2026 Best Healthcare Schools in Texas
Looking for the best Healthcare degree programs in Texas? We have ranked 403 institutions by overall quality and student outcomes, using our 2026 methodology. The rankings below weigh factors such as graduation rate, post-graduation earnings, cost, and admissions selectivity.
To help you make your decision, Healthcare Degree Search evaluated 309 schools to compile this 2026 ranking, drawing primarily on U.S. Department of Education data (IPEDS and College Scorecard). View our full ranking methodology.
Top 25 Healthcare Degree Schools in Texas
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No school ranked higher than Texas Wesleyan University this year in Texas. Set in Fort Worth, TX, Texas Wesleyan University is a private not-for-profit institution. Roughly 32% of students complete a degree within six years here. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $39,582. The median Healthcare program debt is $26,461. See the full Texas Wesleyan University profile
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Out of the 309 schools in Texas in this year's ranking, Texas A And M University College Station landed the #2 spot. Based in College Station, TX, Texas A And M University College Station is a public institution. Roughly 84% of students complete a degree within six years here. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $12,995, with out-of-state students paying around $40,124. Texas A And M University College Station Healthcare students take on a median of $20,031 in debt. Read more about Texas A And M University College Station
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You'll be in good company at The University Of Texas At Austin, which ranked #3 this year. Located in Austin, TX, The University Of Texas At Austin is a public institution. About 89% of students finish within six years. In-state tuition and fees average $11,688, with out-of-state students paying around $44,908. The median Healthcare program debt is $21,275. More on The University Of Texas At Austin
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Out of the 309 schools in Texas in this year's ranking, Texas Christian University landed the #4 spot. Texas Christian University is a private not-for-profit school based in Fort Worth, TX. Texas Christian University graduates 85% of students within six years. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $61,740. Texas Christian University Healthcare students take on a median of $22,960 in debt. Read more about Texas Christian University
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A rank of #5 makes El Centro College one of the top choices in Texas. Located in Dallas, TX, El Centro College is a public institution. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $2,730, compared with $6,900 for out-of-state students. The median Healthcare program debt is $14,557. Get the full El Centro College report
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University Of Houston placed #6 among Healthcare schools in Texas. University Of Houston is a public school based in Houston, TX. University Of Houston posts a six-year graduation rate of 65%. In-state tuition and fees average $9,717, with out-of-state students paying around $22,547. The median Healthcare program debt is $21,255. See the full University Of Houston profile
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The University Of Texas At Arlington did well this year, earning the #7 position. Set in Arlington, TX, The University Of Texas At Arlington is a public institution. Roughly 54% of students complete a degree within six years here. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $11,950, while out-of-state students pay about $29,582. Typical Healthcare student debt is $21,632. Read more about The University Of Texas At Arlington
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Northeast Texas Community College came in at #8 in this year's ranking. Located in Mount Pleasant, TX, Northeast Texas Community College is a public institution. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $2,980, while out-of-state students pay about $5,620. Students borrow a median of $15,089 to complete their Healthcare program here. Read more about Northeast Texas Community College
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Midwestern State University ranked #9 on our 2026 list of the best Healthcare schools. Located in Wichita Falls, TX, Midwestern State University is a public institution. Roughly 43% of students complete a degree within six years here. In-state tuition and fees run about $9,950, compared with $11,770 for out-of-state students. Students borrow a median of $26,415 to complete their Healthcare program here. See the full Midwestern State University profile
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Remington College Dallas Campus came in at #10 in this year's ranking. This private not-for-profit school is set in Dallas, TX. Students from in state pay about $15,876 in tuition and fees. Students borrow a median of $21,108 to complete their Healthcare program here. Read more about Remington College Dallas Campus
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Abilene Christian University placed #11 among Healthcare schools in Texas. Based in Abilene, TX, Abilene Christian University is a private not-for-profit institution. Roughly 59% of students complete a degree within six years here. In-state tuition and fees average $44,200. Abilene Christian University Healthcare students take on a median of $23,772 in debt. Get the full Abilene Christian University report
