Health Sciences & Services at West Texas A & M University
If you plan to study Health Sciences & Services, take a look at what West Texas A & M University. We’ve gathered the following information to help you decide.
West Texas A & M University is located in Canyon, TX.
For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, 87 health sciences & services degrees were granted at West Texas A & M University.
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Online & Distance Learning at West Texas A & M University
Online coursework is an option at West Texas A & M University. Of 9,045 students, 3,168 (35%) studied exclusively online and 2,729 (30%) took at least some classes online.
Health Sciences & Services Rankings at West Texas A & M University
These rankings give you a sense of how West Texas A & M University’s Health Sciences & Services program to other colleges that offer this major.
Bachelor’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | Texas | #30 of 38 |
| Best Value | Texas | #33 of 37 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Southwest (Region) | #42 of 54 |
| Best Value | Southwest (Region) | #48 of 52 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #347 of 471 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #350 of 478 |
Earnings for Health Sciences & Services Graduates from West Texas A & M University
Students who complete West Texas A & M University’s Health Sciences & Services program earn at the following median levels (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):
| Years After Graduation | Median Earnings |
|---|---|
| 1 year | $28,776 |
| 2 years | $27,500 |
| 3 years | $37,220 |
| 4 years | $46,139 |
| 5 years | $47,706 |
How do these earnings stack up against the rest of the school? Four years after graduating, Health Sciences & Services graduates from West Texas A & M University earn a median of $46,139, compared with $51,655 for all West Texas A & M University graduates — about 11% lower than the school-wide median.
Median Debt at Graduation
Typical debt at graduation for Health Sciences & Services graduates from West Texas A & M University is $23,250.
Student Demographics & Diversity
Take a look at the student demographics for Health Sciences & Services graduates at West Texas A & M University, broken down by degree level.
Program-wide, Health Sciences & Services graduates at West Texas A & M University are 84% women (73) and 16% men (14).
Health Sciences & Services Bachelor’s Program at West Texas A & M University
Among the 87 bachelor’s health sciences & services graduates at West Texas A & M University, 84% were women (73) and 16% were men (14).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Health Sciences & Services bachelor’s degree recipients at West Texas A & M University.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 42 |
| Hispanic / Latino | 30 |
| Black / African American | 6 |
| Asian | 1 |
| Two or More Races | 4 |
| Unknown | 4 |
Racial-ethnic minorities make up 47% of Health Sciences & Services bachelor’s degree recipients at West Texas A & M University, below the national average of 50%.*
*The racial-ethnic minorities figure is the total number of graduates minus White, international (nonresident), and unknown-race graduates.
More Specific Health Sciences & Services Concentrations at West Texas A & M University
This Health Sciences & Services program at West Texas A & M University includes the following sub-specializations:
| Concentration | Graduates |
|---|---|
| General/Allied Health Sciences | 87 |
Top-Paying Careers for Health Sciences & Services Graduates
Graduates of the Health Sciences & Services program at West Texas A & M University pursue many career paths. Below are the top-paying careers for Health Sciences & Services majors, ordered by median annual salary:
| Occupation | Nationwide Median Wage |
|---|---|
| Health Education Specialists | $81,726 |
| Community Health Workers | $73,901 |
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.