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2026 Best Allied Health Professions Schools in Texas

66 Colleges in the United States
7,344 Allied Health Professions Degrees Awarded
$57,488 Avg Early-Career Salary

Allied Health Professions degree programs prepare students for a range of careers in the field. The schools below stand out for the quality of their allied health professions programs.

For its 2026 ranking, College Factual looked at 110 schools in the United States to determine which ones were the best for allied health professions students pursuing a degree.

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Best Schools for Allied Health Professions in Texas

If you are not interested in a particular degree level and want to know which schools are the overall best at delivering an education for the allied health professions degrees they offer, see the list below.

Top Schools in Allied Health Professions

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No school ranked higher than The University Of Texas Md Anderson Cancer Center this year for allied health professions. This small public university is located in the city of Houston. The University Of Texas Md Anderson Cancer Center awarded about 78 allied health professions degrees in the most recent data year. Students who receive their allied health professions degree from The University Of Texas Md Anderson Cancer Center earn around $76,438 in the first couple years of their career. Students borrow a median of $16,500 to complete this degree. Get the full allied health professions details for The University Of Texas Md Anderson Cancer Center

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Students looking for a strong allied health professions program will find one at The University Of Texas Medical Branch, which ranked #2. Located in the city of Galveston, The University Of Texas Medical Branch is a mid-sized public university. About 101 allied health professions degrees were awarded at The University Of Texas Medical Branch in the most recent year. Graduates of the allied health professions program make about $92,841 in their early career. Typical student debt for the program is $24,250. Get the full allied health professions details for The University Of Texas Medical Branch

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The University Of Texas Health Science Center At San Antonio came in at #3 on our 2026 list of the best allied health professions schools. Located in the city of San Antonio, The University Of Texas Health Science Center At San Antonio is a mid-sized public university. About 323 allied health professions degrees were awarded at The University Of Texas Health Science Center At San Antonio in the most recent year. Students who receive their allied health professions degree from The University Of Texas Health Science Center At San Antonio earn around $85,257 in the first couple years of their career. Typical student debt for the program is $16,627. More information about a degree in allied health professions from The University Of Texas Health Science Center At San Antonio

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Students looking for a strong allied health professions program will find one at The University Of Texas At Austin, which ranked #4. The University Of Texas At Austin is a very large public school located in the city of Austin. The University Of Texas At Austin graduates 89% of students within six years. There were roughly 10 allied health professions students who graduated with this degree at The University Of Texas At Austin in the most recent data year. Soon after graduation, allied health professions degree recipients from The University Of Texas At Austin generally make around $57,819. The University Of Texas At Austin graduates carry a median of $25,625 in student loans. See the full allied health professions program report for The University Of Texas At Austin

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Lone Star College System
The Woodlands, TX

Lone Star College System came in at #5 on our 2026 list of the best allied health professions schools. This very large public university is located in the city of The Woodlands. About 251 allied health professions degrees were awarded at Lone Star College System in the most recent year. Soon after graduation, allied health professions degree recipients from Lone Star College System generally make around $64,114. Typical student debt for the program is $11,080. Get the full allied health professions details for Lone Star College System

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Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center ranked #6 on our 2026 list of the best allied health professions schools. Located in the city of Lubbock, Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center is a moderately-sized public university. About 82 allied health professions degrees were awarded at Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center in the most recent year. Soon after graduation, allied health professions degree recipients from Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center generally make around $101,336. Typical student debt for the program is $24,889. Read more about the allied health professions program at Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center

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El Centro College
Dallas, TX

El Centro College ranked #7 on our 2026 list of the best allied health professions schools. El Centro College is a very large public school located in the city of Dallas. About 473 allied health professions degrees were awarded at El Centro College in the most recent year. Students who receive their allied health professions degree from El Centro College earn around $73,102 in the first couple years of their career. El Centro College graduates carry a median of $15,926 in student loans. Get the full allied health professions details for El Centro College

