
College of Health Professions · Texas State University
Study Health Professions in Texas — the most in-demand field in the U.S.
Nursing, Physical Therapy, Public Health, Healthcare Administration, Nutrition, Social Work and more. Texas has the fastest-growing population in the U.S. and needs the health workforce to match.
- Many programs include clinical placements across the Austin – San Antonio hospital systems
- Professional master’s and doctoral degrees (M.P.H., M.H.A., M.S.W., D.P.T.) for graduates
- Cost of attendance: about $43,720/year undergraduate, about $35,360/year graduate
- 45,000+
- students
- 200+
- degree programs
- 93
- countries represented
- Top 6.1%
- of world universities (Best Global Universities)
Get your health-professions pathway
The International Office replies within 1–2 business days. Free of charge.
Health & health-sciences programs
Several programs are competitive with their own prerequisites — open each one to check.
1/12 STEM programs — 3-year OPT
Nursing
B.S.N. program in Nursing at Texas State University.
Health Science Emergency Medical Services (EMS)
B.S. program in Health Science Emergency Medical Services (EMS) at Texas State University.
Health Sciences
B.S. program in Health Sciences at Texas State University.
Public Health
B.S. program in Public Health at Texas State University.
Social Work
B.S.W. program in Social Work at Texas State University.
Athletic Training
M.S. program in Athletic Training at Texas State University.
Health Informatics
M.S. program in Health Informatics at Texas State University. STEM-designated — international graduates qualify for up to 3 years of OPT.
Healthcare Administration
M.H.A. program in Healthcare Administration at Texas State University.
Nursing: Family Nurse Practitioner
M.S.N. program in Nursing: Family Nurse Practitioner at Texas State University.
Nursing: Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner
M.S.N. program in Nursing: Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner at Texas State University.
Nutrition: Human Nutrition
M.S. program in Nutrition: Human Nutrition at Texas State University.
Public Health Education and Promotion
M.S. program in Public Health Education and Promotion at Texas State University.
Frequently asked questions
Can international students study Nursing?
Programs exist, but clinical majors are usually competitive-entry with specific prerequisites. Send us your transcripts so we can check fit before you apply.
Do I need a related bachelor’s for an M.P.H. or M.H.A.?
Many programs accept varied backgrounds and look for a 2.75+ GPA and IELTS 6.5 / TOEFL 78 / Duolingo 110; specialized programs such as Physical Therapy set higher requirements and separate fees.
Can I work in the U.S. after graduating?
12 months of OPT for most health degrees; STEM-designated ones carry 36 months. Licensed practice (e.g. nursing) additionally requires state licensure.
Want to know which health program fits your background?
Use the form above — an adviser will check each program’s specific requirements for you.
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