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The University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston was established in the year 1972. It was created by the UT System Board of Regents and supported by the Texas Legislature in the world famous Texas Medical Center. The campus includes more than 40 academic buildings. The university confers a wide variety of degrees and certificates in diverse areas of study. It is organized into the following academic divisions:
The University of Texas Health Science Center has an active student life. They can participate in several recreational sports that are organized on campus.
UTHSC Houston is located in Houston, TX (a large city). The school is a public institution. The highest degree level offered by UTHSC Houston is the Doctoral degree.
The school is known for its programs in medicine, science, nursing and emergency medicine, and medical administration.
UTHSC Houston does not offer open admission.
The school maintains a faculty/student ratio (full-time) which is better than most colleges. UTHSC Houston has a tenure system for senior faculty. The full-time faculty at the school is well-paid, which often goes with faculty quality.
UTHSC Houston had 3,774 enrolled students in 2007-2008.
More complete details are provided below.
The University Of Texas Health Science Center At Houston
7000 Fannin, Suite 1200
Houston, TX 77030
General Phone: (713) 500-4472
http://www.uthouston.edu/
| General Category | Degrees | Most Common Majors [see all] |
|---|---|---|
| Medicine | 341 | medicine, dentistry, public health, periodontics, advanced general dentistry, orthodontology, advanced dentistry, oral surgery, ... |
| Nursing and Emergency Medicine | 312 | registered nursing, nurse practitioner, nurse anesthetist, nursing administration, nursing science, clinical nurse specialist, various nursing |
| Science | 164 | epidemiology, oncology, biostatistics, developmental biology and embryology, biophysics, biochemistry, immunology, microbiology, ... |
| Medical Administration | 61 | public health education, health care administration, medical informatics, occupational health |
| Medical Support and Technology | 49 | dental hygienist |
| Therapy and Counseling | 26 | community health services, genetic counseling, behavioral sciences |
| Family and Social Work | 5 | public policy analysis |
| Conservation and Resource Management | 3 | environmental science |
Number of programs and degrees for UTHSC Houston in 2008-2009:
| Degree Level | Total Awarded | Number of Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Master's degree | 319 | 46 |
| First-professional degree | 246 | 2 |
| Bachelor's degree | 236 | 2 |
| Doctor's degree | 119 | 36 |
| First-professional certificate | 27 | 9 |
| Award of at least 2 but less than 4 academic years | 14 | 1 |
In 2007-2008, UTHSC Houston had a total enrollment of 3,774 students (2,277 full-time equivalent).
Students By Class:
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate | 13% |
| Graduate | 60% |
| First Professional | 27% |
| Race | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 49% |
| Black | 8% |
| Hispanic | 13% |
| Asian | 15% |
| American Indian | 1% |
| Unknown | 2% |
| (Foreign Students) | 13% |
Students by Age:
| Age | Percent |
|---|---|
| Under 18 | 0% |
| 18-19 | 1% |
| 20-21 | 9% |
| 22-24 | 29% |
| 25-29 | 26% |
| 30-34 | 15% |
| 35-39 | 8% |
| 40-49 | 8% |
| 50-64 | 3% |
| 65+ | 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 | recommended |
Financial Aid:
UTHSC Houston participates in Federal Title IV financial aid programs. (The school's OPE ID is 495100)
UTHSC Houston 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 | 51 | $149,682 | 25 | $132,042 |
| Associate professor | calendar year | 59 | $98,604 | 51 | $92,235 |
| Assistant professor | calendar year | 54 | $86,137 | 69 | $81,727 |
| Instructor | calendar year | 4 | $51,110 | 6 | $70,526 |
| No academic rank | calendar year | 9 | $109,368 | 21 | $73,884 |
| All faculty total | calendar year | 177 | $108,992 | 172 | $90,808 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
CONSERVATION AND RESOURCE MANAGEMENT
Environmental Science
FAMILY AND SOCIAL WORK
Public Policy Analysis
MEDICAL ADMINISTRATION
Health/Health Care Administration/Management
Medical Informatics
Occupational Health and Industrial Hygiene
Public Health Education and Promotion
MEDICAL SUPPORT AND TECHNOLOGY
Dental Hygiene/Hygienist
MEDICINE
Advanced General Dentistry (Cert, MS, PhD)
Advanced/Graduate Dentistry and Oral Sciences, Other
Dental Clinical Sciences, General (MS, PhD)
Dental Materials (MS, PhD)
Dental Public Health and Education (Cert, MS/MPH, PhD/DPH)
Dentistry (DDS, DMD)
Endodontics/Endodontology (Cert, MS, PhD)
Medical Scientist (MS, PhD)
Medicinal and Pharmaceutical Chemistry (MS, PhD)
Medicine (MD)
Neuroscience
Oral/Maxillofacial Surgery (Cert, MS, PhD)
Orthodontics/Orthodontology (Cert, MS, PhD)
Pediatric Dentistry/Pedodontics (Cert, MS, PhD)
Periodontics/Periodontology (Cert, MS, PhD)
Prosthodontics/Prosthodontology (Cert, MS, PhD)
Public Health, General (MPH, DPH)
NURSING AND EMERGENCY MEDICINE
Clinical Nurse Specialist
Family Practice Nurse/Nurse Practitioner
Nurse Anesthetist
Nursing Administration (MSN, MS, PhD)
Nursing Science (MS, PhD)
Nursing, Other
Nursing/Registered Nurse (RN, ASN, BSN, MSN)
SCIENCE
Animal Genetics
Biochemistry
Biomedical Sciences, General
Biometry/Biometrics
Biophysics
Biostatistics
Cell/Cellular Biology and Histology
Developmental Biology and Embryology
Ecology
Epidemiology
Human/Medical Genetics
Immunology
Medical Microbiology and Bacteriology
Microbiology, General
Molecular Biology
Molecular Genetics
Molecular Pharmacology
Molecular Toxicology
Oncology and Cancer Biology
Pathology/Experimental Pathology
Physiology, General
Radiation Biology/Radiobiology
Reproductive Biology
Virology
THERAPY AND COUNSELING
Behavioral Sciences
Community Health Services/Liaison/Counseling
Genetic Counseling/Counselor
(Details are provided further down on this page.)
What Sets UTHSC Houston Apart:
| Category | Trophy | |
|---|---|---|
| Faculty/student ratio (full-time) (vs. all colleges) | Top 4% |  |
| % of degrees in science (vs. all colleges) | Top 6% | |
| % of degrees in medical administration (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 7% | |
| % of degrees in nursing and emergency medicine (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 7% | |
| % of degrees in medicine (vs. all colleges) | Top 7% | |
| Salaries of full-time faculty (vs. all colleges) | Top 10% | |
| Number of degree programs (vs. all colleges) | Top 13% | |
| Number of students (vs. all colleges) | Top 19% | |
Notable:
Offers distance learning Student employment services On-campus day care Offers part-time study Tenure system for quality teaching Has hospital on campus
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