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2024 Best Health Professions Schools in Texas

127 Colleges in Texas
66,111 Health Professions Degrees Awarded
$46,612 Avg Early-Career Salary
Health Professions is of the hottest degree programs in the United States, coming in as the #2 most popular major in the country. So, there are lots of possibilities to explore when you're trying to determine where you want to get your degree.

In 2024, College Factual analyzed 127 schools in order to identify the top ones for its Best Health Professions Schools in Texas ranking. When you put them all together, these colleges and universities awarded 66,111 degrees in health professions during the 2021-2022 academic year.

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Choosing a Great Health Professions School

Best Health Professions Schools in Texas Your choice of health professions school matters, so we have put together these rankings to help you make your decision. For our Best Overall Health Professions School rankings, we roll up the results of our degree-level rankings, weighted by the number of degrees awarded at that level.

You may want to choose one of the degree levels below to find the schools of most interest to you.

Pick Your Health Professions Degree Level

Associate Degrees in Health Professions
Bachelor's Degrees in Health Professions
Master's Degrees in Health Professions
Doctor's Degrees in Health Professions

Since picking the right college can be one of the most important decisions of your life, we've developed the Best Health Professions Schools in Texas ranking, along with many other major-related rankings, to help you make that decision. More interested in schools in a specific area of the country? Filter this list by region or state.

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Best Schools for Health Professions in Texas

Although we recommend filtering by degree level first, you can view the list below to see which schools give the educational experience for the health professions degree levels they offer. Only those schools that rank in the top 15% of all the schools we analyze get awarded with a place on this list.

19 Top Texas Schools in Health Professions

1
Doctor's Degree Highest Degree Type
1,433 Health Professions Degrees Awarded
$87,439 Median Starting Salary

It's hard to beat The University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston if you want to pursue a degree in health professions. UTHealth is a moderately-sized public university located in the city of Houston.

There were about 1432.9999999999998 health professions students who graduated with this degree at UTHealth in the most recent year we have data available. Health Professions degree recipients from The University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston receive an earnings boost of about $40,826 above the average income of health professions majors.

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2
Doctor's Degree Highest Degree Type
2,527 Health Professions Degrees Awarded
8.5% Growth in Graduates

It is difficult to beat Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center if you want to pursue a degree in health professions. TTUHSC is a moderately-sized public university located in the city of Lubbock.

There were approximately 2527 health professions students who graduated with this degree at TTUHSC in the most recent data year. Health Professions degree recipients from Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center earn a boost of approximately $26,670 above the average income of health professions majors.

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3
Doctor's Degree Highest Degree Type
1,096 Health Professions Degrees Awarded
$70,277 Median Starting Salary

The University of Texas Medical Branch is one of the finest schools in the country for getting a degree in health professions. Located in the town of Galveston, UTMB Galveston is a public university with a small student population.

There were about 1096 health professions students who graduated with this degree at UTMB Galveston in the most recent data year. Degree recipients from the health professions degree program at The University of Texas Medical Branch earn $23,664 above the average college grad with the same degree when they enter the workforce.

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4
Doctor's Degree Highest Degree Type
1,260 Health Professions Degrees Awarded
$77,418 Median Starting Salary

The University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio is one of the best schools in the United States for getting a degree in health professions. UT Health San Antonio is a small public university located in the city of San Antonio.

There were about 1260 health professions students who graduated with this degree at UT Health San Antonio in the most recent year we have data available. Health Professions degree recipients from The University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio earn a boost of about $30,805 above the typical earnings of health professions graduates.

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5
Doctor's Degree Highest Degree Type
262 Health Professions Degrees Awarded
$105,680 Median Starting Salary

Located in the large city of Houston, Baylor College of Medicine is a private not-for-profit college with a small student population.

There were about 262 health professions students who graduated with this degree at Baylor College of Medicine in the most recent data year. Health Professions degree recipients from Baylor College of Medicine get an earnings boost of about $59,068 above the average earnings of health professions majors.

