Best Online Nursing Programs in Kingsville, TX (2026)

Kingsville, Texas has 5 accredited schools offering nursing programs. Kingsville has a population of about 25,061. Median household income is $55,649 (Census ACS 2023, 5-year). About 22.5% 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 Kingsville

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

#1

Del Mar College

Corpus Christi, TX 32.9 miles from Kingsville BOC Score 45.8
  • 4 year
  • Campus + Online
Graduation rate 24%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $38,656
Avg net price $3,399/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 53%
  • Programs offered: 83

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#2

The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley

Edinburg, TX 85.3 miles from Kingsville BOC Score 64.8
  • 4 year
  • Campus + Online
Graduation rate 60%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $49,620
Avg net price $4,831/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 80%
  • Programs offered: 48

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#3

South Texas College

McAllen, TX 97.0 miles from Kingsville BOC Score 54.6
  • 4 year
  • Campus + Online
Graduation rate 33%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $36,788
Avg net price $1,751/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 59%
  • Programs offered: 66

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#4

Laredo College

Laredo, TX 101.6 miles from Kingsville BOC Score 38.8
  • 4 year
Graduation rate 33%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $33,934
Avg net price $5,798/yr
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Key stats
  • Programs offered: 46

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#5

St Philip's College

San Antonio, TX 136.6 miles from Kingsville BOC Score 55.4
  • 4 year
  • Campus + Online
  • Accredited
Graduation rate 28%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $38,224
Avg net price $4,273/yr
Tuition
In‑state$3,412
Out‑of‑state$9,952
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Key stats
  • Programs offered: 68

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

#6

University of the Incarnate Word

San Antonio, TX 139.8 miles from Kingsville BOC Score 48.9
  • 4 year
  • Campus + Online
Graduation rate 54%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $56,733
Avg net price $22,775/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 72%
  • Programs offered: 47

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#7

Hallmark University

San Antonio, TX 144.2 miles from Kingsville BOC Score 55.6
  • 4 year
  • Campus + Online
Graduation rate 67%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $40,183
Avg net price $12,513/yr
TuitionContact school for pricing
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 70%
  • Programs offered: 10

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#8

The University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio

San Antonio, TX 144.5 miles from Kingsville BOC Score 95.5
  • 4 year
  • Campus + Online
Graduation rate 92%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $82,206
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Key stats
  • Programs offered: 14

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

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


Nursing Wages Near Kingsville

OccupationMedian Annual Wage (Texas, statewide)
Registered Nurse$95,970
Licensed Practical Nurse$62,240
Nurse Anesthetist$244,990
Nurse Midwife$123,380
Nurse Practitioner$131,670
Nursing Assistant$37,500

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.


Kingsville at a Glance

MetricValueSource
Population25,061Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B01003)
Median household income$55,649Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B19013)
Adults 25+ with bachelor’s+22.5%Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B15003)
Nursing-related employment in Kleberg County190 workers, 7 establishmentsBLS QCEW 2024 annual

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many accredited nursing schools are near Kingsville, TX?

Accredited schools offering nursing programs near Kingsville 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 in Texas?

Based on BLS May 2025 state wage data, the top-paying nursing-related roles in Texas are: Nurse Anesthetist ($244,990), Nurse Practitioner ($131,670), Nurse Midwife ($123,380). Wages for Kingsville workers will track these statewide medians, adjusted for local cost of living.

Should I look at programs in Alice instead of Kingsville?

Alice, TX is 21.1 miles from Kingsville 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 Kingsville an affordable place to study nursing?

Kingsville’s median household income of $55,649 (Census ACS 2023) is one input. Online programs let students stay in Kingsville 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 Kingsville

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

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.