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2023 Most Popular Healthcare Undergraduate Certificate Schools in Texas

118 Schools Ranked
$4,397 Avg Tuition & Fees*
$13,883 Avg Student Debt

It's not easy to decide which healthcare program to enroll in when you have so many options available. You're no longer limited to schools in your local area, either, since online programs are becoming more prevalent. Or you may find the programs at a trade school or bootcamp to be a better alternative for you.

The Most Popular Healthcare Undergraduate Certificate Schools in Texas ranking is one of many tools that Healthcare Degree Search has developed to help you make your educational decision. Our analysis looked at 118 schools in Texas to see which undergraduate certificate programs were the most popular for healthcare students. To create this ranking we looked at how many students graduated from each school on the list.

Learn more about these popular schools below:

804 Total Awards
$12,002 Avg Student Debt

Our analysis found The College of Health Care Professions - Northwest to be the most popular school for healthcare students who want to pursue a undergraduate certificate in Texas. CHCP - Northwest is a small private for-profit school situated in Houston, Texas. It awarded 804 undergraduate certificates in 2020-2021.

Undergraduate Certificate recipients from CHCP - Northwest accumulate an average of $12,002 in student debt by the time they complete their degree. Of those students who received their degree, 95% were women.

Online courses are available at CHCP - Northwest, but you will need to check with the school to see if they are available for your field of interest. To give an idea of how popular online courses are at the school, 72% of undergraduates took at least one course online in 2019-2020.

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444 Total Awards
$21,279 Avg Student Debt

Out of the 118 schools in Texas that were part of this year’s ranking, Galen College of Nursing - San Antonio landed the # 2 spot on the list. San Antonio, Texas is the setting for this small institution of higher learning. The private for-profit school handed out undergraduate certificates to 444 students in 2020-2021.

By the time they get their undergraduate certificate, students from this school have racked up an average of $21,279 in student loans. Of those students who received their degree, 88% were women.

You may have the opportunity to take online classes at Galen College of Nursing - San Antonio. During the 2019-2020 year, about 52% of the undergraduates at the school took at least one online course.

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409 Total Awards
$12,002 Avg Student Debt

You’ll be in good company if you attend The College of Health Care Professions - Southwest Houston. The school came in at #3 on this year’s Most Popular Healthcare Undergraduate Certificate Schools in Texas list. This very small private for-profit school is located in Houston, Texas, and it awarded 409 undergraduate certificates in 2020-2021.

On average, undergraduate certificate students take out $12,002 in loans while pursuing their degree. Around 93% of those degree recipients were women.

CHCP - Southwest Houston does offer online classes for certain degree levels. In fact, around 1% of the undergraduate population registered for at least one online class in 2019-2020.

Full The College of Health Care Professions - Southwest Houston Report

#4

San Jacinto Community College

Pasadena, Texas
372 Total Awards
$14,824 Avg Student Debt

Out of the 118 schools in Texas that were part of this year’s ranking, San Jacinto Community College landed the # 4 spot on the list. Located in Pasadena, Texas, the large public school awarded 372 diplomas to qualifed undergraduate certificate students in 2020-2021.

On average, undergraduate certificate students take out $14,824 in loans while pursuing their degree. Around 88% of those degree recipients were women.

If you are interested in distance education, be sure to check with the school since San Jacinto College does offer online classes for certain majors. Of all the undergraduates enrolled at the school during the 2019-2020 academic year, around 95% took at least some of their classes online.

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#5

PCI Health Training Center

Dallas, Texas
354 Total Awards
$7,741 Avg Student Debt

You’ll be in good company if you attend PCI Health Training Center. The school came in at #5 on this year’s Most Popular Healthcare Undergraduate Certificate Schools in Texas list. Located in Dallas, Texas, the very small private for-profit school awarded 354 diplomas to qualifed undergraduate certificate students in 2020-2021.

Undergraduate Certificate recipients from PCI Health Training Center accumulate an average of $7,741 in student debt by the time they complete their degree. Around 97% of those degree recipients were women.

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352 Total Awards
$12,002 Avg Student Debt

The College of Health Care Professions - Fort Worth landed the #6 spot in the 2023 rankings for the most popular undergraduate certificate healthcare programs. CHCP - Fort Worth is a private for-profit institution located in Fort Worth, Texas. The school has a very small population, and it awarded 352 undergraduate certificates in 2020-2021.

By the time they get their undergraduate certificate, students from this school have racked up an average of $12,002 in student loans. Of those students who received their degree, 94% were women.

