Nursing programs in the Sherman-Denison area: what they cost and what they pay
4 Board-approved programs in Denison, Paris and Van Alstyne. Registered nurses here earn a median $83,700.
Grayson College in Denison and Van Alstyne and Paris Junior College both run an associate degree and an LVN program; Paris's associate degree is for licensed LVNs moving up to RN. Neither school posts a nursing program cost total.
Every program in the area
Grouped by license, then sorted by cost. Missing numbers sort last.
| Program | City | Cost | Pass rate | Length | Payback |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Grayson College ADN | Denison | Not published | 88.8%95 of 107 | Four 16-week nursing semesters (traditional track) | Can't calculate: cost |
| Paris Junior College ADN | Paris | Not published | 91.5%54 of 59 | 12 months | Can't calculate: cost |
| Program | City | Cost | Pass rate | Length | Payback |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Grayson College LVN | Van Alstyne | Not published | 96.9%31 of 32 | 12 months | Can't calculate: cost |
| Paris Junior College LVN | Paris | Not published | 100%33 of 33 | 12 months | Can't calculate: cost |
Quick findings
- Highest RN pass rate with 20+ test takers: Paris Junior College ADN, 91.5% (54 of 59).
- Largest program: Grayson College ADN, with 107 first-time test takers in 2025.
- Highest LVN pass rate with 20+ test takers: Paris Junior College LVN, 33 of 33.
- RN vs LVN pay gap here: $23,240 a year at the median.
Generated from the table above. They change when the data does.
The local job picture
Programs here are in Denison, Paris, and Van Alstyne. Wages are for the Sherman-Denison, TX metropolitan area.
What changed
- Apr 2026Updated: Grayson College ADN, Paris Junior College ADN, Grayson College LVN, Paris Junior College LVN.
- Apr 2025Updated: Grayson College ADN, Paris Junior College ADN, Grayson College LVN, Paris Junior College LVN.
- Apr 2024Updated: Grayson College ADN, Paris Junior College ADN, Grayson College LVN, Paris Junior College LVN.
- Apr 2023Updated: Grayson College ADN, Paris Junior College ADN, Grayson College LVN, Paris Junior College LVN.
- Apr 2022Updated: Grayson College ADN, Paris Junior College ADN, Grayson College LVN, Paris Junior 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), Sherman-Denison, TX, May 2025.
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