Many options are available to help you reduce the already low ACC tuition cost.
The Alvin Community College Nursing Program can help you take advantage of the vast health care career opportunities that exist in the Houston Metropolitan region and beyond. The region is home to the largest medical complex in the world (Texas Medical Center). Employment for registered nurses (RNs) in Texas is expected to grow by 31 percent by 2032 while demand is expected to grow by 39 percent.
2-Year ADN program application instructions: Click HERE
LVN-ADN Transition program application instructions: Click HERE
Nursing is a high-paying, well-respected, and in-demand career path. With a degree in nursing from ACC, you can become an RN in just two years or transfer to a four-year university to obtain your bachelor of science in nursing (BSN) degree.
Our experienced faculty and staff will instruct and mentor you inside and outside the classroom. The training is rigorous and rewarding. Our students consistently achieve some of the highest first-time pass rates in the state on the national licensing exam (NCLEX-RN). Visit the Texas Board of Nursing to compare ACC ADN pass rates with other Texas nursing schools.
As the largest healthcare occupation, RNs work in a variety of healthcare settings including hospitals, clinics, surgical centers, long-term care, home healthcare, and others. The median salary in the region is approximately $82,407/yr with over 4800 annual job openings.
For more information on career opportunities in Nursing, please visit Career Coach where you can explore the local job market, take a career assessment, and build a resumé.
Each semester ADN students will be enrolled in theory and clinical courses. In addition, skills courses are taught in the first year of the program. During the last semester capstone course, students spend approximately half of the semester in a preceptorship (mentored) experience. The ADN program has clinical affiliates throughout the Houston-Galveston region, including the Texas Medical Center.
Upon acceptance into the ADN program you will learn:
For more information, please visit the Student Learning Outcomes section.