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Baylor University placed #12 among Healthcare schools in Texas. This private not-for-profit school is set in Waco, TX. Roughly 80% of students complete a degree within six years here. In-state tuition and fees average $58,100. Students borrow a median of $23,928 to complete their Healthcare program here. Get the full Baylor University report
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Southern Methodist University did well this year, earning the #13 position. This private not-for-profit school is set in Dallas, TX. The six-year graduation rate is 84%. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $67,040. Typical Healthcare student debt is $20,712. More on Southern Methodist University
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Lubbock Christian University ranked #14 on our 2026 list of the best Healthcare schools. Based in Lubbock, TX, Lubbock Christian University is a private not-for-profit institution. The six-year graduation rate is 51%. In-state tuition and fees average $28,540. The median Healthcare program debt is $28,337. More on Lubbock Christian University
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The University Of Texas At Dallas ranked #15 on our 2026 list of the best Healthcare schools. Set in Richardson, TX, The University Of Texas At Dallas is a public institution. Roughly 76% of students complete a degree within six years here. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $14,644, with out-of-state students paying around $40,144. The University Of Texas At Dallas Healthcare students take on a median of $20,531 in debt. See the full The University Of Texas At Dallas profile
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Panola College placed #16 among Healthcare schools in Texas. Set in Carthage, TX, Panola College is a public institution. In-state tuition and fees average $2,352, compared with $5,232 for out-of-state students. Read the full report on Panola College
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Galveston College ranked #17 on our 2026 list of the best Healthcare schools. This public school is set in Galveston, TX. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $2,726, compared with $6,176 for out-of-state students. Graduates carry a median of $15,183 in student loans. See the full Galveston College profile
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University Of The Incarnate Word placed #18 among Healthcare schools in Texas. Located in San Antonio, TX, University Of The Incarnate Word is a private not-for-profit institution. University Of The Incarnate Word posts a six-year graduation rate of 50%. Students from in state pay about $37,090 in tuition and fees. The median Healthcare program debt is $28,028. Read the full report on University Of The Incarnate Word
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Weatherford College landed the #19 spot in Texas this year. This public school is set in Weatherford, TX. In-state tuition and fees run about $5,250, with out-of-state students paying around $10,860. Typical Healthcare student debt is $14,099. Read more about Weatherford College
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Texas A And M International University came in at #20 in this year's ranking. Based in Laredo, TX, Texas A And M International University is a public institution. Roughly 46% of students complete a degree within six years here. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $7,894, compared with $19,454 for out-of-state students. Students borrow a median of $15,095 to complete their Healthcare program here. Get the full Texas A And M International University report
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Stephen F Austin State University did well this year, earning the #21 position. Set in Nacogdoches, TX, Stephen F Austin State University is a public institution. About 53% of students finish within six years. Students from in state pay about $11,128 in tuition and fees, while out-of-state students pay about $20,968. Typical Healthcare student debt is $24,759. Read more about Stephen F Austin State University
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University Of North Texas placed #22 among Healthcare schools in Texas. Set in Denton, TX, University Of North Texas is a public institution. The six-year graduation rate is 61%. Students from in state pay about $11,309 in tuition and fees, compared with $21,149 for out-of-state students. Graduates carry a median of $21,817 in student loans. Get the full University Of North Texas report
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Remington College North Houston Campus landed the #23 spot in Texas this year. Located in Houston, TX, Remington College North Houston Campus is a private not-for-profit institution. Students from in state pay about $16,373 in tuition and fees. Students borrow a median of $19,119 to complete their Healthcare program here. Read the full report on Remington College North Houston Campus
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Lone Star College System did well this year, earning the #24 position. This public school is set in The Woodlands, TX. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $2,664, with out-of-state students paying around $7,512. Graduates carry a median of $10,425 in student loans. Read the full report on Lone Star College System
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The University Of Texas Pan American came in at #25 in this year's ranking. This public school is set in Edinburg, TX. The University Of Texas Pan American graduates 51% of students within six years. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $9,799, with out-of-state students paying around $19,645. The University Of Texas Pan American Healthcare students take on a median of $14,694 in debt. Read more about The University Of Texas Pan American
