Best 25 Nurse Practitioner Programs in Texas in 2024

Texas Woman’s University offers one of the best nurse practitioner programs in Texas at an affordable price, which elevates it to the top spot in our rankings. TWU offers nurse practitioner programs at both the master’s and doctoral levels. A unique DNP (Doctor of Nursing Practice)-to-Ph.D. program is also offered.

Texas A&M International University may not be as well-known as the flagship Texas A&M institution, but its nurse practitioner program ranks higher. The MSN (Master of Science in Nursing) program at the school offers an FNP (Family Nurse Practitioner) track. This program can only be completed on-campus.

The University of Texas – Tyler offers one of the best nurse practitioner programs in the state. UTT offers an FNP track in its MSN program, as well as a DNP degree. A Ph.D. is also offered.

West Texas A&M University offers one of the leading nurse practitioner programs in the region. It actually offers two different nurse practitioner programs at the master’s level. The MSN offers an FNP track, while a post-master’s FNP certificate is also offered.

The University of Texas offers a top-notch nurse practitioner program at its main campus in Austin. It offers an FNP track within the MSN program, as well as a DNP program. UT has had a very high NCLEX (nursing licensure exam) pass rate of 94% in recent years.

The University of Houston has one of the top nurse practitioner programs in the region. It offers an MSN with an FNP track. This program is available at both the Houston and Sugar Land campuses.

The University of Texas – Rio Grande Valley is one of the lesser-known campuses in the UT system, but it offers a leading nurse practitioner program. The FNP track within the MSN program is offered at both the Brownsville and Edinburg campuses. UTRGV even offers a unique mental health nurse practitioner program.

The University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston focuses only on nursing and other healthcare-related programs. The institution offers an MSN with an FNP track and a DNP program. Graduates have an impressive 96% pass rate on the NCLEX.

The University of Texas – El Paso, better known as UTEP, has a top-notch nurse practitioner program. Its MSN program offers several tracks, including an FNP track. The school also offers an MSN-to-DNP program.

Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi is known for its world-class nursing programs, including its nurse practitioner program. The institution is better known for its undergraduate programs, but it does offer a DNP program. This is a relatively new program that started in 2016.

Texas State University has a unique and innovative nurse practitioner program. It offers an FNP track within its MSN program. Graduates boast an impressive NCLEX pass rate of 98%.

The University of Texas – Arlington has the best nurse practitioner program in the city. Its MSN program has an impressive seven different nurse practitioner tracks. UTA also offers a DNP program.

The Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center in Lubbock is known for having one of the best nurse practitioner programs in the state. The institution offers an incredible nine nurse practitioner tracks within its MSN program. A DNP program is also available.

Prairie View A&M University is a public historically black institution with an excellent nurse practitioner program. It has an MSN program with three specializations, including an FNP track. A DNP is also offered.

The University of Texas Health Sciences Center at San Antonio is one of the leading healthcare-focused institutions in the country. It offers an MSN with nurse practitioner tracks and a DNP. A Ph.D. program is also available.

The Baylor College of Medicine, which is not affiliated with Baylor University, offers a top-notch nurse practitioner program. Its nurse practitioner is a DNP program with a specialization in CRNA (Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist). This one of the few programs of this type offered in the state.

The University of Texas Medical Branch offers a strong nurse practitioner program in Galveston. Its MSN program offers tracks in FNP and Neonatal Nurse Practitioner. UTMB is known for having some of the most advanced health simulation facilities of any institution.

Lubbock Christian University is a private institution with a great nurse practitioner program. LCU’s MSN program offers a Family Nurse Practitioner program. Students can also get a post-master’s FNP certificate. Their Nurse Practitioner graduation and board certification pass rates are both 100%.

The University of Mary Hardin-Baylor is a small private institution that is known for its nursing programs. Its MSN offers an FNP track and a gerontology nurse practitioner track. A DNP program is also offered.

Texas Wesleyan University is a private institution with a solid nurse practitioner program. It is a Christian institution, though students of all faiths can attend. The school recently began offering an FNP program within its MSN degree.

The University of the Incarnate Word is a Catholic institution with a respectable nurse practitioner program. It offers a DNP program with two nurse practitioner tracks, including the usual FNP track. A unique Psychiatric-Mental Health Nurse Practitioner track is also offered.

Abilene Christian University is a private institution with a powerhouse nurse practitioner program. It offers a DNP program with a specialization in Advanced Practice Nursing. The coursework for this program can be completed online.

Baylor University is one of the most prestigious universities on this list, but its pricey tuition hurts its ranking. It offers a DNP program with several unique tracks. These tracks include Neonatal Nurse Practitioner, Nurse-Midwifery, Pediatric Nurse Practitioner, Family Nurse Practitioner, and the U.S. Army Graduate Program in Anesthesia Nursing.

Texas Christian University features an accredited nurse practitioner program within its nursing department. Its program is a unique BSN-to-DNP Family Nurse Practitioner program. Several Clinical Nurse Specialist tracks are also available.