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Baylor College of Medicine, popularly referred to as BCM, was established in 1900 as the University of Dallas Medical Department, and became a part of Baylor University in Waco in 1903. Following this alliance, the college was christened Baylor University College of Medicine. However, in 1969 it separated from Baylor University to become an independent institution known as the Baylor College of Medicine. The 1,000 acre BCM campus is located in Houston, Texas, within the Texas Medical Centre.
Baylor College of Medicine is well-known for its programs in science and medicine. According to the U.S News and World Report, the college ranks 17th among the top medical schools of Texas, and is also regarded as one of the best medical institutions of the greater Southwest. The academic divisions of the college are:
The students of Baylor College of Medicine can take advantage of various financial aid programs. Apart from Federal grants and loans, a number of other work-study programs and scholarships are also available.
The campus of Baylor is in Houston, TX, which is a large city. The school is a private, not-for-profit institution. Degrees at Baylor include, at the school's highest level, the Doctoral degree.
The school is known for its programs in medicine and science.
Admission at Baylor is selective, not open to all who apply.
The school maintains a faculty/student ratio (full-time) which is better than most colleges. Baylor has a tenure system for senior faculty. The full-time faculty at the school is well-paid, which often goes with faculty quality.
In 2007-2008, Baylor had 1,398 students enrolled (687 full-time equivalent).
More complete details are provided below.
Baylor College Of Medicine
One Baylor Plaza BCM 365
Houston, TX 77030-3498
General Phone: (713) 798-4951
http://www.bcm.edu
| General Category | Degrees | Most Common Majors [see all] |
|---|---|---|
| Medicine | 188 | medicine, neuroscience, medical scientist |
| Science | 70 | call and molecular biology, virology, molecular genetics, developmental biology and embryology, biochemistry, biological and physical sciences, cardiovascular science, immunology, ... |
| Medical Support and Technology | 33 | physician assistant |
| Nursing and Emergency Medicine | 11 | nurse anesthetist |
Number of programs and degrees for Baylor in 2008-2009:
| Degree Level | Total Awarded | Number of Programs |
|---|---|---|
| First-professional degree | 179 | 1 |
| Doctor's degree | 74 | 12 |
| Master's degree | 49 | 14 |
In 2007-2008, Baylor had a total enrollment of 1,398 students (687 full-time equivalent).
Students By Class:
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Graduate | 51% |
| First Professional | 49% |
| Race | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 47% |
| Black | 6% |
| Hispanic | 10% |
| Asian | 21% |
| American Indian | 1% |
| (Foreign Students) | 16% |
Students by Age:
| Age | Percent |
|---|---|
| 20-21 | 1% |
| 22-24 | 39% |
| 25-29 | 45% |
| 30-34 | 11% |
| 35-39 | 2% |
| 40-49 | 2% |
| 50-64 | 0% |
The school does not offer campus housing.
(Please refer to our profile of Houston, Texas for details about the area surrounding the campus. Also see our list of other Texas Colleges).
The school does not offer students a meal plan.
Application Requirements:
| Item | Requirement |
|---|---|
| Years of College Work Before Admittance | not required |
Financial Aid:
Baylor participates in Federal Title IV financial aid programs. (The school's OPE ID is 494900)
Baylor has a tenure system for faculty.
Salaries for full-time faculty:
Full-Time Faculty (2008-2009):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Professor | calendar year | 56 | $215,739 | 18 | $204,786 |
| Associate professor | calendar year | 38 | $131,044 | 17 | $116,960 |
| Assistant professor | calendar year | 76 | $92,331 | 43 | $88,621 |
| Instructor | calendar year | 24 | $61,832 | 17 | $71,315 |
| All faculty total | calendar year | 194 | $131,764 | 95 | $112,606 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
MEDICAL SUPPORT AND TECHNOLOGY
Physician Assistant
MEDICINE
Medical Scientist (MS, PhD)
Medicine (MD)
Neuroscience
NURSING AND EMERGENCY MEDICINE
Nurse Anesthetist
SCIENCE
Animal Physiology
Biochemistry
Biological and Physical Sciences
Cardiovascular Science
Cell/Cellular and Molecular Biology
Developmental Biology and Embryology
Immunology
Molecular Genetics
Pharmacology
Virology
(Details are provided further down on this page.)
What Sets Baylor Apart:
| Category | Trophy | |
|---|---|---|
| Faculty/student ratio (full-time) (vs. all colleges) | Top 1% |  |
| Salaries of full-time faculty (vs. all colleges) | Top 1% | |
| % of degrees in science (vs. all colleges) | Top 3% | |
| % of degrees in medicine (vs. all colleges) | Top 5% | |
| Number of degree programs (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 13% | |
| Minority % of student body (for colleges of its size and type) | Top 19% | |
Notable:
Career counseling Remedial classes for students Tenure system for quality teaching
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