RN programs in Houston, Texas
20 RN (registered nurse) programs with costs, results and funding that can make them free
13 schools offer these RN programs with classes in the Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands area, and every one is approved for workforce funding. Each shows its price if you pay yourself and how past students did.
Registered nurses provide and coordinate patient care and teach patients and their families about health conditions. To work as one, you graduate from an approved nursing program (a bachelor's or associate degree in nursing, or a hospital diploma) and pass a licensing exam for your state nursing license.1 The exam is the NCLEX-RN from the National Council of State Boards of Nursing, which the nursing boards of every state, DC and four US territories use in deciding who gets a license.2
In Houston, 2 of the 20 programs take students without a high school diploma, 9 ask for a diploma or equivalent and 9 ask for earlier courses first.
By kind, the 20 programs here are RN associate degree (ADN, 8 programs), LPN to RN bridge (associate degree, 8 programs), RN bachelor's degree (BSN, 3 programs) and accelerated RN bachelor's degree (for graduates, 1 program).
See the 20 programsAll 109 RN programs in Texas, including online programs
How much do RN programs cost in Houston?
- Two-year degrees (16 programs)
- $4,239 to $6,590most of them
- Bachelor's degrees (4 programs)
- $9,983 to $77,885all 4 with a price
What you pay yourself for the whole program, as the schools report it. "Most" is the middle half of the programs with a price.
In the typical program
- Finished the program
- 77%
- Working 6 months later
- 89%
- Earned a year, estimated
- about $66,700
- Length
- Not enough data
- 2 programs report it; a typical figure needs 5
Source: US Department of Labor, program year 2024 (July 2024 to June 2025). Only programs approved for workforce funding are listed; other schools in Houston may also offer RN programs. How these figures are made
All 20 RN programs in Houston approved for WIOA funding
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Bachelors of Science in Nursing
Prairie View A&M University
Houston
Accredited school
Education and courses
Earned a year, estimated$49,600Price if you pay yourself$24,900152 students trained with WIOA funding
Program website, Bachelors of Science in Nursing at Prairie View A&M UniversityMore details about Bachelors of Science in Nursing at Prairie View A&M University
- Finished
- 54%
- Working at 6 months
- 82%
- Earned in a quarter
- $12,389
- Length
- Not reported
- Cost of supplies
- $2,231
- Students counted
- 1,047
- Earned a year, estimated
- $49,600
- Price if you pay yourself
- $24,900
- students trained with WIOA funding
- 152
Accelerated Bachelor of Science in Nursing Degree
University of St Thomas School of Nursing
Houston
Accredited school
Prerequisite courses
Earned a year, estimated$68,400Price if you pay yourself$65,39321 students trained with WIOA funding
Program website, Accelerated Bachelor of Science in Nursing Degree at University of St Thomas School of NursingMore details about Accelerated Bachelor of Science in Nursing Degree at University of St Thomas School of Nursing
- Finished
- 92%
- Working at 6 months
- 78%
- Earned in a quarter
- $17,092
- Length
- Not reported
- Cost of supplies
- $3,600
- Students counted
- 1,006
- Earned a year, estimated
- $68,400
- Price if you pay yourself
- $65,393
- students trained with WIOA funding
- 21
Associate Degree Nursing Program
San Jacinto College District
Pasadena
Accredited school
High school diploma or equivalent
Earned a year, estimated$64,900Price if you pay yourself$2,80833 students trained with WIOA funding
Program website, Associate Degree Nursing Program at San Jacinto College DistrictMore details about Associate Degree Nursing Program at San Jacinto College District
- Finished
- 100%
- Working at 6 months
- 92%
- Earned in a quarter
- $16,222
- Length
- Not reported
- Cost of supplies
- $4,188
- Students counted
- 665
- Earned a year, estimated
- $64,900
- Price if you pay yourself
- $2,808
- students trained with WIOA funding
- 33
Nursing AAS (Integrated Curriculum) RN
Kingwood College (Lone Star College System)
Kingwood
Accredited school
High school diploma or equivalent
Earned a year, estimated$62,800Price if you pay yourself$6,59044 students trained with WIOA funding
School website, Nursing AAS (Integrated Curriculum) RN at Kingwood College (Lone Star College System)More details about Nursing AAS (Integrated Curriculum) RN at Kingwood College (Lone Star College System)
- Finished
- 57%
- Working at 6 months
- 85%
- Earned in a quarter
- $15,707
- Length
- Not reported
- Cost of supplies
- $6,500
- Students counted
- 582
- Earned a year, estimated
- $62,800
- Price if you pay yourself
- $6,590
