Best Online Nursing Programs in Pearland, TX (2026)

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

Pearland, Texas has 5 accredited schools offering nursing programs. Pearland has a population of about 125,983. Median household income is $112,470 (Census ACS 2023, 5-year). About 47.4% 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 Pearland

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

#1

Alvin Community College

Alvin, TX 12.2 miles from Pearland BOC Score60.8
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#2

Houston Community College

Houston, TX 13.2 miles from Pearland BOC Score46.4
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#3

University of St Thomas

Houston, TX 13.2 miles from Pearland BOC Score63.0
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#4

The Vocational Nursing Institute Inc

Houston, TX 14.1 miles from Pearland BOC Score12.9
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#5

San Jacinto Community College

Pasadena, TX 14.3 miles from Pearland BOC Score54.9
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Source: IPEDS / College Scorecard (2023 cohort). Browse all Texas schools on the Texas nursing page.

Nursing Wages Near Pearland

Pearland 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.

Pearland at a Glance

MetricValueSource
Population125,983Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B01003)
Median household income$112,470Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B19013)
Adults 25+ with bachelor’s+47.4%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 Pearland, TX?

Our directory has 5 accredited schools offering nursing programs near Pearland. The closest is Alvin Community College in Alvin, TX (12.2 miles), and the farthest of the schools shown is San Jacinto Community College (14.3 miles). 4 of the highlighted schools are flagged as offering distance education.

What are the highest-paying nursing roles near Pearland?

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

Friendswood, TX is 8.0 miles from Pearland 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 Pearland an affordable place to study nursing?

Pearland’s median household income of $112,470 (Census ACS 2023) is one input. Online programs let students stay in Pearland 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.

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