Nursing programs in the Austin area: what they cost and what they pay
10 Board-approved programs in Austin and Round Rock. RN programs with published costs range from $6,730 to $105,391, and registered nurses here earn a median $97,890.
Austin's lowest published prices come from Austin Community College, which runs both an associate degree and an LVN certificate and posts a cost sheet for each. The public four-year options are UT Austin, where nursing is a direct-entry major from the freshman year, and Texas State, whose BSN is taught at its Round Rock campus after two years of prerequisites. Most of the rest are private and much more expensive: Fairfield and Concordia run accelerated programs for career changers, and South University's full degree is listed at over $100,000. UT Austin also has a three-year route into nursing for people who already hold a bachelor's degree in another field.
Every program in the area
Grouped by license, then sorted by cost. Missing numbers sort last.
| Program | City | Cost | Pass rate | Length | Payback |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Austin Community College ADN | Austin | $6,730 | 95.2%315 of 331 | 4 semesters | 0.7 yrs |
| South University BSN | Austin | $105,391 | 88.5%23 of 26 | Data coming soon | 10.8 yrs |
| Concordia University BSN | Austin | Not published | 97.8%135 of 138 | 16 months | Can't calculate: cost |
| Fairfield University BSN | Austin | Not published | 93.5%29 of 31 | 15 months | Can't calculate: cost |
| St. Edward’s University BSN | Austin | Not published | 100%2 of 2 | Data coming soon | Can't calculate: cost |
| Texas State University BSN | Round Rock | Not published | 100%84 of 84 | 5 semesters | Can't calculate: cost |
| University of Texas at Austin BSN | Austin | Not published | 90.9%110 of 121 | 4 years | Can't calculate: cost |
| University of Texas at Austin Alternate Entry MSN | Austin | Not published | 90.6%48 of 53 | 3 years | Can't calculate: cost |
| Program | City | Cost | Pass rate | Length | Payback |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Austin Community College LVN | Austin | $7,482 | 97.6%81 of 83 | Data coming soon | 1.2 yrs |
| CyberTex Institute LVN | Austin | Not published | 73.3%22 of 30 | Data coming soon | Can't calculate: cost |
Small groups: St. Edward’s University BSN had 2 test takers. Pass rates: 1, 2
Quick findings
- Lowest-cost RN program: Austin Community College ADN, from $6,730.
- Highest RN pass rate with 20+ test takers: Texas State University BSN, 100% (84 of 84).
- Largest program: Austin Community College ADN, with 331 first-time test takers in 2025.
- Highest LVN pass rate with 20+ test takers: Austin Community College LVN, 81 of 83.
- RN vs LVN pay gap here: $33,310 a year at the median.
Generated from the table above. They change when the data does.
Two ways to become a nurse here
Using this area's real costs and wages.
Austin Community College ADN, 4 semesters of nursing courses. Median RN pay $97,890.
Austin Community College LVN. Median LVN pay $64,580 while you bridge.
The local job picture
Programs here are in Austin and Round Rock. Wages are for the Austin-Round Rock-San Marcos, TX metropolitan area.
What changed
- Nov 2026Updated: Austin Community College ADN, South University BSN, Austin Community College LVN.
- Apr 2026Updated: Austin Community College ADN, Concordia University BSN, Fairfield University BSN, South University BSN, St. Edward’s University BSN, Texas State University BSN, University of Texas at Austin BSN, University of Texas at Austin Alternate Entry MSN, Austin Community College LVN, CyberTex Institute LVN.
- Apr 2025Updated: Austin Community College ADN, Concordia University BSN, Fairfield University BSN, South University BSN, Texas State University BSN, University of Texas at Austin BSN, University of Texas at Austin Alternate Entry MSN, Austin Community College LVN, CyberTex Institute LVN.
- Apr 2024Updated: Austin Community College ADN, Concordia University BSN, South University BSN, Texas State University BSN, University of Texas at Austin BSN, University of Texas at Austin Alternate Entry MSN, Austin Community College LVN, CyberTex Institute LVN.
- Apr 2023Updated: Austin Community College ADN, Concordia University BSN, South University BSN, Texas State University BSN, University of Texas at Austin BSN, University of Texas at Austin Alternate Entry MSN, Austin Community College LVN.
- Apr 2022Updated: Austin Community College ADN, Concordia University BSN, South University BSN, Texas State University BSN, University of Texas at Austin BSN, University of Texas at Austin Alternate Entry MSN, Austin Community College LVN, CyberTex Institute LVN.
Sources and dates
- Texas Board of Nursing, Report of 2025 NCLEX-RN Examination Pass Rates (Board Meeting, April 2026, item 3.2.13), April 2026.
- Texas Board of Nursing, Report of 2025 NCLEX-PN Examination Pass Rates (Board Meeting, April 2026, item 3.2.12), April 2026.
- U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), Austin-Round Rock-San Marcos, TX, May 2025.
- Austin Community College, Estimated Program Expenses for Nursing (Traditional) AAS (PDF, linked from Health Sciences Program Costs), Undated estimate.
- South University, Austin (Round Rock) program cost sheet (PDF), Cost sheet dated May 27, 2026.
- Austin Community College, Estimated Program Expenses for Vocational Nursing Certificate, Traditional Daytime Track (PDF, linked from Health Sciences Program Costs), Undated estimate.
Every number was checked against its source on Nov. 1, 2026. Spot an error? Report it. Program Outcomes is independent and not affiliated with any school or the Texas Board of Nursing. Our independence policy