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Health Professions Schools in Texas

In 2020-2021, 65,571 students earned their Health Professions degrees in TX.

A Health Professions major is the 3rd most popular major in this state.

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Education Levels of Health Professions Majors in Texas

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

Education Level Number of Grads
Bachelor’s Degree 18,914
Award Taking 1 to 2 Years 13,861
Award Taking 2 to 4 Years 13,861
Associate Degree 13,054
Master’s Degree 8,168
Award Taking Less Than 1 Year 5,817
Award Taking 12 Weeks to 1 Year 5,817
Award Taking Less 12 Weeks 5,817
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) 5,119
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 5,119
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 5,119
Postbaccalaureate Certificate 638
Post-Master’s Certificate 638
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Gender Distribution

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

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Racial Distribution

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

  • Asian: 7.5%
  • Black or African American: 13.3%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 36.8%
  • White: 35.5%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 1.3%
  • Other Races: 5.6%
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Jobs for Health Professions Grads in Texas

In this state, there are 1,780,450 people employed in jobs related to a health professions degree, compared to 22,470,500 nationwide.

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Wages for Health Professions Jobs in Texas

In this state, health professions grads earn an average of $69,560. Nationwide, they make an average of $62,500.

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

#1

The University of Texas at Arlington

Arlington
5,176 Degrees in Major Awarded
49% Graduation Rate
48,072 Total Students

Of all the teachers who work at the school, 63% are considered full time. Most students complete their degree in 4.62 years. The student loan default rate is 4.60% which is lower than average.

#2

Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center

Lubbock
2,311 Degrees in Major Awarded
5,274 Total Students

This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 1.00%. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 7 to 1. Graduates earn an average $72,358 after graduation.

#3

The University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston

Houston
1,476 Degrees in Major Awarded
5,608 Total Students

The full-time teacher rate is 59%. Grads earn an average early-career salary of $70,514 after earning their degree at this institution. The student to faculty ratio is 5 to 1.

#4

Texas A&M University - College Station

College Station
1,428 Degrees in Major Awarded
82% Graduation Rate
70,418 Total Students

Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 19 to 1. 81% of students get financical aid. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 87% are considered full time.

#5

Texas Woman's University

Denton
1,426 Degrees in Major Awarded
43% Graduation Rate
16,433 Total Students

This public school has an average net price of $9,684. 98% of the teachers are full time. This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 5.10%.

#6

The University of Texas Medical Branch

Galveston
1,185 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. In their early career, UTMB Galveston grads earn an average salary of $71,775.

#7

The University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio

San Antonio
1,133 Degrees in Major Awarded
3,478 Total Students

Of all the teachers who work at the school, 73% are considered full time. In their early career, UT Health San Antonio grads earn an average salary of $64,621. The student loan default rate is 0.50% which is lower than average.

#8

Baylor University

Waco
1,032 Degrees in Major Awarded
79% Graduation Rate
19,297 Total Students

Graduates earn an average $50,196 after graduation. The student loan default rate of 2.20% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments. Of all the students who attend this school, 95% get financial aid.

#9

The University of Texas at Austin

Austin
1,004 Degrees in Major Awarded
83% Graduation Rate
50,476 Total Students

It takes the average student 4.27 years to graduate. In their early career, UT Austin grads earn an average salary of $54,287. 17 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio.

#10

The University of Texas at Tyler

Tyler
895 Degrees in Major Awarded
45% Graduation Rate
9,781 Total Students

Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $42,705 a year. The 4.80% student loan default rate is lower than average. 80% of students are awarded financial aid at this school.

Health Professions Careers in TX

Some of the careers health professions majors go into include:

