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MD Anderson is in a large city, in Houston, TX. The school is classified as a public college. Students at MD Anderson earn degrees up to the Bachelor's degree.
The most common major fields study at the school include medicine.
MD Anderson does not admit all applicants.
One indicator of school quality is the number of students per professor, and here the school does well in comparison to most schools. Some professors at MD Anderson are awarded tenure, allowing the school to retain good faculty members. Faculty salaries at the school are higher than most.
MD Anderson, in 2007, had 139 students (134 full-time equivalent).
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
1515 Holcombe Blvd.
Houston, TX 77030-4009
General Phone: (800) 392-1611
http://www.mdanderson.org
| General Category | Degrees | Most Common Majors [see all] |
|---|---|---|
| Medical Support And Technology | 56 | clinical lab tech, radiation therapist, genetics tech, cytotechnologist |
| Medicine | 12 | medical physics |
Number of programs and degrees for MD Anderson in 2007:
| Degree Level | Total Awarded | Number of Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Bachelor's degree | 54 | 5 |
| Award of at least 1 but less than 2 academic years | 14 | 5 |
In 2007, MD Anderson had a total enrollment of 139 students (134 full-time equivalent).
Students By Class:
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate | 100% |
| Race | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 41% |
| Black | 15% |
| Hispanic | 14% |
| Asian | 22% |
| (Foreign Students) | 9% |
Students by Age:
| Age | Percent |
|---|---|
| 20-21 | 5% |
| 22-24 | 35% |
| 25-29 | 27% |
| 30-34 | 12% |
| 35-39 | 9% |
| 40-49 | 12% |
| 50-64 | 2% |
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:
MD Anderson participates in Federal Title IV financial aid programs. (The school's OPE ID is 2555400)
MD Anderson has a tenure system for faculty.
Tenure Status of Faculty (2007):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Men | Women |
|---|---|---|
| Tenured | 334 | 99 |
| Non-tenured, but on tenure track | 125 | 53 |
| Non-tenured and not on tenure track | 453 | 303 |
Salaries for full-time faculty:
Full-Time Faculty (2007):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Professor | calendar year | 143 | $347,817 | 25 | $306,608 |
| Associate professor | calendar year | 55 | $247,096 | 26 | $242,885 |
| Assistant professor | calendar year | 51 | $195,401 | 25 | $183,097 |
| Lecturer | calendar year | 252 | $223,484 | 164 | $214,319 |
| All faculty total | calendar year | 501 | $258,706 | 240 | $223,774 |
*: 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 1% |  |
| Salaries of full-time faculty (vs. all colleges) | Top 1% | |
| % of degrees in medicine (vs. all colleges) | Top 12% | |
| % students 40 years or older (for colleges of its size and type) | Top 15% | |
Notable:
Career counseling Offers part-time study On-campus library Tenure system for quality teaching Has hospital on campus
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