Nursing schools in west Texas

🏥 Major Nursing Schools in West Texas

These are the primary accredited programs actually located in the West Texas region (Lubbock, Abilene, San Angelo, Midland/Odessa, etc.). The search results above showed many North Texas schools, so here is the corrected, region‑accurate list.

1. Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center (TTUHSC) – Lubbock

West Coast University - Texas

• Programs: BSN, Second‑Degree BSN, RN‑to‑BSN, MSN, DNP, PhD

• Strengths: Large clinical network, strong NCLEX pass rates, major regional teaching hospital system

• Why it matters: This is the flagship nursing school for West Texas.

2. Angelo State University – San Angelo

• Programs: BSN, RN‑to‑BSN, MSN

• Strengths: Affordable, strong clinical placements, part of the Texas Tech University System

• Good for: Students wanting a mid‑sized campus with strong support.

3. University of Texas Permian Basin (UTPB) – Odessa

• Programs: BSN, RN‑to‑BSN

• Strengths: Smaller cohorts, growing healthcare partnerships in Midland/Odessa

• Good for: Students wanting smaller class sizes.

4. Abilene Christian University (ACU) – Abilene

• Programs: BSN

• Strengths: Faith‑based program, strong student support

• Good for: Students wanting a private‑school environment.

5. Hardin‑Simmons University – Abilene

• Programs: BSN

• Strengths: Long‑established nursing program, small cohorts

• Good for: Students wanting individualized attention.

6. McMurry University – Abilene

• Programs: BSN

• Strengths: Small program with personalized instruction.

🏫 Community College ADN (RN) Programs in West Texas

These are solid, affordable pathways to becoming an RN, with RN‑to‑BSN options afterward.

• South Plains College (Lubbock/Levelland) – ADN

• Midland College – ADN

• Odessa College – ADN

• Howard College (Big Spring) – ADN

• Cisco College (Abilene area) – ADN

• Western Texas College (Snyder) – LVN → ADN pathways