2025 Best Pre-Nursing Studies Associate Degree Schools in the Southwest Region

Pre-Nursing Studies is of the hottest associate degree programs in the United States, coming in as the #84 most popular major in the country. This makes choosing the right school a hard decision.

For its 2025 ranking, College Factual looked at 10 schools in the Southwest Region to determine which ones were the best for pre-nursing studies students pursuing a associate degree. Combined, these schools handed out 475 associate degrees in pre-nursing studies to qualified students.

What's on this page: * Our Methodology

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Choosing a Great Pre-Nursing Studies School for Your Associate Degree

The pre-nursing studies associate degree program you select can have a big impact on your future. Important measures of a quality pre-nursing studies program can vary widely even among the top schools. When choosing a school we recommend considering some of the following factors:

Quality Overall Is Important

A school that excels in educating for a particular major and degree level must be a great school overall as well. To take this into account we include a college's overall Best Colleges ranking which itself looks at a collection of different factors like degree completion, educational resources, student body caliber and post-graduation earnings for the school as a whole.

Other Factors We Consider

The metrics below are just some of the other metrics that we use to determine our rankings.

• Major Focus - How much a school focuses on pre-nursing studies students vs. other majors.
• Major Demand - The number of pre-nursing studies students who choose to seek a associate degree at the school.
• Educational Resources - How many resources are allocated to students. These resources may include educational expenditures per student, number of students per instructor, and graduation rate among other things.
• Accreditation - Whether a school is regionally accredited and/or accredited by a recognized pre-nursing studies related body.

Our complete ranking methodology documents in more detail how we consider these factors to identify the best schools for pre-nursing studies students working on their associate degree.

One Size Does Not Fit All

The pre-nursing studies school you choose to invest your time and money in matters. To help you make the decision that is right for you, we've developed a number of major-specific rankings, including this list of the Best Pre-Nursing Studies Associate Degree Schools in the Southwest Region.

Best Schools for Associate Students to Study Pre-Nursing Studies in the Southwest Region

Explore the top ranked colleges and universities for pre-nursing studies students seeking a an associate degree.

10 Top Southwest Region Schools for an Associate in Pre-Nursing Studies

1

Tulsa Community College
Tulsa, OK

Associate Degree Highest Degree Type

209 Annual Graduates

It is hard to beat Tulsa Community College if you wish to pursue an associate degree in pre-nursing studies. Located in the large city of Tulsa, Tulsa Community College is a public college with a fairly large student population.More information about a associate in pre-nursing studies from Tulsa Community College

2

Northeastern Oklahoma A&M College
Miami, OK

Associate Degree Highest Degree Type

18 Annual Graduates

Any student who is interested in an associate degree in pre-nursing studies needs to take a look at Northeastern Oklahoma A&M College. NEO A&M College is a small public college located in the town of Miami.More information about a associate in pre-nursing studies from Northeastern Oklahoma A&M College

3

Connors State College
Warner, OK

Associate Degree Highest Degree Type

60 Annual Graduates

Any student who is interested in an associate degree in pre-nursing studies has to check out Connors State College. Located in the remote area of Warner, CSC is a public college with a small student population.More information about a associate in pre-nursing studies from Connors State College

4

South Plains College
Levelland, TX

Associate Degree Highest Degree Type

20 Annual Graduates

South Plains College is one of the best schools in the country for getting an associate degree in pre-nursing studies. Located in the distant town of Levelland, South Plains College is a public college with a medium-sized student population.More information about a associate in pre-nursing studies from South Plains College

5

Temple College
Temple, TX

Associate Degree Highest Degree Type

19 Annual Graduates

Located in the city of Temple, Temple College is a public college with a small student population.More information about a associate in pre-nursing studies from Temple College

6

Grayson College
Denison, TX

Associate Degree Highest Degree Type

33 Annual Graduates

Grayson College is a small public college located in the rural area of Denison.More information about a associate in pre-nursing studies from Grayson College

7

Wharton County Junior College
Wharton, TX

Associate Degree Highest Degree Type

58 Annual Graduates

Wharton County Junior College is a moderately-sized public college located in the town of Wharton.More information about a associate in pre-nursing studies from Wharton County Junior College

8

Hill College
Hillsboro, TX

Associate Degree Highest Degree Type

25 Annual Graduates

Hill College is a small public college located in the distant town of Hillsboro.More information about a associate in pre-nursing studies from Hill College

9

Galveston College
Galveston, TX

Associate Degree Highest Degree Type

10 Annual Graduates

Galveston College is a small public college located in the city of Galveston.More information about a associate in pre-nursing studies from Galveston College

10

Rose State College
Midwest City, OK

Associate Degree Highest Degree Type

19 Annual Graduates

Located in the suburb of Midwest City, RSC is a public college with a moderately-sized student population.More information about a associate in pre-nursing studies from Rose State College

Best Pre-Nursing Studies Colleges by State

Explore the best pre-nursing studies schools for a specific state in the Southwest Region .

State	Colleges	Degrees Awarded
Texas	420	132
Arizona	349	0
New Mexico	255	1
Oklahoma	222	316

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Pre-Nursing Studies Related Rankings by Major

Pre-Nursing Studies is one of 11 different types of Health/Medical Prep Programs programs to choose from.

Most Popular Majors Related to Pre-Nursing Studies

Related Major	Annual Graduates
Pre-Medicine/Pre-Medical Studies	121
Other Health/Medical Preparatory Programs	68
Pre-Pharmacy Studies	14
Pre-Physical Therapy Studies	4
Pre-Dentistry Studies	1
Pre-Occupational Therapy Studies	1
Pre-Physician Assistant	1

Notes and References

• The bars on the spread charts above show the distribution of the schools on this list +/- one standard deviation from the mean.
• The Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS) from the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), a branch of the U.S. Department of Education (DOE) serves as the core of the rest of our data about colleges.
• Some other college data, including much of the graduate earnings data, comes from the U.S. Department of Education’s (College Scorecard). More about our data sources and methodologies.