Best colleges for Health/Medical Preparatory Programs in Texas
Ranked by graduate earnings
Baylor University, Grayson College and Temple College award the most Health/Medical Preparatory Programs degrees and certificates in Texas: 376, 87 and 28 graduates a year (IPEDS 2024–25). 16 Texas colleges offer Health/Medical Preparatory Programs and award 728 degrees and certificates a year in all.
Health/Medical Preparatory Programs are designed for undergraduate students in the United States who aim to pursue careers in various health professions. These programs provide essential foundational knowledge and experiences that prepare…
Top 2 institutions, ranked by graduate earnings
Ranked by median earnings one year after graduation (often called starting salary), College Scorecard. Programs with fewer than 20 graduates a year, a graduation rate under 30%, or online, degree-completion or graduate-only status rank after the rest.
| # | Institution | Starting salary (1 yr) | Graduates / yr | Grad rate | Net price | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Baylor University Waco Private not-for-profit · Bachelor's degree | $30,164 | 376 | 80% | $35,682 | $25,000 |
| 2 | Howard College Big Spring Public · Associate degree | $18,922 | 25 | 35% | — | $14,650 |
Colleges awarding the most Health/Medical Preparatory Programs degrees in Texas
Top 10 by graduates a year (IPEDS 2024–25 completions). Online, degree-completion and graduate-only schools, and schools with a graduation rate under 30% are listed in full below.
| # | Institution | Graduates / yr | Starting salary (1 yr) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Baylor University Waco Private not-for-profit | 376 | $30,164 |
| 2 | Grayson College Denison Public | 87 | Not reported |
| 3 | Temple College Temple Public | 28 | Not reported |
| 4 | University of Mary Hardin-Baylor Belton Private not-for-profit | 26 | Not reported |
| 5 | Howard College Big Spring Public | 25 | $18,922 |
| 6 | Galveston College Galveston Public | 24 | Not reported |
| 7 | Hill College Hillsboro Public | 24 | Not reported |
| 8 | Lubbock Christian University Lubbock Private not-for-profit | 15 | Not reported |
| 9 | Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center Lubbock Public | 14 | Not reported |
| 10 | Western Texas College Snyder Public | 13 | Not reported |
ShowHide the other 6 Texas colleges offering Health/Medical Preparatory Programs
| Institution | City | Control | Graduates / yr |
|---|---|---|---|
| Austin Community College District | Austin | Public | 38 |
| Baylor College of Medicine (Graduate only) | Houston | Private not-for-profit | 27 |
| South Plains College | Levelland | Public | 15 |
| Dallas Baptist University | Dallas | Private not-for-profit | 9 |
| South Texas College | McAllen | Public | 6 |
| Houston Christian University | Houston | Private not-for-profit | 1 |
Common questions
Answers for students comparing Health/Medical Preparatory Programs programs in Texas.
Which Texas colleges award the most Health/Medical Preparatory Programs degrees?+
Baylor University (376 graduates a year), Grayson College (87 graduates a year) and Temple College (28 graduates a year) award the most Health/Medical Preparatory Programs degrees and certificates in Texas, per IPEDS 2024–25 completions. In all, 16 Texas colleges offer Health/Medical Preparatory Programs.
Which Health/Medical Preparatory Programs program in Texas has the highest-earning graduates?+
By median earnings one year after graduation (often called starting salary), College Scorecard, Baylor University tops the list at $30,164. Compare it against graduates a year, graduation rate, cost, and debt in the ranked table above.
What is the focus of the Health/Medical Preparatory Programs program?+
Health/Medical Preparatory Programs are designed for undergraduate students in the United States who aim to pursue careers in various health professions. These programs provide essential foundational knowledge and experiences that prepare…
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