Best CRNA Schools in Texas

Baylor College of Medicine Nurse Anesthesia Program stands out with a perfect 100% NCE first-time pass rate, demonstrating exceptional student preparation. Student retention is strong, with an attrition rate of 7%. The program offers a DNP degree and takes 3 yr to complete. Tuition is $242,857. The program does not require CCRN, accepts NICU experience, accepts PICU experience, and offers online/hybrid coursework.

University of Texas at Houston Nurse Anesthesia Program stands out with a perfect 100% NCE first-time pass rate, demonstrating exceptional student preparation. The program has excellent student retention with only a 5% attrition rate. The program offers a DNP degree and takes 3 yr to complete. Tuition ranges from $57,824 (in-state) to $86,771 (out-of-state). The program does not require CCRN, accepts NICU experience, accepts PICU experience, and offers online/hybrid coursework.

Texas Christian University Nurse Anesthesia Program boasts an impressive 99% NCE pass rate, well above the national average. The program has excellent student retention with only a 3% attrition rate. The program offers a DNAP degree and takes 3 yr to complete. Tuition is $115,000. The program accepts NICU experience, accepts PICU experience, offers online/hybrid coursework, and allows students to work while enrolled. The program enrolls 69 students per cohort, offering diverse peer networking opportunities.

U.S. Army Nurse Anesthesia Program boasts an impressive 97% NCE pass rate, well above the national average. Student retention is strong, with an attrition rate of 8%. The program offers a DNP degree and takes 3 yr to complete. Tuition is $0. The program does not require the GRE, does not require CCRN, accepts NICU experience, accepts PICU experience, and offers online/hybrid coursework.

Texas Wesleyan University Graduate Programs of Nurse Anesthesia has a 89% NCE pass rate. Student retention is strong, with an attrition rate of 9%. The program offers a DNAP degree and takes 3 yr to complete. Tuition is $126,408. The program accepts NICU experience, accepts PICU experience, and offers online/hybrid coursework. The program enrolls 105 students per cohort, offering diverse peer networking opportunities.

University of Texas at Tyler is located in Tyler, Texas. The program offers a DNP degree and takes 3 yr to complete. Tuition ranges from $151,398 (in-state) to $234,936 (out-of-state). The program does not require the GRE, accepts NICU experience, accepts PICU experience, and offers online/hybrid coursework.

University of Texas Medical Branch is located in Galveston, Texas. The program offers a DNP degree and takes 3 yr to complete. Tuition ranges from $235,110 (in-state) to $293,350 (out-of-state). The program does not require the GRE, accepts NICU experience, accepts PICU experience, and offers online/hybrid coursework.

University of the Incarnate Word Nurse Anesthesia Program (Pending Accreditation) is located in San Antonio, Texas. The program offers a DNP degree and takes 3 yr to complete. Tuition is $47,045.

UT Health at San Antonio is located in San Antonio, Texas. The program offers a DNP degree and takes 3 yr to complete. Tuition is $124,151. The program does not require CCRN, and offers online/hybrid coursework.