CHCP - Fort Worth does offer online classes for certain degree levels. In fact, around 13% of the undergraduate population registered for at least one online class in 2019-2020.

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352 Total Awards
$11,281 Avg Student Debt

Florida Career College - Houston Campus did quite well in this year’s ranking of the most popular places for healthcare students to get an undergraduate certificate. It came in at #6 on the list. Located in Houston, Texas, the small private for-profit school awarded 352 diplomas to qualifed undergraduate certificate students in 2020-2021.

By the time they get their undergraduate certificate, students from this school have racked up an average of $11,281 in student loans. Around 92% of those degree recipients were women.

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319 Total Awards
$13,482 Avg Student Debt

The College of Health Care Professions - Austin landed the #8 spot in the 2023 rankings for the most popular undergraduate certificate healthcare programs. CHCP - Austin is a very small private for-profit school situated in Austin, Texas. It awarded 319 undergraduate certificates in 2020-2021.

Undergraduate Certificate recipients from CHCP - Austin accumulate an average of $13,482 in student debt by the time they complete their degree. Around 88% of those degree recipients were women.

One thing to take note of is that CHCP - Austin does offer online classes in some areas. To give an idea of how popular online courses are at the school, 14% of undergraduates took at least one course online in 2019-2020.

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316 Total Awards
$12,002 Avg Student Debt

The College of Health Care Professions - McAllen Campus came in at #9 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular Healthcare Undergraduate Certificate Schools in Texas ranking. McAllen, Texas is the setting for this very small institution of higher learning. The private for-profit school handed out undergraduate certificates to 316 students in 2020-2021.

By the time they get their undergraduate certificate, students from this school have racked up an average of $12,002 in student loans. Of those students who received their degree, 88% were women.

CHCP - McAllen Campus does have options available for those who want to take online classes. You will need to check with the school to see if they are available for your specific major. In fact, around 9% of the undergraduate population registered for at least one online class in 2019-2020.

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293 Total Awards
$12,366 Avg Student Debt

The College of Health Care Professions - San Antonio came in at #10 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular Healthcare Undergraduate Certificate Schools in Texas ranking. Located in San Antonio, Texas, the very small private for-profit school awarded 293 diplomas to qualifed undergraduate certificate students in 2020-2021.

On average, undergraduate certificate students take out $12,366 in loans while pursuing their degree. Around 80% of those degree recipients were women.

CHCP - San Antonio does offer online classes for certain degree levels. In 2019-2020 about 26% of the undergraduate students at the school chose to take one or more online courses.

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#11

Tyler Junior College

Tyler, Texas
263 Total Awards
$3,864 Average Tuition & Fees
$14,278 Avg Student Debt

Tyler Junior College ranked #11 on this year’s Most Popular Healthcare Undergraduate Certificate Schools in Texas list. Located in Tyler, Texas, the fairly large public school handed out 263 undergraduate certificate awards in 2020-2021.

Full-time students from Texas pay an average of $3,864 in tuition and fees if they choose to attend Tyler Junior College. If you are from out of state, expect to pay an average of $4,440. On average, undergraduate certificate students take out $14,278 in loans while pursuing their degree. Of those students who received their degree, 88% were women.

Tyler Junior College does offer online classes for certain degree levels. In 2019-2020 about 64% of the undergraduate students at the school chose to take one or more online courses.

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258 Total Awards
$10,438 Avg Student Debt

Southern Careers Institute - San Antonio (SW Military Drive) came in at #12 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular Healthcare Undergraduate Certificate Schools in Texas ranking. Southern Careers Institute - San Antonio (SW Military Drive) is a private for-profit institution located in San Antonio, Texas. The school has a very small population, and it awarded 258 undergraduate certificates in 2020-2021.

On average, undergraduate certificate students take out $10,438 in loans while pursuing their degree. Of those students who received their degree, 93% were women.

Depending on your major, you may be able to take online classes at Southern Careers Institute - San Antonio (SW Military Drive). Of all the undergraduates enrolled at the school during the 2019-2020 academic year, around 5% took at least some of their classes online.

Full Southern Careers Institute - San Antonio (SW Military Drive) Report

257 Total Awards
$10,603 Avg Student Debt

Southern Careers Institute - Austin landed the #13 spot in the 2023 rankings for the most popular undergraduate certificate healthcare programs. Austin, Texas is the setting for this small institution of higher learning. The private for-profit school handed out undergraduate certificates to 257 students in 2020-2021.

On average, undergraduate certificate students take out $10,603 in loans while pursuing their degree. Of those students who received their degree, 94% were women.