Job Title TX Job Growth TX Median Salary
Genetic Counselors 50% $95,020
Physician Assistants 45% $110,080
Nurse Practitioners 44% $108,660
Home Health Aides 43% $19,770
Personal Care Aides 38% $19,340
Physical Therapist Assistants 37% $69,920
Occupational Therapy Assistants 36% $72,930
Medical Assistants 36% $31,030
Respiratory Therapists 35% $58,930
Diagnostic Medical Sonographers 35% $71,550
Software Applications Developers 33% $108,490
Occupational Therapy Aides 33% $26,350
Massage Therapists 32% $42,740
Physical Therapists 31% $91,060
Phlebotomists 31% $32,280
Occupational Therapists 30% $87,780
Medical and Health Services Managers 30% $95,590
Medical Secretaries 30% $32,960
Nursing Instructors and Professors 29% $68,620
Health Technologists and Technicians 28% $39,180
Health Specialties Professors 28% $107,590
Substance Abuse Counselors 27% $0
Speech-Language Pathologists 27% $71,940
Audiologists 27% $75,030
Hearing Aid Specialists 27% $53,260
Marriage and Family Therapists 27% $43,770
Physical Therapist Aides 27% $25,240
Athletic Trainers 26% $57,930
Nurse Anesthetists 26% $159,670
Veterinary Technologists and Technicians 25% $30,030
Healthcare Social Workers 25% $57,190
Ophthalmic Medical Technicians 25% $31,840
Therapists 25% $55,540
Radiation Therapists 25% $81,520
Veterinarians 25% $99,040
Registered Nurses 24% $72,000
Computer and Information Research Scientists 24% $122,840
Ambulance Drivers and Attendants 24% $24,590
Magnetic Resonance Imaging Technologists 24% $69,860
Mental Health Counselors 24% $0
Orthotists and Prosthetists 24% $81,070
Dentists 23% $157,200
Family and General Practitioners 23% $204,450
Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeons 23% $175,710
Dental Assistants 22% $35,930
Exercise Physiologists 22% $43,320
Dental Hygienists 22% $75,640
Orthodontists 22% $183,480
Medical Records and Health Information Technicians 22% $38,960
Dietitians and Nutritionists 22% $57,000
Nuclear Medicine Technologists 22% $77,050
Pharmacy Technicians 21% $33,740
Counselors 21% $58,710
Healthcare Support Workers 21% $39,690
Cardiovascular Technologists and Technicians 21% $50,880
Substance Abuse Social Workers 21% $37,630
Surgical Technologists 21% $48,420
Rehabilitation Counselors 21% $44,700
Health Diagnosing and Treating Practitioners 21% $66,270
Medical Equipment Preparers 21% $32,030
Medical and Clinical Laboratory Technicians 20% $0
Physicians and Surgeons 20% $195,630
Medical and Clinical Laboratory Technologists 20% $0
Clinical, Counseling, and School Psychologists 20% $66,070
Community Health Workers 20% $39,450
Ophthalmic Laboratory Technicians 20% $31,400
Nursing Assistants 20% $25,760
Emergency Medical Technicians and Paramedics 20% $34,770
Medical Appliance Technicians 20% $39,100
Optometrists 19% $111,720
Healthcare Practitioners and Technical Workers 19% $50,650
Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses 19% $46,420
Podiatrists 19% $133,410
Marketing Managers 19% $135,470
Computer User Support Specialists 18% $47,960
Administrative Services Managers 18% $93,510
Dispensing Opticians 18% $33,610
Dentists 18% $208,000
Occupational Health and Safety Technicians 18% $47,800
Dental Laboratory Technicians 18% $38,410
Psychology Professors 18% $70,820
Occupational Health and Safety Specialists 18% $72,310
Sales Managers 18% $128,820
Medical Scientists 18% $60,270
Dietetic Technicians 17% $23,780
Fitness Trainers and Aerobics Instructors 17% $35,910
Environmental Scientists and Specialists 17% $74,800
Psychiatric Technicians 16% $31,800
Life Scientists 16% $84,300
Natural Sciences Managers 16% $117,130
Computer Workers 16% $88,460
Physicists 16% $112,420
Pharmacists 15% $128,260
Managers 15% $113,510
Engineers 14% $109,110
Epidemiologists 14% $61,280
Chiropractors 14% $75,730
Recreational Therapists 14% $43,260
Fine Artists 13% $55,830
Social Work Professors 12% $68,740
Psychiatric Aides 11% $27,640
Nuclear Technicians 11% $82,290
Office and Administrative Support Worker Supervisors 11% $55,960
Clergy 6% $50,220
Medical Transcriptionists 5% $29,730
Respiratory Therapy Technicians 5% $51,860
Claims Adjusters, Examiners, and Investigators 3% $67,260
Computer Programmers 0% $84,980

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