- students trained with WIOA funding
- 44
Nursing AAS (Block Curriculum)
Cy Fair College Lone Star College System
Cypress
Accredited school
High school diploma or equivalent
Earned a year, estimated$61,400Price if you pay yourself$6,59044 students trained with WIOA funding
School website, Nursing AAS (Block Curriculum) at Cy Fair College Lone Star College SystemMore details about Nursing AAS (Block Curriculum) at Cy Fair College Lone Star College System
- Finished
- 62%
- Working at 6 months
- 75%
- Earned in a quarter
- $15,362
- Length
- Not reported
- Cost of supplies
- $6,500
- Students counted
- 537
- Earned a year, estimated
- $61,400
- Price if you pay yourself
- $6,590
- students trained with WIOA funding
- 44
Associate Degree Nursing (ADN)
Alvin Community College
Alvin
Accredited school
No diploma needed
Earned a year, estimated$55,800Price if you pay yourself$12,39024 students trained with WIOA funding
Program website, Associate Degree Nursing (ADN) at Alvin Community CollegeMore details about Associate Degree Nursing (ADN) at Alvin Community College
- Finished
- 60%
- Working at 6 months
- 71%
- Earned in a quarter
- $13,943
- Length
- Not reported
- Cost of supplies
- $3,441
- Students counted
- 432
- Earned a year, estimated
- $55,800
- Price if you pay yourself
- $12,390
- students trained with WIOA funding
- 24
Nursing AAS (Integrated Curriculum) RN
Montgomery College Lone Star College System
Conroe
Accredited school
High school diploma or equivalent
Earned a year, estimated$66,700Price if you pay yourself$6,59019 students trained with WIOA funding
School website, Nursing AAS (Integrated Curriculum) RN at Montgomery College Lone Star College SystemMore details about Nursing AAS (Integrated Curriculum) RN at Montgomery College Lone Star College System
- Finished
- 60%
- Working at 6 months
- 74%
- Earned in a quarter
- $16,678
- Length
- Not reported
- Cost of supplies
- $6,500
- Students counted
- 358
- Earned a year, estimated
- $66,700
- Price if you pay yourself
- $6,590
- students trained with WIOA funding
- 19
Transition to Professional Nursing for Articulating Students AAS
Kingwood College (Lone Star College System)
Kingwood
Accredited school
Education and courses
Earned a year, estimated$71,500Price if you pay yourself$6,57223 students trained with WIOA funding
School website, Transition to Professional Nursing for Articulating Students AAS at Kingwood College (Lone Star College System)More details about Transition to Professional Nursing for Articulating Students AAS at Kingwood College (Lone Star College System)
- Finished
- 61%
- Working at 6 months
- 91%
- Earned in a quarter
- $17,873
- Length
- Not reported
- Cost of supplies
- $7,545
- Students counted
- 273
- Earned a year, estimated
- $71,500
- Price if you pay yourself
- $6,572
- students trained with WIOA funding
- 23
AAS Nursing AD2
Lee College
Baytown
Accredited school
Prerequisite courses
Earned a year, estimated$69,600Price if you pay yourself$4,322Program website, AAS Nursing AD2 at Lee CollegeMore details about AAS Nursing AD2 at Lee College
- Finished
- 88%
- Working at 6 months
- 89%
- Earned in a quarter
- $17,412
- Length
- Not reported
- Cost of supplies
- $2,528
- Students counted
- 267
- Earned a year, estimated
- $69,600
- Price if you pay yourself
- $4,322
Transition to Professional Nursing for Articulating Students AAS
North Harris College Lone Star College System
Houston
Accredited school
Education and courses
Earned a year, estimated$84,400Price if you pay yourself$6,57221 students trained with WIOA funding
School website, Transition to Professional Nursing for Articulating Students AAS at North Harris College Lone Star College SystemMore details about Transition to Professional Nursing for Articulating Students AAS at North Harris College Lone Star College System
- Finished
- 85%
- Working at 6 months
- 93%
- Earned in a quarter
- $21,100
- Length
- Not reported
- Cost of supplies
- $7,545
- Students counted
- 204
- Earned a year, estimated
- $84,400
- Price if you pay yourself
- $6,572
- students trained with WIOA funding
- 21
Associate Degree Nursing North
San Jacinto College District
Pasadena
Accredited school
High school diploma or equivalent
Earned a year, estimated$64,100Price if you pay yourself$3,90013 students trained with WIOA funding
Program website, Associate Degree Nursing North at San Jacinto College DistrictMore details about Associate Degree Nursing North at San Jacinto College District
- Finished
- 100%
- Working at 6 months
- 93%
- Earned in a quarter
- $16,036
- Length
- Not reported
- Cost of supplies
- $8,442
- Students counted
- 199
- Earned a year, estimated
- $64,100
- Price if you pay yourself
- $3,900
- students trained with WIOA funding
- 13
Transition to Professional Nursing for Articulating Students AAS
Montgomery College Lone Star College System
Conroe
