Texas
Population: 28,304,596
State Rank: 2
Funding By State:
| Agency | Funding (in thousands) | State Rank |
|---|---|---|
| National Institutes of Health | $1,159,018 | 7 |
| Centers for Disease Control and Prevention | $17,058 | 6 |
| National Science Foundation | $239,893 | 4 |
| Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality | $4,109 | 16 |
| Total | $1,420,078 | 7 |
Notes:
All data from FY 2017
Source: Federal Reporter and HHS TAGGS
Economic Impact:
| Industry | Employment | Annual Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Pharmaceutical | 126,240 | $103,113 |
| Medical Device | 49,521 | $70,554 |
| Research, Testing, and Laboratories | 66,569 | $74,581 |
| Overall Private Sector | 9,589,897 | $54,223 |
Notes:
Source: Battelle and Biotechnology Industry Organization (BIO), Battelle/BIO State Bioscience Jobs, Investments and Innovation, 2016
For more information about research investments in Texas, see Research!America’s fact sheet here.
Investment: Funding Sources:
| Source of R&D Funding | Investment | State Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Federal Government | $4,361,000,000 | 7 |
| Industry | $15,412,000,000 | 5 |
| Universities | $1,278,000,000 | 3 |
| Other | $2,634,000,000 | 3 |
| Total | $23,685,000,000 | 3 |
Notes:
Other: Non-profit, non-federal, other government
Source: National Science Foundation, Science & Engineering Indicators, 2018