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Medical Science Schools in Texas

48 Medical Science students earned their degrees in the state in 2020-2021.

In terms of popularity, Medical Science is the 24th most popular major in the state out of a total 28 majors commonly available.

Education Levels of Medical Science Majors in Texas

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

Education Level Number of Grads
Master’s Degree 26
Post-Master’s Certificate 14
Postbaccalaureate Certificate 14
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) 8
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 8
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 8

Gender Distribution

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

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Racial Distribution

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

  • Asian: 14.6%
  • Black or African American: 2.1%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 12.5%
  • White: 31.3%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 16.7%
  • Other Races: 22.9%
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Jobs for Medical Science Grads in Texas

In this state, there are 8,550 people employed in jobs related to a medical science degree, compared to 187,640 nationwide.

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Wages for Medical Science Jobs in Texas

Medical Science grads earn an average of $72,260 in the state and $96,420 nationwide.

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There are 7 colleges in Texas that offer medical science degrees. Learn about the most popular 7 below:

18 Degrees in Major Awarded
2,299 Total Students

The 0.30% student loan default rate is lower than average. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 92% are considered full time.

11 Degrees in Major Awarded
5,608 Total Students

The student loan default rate of 0.80% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments. Grads earn an average early-career salary of $70,514 after earning their degree at this institution. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 5 to 1.

8 Degrees in Major Awarded
3,478 Total Students

In their early career, UT Health San Antonio grads earn an average salary of $64,621. 73% of the teachers are full time. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 6 to 1.

5 Degrees in Major Awarded
1,607 Total Students

The full-time teacher rate is 90%.

2 Degrees in Major Awarded
3,458 Total Students

Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 10 to 1. The 1.10% student loan default rate is lower than average. In their early career, UTMB Galveston grads earn an average salary of $71,775.

2 Degrees in Major Awarded
83% Graduation Rate
50,476 Total Students

Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $18,350. The student to faculty ratio is 17 to 1. The average student takes 4.27 years to complete their degree at UT Austin.

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

A typical student attending UTSA will pay a net price of $10,549. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 27 to 1. Of all the students who attend this school, 87% get financial aid.

Medical Science Careers in TX

Some of the careers medical science majors go into include:

Job Title TX Job Growth TX Median Salary
Medical Scientists 18% $60,270
Natural Sciences Managers 16% $117,130
Epidemiologists 14% $61,280

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

Major Annual Graduates in TX
Nursing 21,862
Allied Health Professions 3,806
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

View all majors related to Medical Science

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