Southern Careers Institute - Austin does offer online classes for certain degree levels. In fact, around 57% of the undergraduate population registered for at least one online class in 2019-2020.

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241 Total Awards
$11,511 Avg Student Debt

With a ranking of #14, Altierus Career College - Bissonnet did quite well on this year’s most popular schools for healthcare students working on their undergraduate certificate. Altierus Career College - Bissonnet is located in Houston, Texas and has a very small student population. In 2020-2021, this school awarded 241 undergraduate certificates to qualified students.

Undergraduate Certificate recipients from Altierus Career College - Bissonnet accumulate an average of $11,511 in student debt by the time they complete their degree. Around 91% of those degree recipients were women.

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240 Total Awards
$10,901 Avg Student Debt

With a ranking of #15, The College of Health Care Professions - South San Antonio did quite well on this year’s most popular schools for healthcare students working on their undergraduate certificate. CHCP - South San Antonio is a very small private for-profit school situated in San-Antonio, Texas. It awarded 240 undergraduate certificates in 2020-2021.

By the time they get their undergraduate certificate, students from this school have racked up an average of $10,901 in student loans. Of those students who received their degree, 96% were women.

CHCP - South San Antonio does offer online classes for certain degree levels. During the 2019-2020 year, about 15% of the undergraduates at the school took at least one online course.

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238 Total Awards
$13,482 Avg Student Debt

The College of Health Care Professions - Dallas came in at #16 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular Healthcare Undergraduate Certificate Schools in Texas ranking. CHCP - Dallas is a very small private for-profit school situated in Dallas, Texas. It awarded 238 undergraduate certificates in 2020-2021.

On average, undergraduate certificate students take out $13,482 in loans while pursuing their degree. Of those students who received their degree, 90% were women.

CHCP - Dallas does offer online classes for certain degree levels. Of all the undergraduates enrolled at the school during the 2019-2020 academic year, around 5% took at least some of their classes online.

Full The College of Health Care Professions - Dallas Report

#17

Houston Community College

Houston, Texas
231 Total Awards
$4,344 Average Tuition & Fees
$17,750 Avg Student Debt

Houston Community College did quite well in this year’s ranking of the most popular places for healthcare students to get an undergraduate certificate. It came in at #17 on the list. Located in Houston, Texas, the large public school handed out 231 undergraduate certificate awards in 2020-2021.

Full-time students from Texas pay an average of $4,344 in tuition and fees if they choose to attend Houston Community College. Those students who come from outside the state pay an average of $5,460. On average, undergraduate certificate students take out $17,750 in loans while pursuing their degree. Of those students who received their degree, 78% were women.

Some students may be able to take online classes at Houston Community College. Of all the undergraduates enrolled at the school during the 2019-2020 academic year, around 88% took at least some of their classes online.

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227 Total Awards
$9,454 Avg Student Debt

Pima Medical Institute - Houston ranked #18 on this year’s Most Popular Healthcare Undergraduate Certificate Schools in Texas list. Pima Medical Institute - Houston is a very small private for-profit school located in Houston, Texas that handed out 227 undergraduate certificates in 2020-2021.

On average, undergraduate certificate students take out $9,454 in loans while pursuing their degree. Around 93% of those degree recipients were women.

Online courses are available at PMI Houston, but you will need to check with the school to see if they are available for your field of interest. Of all the undergraduates enrolled at the school during the 2019-2020 academic year, around 1% took at least some of their classes online.

Full Pima Medical Institute - Houston Report

#19

Lone Star College System

The Woodlands, Texas
226 Total Awards
$4,848 Average Tuition & Fees
$13,196 Avg Student Debt

With a ranking of #19, Lone Star College System did quite well on this year’s most popular schools for healthcare students working on their undergraduate certificate. North Harris Montgomery is a large public school situated in The Woodlands, Texas. It awarded 226 undergraduate certificates in 2020-2021.

Full-time students from Texas pay an average of $4,848 in tuition and fees if they choose to attend North Harris Montgomery. If you are from out of state, expect to pay an average of $6,168. By the time they get their undergraduate certificate, students from this school have racked up an average of $13,196 in student loans. Of those students who received their degree, 85% were women.

Online courses are available at North Harris Montgomery, but you will need to check with the school to see if they are available for your field of interest. In fact, around 72% of the undergraduate population registered for at least one online class in 2019-2020.

