Best Nursing Schools in Austin: Programs, Tuition & Rankings for 2026

Why Study Nursing in Austin?

Austin is a growing healthcare market with strong demand for nurses across hospitals, clinics, and specialty care facilities. The metro area has 6 institutions offering nursing programs at various levels, from affordable ADN degrees to doctoral programs.

Top University Nursing Programs

The University of Texas at Austin (Austin) — 29.1% acceptance rate. In-state tuition: $11,678/year. Nursing graduates earn $93,999/year (Master's Degree).

Texas State University (San Marcos) — 89.5% acceptance rate. In-state tuition: $11,450/year. Nursing graduates earn $103,729/year (Master's Degree).

Austin Community College District (Austin). In-state tuition: $2,550/year. Nursing graduates earn $88,105/year (Bachelor's Degree).

Concordia University Texas (Austin) — 91.1% acceptance rate. In-state tuition: $36,690/year. Nursing graduates earn $64,999/year (Bachelor's Degree).

Galen Health Institutes-Austin Campus (Round Rock). In-state tuition: $16,400/year. Nursing graduates earn $72,065/year (Bachelor's Degree).

South University-Austin (Round Rock). In-state tuition: $18,238/year. Nursing graduates earn $98,023/year (Master's Degree).

Community College & Affordable Nursing Programs

• Austin Community College District (Austin): $2,550/year, nursing graduates earn $88,105/year

How to Choose

Consider your budget, career goals, and timeline. Community college ADN programs offer the fastest and cheapest path to an RN license. University BSN and graduate programs lead to higher earnings and more career options. Many nurses start with an ADN and bridge to BSN while working.

Financial Aid

Check your state's grant programs, federal Pell Grants (up to $7,395/year), and HRSA Nurse Corps Scholarships for nursing-specific aid. Many hospitals also offer tuition reimbursement for employees pursuing nursing degrees.

Next Steps

Compare Austin nursing programs on GradeToGrad.