Best Online Nursing Programs in Lake Jackson, TX (2026)

Updated June 11, 2026 BLS data College Scorecard On this page

Lake Jackson, Texas has 5 accredited schools offering nursing programs, with tuition ranging from $1,773 to $10,406 per year for indexed programs. Lake Jackson has a population of about 27,902. Median household income is $89,623 (Census ACS 2023, 5-year). About 28.6% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor’s degree or higher. In the Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX metro area, the top-earning nursing-related role is Nurse Anesthetist at a median $275,310 annually (BLS OEWS, May 2025).

Closest Nursing Schools to Lake Jackson

The 5 accredited institutions below are the closest among the 5 schools in our directory that offer nursing programs near Lake Jackson. Distances are calculated from Lake Jackson 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 Lake Jackson. Advertising never affects these rankings. Read the full methodology.

#1

Brazosport College

Lake Jackson, TX 1.6 miles from Lake Jackson BOC Score68.8
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#2

Alvin Community College

Alvin, TX 27.0 miles from Lake Jackson BOC Score60.8
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#3

College of the Mainland

Texas City, TX 35.9 miles from Lake Jackson BOC Score65.0
Published tuition$1,773 - $8,014
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#4

Galveston College

Galveston, TX 42.0 miles from Lake Jackson BOC Score55.2
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#5

Wharton County Junior College

Wharton, TX 42.6 miles from Lake Jackson BOC Score53.0
Published tuition$2,916 - $10,406
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Source: IPEDS / College Scorecard (2023 cohort). Browse all Texas schools on the Texas nursing page.

Nursing Wages Near Lake Jackson

Lake Jackson is part of the Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX metro area (BLS area code 26420). 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$99,830Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX$101,247
Licensed Practical Nurse$63,670Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX$64,574
Nurse Anesthetist$275,310Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX$279,219
Nurse Midwife$129,280Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX$131,116
Nurse Practitioner$134,560Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX$136,471
Nursing Assistant$37,970Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX$38,509

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.

Lake Jackson at a Glance

MetricValueSource
Population27,902Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B01003)
Median household income$89,623Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B19013)
Adults 25+ with bachelor’s+28.6%Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B15003)
Regional Price Parity (US=100)98.6 (below U.S. average)BEA RPP 2024
Nursing-related employment in Brazoria County2,660 workers, 47 establishmentsBLS QCEW 2024 annual

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many accredited nursing schools are near Lake Jackson, TX?

Our directory has 5 accredited schools offering nursing programs near Lake Jackson. The closest is Brazosport College in Lake Jackson, TX (1.6 miles), and the farthest of the schools shown is Wharton County Junior College (42.6 miles). 4 of the highlighted schools are flagged as offering distance education.

What are the highest-paying nursing roles near Lake Jackson?

Based on BLS OEWS May 2025 wage data, the top-paying nursing-related roles near Lake Jackson are: Nurse Anesthetist ($275,310), Nurse Practitioner ($134,560), Nurse Midwife ($129,280). 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 Alvin instead of Lake Jackson?

Alvin, TX is 24.7 miles from Lake Jackson 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 Lake Jackson an affordable place to study nursing?

Lake Jackson’s median household income of $89,623 (Census ACS 2023) is one input. Online programs let students stay in Lake Jackson 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 Lake Jackson

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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.

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