Best Nursing Schools Near Midland, TX (2026)

Updated September 6, 2026 BLS data College Scorecard On this page

Midland, Texas has 5 accredited schools offering nursing programs. Midland has a population of about 133,998. Median household income is $91,169 (Census ACS 2023, 5-year). About 33.7% 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 Midland

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

Ranked by BOC Score — U.S. Dept. of Education outcome data. Advertising never affects rankings.

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Midland College

Midland, TX 0.3 miles from Midland
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
60.2 BOC Score
Graduation rate 24%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $43,958
Avg net price $4,512/yr
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Key stats
  • Programs offered: 36

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

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

Nursing Wages Near Midland

Midland is part of the Midland, TX metro area (BLS area code 33260). 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 $82,120 Midland, TX $85,720
Licensed Practical Nurse $64,240 Midland, TX $67,056
Nurse Anesthetist $244,990 TX statewide $255,731
Nurse Midwife $123,380 TX statewide $128,789
Nurse Practitioner $146,610 Midland, TX $153,038
Nursing Assistant $35,970 Midland, TX $37,547

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.

Midland at a Glance

Metric Value Source
Population 133,998 Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B01003)
Median household income $91,169 Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B19013)
Adults 25+ with bachelor’s+ 33.7% Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B15003)
Regional Price Parity (US=100) 95.8 (below U.S. average) BEA RPP 2024
Nursing-related employment in Midland County 1,065 workers, 37 establishments BLS QCEW 2024 annual

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many accredited nursing schools are near Midland, TX?

Our directory has 5 accredited schools offering nursing programs near Midland. The closest is Midland College in Midland, TX (0.3 miles), and the farthest of the schools shown is New Mexico Junior College (80.4 miles). 4 of the highlighted schools are flagged as offering distance education.

What are the highest-paying nursing roles near Midland?

Based on BLS OEWS May 2025 wage data, the top-paying nursing-related roles near Midland are: Nurse Anesthetist ($244,990), Nurse Practitioner ($146,610), 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 Odessa instead of Midland?

Odessa, TX is 16.8 miles from Midland 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 Midland an affordable place to study nursing?

Midland’s median household income of $91,169 (Census ACS 2023) is one input. Online programs let students stay in Midland 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 Midland

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

Data verified: September 6, 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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