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Median earnings of all students 4 years after graduating.
EarningsPlus compares student earnings after college against a benchmark of all students with the same graduate degree, adjusting for the in-state / out-of-state composition of the student body.
Schools are assigned a value from 1-100, where 100 is best for students from households earning up to $30,000. This value is multiplied by the percentage of the school’s student body that received a Pell Grant, to calculate the economic mobility score. A higher score is better. Read the full explanation
The percentage of a school’s student body that has received a Pell Grant.
Payback measures how long it takes the average student to pay back the total cost of attending college with marginal earnings. Marginal earnings are the difference between what the average student would have earned before attending college and what they earn afterwards.
Graduation rates below the school’s state average are shown in red. Schools with graduation rates in the bottom 25% nationally (49%) are not displayed.
The median net cost of students who receive federal financial aid. This is lower than the price advertised by the school.
The total debt accrued by the median student at the time of graduation.
The debt-to-earnings ratio is calculated by dividing student debt upon graduation by the annual salary. A debt to earnings ratio of 1 means that annual educational debt is the same as annual earnings.
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EarningsPluscompares student earnings after college against a benchmark that Degreechoices adjusts based on each school’s unique mix of academic programs and the in-state/out-of-state composition of the student body.
Payback measures how long it takes the average student to pay back the total cost of attending college with marginal earnings. Marginal earnings are the difference between what the average student would have earned before attending college and what they earn afterwards.
Registered nursing bachelor graduates in Texas earn a weighted average salary of $80,939 3 years after graduation. This places Texas graduate earnings in the top 50% nationally. Additionally, registered nursing graduates earn 40% more than the total graduating bachelor class in the state.
Cost of living is not considered when comparing states.
Our registered nursing rankings cover 40 of the 55 programs available in Texas, accounting for 78% of total student graduates. We only include schools with sufficient earnings and/or cost data.
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Cost$2,457
The median net cost of students who receive federal financial aid. This is lower than the price advertised by the school.
Earnings$70,674
Median earnings of all students 4 years after graduating.
Graduation rate69%
Graduation rates below the school’s state average are shown in red. Schools with graduation rates in the bottom 25% nationally (49%) are not displayed.
Texas A&M, Central Texas is a public university in Killeen. It offers the best-value BSN program in the state.
The university offers an RN-BSN bridge program that can be completed in as little as 1 year. Students can complete coursework online, on-campus, or combine both modalities.
As a bridge program, this BSN is intended for students who already have an RN license. Students must have a “C” or higher in all classes leading to a BSN degree.
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Cost$4,778
The median net cost of students who receive federal financial aid. This is lower than the price advertised by the school.
Earnings$72,877
Median earnings of all students 4 years after graduating.
Graduation rate54%
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Texas A&M International University, usually abbreviated to TAMIU, is a public institution in Laredo Texas. Its College of Nursing and Health Sciences offers several nursing degrees, including a generic BSN program for students with no nursing background, and an RN/BSNbridge program. The generic BSN program can be completed in 4 years.
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Cost$7,007
The median net cost of students who receive federal financial aid. This is lower than the price advertised by the school.
Earnings$74,842
Median earnings of all students 4 years after graduating.
Graduation rate55%
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UTRGV is a public university with several campuses around Southern Texas. It is an officially designated Hispanic-Serving Institution.
The BSN program at UTRGV is generic, meaning it is open to students with no nursing experience. There are 2 admissions cycles per year, with 80-90 students accepted for each cycle.
A second-degree BSN program is also available for students who already hold a bachelor’s degree.
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Cost$10,464
The median net cost of students who receive federal financial aid. This is lower than the price advertised by the school.
Earnings$77,570
Median earnings of all students 4 years after graduating.
Graduation rate54%
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Cost$10,189
The median net cost of students who receive federal financial aid. This is lower than the price advertised by the school.
Earnings$73,633
Median earnings of all students 4 years after graduating.
Graduation rate54%
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Cost$14,244
The median net cost of students who receive federal financial aid. This is lower than the price advertised by the school.
Earnings$83,895
Median earnings of all students 4 years after graduating.
Graduation rate57%
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Cost$10,928
The median net cost of students who receive federal financial aid. This is lower than the price advertised by the school.
Earnings$74,424
Median earnings of all students 4 years after graduating.
Graduation rate60%
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Cost$12,704
The median net cost of students who receive federal financial aid. This is lower than the price advertised by the school.
Earnings$73,667
Median earnings of all students 4 years after graduating.
Graduation rate55%
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Cost$10,061
The median net cost of students who receive federal financial aid. This is lower than the price advertised by the school.
Earnings$71,055
Median earnings of all students 4 years after graduating.
Graduation rate52%
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Cost$13,900
The median net cost of students who receive federal financial aid. This is lower than the price advertised by the school.
Earnings$75,144
Median earnings of all students 4 years after graduating.
Graduation rate66%
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Cost$15,134
The median net cost of students who receive federal financial aid. This is lower than the price advertised by the school.
Earnings$76,500
Median earnings of all students 4 years after graduating.
Graduation rate65%
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Cost$13,381
The median net cost of students who receive federal financial aid. This is lower than the price advertised by the school.
Earnings$70,461
Median earnings of all students 4 years after graduating.
Graduation rate57%
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Cost$19,253
The median net cost of students who receive federal financial aid. This is lower than the price advertised by the school.
Earnings$79,573
Median earnings of all students 4 years after graduating.
Graduation rate50%
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Cost$15,005
The median net cost of students who receive federal financial aid. This is lower than the price advertised by the school.
Earnings$73,525
Median earnings of all students 4 years after graduating.
Graduation rate57%
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Cost$23,217
The median net cost of students who receive federal financial aid. This is lower than the price advertised by the school.
Earnings$80,357
Median earnings of all students 4 years after graduating.
Graduation rate58%
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Cost$23,576
The median net cost of students who receive federal financial aid. This is lower than the price advertised by the school.
Earnings$80,608
Median earnings of all students 4 years after graduating.
Graduation rate57%
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Cost$18,850
The median net cost of students who receive federal financial aid. This is lower than the price advertised by the school.
Earnings$73,745
Median earnings of all students 4 years after graduating.
Graduation rate85%
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Cost$21,039
The median net cost of students who receive federal financial aid. This is lower than the price advertised by the school.
Earnings$76,178
Median earnings of all students 4 years after graduating.
Graduation rate56%
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Cost$19,575
The median net cost of students who receive federal financial aid. This is lower than the price advertised by the school.
Earnings$73,918
Median earnings of all students 4 years after graduating.
Graduation rate56%
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Cost$14,840
The median net cost of students who receive federal financial aid. This is lower than the price advertised by the school.
Earnings$66,444
Median earnings of all students 4 years after graduating.
Graduation rate63%
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