2025 Best Registered Nursing Schools in the Southwest Region

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Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center
Lubbock, TX

It's difficult to beat Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center if you want to pursue a degree in registered nursing. TTUHSC is a small public university located in the city of Lubbock.

There were roughly 937 registered nursing students who graduated with this degree at TTUHSC in the most recent data year.

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The University of Texas Medical Branch
Galveston, TX

The University of Texas Medical Branch is a wonderful decision for students interested in a degree in registered nursing. Located in the small city of Galveston, UTMB Galveston is a public university with a small student population.

There were about 378 registered nursing students who graduated with this degree at UTMB Galveston in the most recent data year.

3

The University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston
Houston, TX

Every student who is interested in registered nursing needs to look into The University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston. Located in the large city of Houston, UTHealth is a public university with a moderately-sized student population.

There were roughly 396 registered nursing students who graduated with this degree at UTHealth in the most recent data year.

4

Grand Canyon University
Phoenix, AZ

Any student pursuing a degree in registered nursing needs to check out Grand Canyon University. Grand Canyon University is a fairly large private for-profit university located in the city of Phoenix. A Best Colleges rank of #144 out of 2,152 colleges nationwide means Grand Canyon University is a great university overall.

There were approximately 5452 registered nursing students who graduated with this degree at Grand Canyon University in the most recent year we have data available.

5

The University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio
San Antonio, TX

Located in the city of San Antonio, UT Health San Antonio is a public university with a small student population.

There were roughly 301 registered nursing students who graduated with this degree at UT Health San Antonio in the most recent data year.

6

Texas Christian University
Fort Worth, TX

TCU is a fairly large private not-for-profit university located in the large 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 roughly 180 registered nursing students who graduated with this degree at TCU in the most recent data year.

7

University of Oklahoma - Health Sciences Center
Oklahoma City, OK

Located in the large city of Oklahoma City, UOHSC is a public university with a small student population.

There were about 297 registered nursing students who graduated with this degree at UOHSC in the most recent year we have data available.

8

University of Phoenix - Arizona
Phoenix, AZ

Located in the city of Phoenix, UOPX - Arizona is a private for-profit university with a very large student population. A Best Colleges rank of #83 out of 2,152 schools nationwide means UOPX - Arizona is a great university overall.

There were about 855 registered nursing students who graduated with this degree at UOPX - Arizona in the most recent data year.

9

The University of Texas at Arlington
Arlington, TX

UT Arlington is a very large public university located in the city of Arlington. This university ranks 12th out of 115 colleges for overall quality in the state of Texas.

There were roughly 3249 registered nursing students who graduated with this degree at UT Arlington in the most recent data year.

10

West Coast University - Dallas
Richardson, TX

Located in the city of Richardson, West Coast University - Dallas is a private for-profit university with a small student population.

There were roughly 303 registered nursing students who graduated with this degree at West Coast University - Dallas in the most recent data year.

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The University of Texas at Austin
Austin, TX

UT Austin is a fairly large public university located in the city of Austin. A Best Colleges rank of #46 out of 2,152 schools nationwide means UT Austin is a great university overall.

There were roughly 149 registered nursing students who graduated with this degree at UT Austin in the most recent year we have data available.

12

Northern Arizona University
Flagstaff, AZ

NAU is a very large public university located in the city of Flagstaff. This university ranks 7th out of 26 colleges for overall quality in the state of Arizona.

There were roughly 475 registered nursing students who graduated with this degree at NAU in the most recent data year.

13

Eastern Arizona College
Thatcher, AZ

Located in the remote town of Thatcher, Eastern Arizona College is a public college with a moderately-sized student population. This college ranks 6th out of 26 colleges for overall quality in the state of Arizona.

There were about 71 registered nursing students who graduated with this degree at Eastern Arizona College in the most recent data year.

14

El Centro College
Dallas, TX

Located in the large city of Dallas, El Centro College is a public college with a fairly large student population. This college ranks 11th out of 115 colleges for overall quality in the state of Texas.

There were about 260 registered nursing students who graduated with this degree at El Centro College in the most recent year we have data available.

15

Baylor University
Waco, TX

Located in the midsize city of Waco, Baylor is a private not-for-profit university with a very large student population. A Best Colleges rank of #150 out of 2,152 colleges nationwide means Baylor is a great university overall.

There were roughly 317 registered nursing students who graduated with this degree at Baylor in the most recent year we have data available.

16

University of Arizona
Tucson, AZ

University of Arizona is a very large public university located in the large city of Tucson. A Best Colleges rank of #110 out of 2,152 colleges nationwide means University of Arizona is a great university overall.

There were approximately 407 registered nursing students who graduated with this degree at University of Arizona in the most recent data year.

17

South Texas College
McAllen, TX

Located in the midsize city of McAllen, South Texas College is a public college with a very large student population. This college ranks 19th out of 115 schools for overall quality in the state of Texas.

There were approximately 294 registered nursing students who graduated with this degree at South Texas College in the most recent data year.

18

Tarrant County College District
Fort Worth, TX

Located in the large city of Fort Worth, Tarrant County College is a public college with a very large student population. This college ranks 10th out of 115 colleges for overall quality in the state of Texas.

There were roughly 342 registered nursing students who graduated with this degree at Tarrant County College in the most recent data year.

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Texas A&M University - College Station
College Station, TX

Texas A&M College Station is a very large public university located in the city of College Station. A Best Colleges rank of #42 out of 2,152 schools nationwide means Texas A&M College Station is a great university overall.

There were about 206 registered nursing students who graduated with this degree at Texas A&M College Station in the most recent year we have data available.

20

GateWay Community College
Phoenix, AZ

Located in the large city of Phoenix, GateWay Community College is a public college with a moderately-sized student population. A Best Colleges rank of #139 out of 2,152 schools nationwide means GateWay Community College is a great college overall.

There were roughly 241 registered nursing students who graduated with this degree at GateWay Community College in the most recent year we have data available.

21

Texas Woman's University
Denton, TX

TWU is a large public university located in the city of Denton. This university ranks 24th out of 115 schools for overall quality in the state of Texas.

There were roughly 470 registered nursing students who graduated with this degree at TWU in the most recent year we have data available.

22

Arizona State University - Tempe
Tempe, 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 colleges nationwide means ASU - Tempe is a great university overall.

There were about 422 registered nursing students who graduated with this degree at ASU - Tempe in the most recent year we have data available.

23

Central New Mexico Community College
Albuquerque, NM

CNM is a large public college located in the city of Albuquerque. This college ranks 2nd out of 24 schools for overall quality in the state of New Mexico.

There were about 185 registered nursing students who graduated with this degree at CNM in the most recent year we have data available.

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Lone Star College System
The Woodlands, TX

Located in the medium-sized city of The Woodlands, North Harris Montgomery is a public college with a very large student population. This college ranks 21st out of 115 colleges for overall quality in the state of Texas.

There were approximately 487 registered nursing students who graduated with this degree at North Harris Montgomery in the most recent year we have data available.

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The University of Texas at Tyler
Tyler, TX

Located in the midsize city of Tyler, UT Tyler is a public university with a medium-sized student population. This university ranks 36th out of 115 schools for overall quality in the state of Texas.

There were roughly 620 registered nursing students who graduated with this degree at UT Tyler in the most recent year we have data available.