Health Professions at Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center
What traits are you looking for in a school for Health Professions, take a look at what Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center. We’ve gathered the following information to help you decide.
Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center is in Lubbock, TX.
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Online Class Availability at Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center
Online coursework is an option at Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center. Of 5,098 students, 1,644 (32%) studied exclusively online and 2,131 (42%) took at least some classes online.
Health Professions Rankings at Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center
These rankings give you a sense of how Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center’s Health Professions program against peer institutions.
Master’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | Texas | #8 of 189 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Southwest (Region) | #9 of 302 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #119 of 3,031 |
Doctoral-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | Texas | #8 of 189 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Southwest (Region) | #9 of 302 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #119 of 3,031 |
Earnings for Health Professions Graduates from Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center
Students who complete Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center’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 | $83,412 |
| 2 years | $89,297 |
| 3 years | $91,373 |
| 4 years | $98,456 |
| 5 years | $103,397 |
How do these earnings stack up against the rest of the school? At the four-year mark, Health Professions graduates from Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center earn a median of $98,456, compared with $98,183 for all Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center graduates — about 0% higher than the school-wide median.
Median Debt at Graduation
The median debt for Health Professions graduates from Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center is $24,889.
Best-Paid Careers for Health Professions Graduates
Those who complete Health Professions program at Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center pursue many career paths. Here are the highest-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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