by our College Data Analytics TeamWe’ve pulled together the essential facts you should know about the program at UTHealth Houston. It is offered at the Bachelor’s level, with graduate study also available. Its best result is a rank of #1 out of 104 schools (Bachelor’s level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
College Factual rates UTHealth Houston as a strong choice for nursing, ranked #6 out of 1,956 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Nursing Schools | 6 of 1,956 |
| Best Nursing Schools in Texas | 1 of 111 |
| Best Nursing Schools in the Southwest Region | 1 of 195 |
Here is each degree level offered in nursing at UTHealth Houston, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 276 |
| Master’s | 127 |
| Doctoral | 67 |
In the most recent year for which we have data, The University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston handed out 276 bachelor’s degrees in nursing.
UTHealth Houston is among the very best schools in the country for nursing at the bachelor’s level. Specifically, it ranked #1 out of 104 schools by College Factual.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Nursing Bachelor’s Degree Schools in the Southwest Region | 1 |
| Best Nursing Bachelor’s Degree Schools in Texas | 1 |
| Best Nursing Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 3 |
Nursing majors who earn their bachelor’s degree from UTHealth Houston earn a median of $94,645 a year. This is above $87,414, the median for all majors at UTHealth Houston.
To complete a bachelor’s at UTHealth Houston, nursing students borrow a median amount of $20,500 in student loans. This is below $21,988, the typical median for all majors at UTHealth Houston.
The full-time undergraduate tuition and fees are shown below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $15,748 | $37,422 |
| Fees | $5,710 | $5,710 |
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Among recent graduates, 14% of nursing bachelor’s degrees went to men and 86% went to women.
The majority of nursing bachelor’s degree graduates at UTHealth Houston are Hispanic or Latino. Approximately 33% of graduates fell into this category.
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 nursing.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 73 |
| Black or African American | 40 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 91 |
| White | 57 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 14 |
UTHealth Houston awarded 276 bachelor’s completions in registered nursing/registered nurse in the most recent reporting year — 86% to women and 14% to men. The largest share of these graduates were Hispanic or Latino (33%).
You can also pursue this field at the graduate level at UTHealth Houston. Annual graduate completions by level are shown below.
| Graduate Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Master’s Degrees in Nursing | 127 |
| Doctoral Degrees in Nursing | 67 |