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Remington College Houston Southeast Campus came in at #26 in this year's ranking. Located in League City, TX, Remington College Houston Southeast Campus is a private not-for-profit institution. Students from in state pay about $16,926 in tuition and fees. Typical Healthcare student debt is $15,145. Read more about Remington College Houston Southeast Campus
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Texas Womans University did well this year, earning the #27 position. Texas Womans University is a public school based in Denton, TX. Texas Womans University graduates 49% of students within six years. Students from in state pay about $8,640 in tuition and fees, with out-of-state students paying around $18,480. Texas Womans University Healthcare students take on a median of $24,211 in debt. See the full Texas Womans University profile
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Remington College Fort Worth Campus placed #28 among Healthcare schools in Texas. Based in North Richland Hills, TX, Remington College Fort Worth Campus is a private not-for-profit institution. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $16,071. Typical Healthcare student debt is $18,689. See the full Remington College Fort Worth Campus profile
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South Texas College placed #29 among Healthcare schools in Texas. This public school is set in McAllen, TX. South Texas College posts a six-year graduation rate of 20%. In-state tuition and fees run about $4,920, compared with $7,620 for out-of-state students. The median Healthcare program debt is $6,868. Get the full South Texas College report
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Houston Community College came in at #30 in this year's ranking. Located in Houston, TX, Houston Community College is a public institution. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $2,040, with out-of-state students paying around $5,460. Students borrow a median of $19,223 to complete their Healthcare program here. Read the full report on Houston Community College
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Texas A And M University Kingsville did well this year, earning the #31 position. Based in Kingsville, TX, Texas A And M University Kingsville is a public institution. The six-year graduation rate is 42%. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $9,892, compared with $25,746 for out-of-state students. Typical Healthcare student debt is $25,531. See the full Texas A And M University Kingsville profile
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Sam Houston State University ranked #32 on our 2026 list of the best Healthcare schools. Set in Huntsville, TX, Sam Houston State University is a public institution. Sam Houston State University graduates 55% of students within six years. In-state tuition and fees average $9,228, while out-of-state students pay about $19,068. Students borrow a median of $24,850 to complete their Healthcare program here. Read the full report on Sam Houston State University
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The University Of Texas At Tyler landed the #33 spot in Texas this year. Based in Tyler, TX, The University Of Texas At Tyler is a public institution. The University Of Texas At Tyler posts a six-year graduation rate of 54%. In-state tuition and fees average $9,512, with out-of-state students paying around $24,512. Typical Healthcare student debt is $20,959. Read the full report on The University Of Texas At Tyler
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Mclennan Community College ranked #34 on our 2026 list of the best Healthcare schools. Located in Waco, TX, Mclennan Community College is a public institution. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $3,660, while out-of-state students pay about $5,910. The median Healthcare program debt is $11,598. More on Mclennan Community College
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Houston Baptist University did well this year, earning the #35 position. Located in Houston, TX, Houston Baptist University is a private not-for-profit institution. Roughly 49% of students complete a degree within six years here. Students from in state pay about $39,430 in tuition and fees. Graduates carry a median of $25,601 in student loans. Read the full report on Houston Baptist University
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Hardin Simmons University did well this year, earning the #36 position. Set in Abilene, TX, Hardin Simmons University is a private not-for-profit institution. Hardin Simmons University posts a six-year graduation rate of 46%. In-state tuition and fees average $32,960. Graduates carry a median of $26,674 in student loans. Get the full Hardin Simmons University report
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Tarleton State University placed #37 among Healthcare schools in Texas. Set in Stephenville, TX, Tarleton State University is a public institution. The six-year graduation rate is 48%. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $8,302, while out-of-state students pay about $18,142. Typical Healthcare student debt is $23,222. Get the full Tarleton State University report
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Del Mar College came in at #38 in this year's ranking. This public school is set in Corpus Christi, TX. Students from in state pay about $3,500 in tuition and fees, compared with $6,050 for out-of-state students. Students borrow a median of $7,476 to complete their Healthcare program here. Read the full report on Del Mar College
