Nursing programs in Texas without prerequisites
These programs say you can start without completing separate prerequisite courses first, usually because the science and general education courses are built into the program. We found 21 in Texas; 18 publish a cost, from $7,080 to $114,939. Data checked Nov. 4, 2026.
RN programs (9)
| Program | City | Cost | Pass rate | Length |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chamberlain College of Nursing BSN, Pearland | Pearland | $97,420 | 81.0%136 of 168 | 9 semesters |
| Chamberlain College of Nursing BSN, San Antonio | San Antonio | $97,420 | 82.1%23 of 28 | 3 years |
| Chamberlain College of Nursing BSN, Houston | Houston | $101,080 | 84.7%155 of 183 | 9 semesters |
| Chamberlain College of Nursing BSN, Irving | Irving | $101,080 | 82.4%84 of 102 | 122 credit hours, as few as 3 years |
| West Coast University Texas BSN | Dallas | $113,979 | 92.2%213 of 231 | 120 credits, 8 semesters; as few as 39 months at the accelerated pace |
| Arizona College of Nursing BSN | Dallas | $114,939 | 69.1%65 of 94 | 9 semesters |
| Galen College of Nursing BSN | San Antonio | Not published | 85.2%450 of 528 | 3 years |
| Hallmark University BSN | San Antonio | Not published | 79.7%47 of 59 | 32 months |
| 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 (12)
| Program | City | Cost | Pass rate | Length |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alvin Community College LVN | Alvin | $7,080 | 100%20 of 20 | 3 semesters |
| Midland College LVN | Midland | $8,000 | 100%8 of 8 | 12 months |
| North Central Texas College LVN | Gainesville | $8,559 | 100%65 of 65 | 12 months |
| Texas Southmost College LVN | Brownsville | $11,000to $13,000 | 85.7%12 of 14 | 12 months |
| Victoria College LVN | Victoria | $11,150 | 94.4%51 of 54 | 1 year |
| Blinn College LVN | Brenham | $11,323 | 100%50 of 50 | 10 to 11 months (two semesters plus summer) |
| Navarro LVN, Corsicana | Corsicana | $11,624 | 97.5%39 of 40 | 12 months |
| Navarro LVN, Waxahachie | Waxahachie | $11,624 | 95.5%42 of 44 | 12 months |
| Weatherford College LVN | Weatherford | $12,132*to $12,870 | 95.6%43 of 45 | 12 months |
| Valley Baptist Medical Center LVN | Harlingen | $14,011 | 82.8%24 of 29 | 12 months |
| South Plains LVN, Plainview | Plainview | $14,435 | 100%14 of 14 | 12 months |
| Valley Grande Institute for Academic Studies LVN | Weslaco | $26,454 | 87.9%29 of 33 | About 52 weeks, full time (1,530 clock hours) |
Before you apply
- "No prerequisites" usually means the courses are included, not skipped, so the program may be longer or cost more.
- Most still require a high school diploma, an entrance exam and a background check.
- Compare the cost to a community college route where prerequisites are taken separately at lower tuition.
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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.