University of the Incarnate Word
Published tuition$35,660 - $45,850
Online programsYes
Best Online Nursing Programs in Schertz, TX (2026)
Schertz, Texas has 5 accredited schools offering nursing programs, with tuition ranging from $35,660 to $45,850 per year for indexed programs. Schertz has a population of about 43,128. Median household income is $96,633 (Census ACS 2023, 5-year). About 40.2% 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 Schertz
The 5 accredited institutions below are the closest among the 5 schools in our directory that offer nursing programs near Schertz. Distances are calculated from Schertz 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 Schertz. Advertising never affects these rankings. Read the full methodology.
St Philip's College
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Online programsYes
Baptist Health System School of Health Professions
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Online programsYes
Institute of Allied Healthcare
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The University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio
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Online programsYes
Source: IPEDS / College Scorecard (2023 cohort). Browse all Texas schools on the Texas nursing page.
Nursing Wages Near Schertz
Schertz 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.
| Occupation | Median Wage | Source | COL-Adjusted (US=100) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Registered Nurse | $94,370 | San Antonio-New Braunfels, TX | $99,652 |
| Licensed Practical Nurse | $62,280 | San Antonio-New Braunfels, TX | $65,766 |
| Nurse Anesthetist | $279,410 | San Antonio-New Braunfels, TX | $295,048 |
| Nurse Midwife | $123,380 | TX statewide | $130,285 |
| Nurse Practitioner | $131,770 | San Antonio-New Braunfels, TX | $139,145 |
| Nursing Assistant | $36,800 | San 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.
Schertz at a Glance
| Metric | Value | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 43,128 | Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B01003) |
| Median household income | $96,633 | Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B19013) |
| Adults 25+ with bachelor’s+ | 40.2% | Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B15003) |
| Regional Price Parity (US=100) | 94.7 (below U.S. average) | BEA RPP 2024 |
| Nursing-related employment in Guadalupe County | 789 workers, 20 establishments | BLS QCEW 2024 annual |
Other Schertz-Area Cities With Nursing Programs
- Cibolo, TX – 2.4 mi away (27,855 pop)
- Universal City, TX – 3.3 mi away (20,359 pop)
- Converse, TX – 4.8 mi away (22,702 pop)
- Seguin, TX – 17.4 mi away (27,415 pop)
- San Antonio, TX – 17.5 mi away (1,976,787 pop)
Frequently Asked Questions
How many accredited nursing schools are near Schertz, TX?
Our directory has 5 accredited schools offering nursing programs near Schertz. The closest is University of the Incarnate Word in San Antonio, TX (14.6 miles), and the farthest of the schools shown is The University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio (19.8 miles). 4 of the highlighted schools are flagged as offering distance education.
What are the highest-paying nursing roles near Schertz?
Based on BLS OEWS May 2025 wage data, the top-paying nursing-related roles near Schertz 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 Cibolo instead of Schertz?
Cibolo, TX is 2.4 miles from Schertz 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 Schertz an affordable place to study nursing?
Schertz’s median household income of $96,633 (Census ACS 2023) is one input. Online programs let students stay in Schertz 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.