Best Online Bachelor’s in Health Sciences in Texas

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An online bachelor’s in health sciences provides you with the knowledge base and educational requirements to pursue or advance your career in the healthcare field. Online degrees are a convenient, affordable route to achieving the career of your dreams.

Finding a bachelor’s in health sciences in Texas helps Texans find the most affordable programs at colleges and universities they and employers know and trust.

An online bachelor’s in health sciences prepares students for entry- and mid-level professions in a variety of healthcare settings, including medical laboratory technologist, health educator, and medical and health services manager. Students engage with courses in fundamental aspects of the field, including patient advocacy, healthcare organizations, healthcare policy, healthcare leadership, and diversity in healthcare settings. Most programs also include specialization options, such as geriatric studies, dental, dietetics, health services management, medical assisting, and psychiatric practice.

Health educators nationally earn a median annual salary of $46,080, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics. In Texas, 50% of health educators make over $51,000. The job growth rate in Texas is nearly 22%, much faster than the national average of 5% for all occupations.

Most professions that bachelor’s in health sciences graduates may pursue do not require professional licensure. However, professional certifications, such as from the National Commission for Health Education Credentialing, are typically preferred by employers.

Health Educators Career Prospects in Texas
Job Growth by 2026 14%
Annual Job Growth 2%
Average Wage (Mean):
$54,578
Entry Level Wage:
$30,557
Median Wage:
$51,517
Experienced Wage:
$66,588
Sources: the Texas Workforce Commission’s Texas Labor Market Information Quarterly Census of Employment and Wages Report and the Texas Workforce Commission’s Texas Labor Market Information Employment Projections 2016-2026 Report

Find your online bachelors degree in health sciences in TX

Study confidently at a quality institution in Texas where you know you will receive training relevant to Texas laws and regulations, and with attention to current affairs in Texas. Finding an online degree at a regionally accredited college or university will help ensure not only the acceptance of your degree by hiring professionals, but it will enable you to pursue an advanced degree should you someday want to take your education to the next level.

Here’s our list of online bachelor’s degrees in health sciences offered by regionally accredited colleges and universities in Texas. Sort to find the best, most affordable, and best value online colleges for health sciences degrees.

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    1. University of Texas at Arlington

      Arlington, TX

      Program Score

      99

      TX Relative Cost

      Key Facts Answers
      Total Enrollment 48,635 (39% fully online)
      Public or Private Public
      USDE Special Government Status Hispanic-Serving Institution
      Number of Online Programs 34
      Accreditation Regional: Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges (SACSCOC)
      Average In-State Undergraduate Tuition $11,040 per year
      Net Cost by Income
      Source: National Center for Educational Statistics

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      #9 Best Texas Online CollegeA Most Affordable Texas Online College A Best Value Texas Online College Adult Student Friendly School
      Experienced Online School
      First-Generation Student Friendly SchoolHispanic-Serving Institution
      Degree Credits Needed Completion Time1
      BS - Health Sciences 120 4-5 years
      See UTA’s full list of online degrees!

    2. West Texas A&M University

      Canyon, TX

      Program Score

      95

      TX Relative Cost

      Key Facts Answers
      Total Enrollment 9,970 (34% fully online)
      Public or Private Public
      Number of Online Programs 59
      Accreditation Regional: Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges (SACSCOC)
      Average In-State Undergraduate Tuition $8,135 per year
      Net Cost by Income
      Source: National Center for Educational Statistics

      TexasOnlineColleges.com Awards

      #10 Best Texas Online College#6 Most Affordable Texas Online College#5 Best Value Texas Online CollegeAdult Student Friendly School
      Experienced Online School
      First-Generation Student Friendly School
      Degree Credits Needed Completion Time1
      BS - Public Health 120 4-5 years
      See WTAMU’s full list of online degrees!

    3. University of the Incarnate Word

      San Antonio, TX

      Program Score

      92

      TX Relative Cost

      Key Facts Answers
      Total Enrollment 8,175 (19% fully online)
      Public or Private Private Non-Profit
      USDE Special Government Status Hispanic-Serving Institution
      Number of Online Programs 32
      Accreditation Regional: Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges (SACSCOC)
      Average In-State Undergraduate Tuition $32,576 per year
      Net Cost by Income
      Source: National Center for Educational Statistics

      TexasOnlineColleges.com Awards

      Top Texas Online College Adult Student Friendly School
      Experienced Online School
      Disability Friendly SchoolFirst-Generation Student Friendly SchoolHispanic-Serving Institution
      Degree Credits Needed Completion Time1
      BS - Health Sciences 120 4-5 years
      See UIW’s full list of online degrees!

    4. University of Houston–Victoria

      Victoria, TX

      Program Score

      90

      TX Relative Cost

      Key Facts Answers
      Total Enrollment 4,506 (57% fully online)
      Public or Private Public
      USDE Special Government Status Hispanic-Serving Institution
      Number of Online Programs 102
      Accreditation Regional: Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges (SACSCOC)
      Average In-State Undergraduate Tuition $6,781 per year
      Net Cost by Income
      Source: National Center for Educational Statistics

      TexasOnlineColleges.com Awards

      #8 Best Texas Online College#2 Most Affordable Texas Online College#1 Best Value Texas Online CollegeAdult Student Friendly School
      Experienced Online School
      First-Generation Student Friendly SchoolHispanic-Serving Institution
      Degree Credits Needed Completion Time1
      BS - Kinesiology Pre-Allied Health 120 4-5 years
      BS - Health Studies 120 4-5 years
      See UHV’s full list of online degrees!

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    An institution’s program specfic score is calculated with seven data points: (1) its student-to-faculty ratio, (2) its number of degrees an institution awards in the program's field each year, (3) its the graduation rate, (4) its the retention rate, (5) its the percentage of online students, (6) its concentrated Influence (a measure of the academic importance of a school), and (7) its desirability (a measure of how many students chose to go to an institution).
     
    For each data point, we score schools based on where they fall in the percentile distribution for that data point. Because our scores are based on local data and not tied to irrelevant national data, they accurately reflect an institutions’s value to the Texas student. Institutions with missing data receive a zero for that data point.
     
    We weigh each data point and calculate an institution’s raw score. Then we create an adjusted raw score by combining a schools's score with a base score of 50. Finally, we score and rank institutions based on their adjusted score’s percentile rank.
     
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    An institution’s program specfic score is calculated with seven data points: (1) its student-to-faculty ratio, (2) its number of degrees an institution awards in the program's field each year, (3) its the graduation rate, (4) its the retention rate, (5) its the percentage of online students, (6) its concentrated Influence (a measure of the academic importance of a school), and (7) its desirability (a measure of how many students chose to go to an institution).
     
    For each data point, we score schools based on where they fall in the percentile distribution for that data point. Because our scores are based on local data and not tied to irrelevant national data, they accurately reflect an institutions’s value to the Texas student. Institutions with missing data receive a zero for that data point.
     
    We weigh each data point and calculate an institution’s raw score. Then we create an adjusted raw score by combining a schools's score with a base score of 50. Finally, we score and rank institutions based on their adjusted score’s percentile rank.
     
    Check out our detailed methodology here.

    Focused on online colleges in TX, our relative cost score compares the average in-state tuitions of Texas schools. In general, Texas is slightly cheaper than the national average of $9,970 (according to The National Center for Education Statistics) for a degree at a public 4-year college or university. However, Texas is home to some of the most affordable colleges and universities in the US, and it’s most expensive schools are tens of thousands cheaper than the most expensive schools in the country.
     
    Check out our detailed methodology here.