Nursing programs in the Killeen-Temple area: what they cost and what they pay
5 Board-approved programs in Killeen, Temple and Belton. RN programs with published costs range from $14,075 to $14,075, and registered nurses here earn a median $93,440.
Temple College publishes cost ranges for both programs, about $14,000 to $16,000 for the associate degree and $11,000 to $12,600 for the LVN program, prerequisites included. Central Texas College in Killeen runs the same two programs but posts no total. The University of Mary Hardin-Baylor in Belton is the bachelor's option.
Every program in the area
Grouped by license, then sorted by cost. Missing numbers sort last.
| Program | City | Cost | Pass rate | Length | Payback |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Temple College ADN | Temple | $14,075to $15,875 | 91.9%79 of 86 | 2-year track | 1.5 yrsto 1.7 yrs |
| Central Texas College ADN | Killeen | Not published | 96.8%30 of 31 | 5 semesters | Can't calculate: cost |
| University of Mary Hardin Baylor BSN | Belton | Not published | 91.3%95 of 104 | Four-year degree (124+ credit hours) | Can't calculate: cost |
| Program | City | Cost | Pass rate | Length | Payback |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Temple College LVN | Temple | $11,065to $12,565 | 100%27 of 27 | 3 semesters | 1.7 yrsto 2.0 yrs |
| Central Texas College LVN | Killeen | Not published | 92.3%12 of 13 | 3 semesters | Can't calculate: cost |
Small groups: Central Texas College LVN had 13 test takers. Pass rates: 1, 2
Quick findings
- Lowest-cost RN program: Temple College ADN, from $14,075.
- Highest RN pass rate with 20+ test takers: Central Texas College ADN, 96.8% (30 of 31).
- Largest program: University of Mary Hardin Baylor BSN, with 104 first-time test takers in 2025.
- Highest LVN pass rate with 20+ test takers: Temple College LVN, 27 of 27.
- RN vs LVN pay gap here: $30,050 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.
Temple College ADN, 2-year track. Median RN pay $93,440.
Temple College LVN, 3 consecutive semesters. Median LVN pay $63,390 while you bridge.
The local job picture
Programs here are in Belton, Killeen, and Temple. Wages are for the Killeen-Temple, TX metropolitan area.
What changed
- Nov 2026Updated: Temple College ADN, Temple College LVN.
- Apr 2026Updated: Central Texas College ADN, Temple College ADN, University of Mary Hardin Baylor BSN, Central Texas College LVN, Temple College LVN.
- Apr 2025Updated: Central Texas College ADN, Temple College ADN, University of Mary Hardin Baylor BSN, Central Texas College LVN, Temple College LVN.
- Apr 2024Updated: Central Texas College ADN, Temple College ADN, University of Mary Hardin Baylor BSN, Central Texas College LVN, Temple College LVN.
- Apr 2023Updated: Central Texas College ADN, Temple College ADN, University of Mary Hardin Baylor BSN, Central Texas College LVN, Temple College LVN.
- Apr 2022Updated: Central Texas College ADN, Temple College ADN, University of Mary Hardin Baylor BSN, Central Texas College LVN, Temple College 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), Killeen-Temple, TX, May 2025.
- Temple College, ADN Estimated Program Costs, Undated estimate.
- Temple College, VN Estimated Cost and Financial Aid Information, 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