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The University Of Texas M.D. Anderson Cancer Center, Texas

Overview of The University Of Texas M.D. Anderson Cancer Center

The main campus of MD Anderson is in Houston, Texas (a large city). The school is a public school. MD Anderson offers degrees up to the Bachelor's degree.

Areas of Study

The school offers a wide array of programs of study, compared to other schools of its size. MD Anderson students most commonly major in a field related to medicine and medical assistant and technician.

MD Anderson Selectivity

The school does not accept everyone who applies.

Faculty

The school's faculty/student ratio compares favorably with most colleges. The school offers tenure to reward and retain some professors. Salaries for full-time faculty at MD Anderson are higher than most, allowing the school to afford quality teaching.

Student Body

In 2005, the school had 86 enrolled students.

The school reports its educational mission is:
"The mission of The University of Texas M. D. Anderson Cancer Center is to eliminate cancer in Texas, the nation, and the world through outstanding programs that integrate patient care, research and prevention, and through education for undergraduate and graduate students, trainees, professionals, employees and the public."

More complete details are provided below.

Contacting MD Anderson

The University Of Texas M.D. Anderson Cancer Center
1100 Holcombe Blvd. HMB6.150
Houston, TX 77030-4009
General Phone: (713) 563-6035
Admissions Phone: (713) 500-3334
Financial Aid Phone: (713) 500-3871
http://www.mdanderson.org

MD Anderson Programs and Degrees (2005)

MD Anderson awarded degrees in these major categories in 2005:

General CategoryDegreesMost Common Majors [see all]
Medical Support And Technology56radiation therapist, clinical lab tech, genetics tech, cytotechnologist
Medicine15medical physics

Number of programs and degrees for MD Anderson in 2005:

Degree LevelTotal
Awarded
Number of
Programs
Award of at least 1 but less than 2 academic years445
Bachelor's degree275

MD Anderson Student Body

In 2005, MD Anderson had a total enrollment of 86 students (86 full-time equivalent).

More details are available, using 2004 data:

Students By Class (2004):

GroupPercent
Undergraduate100%

Racial Diversity (2004):
RacePercent
White48%
Black7%
Hispanic9%
Asian16%
Other Races16%
(Foreign Students)4%

Students by Age (2004):

AgePercent
20-217%
22-2436%
25-2927%
30-3414%
35-396%
40-4910%

MD Anderson Room and Board (2005)

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.

MD Anderson Faculty

MD Anderson has a tenure system for faculty.

Salaries for full-time faculty:

Full-Time Faculty (2004):

Full-Time Faculty LevelContract LengthNumber MenAvg Salary MenNumber WomenAvg Salary Women
Assistant professorcalendar year2*4$80,539
Instructorcalendar year1*4$74,573
No academic rankcalendar year2*0*
All faculty totalcalendar year5$68,9738$77,556

*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.

MD Anderson Degree Programs (2005)

MEDICAL SUPPORT AND TECHNOLOGY
Clinical Laboratory Science/Medical Technology/Technologist
Cytogenetics/Genetics/Clinical Genetics Technology/Technologist
Cytotechnology/Cytotechnologist
Medical Radiologic Technology/Science - Radiation Therapist

MEDICINE
Health/Medical Physics

MD Anderson Highlights

(Details are provided further down on this page.)

What Sets MD Anderson Apart:

CategoryTrophy 
Faculty/student ratio (full-time)
(vs. all colleges)
Top 2%MD Anderson Faculty/student ratio (full-time)
% of degrees in medical assistant and technician
(vs. all colleges)
Top 9%MD Anderson % of degrees in medical assistant and technician
% of degrees in medicine
(vs. all colleges)
Top 12%MD Anderson % of degrees in medicine
Female % of student body
(for colleges of its size and type)
Top 18%MD Anderson Female % of student body
Salaries of full-time faculty
(vs. all colleges)
Top 18%MD Anderson Salaries of full-time faculty
% students 40 years or older
(for colleges of its size and type)
Top 19%MD Anderson % students 40 years or older
Explanation of the Highlights categories

Notable:
On-campus library
Tenure system for quality teaching
Has hospital on campus

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