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Ranked at #15 in College Factual's most recent rankings, UTHealth is in the top 1% of the country for health professions students pursuing a bachelor's degree. It is also ranked #3 in Texas.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, The University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston handed out 421 bachelor's degrees in health professions. This is a decrease of 10% over the previous year when 467 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 574 students received their master’s degree in health professions from UTHealth. This makes it the #33 most popular school for health professions master’s degree candidates in the country.
In addition, 402 students received their doctoral degrees in health professions in 2022, making the school the #60 most popular school in the United States for this category of students.
In 2022-2023, the average part-time undergraduate tuition at UTHealth was $854 per credit hour for out-of-state students. The average for in-state students was $225 per credit hour. The following table shows the average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $9,429 | $35,847 |
| Fees | $5,087 | $5,087 |
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Of the 421 health professions students who graduated with a bachelor's degree in 2021-2022 from UTHealth, about 14% were men and 86% were women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from The University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston with a bachelor's in health professions.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 118 |
| Black or African American | 47 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 110 |
| White | 113 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 10 |
| Other Races | 23 |
Online degrees for the UTHealth health professions bachelor’s degree program are not available at this time. To see if the school offers distance learning options in other areas, visit the UTHealth Online Learning page.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, 549 students graduated with a master's degree in health professions from UTHealth. About 22% were men and 78% were women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from The University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston with a master's in health professions.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 115 |
| Black or African American | 70 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 118 |
| White | 180 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 22 |
| Other Races | 44 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the health professions majors at The University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston.
Health Professions students may decide to major in one of the following focus areas. Individual majors may not be available for all degree levels.
| Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Nursing | 663 |
| Medicine | 231 |
| Public Health | 187 |
| Dentistry | 108 |
| Medical Illustration & Informatics | 73 |
| Advanced Dentistry & Oral Sciences | 57 |
| Health & Medical Administrative Services | 49 |
| Mental & Social Health Services | 33 |
| Dental Support Services | 31 |
| Medical Science | 1 |
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