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Allied Health Professions in Texas

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Allied Health Professions Schools in Texas

In 2020-2021, 6,007 students earned their Allied Health degrees in TX.

In this state, Allied Health Professions is the 18th most popular major out of a total 321 majors commonly available.

Education Levels of Allied Health Professions Majors in Texas

Allied Health majors in the state tend to have the following degree levels:

Education Level Number of Grads
Associate Degree 2,601
Award Taking 1 to 2 Years 1,404
Award Taking 2 to 4 Years 1,404
Award Taking Less Than 1 Year 761
Award Taking 12 Weeks to 1 Year 761
Award Taking Less 12 Weeks 761
Master’s Degree 699
Bachelor’s Degree 523
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) 19
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 19
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 19

Gender Distribution

In Texas, a allied health major is more popular with women than with men.

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Racial Distribution

The racial distribution of allied health majors in Texas is as follows:

  • Asian: 5.7%
  • Black or African American: 7.4%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 37.4%
  • White: 42.1%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 1.0%
  • Other Races: 6.5%
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Jobs for Allied Health Professions Grads in Texas

113,260 people in the state and 1,414,230 in the nation are employed in jobs related to allied health.

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Wages for Allied Health Professions Jobs in Texas

A typical salary for a allied health grad in the state is $58,760, compared to a typical salary of $61,540 nationwide.

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There are 10 colleges in Texas that offer allied health degrees. Learn about the most popular 10 below:

#1

MSU Texas

Wichita Falls
228 Degrees in Major Awarded
42% Graduation Rate
5,860 Total Students

The student loan default rate of 7.70% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments. The full-time teacher rate is 70%. 17 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio.

173 Degrees in Major Awarded
31,110 Total Students

56% of students get financical aid. 23 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. The full-time teacher rate is 42%.

#3

Lone Star College System

The Woodlands
144 Degrees in Major Awarded
70,109 Total Students

100% of the teachers are full time. This public college charges it's students an average net price of $8,711. Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $32,129 a year.

117 Degrees in Major Awarded
46% Graduation Rate
32,441 Total Students

Grads earn an average early-career salary of $35,955 after earning their degree at this institution. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 83% are considered full time. The average student takes 4.70 years to complete their degree at UT Rio Grande Valley.

109 Degrees in Major Awarded
74,781 Total Students

77% of students get financical aid. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 38% are considered full time. Grads earn an average early-career salary of $31,105 after earning their degree at this institution.

109 Degrees in Major Awarded
3,458 Total Students

Of all the teachers who work at the school, 99% are considered full time. The student to faculty ratio is 10 to 1. Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $71,775 a year.

107 Degrees in Major Awarded
39,896 Total Students

61% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. The student loan default rate is 9.90% which is lower than average. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 38% are considered full time.

107 Degrees in Major Awarded
55% Graduation Rate
37,812 Total Students

80% of students get financical aid. This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 5.20%. 22 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio.

107 Degrees in Major Awarded
3,478 Total Students

The student to faculty ratio is 6 to 1. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 73% are considered full time. Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $64,621 a year.

#10

St Philip's College

San Antonio
97 Degrees in Major Awarded
12,696 Total Students

The student loan default rate is 8.60% which is lower than average. In their early career, St Philip's College grads earn an average salary of $30,219. Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $6,829.

Allied Health Professions Careers in TX

Some of the careers allied health majors go into include:

Job Title TX Job Growth TX Median Salary
Physician Assistants 45% $110,080
Respiratory Therapists 35% $58,930
Diagnostic Medical Sonographers 35% $71,550
Health Technologists and Technicians 28% $39,180
Health Specialties Professors 28% $107,590
Hearing Aid Specialists 27% $53,260
Athletic Trainers 26% $57,930
Radiation Therapists 25% $81,520
Magnetic Resonance Imaging Technologists 24% $69,860
Nuclear Medicine Technologists 22% $77,050
Cardiovascular Technologists and Technicians 21% $50,880
Surgical Technologists 21% $48,420
Emergency Medical Technicians and Paramedics 20% $34,770
Occupational Health and Safety Technicians 18% $47,800
Nuclear Technicians 11% $82,290
Respiratory Therapy Technicians 5% $51,860

Below are some popular majors in the state that are similar to allied health.

Major Annual Graduates in TX
Nursing 21,862
Health/Medical Admin Services 2,598
Health Sciences & Services 2,485
Public Health 2,111
Medicine 1,974
Communication Sciences 1,724
Rehabilitation Professions 1,705
Allied Health Services 1,416

View all majors related to Allied Health Professions

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