by our College Data Analytics TeamCollege Factual reviewed 68 schools in Texas to determine which ones were the best for associate degree seekers in the field of health professions. Combined, these schools handed out 13,427 associate degrees in health professions to qualified students.
What's on this page: * Our Methodology
Your choice of health professions for getting your associate degree school matters. This section explores some of the factors we include in our ranking and how much they vary depending on the school you select. To make it into this list, a school must excel in the following areas.
A school that excels in educating for a particular major and degree level must be a great school overall as well. To take this into account we consider a college's overall Best Colleges ranking which itself looks at a collection of different factors like degree completion, educational resources, student body caliber and post-graduation earnings for the school as a whole.
Average early-career salary of those graduating with their associate degree is one indicator we use in our analysis to find the schools that offer the highest-quality education. That is, everyone wants their associate degree to be worth something, and salaries are one measure of determining that.
The metrics below are just some of the other metrics that we use to determine our rankings.
Our complete ranking methodology documents in more detail how we consider these factors to identify the best colleges for health professions students working on their associate degree.
Since picking the right college can be one of the most important decisions of your life, we've developed the Best Health Professions Associate Degree Schools in Texas ranking, along with many other major-related rankings, to help you make that decision.
Below you'll see a list of the best colleges and universities for pursuing an associate degree in health professions. Only those schools that rank in the top 20% of all the schools we analyze get awarded with a place on this list.
Every student who is interested in an associate degree in health professions needs to check out El Centro College. Located in the large city of Dallas, El Centro College is a public college with a very large student population.More information about a associate in health professions from El Centro College
South Texas College is a good decision for individuals interested in an associate degree in health professions. Located in the medium-sized city of McAllen, South Texas College is a public college with a very large student population.More information about a associate in health professions from South Texas College
Any student who is interested in an associate degree in health professions has to look into Tarrant County College District. Located in the large city of Fort Worth, Tarrant County College is a public college with a fairly large student population.More information about a associate in health professions from Tarrant County College District
Lone Star College System is a wonderful choice for students interested in an associate degree in health professions. Located in the midsize city of The Woodlands, North Harris Montgomery is a public college with a fairly large student population.More information about a associate in health professions from Lone Star College System
Located in the town of Lufkin, AC is a public college with a small student population.More information about a associate in health professions from Angelina College
Located in the midsize city of Pasadena, San Jacinto College is a public college with a fairly large student population.More information about a associate in health professions from San Jacinto Community College
Located in the town of Stephenville, Tarleton is a public university with a fairly large student population.More information about a associate in health professions from Tarleton State University
Houston Community College is a fairly large public college located in the city of Houston.More information about a associate in health professions from Houston Community College
Located in the city of Austin, Austin Community College District is a public college with a fairly large student population.More information about a associate in health professions from Austin Community College District
Located in the city of Corpus Christi, DMC is a public college with a moderately-sized student population.More information about a associate in health professions from Del Mar College
Weatherford College is a medium-sized public college located in the fringe town of Weatherford.More information about a associate in health professions from Weatherford College
Located in the midsize city of Amarillo, Amarillo College is a public college with a medium-sized student population.More information about a associate in health professions from Amarillo College
St Philip's College is a large public college located in the large city of San Antonio.More information about a associate in health professions from St Philip’s College
Here are some additional great schools for Health Professions students in the state of Texas that almost earned our Best Health Professions Associate Degree Schools in Texas award.
| Rank | College | Location |
|---|---|---|
| 14 | Galveston College | Galveston, TX |
| 15 | San Antonio College | San Antonio, TX |
| 16 | Central Texas College | Killeen, TX |
| 17 | Alvin Community College | Alvin, TX |
| 18 | Temple College | Temple, TX |
| 19 | Collin County Community College District | McKinney, TX |
| 20 | McLennan Community College | Waco, TX |
| 21 | Tyler Junior College | Tyler, TX |
| 22 | Navarro College | Corsicana, TX |
Explore all the Best Health Professions Colleges in the Southwest Area or other specific states within that region.
| State | Colleges | Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|---|
| Oklahoma | 37 | 2,779 |
| Arizona | 36 | 4,082 |
| New Mexico | 35 | 1,603 |
| Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Nursing | 6,395 |
| Allied Health Professions | 2,811 |
| Allied Health & Medical Assisting Services | 1,288 |
| Health & Medical Administrative Services | 840 |
| Health Sciences & Services | 603 |
| Dental Support Services | 506 |
| Mental & Social Health Services | 284 |
| Health/Medical Prep Programs | 272 |
| Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science | 246 |
| Practical Nursing & Nursing Assistants | 128 |