Accredited school
Education and courses
Earned a year, estimated$69,300Price if you pay yourself$6,5728 students trained with WIOA funding
School website, Transition to Professional Nursing for Articulating Students AAS at Montgomery College Lone Star College SystemMore details about Transition to Professional Nursing for Articulating Students AAS at Montgomery College Lone Star College System
- Finished
- 65%
- Working at 6 months
- 95%
- Earned in a quarter
- $17,333
- Length
- Not reported
- Cost of supplies
- $7,545
- Students counted
- 131
- Earned a year, estimated
- $69,300
- Price if you pay yourself
- $6,572
- students trained with WIOA funding
- 8
Transition to Professional Nursing for Articulating Students AAS
Tomball College (Lone Star College System)
Tomball
Accredited school
Education and courses
Earned a year, estimated$74,200Price if you pay yourself$6,5728 students trained with WIOA funding
School website, Transition to Professional Nursing for Articulating Students AAS at Tomball College (Lone Star College System)More details about Transition to Professional Nursing for Articulating Students AAS at Tomball College (Lone Star College System)
- Finished
- 77%
- Working at 6 months
- 94%
- Earned in a quarter
- $18,539
- Length
- Not reported
- Cost of supplies
- $7,545
- Students counted
- 114
- Earned a year, estimated
- $74,200
- Price if you pay yourself
- $6,572
- students trained with WIOA funding
- 8
Registered Nursing (RN) - AAS Degree
Brazosport College
Lake Jackson
Accredited school
High school diploma or equivalent
Earned a year, estimated$66,700Price if you pay yourself$5,25210 students trained with WIOA funding
Program website, Registered Nursing (RN) - AAS Degree at Brazosport CollegeMore details about Registered Nursing (RN) - AAS Degree at Brazosport College
- Finished
- 80%
- Working at 6 months
- 85%
- Earned in a quarter
- $16,677
- Length
- Not reported
- Cost of supplies
- $4,576
- Students counted
- 104
- Earned a year, estimated
- $66,700
- Price if you pay yourself
- $5,252
- students trained with WIOA funding
- 10
AAS Nursing Transitional Entry TN2
Lee College
Baytown
Accredited school
No diploma needed
Earned a year, estimated$80,300Price if you pay yourself$4,4173 students trained with WIOA funding
Program website, AAS Nursing Transitional Entry TN2 at Lee CollegeMore details about AAS Nursing Transitional Entry TN2 at Lee College
- Finished
- 100%
- Working at 6 months
- 93%
- Earned in a quarter
- $20,086
- Length
- Not reported
- Cost of supplies
- $2,597
- Students counted
- 71
- Earned a year, estimated
- $80,300
- Price if you pay yourself
- $4,417
- students trained with WIOA funding
- 3
Registered Nursing (Lvn To Rn Track)
Brazosport College
Lake Jackson
Accredited school
High school diploma or equivalent
Earned a year, estimatedNot reportedPrice if you pay yourself$3,805Program website, Registered Nursing (Lvn To Rn Track) at Brazosport CollegeMore details about Registered Nursing (Lvn To Rn Track) at Brazosport College
- Finished
- Not reported
- Working at 6 months
- Not reported
- Earned in a quarter
- Not reported
- Length
- Not reported
- Cost of supplies
- $3,885
- Students counted
- Not reported
- Earned a year, estimated
- Not reported
- Price if you pay yourself
- $3,805
LVN to Transition Associate Degree Nursing Program
Galveston College
Galveston
Accredited school
Education and courses
Earned a year, estimatedNot reportedPrice if you pay yourself$3,990Program website, LVN to Transition Associate Degree Nursing Program at Galveston CollegeMore details about LVN to Transition Associate Degree Nursing Program at Galveston College
- Finished
- Not reported
- Working at 6 months
- Not reported
- Earned in a quarter
- Not reported
- Length
- Not reported
- Cost of supplies
- $2,808
- Students counted
- Not reported
- Earned a year, estimated
- Not reported
- Price if you pay yourself
- $3,990
LVN BSN Bachelor of Science in Nursing
Prairie View A&M University
Houston
Accredited school
Education and courses
Earned a year, estimatedNot reportedPrice if you pay yourself$9,983Program website, LVN BSN Bachelor of Science in Nursing at Prairie View A&M UniversityMore details about LVN BSN Bachelor of Science in Nursing at Prairie View A&M University
- Finished
- Not reported
- Working at 6 months
- Not reported
- Earned in a quarter
- Not reported
- Length
- Not reported
- Cost of supplies
- $600
- Students counted
- Not reported
- Earned a year, estimated
- Not reported
- Price if you pay yourself
- $9,983
ASSOCIATE DEGREE IN NURSING PROGRAM LPN/LVN TO ADN BRIDGE OPTION?ß
Galen Health Institutes Inc. Dba Galen College Of Nursing (Houston)
Houston
Accredited school
High school diploma or equivalent
Earned a year, estimatedNot reportedPrice if you pay yourself$37,845More details about ASSOCIATE DEGREE IN NURSING PROGRAM LPN/LVN TO ADN BRIDGE OPTION?ß at Galen Health Institutes Inc. Dba Galen College Of Nursing (Houston)
