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Allied Health Professions Schools in Texas

6,055 students earned Allied Health degrees in Texas in the <nil> year.

In terms of popularity, Allied Health Professions is the 2nd most popular major in the state out of a total 28 majors commonly available.

Education Levels of Allied Health Professions Majors in Texas

Allied Health majors in the state tend to have the following degree levels:

Education Level Number of Grads
Associate Degree 2,699
Award Taking 1 to 2 Years 1,281
Award Taking 2 to 4 Years 1,281
Award Taking Less Than 1 Year 916
Master’s Degree 683
Bachelor’s Degree 466
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) 10
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 10
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 10

Gender Distribution

In Texas, a allied health major is more popular with women than with men.

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Racial Distribution

The racial distribution of allied health majors in Texas is as follows:

  • Asian: 6.2%
  • Black or African American: 8.0%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 39.3%
  • White: 39.7%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 0.9%
  • Other Races: 5.9%
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Jobs for Allied Health Professions Grads in Texas

113,260 people in the state and 1,414,230 in the nation are employed in jobs related to allied health.

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Wages for Allied Health Professions Jobs in Texas

A typical salary for a allied health grad in the state is $58,760, compared to a typical salary of $61,540 nationwide.

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There are 10 colleges in Texas that offer allied health degrees. Learn about the most popular 10 below:

#1

MSU Texas

Wichita Falls
228 Degrees in Major Awarded
45% Graduation Rate
5,797 Total Students

The student loan default rate is 1.70% which is lower than average. Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $45,485 a year. Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $10,203.

173 Degrees in Major Awarded
31,577 Total Students

This public college charges it's students an average net price of $9,644. 57% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. The student loan default rate of 0.50% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments.

#3

Lone Star College System

The Woodlands
144 Degrees in Major Awarded
68,653 Total Students

Seeking financial aid? At this school, 71% of students receive it. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 21 to 1. Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $8,654.

117 Degrees in Major Awarded
46% Graduation Rate
31,940 Total Students

Grads earn an average early-career salary of $37,115 after earning their degree at this institution. Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $5,363. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 82% are considered full time.

109 Degrees in Major Awarded
69,171 Total Students

The student to faculty ratio is 25 to 1. The full-time teacher rate is 39%. A typical student attending El Centro College will pay a net price of $3,704.

109 Degrees in Major Awarded
3,484 Total Students

98% of the teachers are full time. The student loan default rate is 0.10% which is lower than average. The student to faculty ratio is 10 to 1.

107 Degrees in Major Awarded
35,609 Total Students

In their early career, Austin Community College District grads earn an average salary of $34,546. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 40% are considered full time. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 60% of students receive it.

107 Degrees in Major Awarded
54% Graduation Rate
37,864 Total Students

The student loan default rate is 2.00% which is lower than average. 22 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 75% are considered full time.

107 Degrees in Major Awarded
3,499 Total Students

In their early career, UT Health San Antonio grads earn an average salary of $66,533. The student to faculty ratio is 5 to 1. The student loan default rate of 0.50% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments.

#10

St Philip's College

San Antonio
97 Degrees in Major Awarded
12,455 Total Students

58% of the teachers are full time. The student to faculty ratio is 20 to 1. 88% of students are awarded financial aid at this school.

Allied Health Professions Careers in TX

Some of the careers allied health majors go into include:

Job Title TX Job Growth TX Median Salary
Physician Assistants 45% $110,080
Respiratory Therapists 35% $58,930
Diagnostic Medical Sonographers 35% $71,550
Health Technologists and Technicians 28% $39,180
Health Specialties Professors 28% $107,590
Hearing Aid Specialists 27% $53,260
Athletic Trainers 26% $57,930
Radiation Therapists 25% $81,520
Magnetic Resonance Imaging Technologists 24% $69,860
Nuclear Medicine Technologists 22% $77,050
Cardiovascular Technologists and Technicians 21% $50,880
Surgical Technologists 21% $48,420
Emergency Medical Technicians and Paramedics 20% $34,770
Occupational Health and Safety Technicians 18% $47,800
Nuclear Technicians 11% $82,290
Respiratory Therapy Technicians 5% $51,860

Below are some popular majors in the state that are similar to allied health.

Major Annual Graduates in TX
Nursing 21,862
Health/Medical Admin Services 2,598
Health Sciences & Services 2,485
Public Health 2,111
Medicine 1,974
Communication Sciences 1,724
Rehabilitation Professions 1,705
Allied Health Services 1,416

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