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Baylor University ranked #8 on our 2026 list of the best allied health professions schools. This very large private not-for-profit university is located in the city of Waco. Roughly 80% of students complete a degree within six years here. About 30 allied health professions degrees were awarded at Baylor University in the most recent year. Allied Health Professions graduates of Baylor University earn a median of $49,888 early in their careers. Typical student debt for the program is $23,928. More information about a degree in allied health professions from Baylor University

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Houston Community College came in at #9 for allied health professions this year. Houston Community College is a very large public school located in the city of Houston. Houston Community College awarded about 161 allied health professions degrees in the most recent data year. Graduates of the allied health professions program make about $65,873 in their early career. Houston Community College graduates carry a median of $15,612 in student loans. Read more about the allied health professions program at Houston Community College

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Tarrant County College District ranked #10 on our 2026 list of the best allied health professions schools. Located in the city of Fort Worth, Tarrant County College District is a very large public university. Tarrant County College District awarded about 168 allied health professions degrees in the most recent data year. Students who receive their allied health professions degree from Tarrant County College District earn around $57,721 in the first couple years of their career. Typical student debt for the program is $12,812. Get the full allied health professions details for Tarrant County College District

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Texas Christian University ranked #11 on our 2026 list of the best allied health professions schools. This large private not-for-profit university is located in the city of Fort Worth. The six-year graduation rate is 85%. There were roughly 11 allied health professions students who graduated with this degree at Texas Christian University in the most recent data year. Graduates of the allied health professions program make about $60,035 in their early career. Students borrow a median of $22,960 to complete this degree. More information about a degree in allied health professions from Texas Christian University

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Austin Community College District ranked #12 on our 2026 list of the best allied health professions schools. Located in the city of Austin, Austin Community College District is a very large public university. Austin Community College District awarded about 205 allied health professions degrees in the most recent data year. Graduates of the allied health professions program make about $63,075 in their early career. Typical student debt for the program is $14,759. Get the full allied health professions details for Austin Community College District

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San Jacinto Community College ranked #13 on our 2026 list of the best allied health professions schools. Set in the city of Pasadena, San Jacinto Community College is a very large public institution. San Jacinto Community College awarded about 274 allied health professions degrees in the most recent data year. Graduates of the allied health professions program make about $58,037 in their early career. Students borrow a median of $10,157 to complete this degree. See the full allied health professions program report for San Jacinto Community College

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Texas A And M University College Station came in at #14 for allied health professions this year. Located in the city of College Station, Texas A And M University College Station is a very large public university. Roughly 84% of students complete a degree within six years here. Texas A And M University College Station awarded about 16 allied health professions degrees in the most recent data year. Allied Health Professions graduates of Texas A And M University College Station earn a median of $41,578 early in their careers. Typical student debt for the program is $20,031. See the full allied health professions program report for Texas A And M University College Station

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University Of Texas Southwestern Medical Center earned the #15 position for allied health professions this year. This mid-sized public university is located in the city of Dallas. University Of Texas Southwestern Medical Center awarded about 55 allied health professions degrees in the most recent data year. Students who receive their allied health professions degree from University Of Texas Southwestern Medical Center earn around $114,133 in the first couple years of their career. See the full allied health professions program report for University Of Texas Southwestern Medical Center

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Weatherford College
Weatherford, TX

Weatherford College ranked #16 on our 2026 list of the best allied health professions schools. Weatherford College is a moderately-sized public school located in the town of Weatherford. About 151 allied health professions degrees were awarded at Weatherford College in the most recent year. Soon after graduation, allied health professions degree recipients from Weatherford College generally make around $67,339. Students borrow a median of $15,506 to complete this degree. More information about a degree in allied health professions from Weatherford College

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Texas State Technical College came in at #17 for allied health professions this year. This large public university is located in the city of Waco. There were roughly 148 allied health professions students who graduated with this degree at Texas State Technical College in the most recent data year. Allied Health Professions graduates of Texas State Technical College earn a median of $54,492 early in their careers. Texas State Technical College graduates carry a median of $10,455 in student loans. More information about a degree in allied health professions from Texas State Technical College

