What are the highest-paying nursing roles near Keller?
Based on BLS OEWS May 2025 wage data, the top-paying nursing-related roles near Keller 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 Watauga instead of Keller?
Watauga, TX is 4.5 miles from Keller 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 Keller an affordable place to study nursing?
Keller’s median household income of $172,654 (Census ACS 2023) is one input. Online programs let students stay in Keller 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.