Become
A Nurse

A Second Degree ABSN from a Nationally Ranked University. On-Campus and Hybrid Options Now Available in Austin.

Leaders in Nursing Education.

Nursing Degree Program Overview

Looking for accelerated nursing programs in Austin, Texas? The nationally ranked Marion Peckham Egan School of Nursing and Health Studies has got you covered. Our second-degree nursing program offers on-campus and hybrid options.

Learn More About Program Overview

Earn A Degree in Nursing

Loading...

Legal Disclaimer

Second Degree ABSN Nursing Program.

About Our Nursing Degree

Prepare for new opportunities and a meaningful new career in nursing close to home in Austin. Fairfield Egan offers bachelor’s degree holders like you the opportunity to pursue an accelerated bachelor of science in nursing (ABSN) in Texas. You’ll build on your foundation of previous knowledge as you complete nursing courses and develop the social awareness, critical thinking skills, aesthetic sensibility, and values that prepare you to sit for the National Council Licensure Exam (NCLEX) for registered nurses.

In 2025, the first-time NCLEX pass rate for the Austin Campus was 93%, surpassing the national average.

Learn More About Fairfield
 

By the Numbers

Why Fairfield Egan?

Top 15%

Best Undergraduate Nursing Programs
- U.S. News & World Report

Top 3%

Nursing Program in the Nation
- College Factual

Top 5%

Best Nursing Schools Bachelor’s Degree
- College Factual

Accelerated Learning.

Tuition & Fees

Two women sitting down at a table talking to each other.

Accelerated Learning.

Tuition & Fees

The Fairfield University ASDNU program in Austin is an investment in your future career as a nurse—and in the future of the patients for whom you will care. Financial aid is available to those who qualify. When you enroll in our 15-month accelerated nursing program, your tuition is locked in until you graduate. Find out more about affordability at Fairfield Egan in Austin.

Learn More About Tuition & Fees

Complete Your Accelerated BSN in Just Over a Year.

Admission Information

A graduate student in hospital like setting practicing nursing procedures on fake patient.

Complete Your Accelerated BSN in Just Over a Year.

Admission Information

Fairfield University’s accelerated nursing program in Austin offers you a unique opportunity to start an exciting new career in nursing. Find out more about degree, GPA, and prerequisite course requirements you’ll need to meet in order to apply.

Apply Today