Best Online Nursing Programs in San Antonio, TX (2026)

San Antonio, Texas has 5 accredited schools offering nursing programs, with tuition ranging from $35,660 to $45,850 per year for indexed programs. San Antonio has a population of about 1,458,954. Median household income is $62,917 (Census ACS 2023, 5-year). About 28.7% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor’s degree or higher. In the San Antonio-New Braunfels, TX metro area, the top-earning nursing-related role is Nurse Anesthetist at a median $279,410 annually (BLS OEWS, May 2025).


Closest Nursing Schools to San Antonio

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

#1

The College of Health Care Professions-San Antonio

San Antonio, TX 3.3 miles from San Antonio BOC Score 43.2
  • 2 year
Graduation rate 83%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $33,070
Avg net price $28,106/yr
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Key stats
  • Programs offered: 17

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#2

University of the Incarnate Word

San Antonio, TX 3.6 miles from San Antonio 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

#3

Institute of Allied Healthcare

San Antonio, TX 3.7 miles from San Antonio
  • 2 year
Avg net price $2,430/yr
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Key stats
  • Programs offered: 5

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#4

The University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio

San Antonio, TX 3.8 miles from San Antonio 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

#5

Baptist Health System School of Health Professions

San Antonio, TX 4.1 miles from San Antonio BOC Score 98.4
  • 4 year
  • Campus + Online
  • Accredited
Acceptance rate 100%
Graduation rate 88%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $74,220
Tuition
In‑state$13,760
Out‑of‑state$13,760
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Key stats
  • Programs offered: 8

Source:Accreditor: Accrediting Bureau of Health Education SchoolsIPEDSCollege Scorecard

#6

Galen College of Nursing-San Antonio

San Antonio, TX 4.4 miles from San Antonio BOC Score 59.0
  • 4 year
Graduation rate 63%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $61,480
Avg net price $29,104/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 66%
  • Programs offered: 2

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#7

Lamson Institute

San Antonio, TX 4.9 miles from San Antonio BOC Score 52.2
  • 2 year
Graduation rate 76%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $38,015
Avg net price $26,587/yr
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Key stats
  • Programs offered: 16

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#8

St Philip's College

San Antonio, TX 5.7 miles from San Antonio 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

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


Nursing Wages Near San Antonio

San Antonio is part of the San Antonio-New Braunfels, TX metro area (BLS area code 41700). 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$94,370San Antonio-New Braunfels, TX$99,652
Licensed Practical Nurse$62,280San Antonio-New Braunfels, TX$65,766
Nurse Anesthetist$279,410San Antonio-New Braunfels, TX$295,048
Nurse Midwife$123,380TX statewide$130,285
Nurse Practitioner$131,770San Antonio-New Braunfels, TX$139,145
Nursing Assistant$36,800San Antonio-New Braunfels, TX$38,860

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.


San Antonio at a Glance

MetricValueSource
Population1,458,954Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B01003)
Median household income$62,917Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B19013)
Adults 25+ with bachelor’s+28.7%Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B15003)
Regional Price Parity (US=100)94.7 (below U.S. average)BEA RPP 2024
Nursing-related employment in Bexar County38,988 workers, 395 establishmentsBLS QCEW 2024 annual

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many accredited nursing schools are near San Antonio, TX?

Accredited schools offering nursing programs near San Antonio 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 near San Antonio?

Based on BLS OEWS May 2025 wage data, the top-paying nursing-related roles near San Antonio are: Nurse Anesthetist ($279,410), Nurse Practitioner ($131,770), 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 Converse instead of San Antonio?

Converse, TX is 13.3 miles from San Antonio 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 San Antonio an affordable place to study nursing?

San Antonio’s median household income of $62,917 (Census ACS 2023) is one input. Online programs let students stay in San Antonio 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 San Antonio

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

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.