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6
Doctor's Degree Highest Degree Type
999 Health Professions Degrees Awarded
$67,746 Median Starting Salary

Located in the city of Austin, UT Austin is a public university with a fairly large student population. A Best Colleges rank of #36 out of 2,217 colleges nationwide means UT Austin is a great university overall.

There were roughly 998.9999999999999 health professions students who graduated with this degree at UT Austin in the most recent data year. Health Professions degree recipients from The University of Texas at Austin get an earnings boost of around $21,134 over the typical income of health professions majors.

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7
Doctor's Degree Highest Degree Type
575 Health Professions Degrees Awarded
8.3% Growth in Graduates

UNT Health Science Center is a small public university located in the city of Fort Worth.

There were approximately 575 health professions students who graduated with this degree at UNT Health Science Center in the most recent data year. Degree recipients from the health professions program at University of North Texas Health Science Center earn $27,614 above the average college grad with the same degree shortly after graduation.

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8
Doctor's Degree Highest Degree Type
1,445 Health Professions Degrees Awarded
1.2% Growth in Graduates

Located in the city of College Station, Texas A&M College Station is a public university with a fairly large student population. A Best Colleges rank of #44 out of 2,217 colleges nationwide means Texas A&M College Station is a great university overall.

There were about 1445 health professions students who graduated with this degree at Texas A&M College Station in the most recent data year. Those health professions students who get their degree from Texas A&M University - College Station receive $33,687 more than the standard health professions graduate.

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9
Doctor's Degree Highest Degree Type
391 Health Professions Degrees Awarded
1.8% Growth in Graduates

Located in the large city of Fort Worth, TCU is a private not-for-profit university with a large student population. A Best Colleges rank of #80 out of 2,217 colleges nationwide means TCU is a great university overall.

There were roughly 391 health professions students who graduated with this degree at TCU in the most recent year we have data available. Degree recipients from the health professions degree program at Texas Christian University get $48,308 more than the typical college graduate in this field when they enter the workforce.

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10
Doctor's Degree Highest Degree Type
452 Health Professions Degrees Awarded
15.0% Growth in Graduates

West Coast University - Dallas is a small private for-profit university located in the city of Richardson.

There were approximately 452 health professions students who graduated with this degree at West Coast University - Dallas in the most recent data year. Degree recipients from the health professions degree program at West Coast University - Dallas make $35,321 above the standard graduate in this field when they enter the workforce.

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11
Doctor's Degree Highest Degree Type
351 Health Professions Degrees Awarded
$68,458 Median Starting Salary

Located in the city of Dallas, UT Southwestern is a public university with a small student population.

There were roughly 351 health professions students who graduated with this degree at UT Southwestern in the most recent data year. Health Professions degree recipients from University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center receive an earnings boost of approximately $21,846 over the average income of health professions majors.

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12
Doctor's Degree Highest Degree Type
1,291 Health Professions Degrees Awarded
20.1% Growth in Graduates

Baylor is a fairly large private not-for-profit university located in the medium-sized city of Waco. A Best Colleges rank of #123 out of 2,217 colleges nationwide means Baylor is a great university overall.

There were about 1291 health professions students who graduated with this degree at Baylor in the most recent year we have data available. Soon after graduating, health professions degree recipients usually earn about $41,101 at the beginning of their careers.

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13
Doctor's Degree Highest Degree Type
5,208 Health Professions Degrees Awarded
0.6% Growth in Graduates

Located in the city of Arlington, UT Arlington is a public university with a fairly large student population. A Best Colleges rank of #290 out of 2,217 schools nationwide means UT Arlington is a great university overall.

There were about 5208 health professions students who graduated with this degree at UT Arlington in the most recent year we have data available. Health Professions degree recipients from The University of Texas at Arlington get an earnings boost of approximately $40,815 above the average income of health professions graduates.

