by our College Data Analytics TeamBelow are the key facts about this program at UTMB. You can study it at the Bachelor’s level, with graduate study also available. Its best result is a rank of #3 out of 104 schools (Bachelor’s level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
By College Factual’s measure, UTMB among the top schools in the country for nursing, placing at #36 out of 1,956 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Nursing Schools | 36 of 1,956 |
| Best Nursing Schools in Texas | 3 of 111 |
| Best Nursing Schools in the Southwest Region | 3 of 195 |
The following degree levels are granted in nursing at UTMB, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 312 |
| Master’s | 120 |
| Doctoral | 33 |
| Professional Certificate | 14 |
In the most recent year for which we have data, The University of Texas Medical Branch at Galveston awarded 312 bachelor’s degrees in nursing.
UTMB is in the top 5% of the country for nursing at the bachelor’s level. Its best result was #3 out of 104 schools by College Factual.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Nursing Bachelor’s Degree Schools in the Southwest Region | 3 |
| Best Nursing Bachelor’s Degree Schools in Texas | 3 |
| Best Nursing Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 29 |
Nursing students who finish a bachelor’s at UTMB earn a median of $88,582 a year. This is below $93,984, the median for all majors at UTMB.
To complete a bachelor’s at UTMB, nursing students borrow a median amount of $20,500 in student loans. This is below $23,250, the typical median for all majors at UTMB.
Average full-time tuition and fees are listed in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $12,402 | $24,189 |
| Fees | $3,822 | $3,822 |
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For the most recent academic year available, 17% of nursing bachelor’s degrees went to men and 83% went to women.
The largest share of nursing bachelor’s degree graduates at UTMB are White. About 34% 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 Medical Branch at Galveston with a bachelor’s in nursing.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 67 |
| Black or African American | 29 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 91 |
| White | 105 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 19 |
UTMB awarded 312 bachelor’s degrees in registered nursing/registered nurse in the most recent reporting year — 83% to women and 17% to men. The largest share of these graduates were White (34%).
You can also pursue this field at the graduate level at UTMB. The following graduate award levels are reported.
| Graduate Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Master’s Degrees in Nursing | 120 |
| Doctoral Degrees in Nursing | 33 |
| Professional Certificate Degrees in Nursing | 14 |
