Best Online Nursing Programs in Wichita Falls, TX (2026)

Wichita Falls, Texas has 5 accredited schools offering nursing programs, with tuition ranging from $4,080 to $13,676 per year for indexed programs. Wichita Falls has a population of about 102,558. Median household income is $58,568 (Census ACS 2023, 5-year). About 25.0% 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 Wichita Falls

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

#1

Weatherford College

Weatherford, TX 91.2 miles from Wichita Falls BOC Score 51.8
  • 4 year
  • Campus + Online
Graduation rate 28%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $42,397
Avg net price $9,967/yr
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Key stats
  • Programs offered: 46

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#2

Texas Christian University

Fort Worth, TX 106.7 miles from Wichita Falls BOC Score 72.5
  • 4 year
  • Campus + Online
Graduation rate 82%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $68,424
Avg net price $36,660/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 94%
  • Programs offered: 51

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#3

Grayson College

Denison, TX 109.8 miles from Wichita Falls BOC Score 50.9
  • 4 year
  • Campus + Online
Graduation rate 32%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $40,873
Avg net price $5,880/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 29%
  • Programs offered: 51

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#4

Collin County Community College District

McKinney, TX 120.4 miles from Wichita Falls BOC Score 51.9
  • 4 year
  • Campus + Online
Graduation rate 20%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $48,701
Avg net price $8,969/yr
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Key stats
  • Programs offered: 71

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#5

Galen Health Institutes-Dallas

Richardson, TX 123.1 miles from Wichita Falls BOC Score 37.4
  • 4 year
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $61,480
Avg net price $30,998/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 48%
  • Programs offered: 2

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#6

Dallas College

Dallas, TX 127.5 miles from Wichita Falls BOC Score 60.4
  • 4 year
  • Campus + Online
Graduation rate 23%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $41,714
Avg net price $3,214/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 78%
  • Programs offered: 94

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#7

Navarro College

Corsicana, TX 172.7 miles from Wichita Falls BOC Score 38.7
  • 4 year
  • Campus + Online
Graduation rate 27%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $38,716
Avg net price $14,820/yr
TuitionContact school for pricing
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Key stats
  • Programs offered: 40

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#8

Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center

Lubbock, TX 194.4 miles from Wichita Falls BOC Score 96.7
  • 4 year
  • Campus + Online
Graduation rate 92%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $92,348
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Key stats
  • Programs offered: 8

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

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


Nursing Wages Near Wichita Falls

Wichita Falls is part of the Wichita Falls, TX metro area (BLS area code 48660). 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$83,280Wichita Falls, TX$93,050
Licensed Practical Nurse$60,330Wichita Falls, TX$67,408
Nurse Anesthetist$244,990TX statewide$273,732
Nurse Midwife$123,380TX statewide$137,855
Nurse Practitioner$130,310Wichita Falls, TX$145,598
Nursing Assistant$37,870Wichita Falls, TX$42,313

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.


Wichita Falls at a Glance

MetricValueSource
Population102,558Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B01003)
Median household income$58,568Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B19013)
Adults 25+ with bachelor’s+25.0%Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B15003)
Regional Price Parity (US=100)89.5 (below U.S. average)BEA RPP 2024
Nursing-related employment in Wichita County1,861 workers, 55 establishmentsBLS QCEW 2024 annual

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many accredited nursing schools are near Wichita Falls, TX?

Accredited schools offering nursing programs near Wichita Falls 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 Wichita Falls?

Based on BLS OEWS May 2025 wage data, the top-paying nursing-related roles near Wichita Falls are: Nurse Anesthetist ($244,990), Nurse Practitioner ($130,310), 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 Lawton instead of Wichita Falls?

Lawton, OK is 49.4 miles from Wichita Falls 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 Wichita Falls an affordable place to study nursing?

Wichita Falls’s median household income of $58,568 (Census ACS 2023) is one input. Online programs let students stay in Wichita Falls 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 Wichita Falls

Compare every accredited online degree program with city-level data for Wichita Falls:

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.