Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing bachelor's degree programs in Texas

Compare 50 reporting programs using the same federal field and bachelor's degree credential definition. Earnings are observed four years after completion.

50Programs reporting earnings

$89,079Median year-4 earnings

$26,000Median federal debt

48Programs reporting debt

OUTCOME SPREAD

Highest reported earnings in Texas

Each bar uses the same field, credential, state and earnings year.

1West Coast University-TexasRichardson · $38,145 federal debt$111,455 2University of Houston-Clear LakeHouston · Debt not reported$103,991 3The University of Texas at ArlingtonArlington · $26,182 federal debt$99,393 4Baptist Health System School of Health ProfessionsSan Antonio · $43,010 federal debt$98,449 5Chamberlain University-TexasHouston · $39,146 federal debt$96,132 6Texas A&M University-Central TexasKilleen · $22,750 federal debt$95,566 7Lamar UniversityBeaumont · $25,196 federal debt$93,709 8Houston Christian UniversityHouston · $25,394 federal debt$93,475 9Schreiner UniversityKerrville · $29,706 federal debt$92,978 10The University of Texas Health Science Center at HoustonHouston · $20,500 federal debt$92,899

CAREER CONTEXT IN TX

What related occupations pay in Texas

These are common occupational matches for this field, ranked by the strength of the federal education-to-occupation match.

25-1072Nursing Instructors and Teachers, Postsecondary

State median wage: $84,930
Middle 50% wage range: $65,560–$106,140
State employment: 6,830
Projected growth: +17.1%
Annual openings: 8,500

10th–90th percentile: $50,760–$137,530

29-1141Registered Nurses

State median wage: $95,970
Middle 50% wage range: $79,170–$105,100
State employment: 271,380
Projected growth: +5.6%
Annual openings: 180,800

10th–90th percentile: $67,120–$127,950

29-1171Nurse Practitioners

State median wage: $131,670
Middle 50% wage range: $113,840–$147,660
State employment: 25,970
Projected growth: +41.0%
Annual openings: 29,400

10th–90th percentile: $96,880–$161,980

11-9111Medical and Health Services Managers

State median wage: $114,150
Middle 50% wage range: $86,080–$150,390
State employment: 58,420
Projected growth: +24.2%
Annual openings: 62,300

10th–90th percentile: $65,520–$205,600

29-1151Nurse Anesthetists

State median wage: $244,990
Middle 50% wage range: $209,380–$323,140
State employment: 4,060
Projected growth: +9.7%
Annual openings: 2,400

10th–90th percentile: $169,350–$340,950

29-1161Nurse Midwives

State median wage: $123,380
Middle 50% wage range: $110,780–$138,290
State employment: 290
Projected growth: +11.5%
Annual openings: 400

10th–90th percentile: $90,260–$153,100

Career wages and employment are BLS estimates for everyone working in each occupation in Texas; they are not earnings or placement rates for graduates of these programs. Wage ranges show the distribution across workers, not an entry-to-experienced career path. Growth and annual openings are national 2025–35 projections. BLS reports openings in thousands; DegreeVerdict displays the corresponding job count. These figures provide labor-market context and are not used in DegreeVerdict payoff or ROI calculations.

ALL REPORTING PROGRAMS

Compare every available outcome

Sorted by observed year-4 earnings. Open a row for its exact college-and-degree profile.

#	College	City	Median year-4 earnings	Median federal debt
1	West Coast University-Texas	Richardson	$111,455	$38,145
2	University of Houston-Clear Lake	Houston	$103,991	Not available
3	The University of Texas at Arlington	Arlington	$99,393	$26,182
4	Baptist Health System School of Health Professions	San Antonio	$98,449	$43,010
5	Chamberlain University-Texas	Houston	$96,132	$39,146
6	Texas A&M University-Central Texas	Killeen	$95,566	$22,750
7	Lamar University	Beaumont	$93,709	$25,196
8	Houston Christian University	Houston	$93,475	$25,394
9	Schreiner University	Kerrville	$92,978	$29,706
10	The University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston	Houston	$92,899	$20,500
11	Prairie View A&M University	Prairie View	$91,910	$27,392
12	Galen Health Institutes-Dallas	Richardson	$91,862	$45,775
13	Galen Health Institutes-Houston	Houston	$91,862	$45,775
14	Galen Health Institutes-Austin Campus	Round Rock	$91,862	$45,775
15	Galen College of Nursing-San Antonio	San Antonio	$91,862	$45,775
16	The University of Texas Medical Branch at Galveston	Galveston	$91,723	$20,500
17	Sam Houston State University	Huntsville	$91,697	$26,504
18	South University-Austin	Round Rock	$91,363	$41,815
19	University of Houston	Houston	$91,276	$26,283
20	Hardin-Simmons University	Abilene	$90,276	Not available
21	Texas Christian University	Fort Worth	$89,690	$27,000
22	Tarleton State University	Stephenville	$89,677	$26,000
23	Baylor University	Waco	$89,510	$26,975
24	Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center	Lubbock	$89,234	$22,000
25	Texas Woman's University	Denton	$89,115	$25,000
26	Abilene Christian University-Undergraduate Online	Addison	$89,079	$24,850
27	Abilene Christian University	Abilene	$89,079	$24,850
28	The University of Texas at El Paso	El Paso	$89,077	$21,379
29	University of Mary Hardin-Baylor	Belton	$88,815	$28,656
30	Southwestern Adventist University	Keene	$88,324	$31,000
31	Lubbock Christian University	Lubbock	$88,298	$31,000
32	The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley	Edinburg	$88,067	$11,674
33	The University of Texas at Austin	Austin	$87,891	$19,651
34	University of St Thomas	Houston	$87,401	$24,607
35	Arizona College of Nursing-Dallas	Dallas	$87,378	$51,854
36	Midwestern State University	Wichita Falls	$87,009	$27,000
37	Texas State University	San Marcos	$84,557	$23,250
38	University of the Incarnate Word	San Antonio	$84,286	$27,574
39	Stephen F Austin State University	Nacogdoches	$84,107	$25,125
40	Denver College of Nursing-Houston	Houston	$83,778	$34,914
41	Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi	Corpus Christi	$83,329	$25,000
42	Texas A&M International University	Laredo	$83,327	$13,750
43	The University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio	San Antonio	$83,317	$24,439
44	The University of Texas at Tyler	Tyler	$83,201	$24,356
45	Angelo State University	San Angelo	$81,432	$24,875
46	Texas A&M University-College Station	College Station	$81,026	$21,500
47	Concordia University Texas	Austin	$79,891	$27,417
48	West Texas A&M University	Canyon	$79,583	$22,884
49	Texas Lutheran University	Seguin	$78,092	$23,528
50	LeTourneau University	Longview	$73,217	$27,000

This is an observed-outcomes comparison, not a universal quality ranking. Missing and privacy-suppressed programs are excluded.

QUESTIONS ANSWERED

A quick read on Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing in Texas

What do Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing bachelor's degree graduates earn in Texas?

Across 50 reporting programs, the median observed earnings figure is $89,079 four years after completion.

How much federal debt is reported for these programs?

The median is $26,000 among the 48 programs reporting federal debt.

Which Texas colleges report the highest earnings for this degree?

The table compares the same federal field, credential and earnings year. West Coast University-Texas has the highest reported figure among the programs shown.