Best Online Nursing Programs in Rockwall, TX (2026)

Rockwall, Texas has 5 accredited schools offering nursing programs. Rockwall has a population of about 49,605. Median household income is $114,926 (Census ACS 2023, 5-year). About 49.2% 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 Rockwall

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

#1

Remington College-Online Dallas

Dallas, TX 17.2 miles from Rockwall
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#2

Concorde Career College-Dallas

Dallas, TX 17.6 miles from Rockwall BOC Score51.6
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#3

The Chicago School-College of Nursing

Richardson, TX 19.0 miles from Rockwall BOC Score39.0
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#4

Collin County Community College District

McKinney, TX 20.6 miles from Rockwall BOC Score51.9
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#5

Dallas College

Dallas, TX 23.1 miles from Rockwall BOC Score60.5
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Source: IPEDS / College Scorecard (2023 cohort). Browse all Texas schools on the Texas nursing page.


Nursing Wages Near Rockwall

Rockwall 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.

OccupationMedian WageSourceCOL-Adjusted (US=100)
Registered Nurse$101,420Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX$98,371
Licensed Practical Nurse$64,370Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX$62,435
Nurse Anesthetist$218,650Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX$212,076
Nurse Midwife$129,990Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX$126,081
Nurse Practitioner$130,980Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX$127,042
Nursing Assistant$38,530Dallas-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.


Rockwall at a Glance

MetricValueSource
Population49,605Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B01003)
Median household income$114,926Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B19013)
Adults 25+ with bachelor’s+49.2%Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B15003)
Regional Price Parity (US=100)103.1 (above U.S. average)BEA RPP 2024
Nursing-related employment in Rockwall County1,099 workers, 18 establishmentsBLS QCEW 2024 annual

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many accredited nursing schools are near Rockwall, TX?

Our directory has 5 accredited schools offering nursing programs near Rockwall. The closest is Remington College-Online Dallas in Dallas, TX (17.2 miles), and the farthest of the schools shown is Dallas College (23.1 miles). 3 of the highlighted schools are flagged as offering distance education.

What are the highest-paying nursing roles near Rockwall?

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

Rowlett, TX is 6.5 miles from Rockwall 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 Rockwall an affordable place to study nursing?

Rockwall’s median household income of $114,926 (Census ACS 2023) is one input. Online programs let students stay in Rockwall 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.