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Health Professions Schools in Texas

In 2020-2021, 13,925 students earned their Health Professions degrees in TX.

In terms of popularity, Health Professions is the 2nd most popular major in the state out of a total 32 majors commonly available.

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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
Master’s Degree 8,168
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) 5,119
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 5,119
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 5,119
Post-Master’s Certificate 638
Postbaccalaureate 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: 14.5%
  • Black or African American: 10.7%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 22.2%
  • White: 44.9%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 2.1%
  • Other Races: 5.6%
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Jobs for Health Professions Grads in Texas

1,780,450 people in the state and 22,470,500 in the nation are employed in jobs related to health professions.

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Wages for Health Professions Jobs in Texas

Health Professions grads earn an average of $69,560 in the state and $62,500 nationwide.

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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
1,556 Degrees in Major Awarded
49% Graduation Rate
48,072 Total Students

Seeking financial aid? At this school, 90% of students receive it. This public college charges it's students an average net price of $15,509. Graduates earn an average $49,852 after graduation.

#2

Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center

Lubbock
1,219 Degrees in Major Awarded
5,274 Total Students

Of all the teachers who work at the school, 96% are considered full time. Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $72,358 a year. The student loan default rate is 1.00% which is lower than average.

#3

The University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston

Houston
1,009 Degrees in Major Awarded
5,608 Total Students

59% of the teachers are full time. This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 0.80%. Graduates earn an average $70,514 after graduation.

#4

The University of Texas Medical Branch

Galveston
750 Degrees in Major Awarded
3,458 Total Students

10 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. Grads earn an average early-career salary of $71,775 after earning their degree at this institution. The full-time teacher rate is 99%.

#5

The University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio

San Antonio
731 Degrees in Major Awarded
3,478 Total Students

Grads earn an average early-career salary of $64,621 after earning their degree at this institution. The full-time teacher rate is 73%. The 0.50% student loan default rate is lower than average.

#6

Texas Woman's University

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

Graduates earn an average $43,233 after graduation. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 98% are considered full time. The student loan default rate is 5.10% which is lower than average.

#7

Texas A&M University - College Station

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

Grads earn an average early-career salary of $54,342 after earning their degree at this institution. The full-time teacher rate is 87%. It takes the average student 4.36 years to graduate.

#8

University of North Texas Health Science Center

Fort Worth
527 Degrees in Major Awarded
2,329 Total Students

The student loan default rate of 0.70% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments.

#9

The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley

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

The student loan default rate of 0.70% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments. 95% of students get financical aid. This public college charges it's students an average net price of $3,743.

#10

Baylor University

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

This private institution charges an average net price of $37,309. 72% of the teachers are full time. This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 2.20%.

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
Respiratory Therapists 35% $58,930
Diagnostic Medical Sonographers 35% $71,550
Software Applications Developers 33% $108,490
Physical Therapists 31% $91,060
Occupational Therapists 30% $87,780
Medical and Health Services Managers 30% $95,590
Nursing Instructors and Professors 29% $68,620
Health Specialties Professors 28% $107,590
Health Technologists and Technicians 28% $39,180
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
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
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
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
Counselors 21% $58,710
Pharmacy Technicians 21% $33,740
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 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
Emergency Medical Technicians and Paramedics 20% $34,770
Healthcare Practitioners and Technical Workers 19% $50,650
Optometrists 19% $111,720
Podiatrists 19% $133,410
Marketing Managers 19% $135,470
Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses 19% $46,420
Dentists 18% $208,000
Computer User Support Specialists 18% $47,960
Administrative Services Managers 18% $93,510
Dispensing Opticians 18% $33,610
Occupational Health and Safety Technicians 18% $47,800
Psychology Professors 18% $70,820
Occupational Health and Safety Specialists 18% $72,310
Medical Scientists 18% $60,270
Sales Managers 18% $128,820
Dietetic Technicians 17% $23,780
Environmental Scientists and Specialists 17% $74,800
Life Scientists 16% $84,300
Psychiatric Technicians 16% $31,800
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
Nuclear Technicians 11% $82,290
Clergy 6% $50,220
Respiratory Therapy Technicians 5% $51,860
Claims Adjusters, Examiners, and Investigators 3% $67,260
Computer Programmers 0% $84,980

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