Best Online Nursing Programs in Tyler, TX (2026)

Tyler, Texas has 5 accredited schools offering nursing programs, with tuition ranging from $2,160 to $14,924 per year for indexed programs. Tyler has a population of about 107,718. Median household income is $65,527 (Census ACS 2023, 5-year). About 30.7% 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 Tyler

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

#1

Tyler Junior College

Tyler, TX 3.0 miles from Tyler BOC Score 40.7
  • 4 year
  • Campus + Online
Graduation rate 26%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $38,140
Avg net price $10,206/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 60%
  • Programs offered: 67

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#2

The University of Texas at Tyler

Tyler, TX 3.1 miles from Tyler BOC Score 62.7
  • 4 year
  • Campus + Online
Graduation rate 58%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $57,053
Avg net price $13,323/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 75%
  • Programs offered: 36

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

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


Nursing Wages Near Tyler

Tyler is part of the Tyler, TX metro area (BLS area code 46340). 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$80,340Tyler, TX$87,137
Licensed Practical Nurse$59,550Tyler, TX$64,588
Nurse Anesthetist$244,990TX statewide$265,716
Nurse Midwife$123,380TX statewide$133,818
Nurse Practitioner$132,490Tyler, TX$143,698
Nursing Assistant$35,300Tyler, TX$38,286

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.


Tyler at a Glance

MetricValueSource
Population107,718Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B01003)
Median household income$65,527Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B19013)
Adults 25+ with bachelor’s+30.7%Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B15003)
Regional Price Parity (US=100)92.2 (below U.S. average)BEA RPP 2024
Nursing-related employment in Smith County10,969 workers, 87 establishmentsBLS QCEW 2024 annual

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many accredited nursing schools are near Tyler, TX?

Accredited schools offering nursing programs near Tyler 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 Tyler?

Based on BLS OEWS May 2025 wage data, the top-paying nursing-related roles near Tyler are: Nurse Anesthetist ($244,990), Nurse Practitioner ($132,490), 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 Longview instead of Tyler?

Longview, TX is 34.6 miles from Tyler 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 Tyler an affordable place to study nursing?

Tyler’s median household income of $65,527 (Census ACS 2023) is one input. Online programs let students stay in Tyler 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: 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 2024โ€“2034) and the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (2023 cohort). The source agency and data year are cited inline with every statistic.