CRNA Programs in Texas

There are 9 accredited CRNA programs in Texas (DNP (7), DNAP (2)): Baylor College of Medicine Nurse Anesthesia Program, Texas Christian University Nurse Anesthesia Program, Texas Wesleyan University Graduate Programs of Nurse Anesthesia, U.S. Army Nurse Anesthesia Program, University of Texas at Houston Nurse Anesthesia Program, University of Texas at Tyler, University of Texas Medical Branch, University of the Incarnate Word Nurse Anesthesia Program (Pending Accreditation), UT Health at San Antonio.

5 of the 8 Texas CRNA programs that publish a GRE policy require it, and 3 do not: U.S. Army Nurse Anesthesia Program, University of Texas at Tyler, University of Texas Medical Branch. The remaining 1 of 9 program does not publish a GRE policy.

Published minimum GPAs for Texas CRNA programs range from 3.00 to 3.20, averaging 3.02 (based on the 9 of 9 programs that publish this). The most common minimum is 3.00, required by 8 programs. A minimum is a floor, not a competitive target — admitted students typically exceed it.

In-state tuition ranges from $47,045 to $242,857 (based on the 8 of 9 programs that publish this). Out-of-state tuition ranges from $47,045 to $293,350 (based on 8 programs). The lowest published in-state figure belongs to University of the Incarnate Word Nurse Anesthesia Program (Pending Accreditation) at $47,045. U.S. Army Nurse Anesthesia Program is tuition-free (military/government-funded) and is excluded from the range above. Published figures are not always directly comparable — some schools quote per-year cost and others quote total program cost, so verify with the program before you compare.

5 of the 9 Texas CRNA programs that publish a CCRN policy require CCRN certification: Texas Christian University Nurse Anesthesia Program, Texas Wesleyan University Graduate Programs of Nurse Anesthesia, University of Texas at Tyler, University of Texas Medical Branch, University of the Incarnate Word Nurse Anesthesia Program (Pending Accreditation). The other 4 do not require it, though it remains strongly recommended.

Every Texas CRNA program that publishes a minimum requires 1 year of critical care experience (based on the 9 of 9 programs that publish this). This is a minimum — admitted applicants often have more.

1 of the 8 Texas CRNA programs that publish an ICU-type policy accepts ER experience: University of Texas at Houston Nurse Anesthesia Program. ER experience is usually accepted alongside, not instead of, adult ICU time — confirm with the program.

7 of 7 Texas programs that publish a policy accept NICU experience: Baylor College of Medicine Nurse Anesthesia Program, Texas Christian University Nurse Anesthesia Program, Texas Wesleyan University Graduate Programs of Nurse Anesthesia, U.S. Army Nurse Anesthesia Program, University of Texas at Houston Nurse Anesthesia Program, University of Texas at Tyler, University of Texas Medical Branch. 7 of 7 accept PICU experience: Baylor College of Medicine Nurse Anesthesia Program, Texas Christian University Nurse Anesthesia Program, Texas Wesleyan University Graduate Programs of Nurse Anesthesia, U.S. Army Nurse Anesthesia Program, University of Texas at Houston Nurse Anesthesia Program, University of Texas at Tyler, University of Texas Medical Branch.

8 of 9 Texas CRNA programs publish an application deadline. The earliest is UT Health at San Antonio on January 2, 2026. Deadlines shift year to year — check the program's site before you rely on a date.

The average class size is about 52 students (based on the 5 of 9 programs that publish this).

Baylor College of Medicine Nurse Anesthesia Program has the highest published NCE (National Certification Exam) pass rate in Texas at 100% (based on the 5 of 9 programs that publish this).