Allied Health Professions at Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center
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Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center is in Lubbock, TX.
In the most recent year for which we have data, 82 allied health professions degrees were awarded at Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center.
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Online & Distance Learning at Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center
Distance learning is available at Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center. Among 5,098 students, 1,644 (32%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 2,131 (42%) took at least some classes online.
Allied Health Professions Rankings at Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center
Use these rankings to compare Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center’s Allied Health Professions program to other colleges that offer this major.
Master’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | Texas | #15 of 81 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Southwest (Region) | #20 of 129 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #182 of 1,196 |
Earnings for Allied Health Professions Graduates from Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center
Graduates of Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center’s Allied 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 | $92,047 |
| 3 years | $69,185 |
| 4 years | $78,850 |
| 5 years | $76,455 |
How do these earnings stack up against the rest of the school? Four years after graduating, Allied Health Professions graduates from Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center report median earnings of $78,850, compared with $98,183 for all Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center graduates — about 20% lower than the school-wide median.
Student Demographics & Diversity
Take a look at the student demographics for Allied Health Professions graduates at Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center, broken down by degree level.
Looking at the program as a whole, Allied Health Professions graduates at Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center are 68% women (56) and 32% men (26).
Allied Health Professions Master’s Program at Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center
Among the 82 master’s allied health professions graduates at Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center, 68% were women (56) and 32% were men (26).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Allied Health Professions master’s degree recipients at Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 36 |
| Hispanic / Latino | 31 |
| Black / African American | 5 |
| Asian | 7 |
| Two or More Races | 3 |
Minority students account for 56% of Allied Health Professions master’s degree recipients at Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center, higher than the national average of 29%.*
*The racial-ethnic minorities figure is the total number of graduates minus White, international (nonresident), and unknown-race graduates.
More Specific Allied Health Professions Concentrations at Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center
This Allied Health Professions program at Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center offers more specialized concentrations:
| Concentration | Graduates |
|---|---|
| Physician Assistant | 53 |
| Athletic Training | 29 |
Top-Paying Careers for Allied Health Professions Graduates
Students who finish Allied Health Professions program at Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center work across a variety of fields. Here are the best-paid careers for Allied Health Professions majors, ordered by median annual salary:
| Occupation | Nationwide Median Wage |
|---|---|
| Health Technologists and Technicians, All Other | $153,940 |
| Ophthalmic Medical Technologists | $153,819 |
| Surgical Assistants | $141,004 |
| Radiologic Technologists and Technicians | $137,802 |
| Respiratory Therapists | $128,345 |
| Nuclear Medicine Technologists | $119,042 |
| Anesthesiologist Assistants | $116,229 |
| Nuclear Monitoring Technicians | $115,968 |
| Emergency Medical Technicians | $105,175 |
| Hearing Aid Specialists | $96,168 |
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
More about our data sources and methodologies.