- Finished
- Not reported
- Working at 6 months
- Not reported
- Earned in a quarter
- Not reported
- Length
- 72 weeks, 50 hours a week
- Cost of supplies
- $2
- Students counted
- Not reported
- Earned a year, estimated
- Not reported
- Price if you pay yourself
- $37,845
BACCALAUREATE DEGREE IN NURSING PROGRAM PRELICENSURE OPTION?ß
Galen Health Institutes Inc. Dba Galen College Of Nursing (Houston)
Houston
Accredited school
High school diploma or equivalent
Earned a year, estimatedNot reportedPrice if you pay yourself$77,885More details about BACCALAUREATE DEGREE IN NURSING PROGRAM PRELICENSURE OPTION?ß at Galen Health Institutes Inc. Dba Galen College Of Nursing (Houston)
- Finished
- Not reported
- Working at 6 months
- Not reported
- Earned in a quarter
- Not reported
- Length
- 144 weeks, 50 hours a week
- Cost of supplies
- $3
- Students counted
- Not reported
- Earned a year, estimated
- Not reported
- Price if you pay yourself
- $77,885
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How to pay for RN programs in Houston
WIOA funding can pay for RN programs in Houston
Every program on this page is approved for it. Whether you qualify, how much your local area pays and how to apply are on our page Does WIOA pay for job training?
Financial aid and grants for RN programs
Most students can get federal student aid for college, career school or trade school. A Federal Pell Grant, unlike a loan, usually doesn't have to be repaid. Ask the school whether its program qualifies.78
GI Bill for RN programs
Veterans, service members and qualified dependents can use GI Bill benefits for non-college training programs.9
The program list does not show which programs accept these. Ask the school.
Other training in Houston
How RN programs compare with the rest of nursing and patient care across Texas: Nursing and patient care programs in Texas
- CDL training18 programs
- Welding classes82 programs
- HVAC training31 programs
- LPN programs14 programs
- Electrician training34 programs
- Plumbing school24 programs
- CNC machinist training32 programs
- IT training45 programs
- Industrial maintenance technician training15 programs
- Crane operator training17 programs
- Construction training programs33 programs
Where the Houston RN program numbers come from
Which Houston RN programs are on this list?
These are the RN programs with classes in the Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands area that are approved for WIOA funding (public workforce funding under the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act), as reported to the US Department of Labor for program year 2024 (July 2024 to June 2025). Each state keeps its approved programs on an eligible training provider list (ETPL).10 The list here covers programs approved as of June 30, 2025. Online programs are left out here; they are on the Texas page. Schools that never applied for approval are missing, so this is a part of what the area offers.
How the prices and results of Houston RN programs are measured
Prices are tuition and required fees for someone paying without workforce funding, as the school reported them; check the current price with the school. Results describe students who left each program in recent years, so they are no guarantee, and the yearly earnings are the reported quarter times four, an estimate. A program without a "Trained with WIOA funding" line may still take WIOA students. Where a field was left empty or withheld, the page says "Not reported", and "Left out" where a figure was filed but failed one of our checks; nothing is estimated to fill a gap. Where the numbers come from explains each figure in full.
Sources for the facts about RN programs in Houston
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- US Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Outlook Handbook: Registered Nurses
- National Council of State Boards of Nursing: U.S. Members
- US Department of Labor, TrainingProviderResults.gov: About This Site
- US Department of Labor: WIOA Adult Program
- Code of Federal Regulations, title 20, part 680, sections 680.220, 680.230 and 680.310: career services before training, other grants such as Pell Grants first, and limits on Individual Training Accounts (GovInfo, 2024 edition)
- US Department of Labor: American Job Centers
- US Department of Education, Federal Student Aid: Eligibility for Federal Student Aid
- US Department of Education, Federal Student Aid: Don't Miss Out on Federal Pell Grants
- US Department of Veterans Affairs: GI Bill benefits for non-college degree programs
- US Department of Labor, Training and Employment Guidance Letter 8-19, Attachment I: Requirements for Training Providers, Program Eligibility, and the State Eligible Training Provider (ETP) List