by our College Data Analytics TeamWe’ve pulled together the essential facts you should know about graduate study in nursing at UTMB. You can earn it at the Master’s, Doctoral, Professional Certificate levels, with undergraduate study also available. Its best result is a rank of #2 out of 34 schools (Master’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 #30 out of 2,000 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Nursing Schools | 30 of 2,000 |
| Best Nursing Schools in Texas | 3 of 114 |
| Best Nursing Schools in the Southwest Region | 3 of 198 |
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 handed out 120 master’s degrees in nursing.
UTMB is among the very best schools in the country for nursing at the master’s level. Its best result was #2 out of 34 schools by College Factual.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Nursing Master’s Degree Schools in the Southwest Region | 2 |
| Best Nursing Master’s Degree Schools in Texas | 2 |
| Best Nursing Master’s Degree Schools | 26 |
Among recent graduates, 11% of nursing master’s degrees went to men and 89% went to women.
The largest share of nursing master’s degree graduates at UTMB were 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 Medical Branch at Galveston with a master’s in nursing.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 20 |
| Black or African American | 18 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 30 |
| White | 48 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 4 |
UTMB awarded 107 master’s completions in family practice nurse/nursing in the most recent reporting year — 89% to women and 11% to men. The most common background among these graduates was White (40%).
UTMB granted 9 master’s completions in clinical nurse leader recently — 100% to women and 0% to men. The largest share of these graduates were White (33%).
UTMB conferred 4 master’s degrees in nursing administration in the most recent reporting year — 75% to women and 25% to men. The largest share of these graduates were White (50%).
For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, The University of Texas Medical Branch at Galveston awarded 33 doctoral degrees in nursing.
UTMB is in the top 10% of the country for nursing at the doctoral level. Its best result was #3 out of 29 schools by College Factual.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Nursing Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Southwest Region | 3 |
| Best Nursing Doctor’s Degree Schools in Texas | 3 |
| Best Nursing Doctor’s Degree Schools | 15 |
In the most recent graduating class, 12% of nursing doctoral degrees went to men and 88% went to women.
The largest share of nursing doctoral degree graduates at UTMB were White. Roughly 55% 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 doctoral in nursing.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 6 |
| Black or African American | 5 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 4 |
| White | 18 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 0 |
UTMB conferred 24 doctoral degrees in nursing practice in the latest year of data — 88% to women and 12% to men. The most common background among these graduates was White (46%).
UTMB conferred 9 doctoral degrees in nursing science in the latest year of data — 89% to women and 11% to men. The largest share of these graduates were White (78%).
In the most recent year for which we have data, The University of Texas Medical Branch at Galveston conferred 14 professional certificate degrees in nursing.
UTMB has not been ranked for nursing at the professional certificate level.
For the most recent academic year available, 7% of nursing professional certificate degrees went to men and 93% went to women.
The majority of nursing professional certificate degree graduates at UTMB are Asian. About 29% 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 professional certificate in nursing.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 4 |
| Black or African American | 2 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 4 |
| White | 2 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 2 |
UTMB awarded 11 professional certificate completions in family practice nurse/nursing in the most recent reporting year — 100% to women and 0% to men. Most of these graduates identified as Asian (36%).
UTMB granted 3 professional certificate degrees in registered nursing/registered nurse recently — 67% to women and 33% to men. The largest share of these graduates were Hispanic or Latino (67%).
You can also study this field as an undergraduate at UTMB. Here are the undergraduate award levels offered.
| Undergraduate Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s Degrees in Nursing | 312 |