by our College Data Analytics TeamWant the scoop on The University of Texas Medical Branch at Galveston Graduate School? We’ve put together a comprehensive report on the school that covers what degree programs UTMB offers, if the school is ranked, how diverse it is, and much more. Use the following list to jump to the section on the page with details on that topic.
College Factual produces its Best Quality Schools rankings on a yearly basis to recognize those graduate schools that provide an excellent educational experience and are dedicated to helping their students succeed. Our methodology places a high weight on things such as post-graduation wages, time to graduate, and student-per-faculty ratio. Post-graduation debt, faculty and staff diversity, and other factors are also taken into account.
The University of Texas Medical Branch at Galveston landed the #37 spot in College Factual’s 2027 Best Master’s Degree Schools in the U.S. ranking out of a pool of 1,618 colleges and universities that were eligible for this year’s ranking. This rank is quite an honor since it puts the school in the Top 5% of the country for overall quality. UTMB received this year’s Best Master’s Schools badge for its high ranking. In addition, UTMB took the #4 spot for Best Master’s Degree Schools in Texas.
There were 892 college and universities analyzed in the 2027 Best Doctorate Schools in the United States ranking, and UTMB took the #24 spot on the list. So, the school is among the best in the nation with its Top 5% ranking. UTMB was awarded this year’s Best Doctorate Schools badge for this accomplishment. In addition, UTMB took the #4 spot for Best Doctorate Degree Schools in Texas.
### Best Graduate Certificate Schools RankingUTMB ranked #6 in College Factual’s 2027 Best Graduate Certificate Schools in the United States ranking, out of 737 schools. UTMB also ranked #1 for Best Graduate Certificate Schools in Texas.
For the last year in which we have data, 2,696 graduate students decided that The University of Texas Medical Branch at Galveston was the best place for them. Since diversity is such an important part of the grad school experience, College Factual looked deeper at the demographics of these students. Our findings are below.
The total graduate student population at UTMB is made up of 66.8% women and 33.2% men. Note that these percentages may differ for certain degree programs.
About 59.2% of the graduate students who attend UTMB are from a racial-ethnic minority group*. UTMB is popular with people from outside the United States, too. International students make up 1.8% of the graduate student population. The following chart shows the distribution of racial-ethnic groups at the school. If you click on it, you’ll find more detailed information.
The average tuition and fees for full-time graduate students is not available due to a lack of data.
The typical graduate student at UTMB who borrowed carries a median debt of $23,250.
After earning their master’s degree from UTMB, graduates go on to jobs with an average early-career salary of $128,857.
Graduate students who earn their professional degree at UTMB enter the workforce with an average early-career salary of $170,576.
The graduate programs at UTMB lead to a range of early-career salaries. The table below lists the graduate fields of study at the school whose recent graduates report the highest early-career earnings.
| Graduate Field of Study | Avg Early-Career Salary |
|---|---|
| Medicine | $170,576 |
| Nursing | $128,857 |
| Allied Health Professions | $112,893 |
| Rehabilitation Professions | $78,904 |
| Dietetics & Nutrition Services | $57,025 |
The University of Texas Medical Branch at Galveston is a public institution located in Galveston, Texas. The location of UTMB is great for students who prefer living in an urban area. Get more details about the location of The University of Texas Medical Branch at Galveston.
Contact details for UTMB are given below.
| Contact Details | |
|---|---|
| Address: | 301 University Blvd, Galveston, TX 77555-0129 |
| Phone: | 409-772-1011 |
| Website: | www.utmb.edu |
| Facebook: | www.utmb.edu/facebook/ |
| Twitter: | www.twitter.com/utmb_news |
About 24.3% of the graduate students at The University of Texas Medical Branch at Galveston took at least one online class. Approximately 24.3% of grad students took all their classes online during that same time period.
The only degree programs listed here are those in which master’s degrees were awarded.
| Masters Degree Program | Annual Graduates | Avg Early-Career Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Allied Health Professions | 94 | — |
| Bioethics/Medical Ethics | 4 | — |
| Biomathematics & Bioinformatics | 3 | — |
| Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science | 12 | — |
| Dietetics & Nutrition Services | 15 | — |
| Ecology & Systematics Biology | 11 | — |
| Health/Medical Admin Services | 5 | — |
| Medical Science | 1 | — |
| Nursing | 102 | $128,857 |
| Pharmacology & Toxicology | 3 | — |
| Physiology & Pathology Sciences | 5 | — |
Just like the master’s degree programs, only programs that had doctorate degrees awarded are shown here.
| Doctorate Degree Program | Annual Graduates | Avg Early-Career Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Behavioral Science | 1 | — |
| Biochemistry & Biophysics | 2 | — |
| Bioethics/Medical Ethics | 3 | — |
| Biological & Physical Science | 4 | — |
| Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science | 9 | — |
| Ecology & Systematics Biology | 1 | — |
| Medical Science | 6 | — |
| Microbiology Science & Immunology | 4 | — |
| Neurobiology & Neurosciences | 1 | — |
| Nursing | 27 | — |
| Pharmacology & Toxicology | 4 | — |
| Physiology & Pathology Sciences | 3 | — |
| Rehabilitation Professions | 62 | — |
Only the programs in which a graduate certificate was awarded are shown here.
| Graduate Certificate Program | Annual Graduates | Avg Early-Career Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science | 3 | — |
Listed here are the programs in which The University of Texas Medical Branch at Galveston awarded a professional degree.
| Professional Degree Program | Annual Graduates | Avg Early-Career Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Medicine | 222 | $170,576 |
| Rehabilitation Professions | 114 | — |
Only the programs in which a post-masters certificate was awarded are shown here.
| Post-Masters Certificate Program | Annual Graduates | Avg Early-Career Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Bioethics/Medical Ethics | 3 | — |
| Biological & Physical Science | 28 | — |
| Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science | 4 | — |
| Ecology & Systematics Biology | 2 | — |
| Neurobiology & Neurosciences | 1 | — |
| Nursing | 8 | — |
Footnotes
*The racial-ethnic minorities count is calculated by taking the total number of students and subtracting white students, international students, and students whose race/ethnicity was unknown. This number is then divided by the total number of students at the school to obtain the racial-ethnic minorities percentage.
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