2025 Best Nursing Science Schools in the Southwest Region
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Colleges in the Southwest Region
82
Nursing Science Degrees Awarded
A degree in
nursing science is more popular than many other degrees. In fact, it ranks #162 out of 1506 on popularity of all such degrees in the nation. So, you have a fair amount of options to choose from when looking for a school.
For its 2025 ranking, College Factual looked at 11 schools in the Southwest Region to determine which ones were the best for nursing science students pursuing a degree. Combined, these schools handed out 82 degrees in nursing science to qualified students.
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Choosing a Great Nursing Science School
Your choice of nursing science school matters, so we have put together these rankings to help you make your decision. For our Best Overall Nursing Science School rankings, we roll up the results of our degree-level rankings, weighted by the number of degrees awarded at that level.
In order to find the schools that are the best fit for you, you may want to filter to one of the degree levels below.
Nursing Science Rankings by Degree Level
Since the program you select can have a significant impact on your future, we've developed a number of rankings, including this Best Nursing Science Schools in the Southwest Region list, to help you choose the best school for you.
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Best Schools for Nursing Science in the Southwest Region
If you aren't interested in a particular degree level and want to know which schools are the overall best at delivering an education for the nursing science degrees they offer, see the list below.
10 Top Southwest Region Schools in Nursing Science
Doctor's Degree
Highest Degree Type
8th
Most Popular In TX
It is hard to beat Texas Christian University if you want to pursue a degree in nursing science. TCU is a large private not-for-profit university located in the city of Fort Worth. A Best Colleges rank of #112 out of 2,152 schools nationwide means TCU is a great university overall.
There were approximately 1 nursing science students who graduated with this degree at TCU in the most recent data year.
More information about a degree in nursing science from Texas Christian University
The University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston is one of the best schools in the United States for getting a degree in nursing science. Located in the city of Houston, UTHealth is a public university with a medium-sized student population.
There were approximately 4 nursing science students who graduated with this degree at UTHealth in the most recent data year.
More information about a degree in nursing science from The University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston
Bachelors
Degree Type
BS in Nursing - RN to BSN
Program Name
With the affordable and transfer-friendly online RN to BSN program at Southern New Hampshire University, you can build upon your prior educational journey and enhance your professional experience in a program designed to fit around your schedule.
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Doctor's Degree
Highest Degree Type
3rd
Most Popular In TX
It is hard to beat The University of Texas Medical Branch if you wish to pursue a degree in nursing science. Located in the small city of Galveston, UTMB Galveston is a public university with a small student population.
There were roughly 1 nursing science students who graduated with this degree at UTMB Galveston in the most recent data year.
More information about a degree in nursing science from The University of Texas Medical Branch
Doctor's Degree
Highest Degree Type
2nd
Most Popular In OK
University of Oklahoma - Health Sciences Center is a good choice for students interested in a degree in nursing science. Located in the city of Oklahoma City, UOHSC is a public university with a small student population.
There were approximately 3 nursing science students who graduated with this degree at UOHSC in the most recent data year.
More information about a degree in nursing science from University of Oklahoma - Health Sciences Center
UT Austin is a very large public university located in the city of Austin. A Best Colleges rank of #46 out of 2,152 colleges nationwide means UT Austin is a great university overall.
There were roughly 8 nursing science students who graduated with this degree at UT Austin in the most recent data year.
More information about a degree in nursing science from The University of Texas at Austin
Doctor's Degree
Highest Degree Type
1st
Most Popular In NM
Located in the large city of Albuquerque, UNM is a public university with a fairly large student population. This university ranks 1st out of 24 schools for overall quality in the state of New Mexico.
There were approximately 5 nursing science students who graduated with this degree at UNM in the most recent data year.
More information about a degree in nursing science from University of New Mexico - Main Campus
UT Arlington is a very large public university located in the city of Arlington. A Best Colleges rank of #304 out of 2,152 schools nationwide means UT Arlington is a great university overall.
There were about 6 nursing science students who graduated with this degree at UT Arlington in the most recent data year.
More information about a degree in nursing science from The University of Texas at Arlington
Bachelors
Degree Type
BS in Nursing - RN to BSN - Accelerated RN to MSN
Program Name
At Southern New Hampshire University, we understand the demands placed on today's nursing professionals. When it comes to your education, consider saving money and time by electing the RN to MSN pathway. Eligible students will complete graduate courses within their undergraduate program. This pathway allows you to gain a BSN along the way and ultimately shorten your time within the MSN Nursing Education or Population Healthcare tracks.
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Doctor's Degree
Highest Degree Type
1st
Most Popular In AZ
Located in the midsize city of Tempe, ASU - Tempe is a public university with a fairly large student population. A Best Colleges rank of #108 out of 2,152 schools nationwide means ASU - Tempe is a great university overall.
There were approximately 2 nursing science students who graduated with this degree at ASU - Tempe in the most recent year we have data available.
More information about a degree in nursing science from Arizona State University - Tempe
TWU is a fairly large public university located in the midsize city of Denton. This university ranks 24th out of 115 schools for overall quality in the state of Texas.
There were approximately 18 nursing science students who graduated with this degree at TWU in the most recent data year.
More information about a degree in nursing science from Texas Woman’s University
Located in the midsize city of Tyler, UT Tyler is a public university with a moderately-sized student population. This university ranks 36th out of 115 colleges for overall quality in the state of Texas.
There were about 10 nursing science students who graduated with this degree at UT Tyler in the most recent data year.
More information about a degree in nursing science from The University of Texas at Tyler