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University Of North Texas Health Science Center earned the #18 position for allied health professions this year. Set in the city of Fort Worth, University Of North Texas Health Science Center is a mid-sized public institution. University Of North Texas Health Science Center awarded about 70 allied health professions degrees in the most recent data year. Soon after graduation, allied health professions degree recipients from University Of North Texas Health Science Center generally make around $111,888. More information about a degree in allied health professions from University Of North Texas Health Science Center

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Midwestern State University
Wichita Falls, TX

Midwestern State University placed #19 among the best allied health professions schools. Midwestern State University is a moderately-sized public school located in the city of Wichita Falls. The six-year graduation rate is 43%. There were roughly 177 allied health professions students who graduated with this degree at Midwestern State University in the most recent data year. Allied Health Professions graduates of Midwestern State University earn a median of $67,953 early in their careers. Typical student debt for the program is $24,000. More information about a degree in allied health professions from Midwestern State University

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Alvin Community College landed the #20 spot for allied health professions this year. This moderately-sized public university is located in the suburb of Alvin. About 101 allied health professions degrees were awarded at Alvin Community College in the most recent year. Graduates of the allied health professions program make about $59,760 in their early career. Students borrow a median of $8,876 to complete this degree. Get the full allied health professions details for Alvin Community College

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Texas State University San Marcos landed the #21 spot for allied health professions this year. Set in the city of San Marcos, Texas State University San Marcos is a very large public institution. Roughly 55% of students complete a degree within six years here. There were roughly 88 allied health professions students who graduated with this degree at Texas State University San Marcos in the most recent data year. Allied Health Professions graduates of Texas State University San Marcos earn a median of $62,783 early in their careers. Texas State University San Marcos graduates carry a median of $26,500 in student loans. Read more about the allied health professions program at Texas State University San Marcos

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El Paso Community College landed the #22 spot for allied health professions this year. Set in the city of El Paso, El Paso Community College is a very large public institution. About 127 allied health professions degrees were awarded at El Paso Community College in the most recent year. Graduates of the allied health professions program make about $58,814 in their early career. Students borrow a median of $11,875 to complete this degree. Read more about the allied health professions program at El Paso Community College

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Galveston College
Galveston, TX

Galveston College placed #23 among the best allied health professions schools. Located in the city of Galveston, Galveston College is a mid-sized public university. About 127 allied health professions degrees were awarded at Galveston College in the most recent year. Graduates of the allied health professions program make about $57,990 in their early career. Galveston College graduates carry a median of $13,250 in student loans. Read more about the allied health professions program at Galveston College

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South Texas College landed the #24 spot for allied health professions this year. Located in the city of McAllen, South Texas College is a very large public university. About 20% of students finish within six years. There were roughly 141 allied health professions students who graduated with this degree at South Texas College in the most recent data year. Graduates of the allied health professions program make about $55,553 in their early career. South Texas College graduates carry a median of $7,548 in student loans. More information about a degree in allied health professions from South Texas College

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Mclennan Community College ranked #25 on our 2026 list of the best allied health professions schools. This large public university is located in the city of Waco. Mclennan Community College awarded about 85 allied health professions degrees in the most recent data year. Graduates of the allied health professions program make about $50,839 in their early career. Typical student debt for the program is $12,858. More information about a degree in allied health professions from Mclennan Community College

Rest of the Top 50 Allied Health Professions Schools

These schools rounded out the top of this year’s allied health professions ranking:

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Grayson College
Denison, TX
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Del Mar College
Corpus Christi, TX
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Navarro College
Corsicana, TX
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Amarillo College
Amarillo, TX
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St Philips College
San Antonio, TX
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Victoria College
Victoria, TX
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Hill College
Hillsboro, TX
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Angelina College
Lufkin, TX
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Blinn College
Brenham, TX
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Odessa College
Odessa, TX
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Parker University
Dallas, TX
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Midland College
Midland, TX
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Howard College
Big Spring, TX
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Temple College
Temple, TX

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Notes and References

This list is compiled by College Factual (MF_RANKING_2025), 2026 edition. The methodology weighs graduation rate, post-graduation earnings, cost, and program quality, drawn primarily from the U.S. Department of Education (IPEDS and College Scorecard).

Ranking method: College Major Top Ranked · 110 schools evaluated.

More about our data sources and methodologies.

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