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

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

San Benito, Texas has 5 accredited schools offering nursing programs. San Benito has a population of about 24,677. Median household income is $41,445 (Census ACS 2023, 5-year). About 13.2% 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 San Benito

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

#1

Texas Southmost College

Brownsville, TX 18.6 miles from San Benito BOC Score65.9
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#2

Valley Grande Institute for Academic Studies

Weslaco, TX 21.5 miles from San Benito BOC Score54.3
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#3

Rio Grande Valley College

Pharr, TX 34.0 miles from San Benito BOC Score48.5
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#4

South Texas Training Center

Pharr, TX 34.8 miles from San Benito BOC Score76.6
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#5

The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley

Edinburg, TX 35.0 miles from San Benito BOC Score64.7
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Source: IPEDS / College Scorecard (2023 cohort). Browse all Texas schools on the Texas nursing page.

Nursing Wages Near San Benito

San Benito is part of the Brownsville-Harlingen, TX metro area (BLS area code 15180). 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$81,090Brownsville-Harlingen, TX$94,291
Licensed Practical Nurse$56,250Brownsville-Harlingen, TX$65,407
Nurse Anesthetist$244,990TX statewide$284,872
Nurse Midwife$123,380TX statewide$143,465
Nurse Practitioner$124,530Brownsville-Harlingen, TX$144,802
Nursing Assistant$32,110Brownsville-Harlingen, TX$37,337

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 Benito at a Glance

MetricValueSource
Population24,677Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B01003)
Median household income$41,445Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B19013)
Adults 25+ with bachelor’s+13.2%Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B15003)
Regional Price Parity (US=100)86.0 (below U.S. average)BEA RPP 2024
Nursing-related employment in Cameron County11,966 workers, 77 establishmentsBLS QCEW 2024 annual

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Frequently Asked Questions

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

Our directory has 5 accredited schools offering nursing programs near San Benito. The closest is Texas Southmost College in Brownsville, TX (18.6 miles), and the farthest of the schools shown is The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley (35.0 miles). 3 of the highlighted schools are flagged as offering distance education.

What are the highest-paying nursing roles near San Benito?

Based on BLS OEWS May 2025 wage data, the top-paying nursing-related roles near San Benito are: Nurse Anesthetist ($244,990), Nurse Practitioner ($124,530), 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 Harlingen instead of San Benito?

Harlingen, TX is 5.4 miles from San Benito 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 Benito an affordable place to study nursing?

San Benito’s median household income of $41,445 (Census ACS 2023) is one input. Online programs let students stay in San Benito 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 Benito

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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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