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Allied Health Professions Schools in Texas

5,289 students earned Allied Health degrees in Texas in the 2020-2021 year.

In terms of popularity, Allied Health Professions is the 5th most popular major in the state out of a total 47 majors commonly available.

Education Levels of Allied Health Professions Majors in Texas

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

Education Level Number of Grads
Associate Degree 2,601
Award Taking 1 to 2 Years 1,404
Award Taking 2 to 4 Years 1,404
Award Taking Less Than 1 Year 761
Award Taking 12 Weeks to 1 Year 761
Award Taking Less 12 Weeks 761
Bachelor’s Degree 523

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: 5.1%
  • Black or African American: 7.6%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 39.0%
  • White: 40.8%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 1.0%
  • Other Races: 6.4%
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Jobs for Allied Health Professions 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 Professions 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
70,109 Total Students

Grads earn an average early-career salary of $32,129 after earning their degree at this institution. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 56% of students receive it. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 21 to 1.

244 Degrees in Major Awarded
74,781 Total Students

A typical student attending El Centro College will pay a net price of $4,739. The student to faculty ratio is 27 to 1. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 77% of students receive it.

236 Degrees in Major Awarded
31,110 Total Students

Seeking financial aid? At this school, 56% of students receive it. This public school has an average net price of $9,638. Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $33,702 a year.

#4

MSU Texas

Wichita Falls
223 Degrees in Major Awarded
42% Graduation Rate
5,860 Total Students

The student loan default rate is 7.70% which is lower than average. It takes the average student 4.67 years to graduate. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 97% of students receive it.

189 Degrees in Major Awarded
3,478 Total Students

The student to faculty ratio is 6 to 1. The 0.50% student loan default rate is lower than average. Grads earn an average early-career salary of $64,621 after earning their degree at this institution.

180 Degrees in Major Awarded
28,233 Total Students

In their early career, South Texas College grads earn an average salary of $27,885. The full-time teacher rate is 59%. 22 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio.

177 Degrees in Major Awarded
35,390 Total Students

Grads earn an average early-career salary of $35,668 after earning their degree at this institution. This public college charges it's students an average net price of $7,040. 49% of students get financical aid.

#8

Galveston College

Galveston
171 Degrees in Major Awarded
2,060 Total Students

Of all the teachers who work at the school, 64% are considered full time. This public school has an average net price of $3,858. In their early career, Galveston College grads earn an average salary of $29,024.

171 Degrees in Major Awarded
48,329 Total Students

Of all the teachers who work at the school, 33% are considered full time. The student to faculty ratio is 18 to 1. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 69% of students receive it.

161 Degrees in Major Awarded
39,896 Total Students

The student to faculty ratio is 20 to 1. The student loan default rate of 9.90% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments. Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $32,890 a year.

Allied Health Professions 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 Professions

View Nationwide Allied Health Professions Report

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