Texas Tech HSC BSN costs $27,460 to $51,760. Here is what it pays back.
A traditional Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) in Lubbock, 4 consecutive semesters of nursing courses (60 credit hours). In 2025, 533 of its 621 first-time test takers passed the NCLEX-RN.
The short version
- Texas Tech HSC BSN costs $16,340 to $19,692 more than South Plains College ADN, the lowest-cost RN path in the area.
- Its 2025 pass rate of 85.8% was 2.8 points below the Texas average.
- It is the Lubbock area's only bachelor's degree (BSN) program.
- It is the area's largest RN program, with 621 first-time test takers in 2025 across its campuses.
These findings are generated from the numbers on this page and change when the data does. How we write them
Where the money goes
The school's estimate. Low figure is Texas resident ($6,864.90 per term), high figure is nonresident ($12,939.90 per term). This estimate is published for the Abilene, Amarillo, Mansfield, and Odessa sites; we did not find a separate Lubbock estimate. Excludes books, health insurance, licensure fees, and the 60 hours of prerequisite and core courses taken before admission.
| Item | In-district or resident | Otherwise |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition and fees, Texas resident, 15 hours x 4 terms | $27,460 | $51,760 |
| Total 1 | $27,460 | $51,760 |
Not included: prerequisite courses and living costs. Academic year 2025-2026.
When it pays you back
If you set aside 10% of the Lubbock RN median wage, about $679 a month, the $27,460 cost is covered in about 3.4 years of work.
Before taxes and loan interest, and assuming work starts right after licensing. Red is money still owed to yourself; green is money ahead. Why we use 10%
The real cost of getting licensed
The program price is not the whole bill. Here is what stands between today and a license, with what we know and what we don't.
| Piece | Cost | Time |
|---|---|---|
| Prerequisites | Data coming soon | Data coming soon |
| Texas Tech HSC BSN | $27,460 to $51,760 | 4 consecutive semesters of nursing courses (60 credit hours) |
| Living costs while in school | Not included | |
| Total before living costs | $27,460 + prerequisites | 4 consecutive semesters of nursing courses (60 credit hours) + prerequisites |
We will add typical prerequisite costs at nearby colleges once collected. How we count cost
Will graduates pass the NCLEX-RN?
In 2025, 533 of Texas Tech HSC's 621 first-time test takers passed the NCLEX-RN. 2
Bars start at 75% so small differences are visible. National rates are on the methodology page.
What nurses earn around Lubbock
Payback time uses the middle wage. Here is the wider picture.
Major employers in the area include Covenant Health and UMC Health System. Lubbock nursing jobs and pay
How it compares in the Lubbock area
The 3 programs in the area that lead to an RN license.
| Program | Cost | Pass rate | Payback |
|---|---|---|---|
| South Plains College ADN | $7,768to $11,120 | 92.5%62 of 67 | 1.0 yrsto 1.4 yrs |
| Covenant School of Nursing | $18,782 | 88.5%154 of 174 | 2.3 yrs |
| Texas Tech HSC BSN (this program) | $27,460to $51,760 | 85.8%533 of 621 | 3.4 yrsto 6.4 yrs |
Texas Tech HSC BSN: The Board of Nursing reports one pass rate for this program across its Abilene, Amarillo, Lubbock, Mansfield, and Odessa sites. See all 6 Lubbock area programs
Similar programs
Picked by rule from programs with published data, never by payment.
Program facts
- Length
- 4 consecutive semesters of nursing courses (60 credit hours)
- Credential
- Traditional Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN), eligible for NCLEX-RN
- Board approval status
- Data coming soon
- Accreditation
- Data coming soon
- Sector
- Public university
The lowest-cost RN program ($7,768) costs less than the lowest-cost LVN program ($14,435).
What changed
- Nov 2026Total cost recorded from the school's estimate (academic year 2025-2026): $27,460 to $51,760.
- Apr 20262025 pass rate added: 85.8% (533 of 621).
Sources and dates
- TTUHSC Student Business Services, School of Nursing Traditional BSN tuition and fee estimate, AY 2025-2026, Academic year 2025-2026.
- Texas Board of Nursing, Report of 2025 NCLEX-RN Examination Pass Rates (Board Meeting, April 2026, item 3.2.13), April 2026.
- U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), Lubbock, TX metropolitan area, May 2025.
Every number was checked against its source on Nov. 1, 2026. Spot an error? Report it. Program Outcomes is independent and not affiliated with any school or the Texas Board of Nursing. Our independence policy