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Austin Community College District ranked #39 on our 2026 list of the best Healthcare schools. This public school is set in Austin, TX. Students from in state pay about $2,550 in tuition and fees, with out-of-state students paying around $10,590. Typical Healthcare student debt is $14,519. See the full Austin Community College District profile
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Temple College ranked #40 on our 2026 list of the best Healthcare schools. Based in Temple, TX, Temple College is a public institution. In-state tuition and fees average $3,000, with out-of-state students paying around $7,524. Typical Healthcare student debt is $16,617. Read the full report on Temple College
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South University Austin landed the #41 spot in Texas this year. Located in Round Rock, TX, South University Austin is a private for-profit institution. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $17,895. Graduates carry a median of $51,009 in student loans. More on South University Austin
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The University Of Texas At El Paso ranked #42 on our 2026 list of the best Healthcare schools. The University Of Texas At El Paso is a public school based in El Paso, TX. About 50% of students finish within six years. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $9,544, compared with $25,502 for out-of-state students. The University Of Texas At El Paso Healthcare students take on a median of $19,819 in debt. More on The University Of Texas At El Paso
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West Texas A And M University placed #43 among Healthcare schools in Texas. Based in Canyon, TX, West Texas A And M University is a public institution. West Texas A And M University graduates 48% of students within six years. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $9,101, with out-of-state students paying around $10,996. Typical Healthcare student debt is $22,333. Read the full report on West Texas A And M University
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Tarrant County College District ranked #44 on our 2026 list of the best Healthcare schools. Tarrant County College District is a public school based in Fort Worth, TX. In-state tuition and fees run about $1,863, with out-of-state students paying around $8,370. Typical Healthcare student debt is $15,148. See the full Tarrant County College District profile
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Wharton County Junior College came in at #45 in this year's ranking. This public school is set in Wharton, TX. In-state tuition and fees run about $3,192, with out-of-state students paying around $5,904. Typical Healthcare student debt is $10,916. Read more about Wharton County Junior College
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Amarillo College placed #46 among Healthcare schools in Texas. Based in Amarillo, TX, Amarillo College is a public institution. In-state tuition and fees run about $2,136, with out-of-state students paying around $4,704. Amarillo College Healthcare students take on a median of $15,720 in debt. See the full Amarillo College profile
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Lamar University placed #47 among Healthcare schools in Texas. Lamar University is a public school based in Beaumont, TX. Lamar University graduates 37% of students within six years. In-state tuition and fees run about $8,905, with out-of-state students paying around $18,745. The median Healthcare program debt is $26,988. More on Lamar University
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Navarro College landed the #48 spot in Texas this year. Navarro College is a public school based in Corsicana, TX. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $3,008, with out-of-state students paying around $6,578. Graduates carry a median of $13,781 in student loans. See the full Navarro College profile
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Angelo State University did well this year, earning the #49 position. Based in San Angelo, TX, Angelo State University is a public institution. Angelo State University graduates 44% of students within six years. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $8,460, with out-of-state students paying around $18,300. Angelo State University Healthcare students take on a median of $21,237 in debt. Read the full report on Angelo State University
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Our Lady Of The Lake University San Antonio landed the #50 spot in Texas this year. Our Lady Of The Lake University San Antonio is a private not-for-profit school based in San Antonio, TX. Our Lady Of The Lake University San Antonio posts a six-year graduation rate of 46%. In-state tuition and fees average $32,106. Graduates carry a median of $26,759 in student loans. Read the full report on Our Lady Of The Lake University San Antonio
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Ranking Methodology & Notes
This list is compiled by Healthcare Degree Search (DMS_RANKING_2023), 2026 edition. Rankings consider a blend of student outcomes (graduation rate, post-graduation earnings), affordability, and admissions data drawn primarily from the U.S. Department of Education (IPEDS and College Scorecard).
Ranking method: Dms College Quality · Scope: State · 309 schools evaluated. *Averages shown above reflect the top 403 ranked schools only.
References
- Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS) — National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education (core institutional data).
- College Scorecard — U.S. Department of Education (graduate earnings and outcomes data).
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