South Texas College nursing
McAllen, Texas · Public. LPN/LVN, Associate's, Bachelor's · first-time NCLEX 99.43% / 91.95% · ACEN accredited.
LPN/LVNAssociate'sBachelor'sRN, associate degree NCLEX 99.43%Practical nursing NCLEX 91.95%
State board approval and NCLEX
| Program | Campus | Approval | First-time NCLEX pass rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| RN, associate degree | McAllen | FULL | 99.43% (2025, 175 first-time takers) Board source |
| Practical nursing | McAllen | FULL | 91.95% (2025, 174 first-time takers) Board source |
Nursing awards
| Program (CIP) | Award level | Completions, 2023-24 |
|---|---|---|
| Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse 51.3801 | Associate's degree | 211 |
| Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training 51.3901 | Certificate of 1 to 2 years | 149 |
| Nursing Assistant/Aide and Patient Care Assistant/Aide 51.3902 | Certificate of 12 weeks to 1 year | 43 |
| Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse 51.3801 | Bachelor's degree | 27 |
Source: IPEDS Completions, first majors only.
Accreditation
From South Texas College’s nursing pages
Accreditation
“The Associate Degree Nursing Program at South Texas College Health Science Professions Campus located in McAllen, Texas is accredited by the Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing, Inc.”
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State board approval
“The Associate Degree Nursing Program at South Texas College has full approval by the Texas Board of Nursing (333 Guadalupe St., Suite 3-460, Austin, TX, 512-305-7400; www.bon.texas.gov ).”
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NCLEX
“Expected Level of Achievement (ELA): 80% of first-time test-takers will pass the NCLEX-RN.”
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