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Health Sciences & Services Schools in Texas

2,613 students earned Health Science degrees in Texas in the 2020-2021 year.

In this state, Health Sciences & Services is the 4th most popular major out of a total 28 majors commonly available.

Education Levels of Health Sciences & Services Majors in Texas

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

Education Level Number of Grads
Bachelor’s Degree 1,763
Associate Degree 503
Master’s Degree 212
Award Taking Less Than 1 Year 128
Award Taking Less 12 Weeks 128
Award Taking 12 Weeks to 1 Year 128
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) 7
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 7
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 7

Gender Distribution

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

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Racial Distribution

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

  • Asian: 10.9%
  • Black or African American: 18.9%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 33.3%
  • White: 30.4%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 2.2%
  • Other Races: 4.3%
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Jobs for Health Sciences & Services Grads in Texas

5,290 people in the state and 114,910 in the nation are employed in jobs related to health science.

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Wages for Health Sciences & Services Jobs in Texas

In this state, health science grads earn an average of $41,640. Nationwide, they make an average of $43,480.

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

326 Degrees in Major Awarded
82% Graduation Rate
70,418 Total Students

Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $54,342 a year. Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $18,919. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 87% are considered full time.

222 Degrees in Major Awarded
59% Graduation Rate
47,090 Total Students

Most students complete their degree in 4.59 years. In their early career, UH grads earn an average salary of $48,742. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 94% of students receive it.

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

The student loan default rate is 0.70% which is lower than average. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 21 to 1. The average student takes 4.70 years to complete their degree at UT Rio Grande Valley.

180 Degrees in Major Awarded
72% Graduation Rate
28,669 Total Students

Grads earn an average early-career salary of $52,187 after earning their degree at this institution. This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 3.80%. The student to faculty ratio is 25 to 1.

142 Degrees in Major Awarded
49% Graduation Rate
7,917 Total Students

The average student takes 4.68 years to complete their degree at UIW. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 50% are considered full time. The student to faculty ratio is 12 to 1.

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

Seeking financial aid? At this school, 95% of students receive it. The student loan default rate of 5.10% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments. In their early career, TWU grads earn an average salary of $43,233.

117 Degrees in Major Awarded
48,329 Total Students

Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $29,591 a year. A typical student attending Houston Community College will pay a net price of $4,813. The student to faculty ratio is 18 to 1.

112 Degrees in Major Awarded
44% Graduation Rate
10,036 Total Students

Of all the students who attend this school, 84% get financial aid. Grads earn an average early-career salary of $39,811 after earning their degree at this institution. The average student takes 4.45 years to complete their degree at West Texas A&M University.

102 Degrees in Major Awarded
52% Graduation Rate
21,912 Total Students

Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $42,076 a year. Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $15,035. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 80% are considered full time.

102 Degrees in Major Awarded
40% Graduation Rate
34,742 Total Students

It takes the average student 4.61 years to graduate. In their early career, UTSA grads earn an average salary of $42,200. The 5.00% student loan default rate is lower than average.

Health Sciences & Services Careers in TX

Some of the careers health science majors go into include:

Job Title TX Job Growth TX Median Salary
Community Health Workers 20% $39,450

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

Major Annual Graduates in TX
Nursing 21,862
Allied Health Professions 3,806
Health/Medical Admin Services 2,598
Public Health 2,111
Medicine 1,974
Communication Sciences 1,724
Rehabilitation Professions 1,705
Allied Health Services 1,416

View all majors related to Health Sciences & Services

View Nationwide Health Sciences & Services Report

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