LVN to RN bridge programs in Texas
Bridge, transition and mobility programs let licensed vocational nurses (and at some schools, paramedics) earn an RN license without starting over, often in about a year. We found 21 in Texas; 16 publish a cost, from $6,730 to $42,500. Data checked Nov. 4, 2026.
Programs with an LVN-to-RN track (21)
| Program | City | Cost | Pass rate | Length |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Austin Community College ADN | Austin | $6,730 | 95.2%315 of 331 | 4 semesters |
| Odessa College ADN | Odessa | $8,410 | 94.6%88 of 93 | 3 semesters |
| Lone Star ADN, Kingwood | Kingwood | $9,378*to $12,517 | 89.1%90 of 101 | Two-year program (Basic Track) |
| Lone Star ADN, Montgomery | Conroe | $9,378*to $12,517 | 92.3%48 of 52 | 4 semesters |
| Lone Star ADN, North Harris | Houston | $9,378*to $12,517 | 84.9%90 of 106 | Data coming soon |
| Lone Star ADN, Tomball | Tomball | $9,378*to $12,517 | 92.9%39 of 42 | Data coming soon |
| Lamar State College – Port Arthur ADN | Port Arthur | $9,733to $9,748 | 95.8%68 of 71 | 3 semesters |
| Midland College ADN | Midland | $9,735 | 95.2%60 of 63 | 4 semesters |
| Cisco College ADN | Abilene | $13,485to $13,845 | 97.1%33 of 34 | 3 semesters |
| Victoria College ADN | Victoria | $13,657 | 97.8%91 of 93 | 2 years |
| 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 |
| Texas Southmost College ADN | Brownsville | $17,122 | 85.7%24 of 28 | 2 years |
| South Texas College ADN | McAllen | $17,666 | 99.4%174 of 175 | 5 semesters |
| Covenant School of Nursing | Lubbock | $18,782 | 88.5%154 of 174 | 64 weeks |
| 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) |
| Clarendon College ADN | Pampa | Not published | 87.9%29 of 33 | Data coming soon |
| Galen College of Nursing ADN | San Antonio | Not published | 81.9%847 of 1034 | Data coming soon |
| Paris Junior College ADN | Paris | Not published | 91.5%54 of 59 | 12 months |
| St. Philip’s College ADN | San Antonio | Not published | 95.7%22 of 23 | 4 semesters |
| Wayland Baptist University BSN | San Antonio | Not published | 58.8%10 of 17 | Data coming soon |
Before you apply
- Most require a current, unencumbered Texas LVN license and some LVN work experience.
- Many use an entrance or mobility exam (such as the HESI LPN-to-RN) and require prerequisites like anatomy, physiology and microbiology.
- Costs shown are for the school's main program; bridge students may pay less because they take fewer courses. Check the program page.
By area
- Houston area (5)
- Rio Grande Valley area (3)
- San Antonio area (3)
- Abilene area (2)
- Midland-Odessa area (2)
- Amarillo area (1)
- Austin area (1)
- Beaumont-Port Arthur area (1)
- Lubbock area (1)
- Sherman-Denison area (1)
- Victoria area (1)
Related
- LVN programs in Texas
- ADN programs in Texas
- How to become an RN in Texas
- Every Texas nursing program's cost
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.