Full Lone Star College System Report

226 Total Awards
$10,199 Avg Student Debt

Southern Careers Institute - Corpus Christi did quite well in this year’s ranking of the most popular places for healthcare students to get an undergraduate certificate. It came in at #19 on the list. Southern Careers Institute - Corpus Christi is located in Corpus Christi, Texas and has a very small student population. In 2020-2021, this school awarded 226 undergraduate certificates to qualified students.

On average, undergraduate certificate students take out $10,199 in loans while pursuing their degree. Around 92% of those degree recipients were women.

Southern Careers Institute - Corpus Christi does have options available for those who want to take online classes. You will need to check with the school to see if they are available for your specific major. To give an idea of how popular online courses are at the school, 4% of undergraduates took at least one course online in 2019-2020.

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213 Total Awards
$15,553 Avg Student Debt

South Texas Vocational Technical Institute-McAllen came in at #21 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular Healthcare Undergraduate Certificate Schools in Texas ranking. Located in McAllen, Texas, the very small private for-profit school awarded 213 diplomas to qualifed undergraduate certificate students in 2020-2021.

By the time they get their undergraduate certificate, students from this school have racked up an average of $15,553 in student loans. Of those students who received their degree, 87% were women.

Full South Texas Vocational Technical Institute-McAllen Report

209 Total Awards
$9,927 Avg Student Debt

Southern Careers Institute - San Antonio (NW Loop) landed the #22 spot in the 2023 rankings for the most popular undergraduate certificate healthcare programs. San Antonio, Texas is the setting for this very small institution of higher learning. The private for-profit school handed out undergraduate certificates to 209 students in 2020-2021.

On average, undergraduate certificate students take out $9,927 in loans while pursuing their degree. Around 86% of those degree recipients were women.

Southern Careers Institute - San Antonio (NW Loop) does have options available for those who want to take online classes. You will need to check with the school to see if they are available for your specific major. Of all the undergraduates enrolled at the school during the 2019-2020 academic year, around 4% took at least some of their classes online.

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205 Total Awards
$9,765 Avg Student Debt

Southern Careers Institute - Pharr came in at #23 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular Healthcare Undergraduate Certificate Schools in Texas ranking. Southern Careers Institute - Pharr is located in Pharr, Texas and has a very small student population. In 2020-2021, this school awarded 205 undergraduate certificates to qualified students.

Undergraduate Certificate recipients from Southern Careers Institute - Pharr accumulate an average of $9,765 in student debt by the time they complete their degree. Around 84% of those degree recipients were women.

One thing to take note of is that Southern Careers Institute - Pharr does offer online classes in some areas. Of all the undergraduates enrolled at the school during the 2019-2020 academic year, around 5% took at least some of their classes online.

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#24

South Texas College

McAllen, Texas
203 Total Awards
$4,530 Average Tuition & Fees
$11,276 Avg Student Debt

South Texas College did quite well in this year’s ranking of the most popular places for healthcare students to get an undergraduate certificate. It came in at #24 on the list. Located in McAllen, Texas, the large public school handed out 203 undergraduate certificate awards in 2020-2021.

The average in-state tuition and fees for students at South Texas College is $4,530. Those students who come from outside the state pay an average of $7,920. By the time they get their undergraduate certificate, students from this school have racked up an average of $11,276 in student loans. Of those students who received their degree, 77% were women.

South Texas College does offer online classes for certain degree levels. During the 2019-2020 year, about 94% of the undergraduates at the school took at least one online course.

Full South Texas College Report

#25

El Centro College

Dallas, Texas
198 Total Awards
$17,727 Avg Student Debt

El Centro College came in at #25 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular Healthcare Undergraduate Certificate Schools in Texas ranking. Located in Dallas, Texas, the large public school awarded 198 diplomas to qualifed undergraduate certificate students in 2020-2021.

By the time they get their undergraduate certificate, students from this school have racked up an average of $17,727 in student loans. Around 54% of those degree recipients were women.

Depending on your major, you may be able to take online classes at El Centro College. To give an idea of how popular online courses are at the school, 92% of undergraduates took at least one course online in 2019-2020.

Full El Centro College Report

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Notes and References

Footnotes

*These averages are for the top 25 schools only.

References

  • The Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS) from the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), a branch of the U.S. Department of Education (DOE) serves as the core of our data about colleges.
  • Some other college data, including much of the graduate earnings data, comes from the U.S. Department of Education’s (College Scorecard).
  • Information about the national average student loan default rate is from the U.S. Department of Education and refers to data about the 2016 borrower cohort tracking period for which the cohort default rate (CDR) was 10.1%.

More about our data sources and methodologies.

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