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14
Associate Degree Highest Degree Type
595 Health Professions Degrees Awarded
$50,887 Median Starting Salary

El Centro College is a fairly large public college located in the large city of Dallas. This college ranks 18th out of 115 colleges for overall quality in the state of Texas.

There were about 595 health professions students who graduated with this degree at El Centro College in the most recent data year. Degree recipients from the health professions program at El Centro College make $4,275 above the typical college graduate in this field when they enter the workforce.

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15
Doctor's Degree Highest Degree Type
493 Health Professions Degrees Awarded
13.4% Growth in Graduates

Parker University is a small private not-for-profit university located in the city of Dallas.

There were about 493 health professions students who graduated with this degree at Parker University in the most recent year we have data available. Students who graduate with their degree from the health professions program report average early career income of $42,076.

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16
Associate Degree Highest Degree Type
963 Health Professions Degrees Awarded
23.9% Growth in Graduates

Located in the large city of Houston, Houston Community College is a public college with a very large student population. A Best Colleges rank of #308 out of 2,217 colleges nationwide means Houston Community College is a great college overall.

There were approximately 963 health professions students who graduated with this degree at Houston Community College in the most recent year we have data available. Health Professions degree recipients from Houston Community College receive an earnings boost of around $3,227 over the typical income of health professions graduates.

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17
DMC crest
Del Mar College
Corpus Christi, TX
Associate Degree Highest Degree Type
471 Health Professions Degrees Awarded
$50,179 Median Starting Salary

DMC is a medium-sized public college located in the city of Corpus Christi. This college ranks 32nd out of 115 schools for overall quality in the state of Texas.

There were roughly 471.00000000000006 health professions students who graduated with this degree at DMC in the most recent year we have data available. Degree recipients from the health professions program at Del Mar College get $3,567 above the average college graduate with the same degree when they enter the workforce.

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18
North Harris Montgomery crest
Lone Star College System
The Woodlands, TX
Bachelor's Degree Highest Degree Type
1,071 Health Professions Degrees Awarded
$50,683 Median Starting Salary

North Harris Montgomery is a fairly large public college located in the city of The Woodlands. This college ranks 41st out of 115 schools for overall quality in the state of Texas.

There were about 1071 health professions students who graduated with this degree at North Harris Montgomery in the most recent year we have data available. Health Professions degree recipients from Lone Star College System receive an earnings boost of about $4,071 over the typical income of health professions graduates.

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19
Doctor's Degree Highest Degree Type
705 Health Professions Degrees Awarded
$61,679 Median Starting Salary

Located in the city of Houston, UH is a public university with a very large student population. A Best Colleges rank of #211 out of 2,217 schools nationwide means UH is a great university overall.

There were approximately 705 health professions students who graduated with this degree at UH in the most recent year we have data available. Health Professions degree recipients from University of Houston receive an earnings boost of around $15,067 over the typical earnings of health professions majors.

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Rest of the Top Best Health Professions Schools in Texas

Additional Noteworthy Schools

These are some additional schools worth mentioning that are also great but just didn't quite make the cut to earn our top Best Health Professions Schools in Texas award.

RankCollegeLocation
20Texas Woman’s UniversityDenton, TX
21Tarrant County College DistrictFort Worth, TX
22The University of Texas Rio Grande ValleyEdinburg, TX
23San Jacinto Community CollegePasadena, TX
24Dallas Nursing InstituteRichardson, TX
25South Texas CollegeMcAllen, TX

Best Health Professions Colleges in the Southwest Region

Explore all the Best Health Professions Schools in the Southwest Area or other specific states within that region.

StateCollegesDegrees Awarded
Arizona3824,339
New Mexico383,695
Oklahoma386,575

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Health Professions Majors to Study

MajorAnnual Graduates
Nursing22,885
Allied Health & Medical Assisting Services8,817
Allied Health Professions6,055
Health & Medical Administrative Services4,693
Practical Nursing & Nursing Assistants4,497
Health Sciences & Services2,620
Public Health2,178
Dental Support Services2,079
Communication Sciences2,013
Medicine1,901

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