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Allied Health in Texas

Allied Health Schools in Texas

6,055 Allied Health students earned their degrees in the state in 2021-2022.

An Allied Health major is the 5th most popular major in this state.

Education Levels of Allied Health 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
Bachelor’s Degree 466

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 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 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

Lone Star College System

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

This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 0.80%. 100% of the teachers are full time. 71% of students are awarded financial aid at this school.

244 Degrees in Major Awarded
69,171 Total Students

This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 3.90%. The student to faculty ratio is 25 to 1. Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $32,469 a year.

236 Degrees in Major Awarded
31,577 Total Students

The 0.50% student loan default rate is lower than average. 23 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 40% are considered full time.

#4

MSU Texas

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

This public college charges it's students an average net price of $10,203. This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 1.70%. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 71% are considered full time.

189 Degrees in Major Awarded
3,499 Total Students

The student to faculty ratio is 5 to 1. 74% of the teachers are full time. The 0.50% student loan default rate is lower than average.

180 Degrees in Major Awarded
15% Graduation Rate
28,962 Total Students

Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $1,291. 58% of the teachers are full time. 23 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio.

177 Degrees in Major Awarded
33,686 Total Students

The student loan default rate is 3.40% which is lower than average. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 41% are considered full time. 57% of students get financical aid.

#8

Galveston College

Galveston
171 Degrees in Major Awarded
1,870 Total Students

The student to faculty ratio is 13 to 1. Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $6,004. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 56% are considered full time.

171 Degrees in Major Awarded
46,780 Total Students

The student loan default rate of 1.30% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments. The student to faculty ratio is 18 to 1. 67% of students are awarded financial aid at this school.

161 Degrees in Major Awarded
35,609 Total Students

The student to faculty ratio is 18 to 1. Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $34,546 a year. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 40% are considered full time.

Allied Health Careers in TX

Some of the careers allied health majors go into include:

Job Title TX Job Growth TX Median Salary
Diagnostic Medical Sonographers 35% $71,550
Health Technologists and Technicians 28% $39,180
Hearing Aid Specialists 27% $53,260
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
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
Allied Health Services 9,187
Nursing & Nursing Assistants 4,240
Health/Medical Admin Services 3,770
Health Sciences & Services 2,394
Dental Support Services 1,931
Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science 1,012
Mental & Social Health Services 702
Bodywork & Therapeutic Services 451

View all majors related to Allied Health

View Nationwide Allied Health Report

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