Health Professions at Texas Southern University
If you are interested in studying Health Professions, consider the program at Texas Southern University. We’ve gathered the following information to help you decide.
Texas Southern University is in Houston, TX.
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Online & Distance Learning at Texas Southern University
Distance learning is available at Texas Southern University. Of 8,704 students, 753 (9%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 4,349 (50%) took at least some classes online.
Health Professions Rankings at Texas Southern University
Use these rankings to compare Texas Southern University’s Health Professions program against peer institutions.
Master’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Value | Texas | #101 of 181 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Texas | #124 of 189 |
| Best Value | Southwest (Region) | #191 of 302 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Southwest (Region) | #203 of 302 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #1752 of 3,004 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #2022 of 3,031 |
Doctoral-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Value | Texas | #101 of 181 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Texas | #124 of 189 |
| Best Value | Southwest (Region) | #191 of 302 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Southwest (Region) | #203 of 302 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #1752 of 3,004 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #2022 of 3,031 |
Earnings for Health Professions Graduates from Texas Southern University
Those who finish Texas Southern University’s Health Professions program report the following median earnings (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):
| Years After Graduation | Median Earnings |
|---|---|
| 1 year | $57,004 |
| 2 years | $65,050 |
| 3 years | $69,210 |
| 4 years | $73,346 |
| 5 years | $95,668 |
How does this compare to the school overall? Four years after graduating, Health Professions graduates from Texas Southern University take home a median $73,346, compared with $56,361 for all Texas Southern University graduates — about 30% higher than the school-wide median.
Median Debt at Graduation
Median student loan debt for Health Professions graduates from Texas Southern University stands at $31,188.
Top-Paying Careers for Health Professions Graduates
Graduates of the Health Professions program at Texas Southern University go on to a range of careers. The table below ranks the top-paying careers for Health Professions majors, ordered by median annual salary:
| Occupation | Nationwide Median Wage |
|---|---|
| Dentists, General | $157,602 |
| Medical and Clinical Laboratory Technicians | $155,908 |
| Cytotechnologists | $155,812 |
| Cytogenetic Technologists | $155,361 |
| Health Technologists and Technicians, All Other | $153,940 |
| Ophthalmic Medical Technologists | $153,819 |
| Nurse Practitioners | $147,651 |
| Advanced Practice Psychiatric Nurses | $143,854 |
| Healthcare Diagnosing or Treating Practitioners, All Other | $138,809 |
| Naturopathic Physicians | $138,086 |
References
- IPEDS — Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System
- U.S. Department of Education — College Scorecard
- O*NET Online (Bureau of Labor Statistics)
- National Center for Education Statistics
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