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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.
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.
The school does not accept everyone who applies.
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.
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.
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 awarded degrees in these major categories in 2005:
| General Category | Degrees | Most Common Majors [see all] |
|---|---|---|
| Medical Support And Technology | 56 | radiation therapist, clinical lab tech, genetics tech, cytotechnologist |
| Medicine | 15 | medical physics |
Number of programs and degrees for MD Anderson in 2005:
| Degree Level | Total Awarded | Number of Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Award of at least 1 but less than 2 academic years | 44 | 5 |
| Bachelor's degree | 27 | 5 |
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):
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate | 100% |
| Race | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 48% |
| Black | 7% |
| Hispanic | 9% |
| Asian | 16% |
| Other Races | 16% |
| (Foreign Students) | 4% |
Students by Age (2004):
| Age | Percent |
|---|---|
| 20-21 | 7% |
| 22-24 | 36% |
| 25-29 | 27% |
| 30-34 | 14% |
| 35-39 | 6% |
| 40-49 | 10% |
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 |
Admissions Phone Number: (713) 500-3334
Financial Aid:
MD Anderson participates in Federal Title IV financial aid programs. (The school's OPE ID is 2555400)
Financial Aid Phone Number: (713) 500-3871
MD Anderson has a tenure system for faculty.
Salaries for full-time faculty:
Full-Time Faculty (2004):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Assistant professor | calendar year | 2 | * | 4 | $80,539 |
| Instructor | calendar year | 1 | * | 4 | $74,573 |
| No academic rank | calendar year | 2 | * | 0 | * |
| All faculty total | calendar year | 5 | $68,973 | 8 | $77,556 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
MEDICAL SUPPORT AND TECHNOLOGY
Clinical Laboratory Science/Medical Technology/Technologist
Cytogenetics/Genetics/Clinical Genetics Technology/Technologist
Cytotechnology/Cytotechnologist
Medical Radiologic Technology/Science - Radiation Therapist
(Details are provided further down on this page.)
What Sets MD Anderson Apart:
| Category | Trophy | |
|---|---|---|
| Faculty/student ratio (full-time) (vs. all colleges) | Top 2% |  |
| % of degrees in medical assistant and technician (vs. all colleges) | Top 9% | |
| % of degrees in medicine (vs. all colleges) | Top 12% | |
| Female % of student body (for colleges of its size and type) | Top 18% | |
| Salaries of full-time faculty (vs. all colleges) | Top 18% | |
| % students 40 years or older (for colleges of its size and type) | Top 19% | |
Notable:
On-campus library Tenure system for quality teaching Has hospital on campus
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