by our College Data Analytics TeamBelow are the key facts about graduate study in nursing at UTHealth Houston. You can earn it at the Master’s, Doctoral levels, with undergraduate study also available. It ranks as high as #1 out of 34 schools (Master’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 2,000 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Nursing Schools | 6 of 2,000 |
| Best Nursing Schools in Texas | 1 of 114 |
| Best Nursing Schools in the Southwest Region | 1 of 198 |
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 |
During the most recent reporting year, The University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston awarded 127 master’s degrees in nursing.
UTHealth Houston is among the very best schools in the country for nursing at the master’s level. Its best result was #1 out of 34 schools by College Factual.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Nursing Master’s Degree Schools in the Southwest Region | 1 |
| Best Nursing Master’s Degree Schools in Texas | 1 |
| Best Nursing Master’s Degree Schools | 5 |
For the most recent academic year available, 15% of nursing master’s degrees went to men and 85% went to women.
The largest share of nursing master’s degree graduates at UTHealth Houston 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 Health Science Center at Houston with a master’s in nursing.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 27 |
| Black or African American | 22 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 26 |
| White | 43 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 3 |
| Other Races | 6 |
UTHealth Houston awarded 107 master’s degrees in family practice nurse/nursing recently — 83% to women and 17% to men. The largest share of these graduates were White (33%).
UTHealth Houston granted 20 master’s completions in nursing administration in the most recent reporting year — 95% to women and 5% to men. Most of these graduates identified as White (40%).
During the most recent reporting year, The University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston handed out 67 doctoral degrees in nursing.
UTHealth Houston is among the very best schools in the country for nursing at the doctoral level. Specifically, it ranked #1 out of 29 schools by College Factual.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Nursing Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Southwest Region | 1 |
| Best Nursing Doctor’s Degree Schools in Texas | 1 |
| Best Nursing Doctor’s Degree Schools | 6 |
In the most recent graduating class, 13% of nursing doctoral degrees went to men and 87% went to women.
The majority of nursing doctoral degree graduates at UTHealth Houston are White. Roughly 40% 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 doctoral in nursing.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 14 |
| Black or African American | 13 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 11 |
| White | 27 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 2 |
UTHealth Houston granted 44 doctoral completions in nursing practice in the latest year of data — 91% to women and 9% to men. The most common background among these graduates was White (36%).
UTHealth Houston granted 20 doctoral degrees in nurse anesthetist recently — 75% to women and 25% to men. The largest share of these graduates were White (45%).
UTHealth Houston awarded 3 doctoral completions in nursing science recently — 100% to women and 0% to men. The largest share of these graduates were White (67%).
Undergraduate study is also available at UTHealth Houston. Here are the undergraduate award levels offered.
| Undergraduate Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s Degrees in Nursing | 276 |