Hybrid and online nursing programs in Texas
These programs put some of their coursework online. Labs and clinical rotations are still in person; no Texas program leading to a first nursing license is fully online. We found 22 in Texas; 12 publish a cost, from $8,410 to $101,080. Data checked Nov. 4, 2026.
RN programs (16)
| Program | City | Cost | Pass rate | Length |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Odessa College ADN | Odessa | $8,410 | 94.6%88 of 93 | 3 semesters |
| Texas State Technical College- Harlingen ADN | Harlingen | $14,817* | 77.6%45 of 58 | 12 months |
| Texas State Technical College- West Texas ADN | Sweetwater | $14,817* | 63.4%26 of 41 | 12 months |
| The College of Health Care Professions ADN | Houston | $42,500 | 64.3%9 of 14 | About 20 months (80 weeks, ten 8-week modules, 61.5 semester credits) |
| University of St. Thomas Accelerated BSN | Houston | $66,845 | 71.0%164 of 231 | 12 months |
| Chamberlain College of Nursing BSN, San Antonio | San Antonio | $97,420 | 82.1%23 of 28 | 3 years |
| Chamberlain College of Nursing BSN, Irving | Irving | $101,080 | 82.4%84 of 102 | 122 credit hours, as few as 3 years |
| College of the Mainland ADN | Texas City | Not published | 84.1%69 of 82 | About 4 semesters (60 credits) |
| Howard College ADN | Big Spring | Not published | 100%25 of 25 | 2 years |
| Howard College – San Angelo ADN | San Angelo | Not published | 92.3%36 of 39 | 2 years |
| Southwest University ADN | El Paso | Not published | 79.7%51 of 64 | 98 weeks |
| St. Philip’s College ADN | San Antonio | Not published | 95.7%22 of 23 | 4 semesters |
| Sul Ross University BSN | Alpine | Not published | 57.1%4 of 7 | 120 credit hours |
| Texas Tech Health Science Center – Gayle Greve Hunt School of Nursing BSN | El Paso | Not published | 81.1%120 of 148 | 4 semesters |
| University of St. Thomas School of Nursing BSN | Houston | Not published | 76.9%40 of 52 | Four-year program |
| Western Governors University BSN | Houston | Not published | 75.2%109 of 145 | 1 to 4 pre-nursing terms plus 4 clinical terms (six-month terms) |
LVN programs (6)
| Program | City | Cost | Pass rate | Length |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| North Central Texas College LVN | Gainesville | $8,559 | 100%65 of 65 | 12 months |
| Tyler Junior College LVN | Tyler | $10,205 | 93.1%95 of 102 | 12 months |
| Texas State Technical College LVN | Harlingen | $15,115* | 80.0%52 of 65 | 12 months |
| Texas State Technical College West Texas LVN | Sweetwater | $15,115* | 88.1%37 of 42 | 12 months |
| Baptist Health System LVN | San Antonio | $20,140 | 87.2%41 of 47 | 3 semesters |
| College of the Mainland LVN | Texas City | Not published | 95.8%23 of 24 | About 3 semesters (42 credit hours) |
Before you apply
- Ask how much is online: it ranges from a few courses to most of the lectures.
- You still need to live within driving distance of the campus and clinical sites.
- Online coursework takes self-discipline; many programs require a computer with a webcam.
By area
- Houston area (6)
- San Antonio area (3)
- Abilene area (2)
- El Paso area (2)
- Midland-Odessa area (2)
- Rio Grande Valley area (2)
- Dallas area (1)
- Fort Worth area (1)
- rural parts of Texas (1)
- San Angelo area (1)
- Tyler-Longview area (1)
Related
This list includes programs whose own published information says they offer this option. Schools change schedules, so confirm with the program. Know one we missed? Tell us. An asterisk (*) next to a cost means the figure needed a note.