Westover Hills, Texas is home to UNTHSC. Westover Hills is a large city. The school is a public institution. Degrees at UNTHSC go up to the Doctoral degree.
The school has a tighter focus on specific areas of study than most colleges its size. Students commonly pursue studies in science, medicine, and medical assistant and technician.
Prospective students are advised that admissions are not open to all; the school selects from among qualified applicants.
UNTHSC maintains a faculty/student ratio (full-time) which is better than most colleges. The school has a tenure system for senior faculty. The full-time faculty at UNTHSC is well-paid, which often goes with faculty quality.
The school has 1,049 enrolled students (as of 2005).
More complete details are provided below.
University Of North Texas Health Science Center
3500 Camp Bowie Blvd
Forth Worth, TX 76107
General Phone: (817) 735-2000
Admissions Phone: (817) 735-2204
Financial Aid Phone: (817) 735-2520
http://www.hsc.unt.edu
UNTHSC awarded degrees in these major categories in 2005:
| General Category | Degrees | Most Common Majors [see all] |
|---|---|---|
| Medicine | 173 | osteopathic medicine, public health |
| Science | 39 | biomedical sciences |
| Medical Assistant And Technician | 24 | physician assistant |
Number of programs and degrees for UNTHSC in 2005:
| Degree Level | Total Awarded | Number of Programs |
|---|---|---|
| First-professional degree | 115 | 1 |
| Master's degree | 98 | 3 |
| Doctor's degree | 16 | 2 |
| Postbaccalaureate certificate | 7 | 1 |
In 2005, UNTHSC had a total enrollment of 1,049 students (963 full-time equivalent).
More details are available, using 2004 data:
Students By Class (2004):
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Graduate | 54% |
| First Professional | 46% |
| Race | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 55% |
| Black | 9% |
| Hispanic | 9% |
| Asian | 15% |
| American Indian | 1% |
| (Foreign Students) | 10% |
The school does not offer campus housing.
(Please refer to our profile of Westover Hills, 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: (817) 735-2204
Financial Aid:
UNTHSC participates in Federal Title IV financial aid programs. (The school's OPE ID is 976800)
Financial Aid Phone Number: (817) 735-2520
UNTHSC 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Professor | calendar year | 31 | $158,054 | 3 | $134,623 |
| Associate professor | calendar year | 43 | $147,470 | 7 | $116,198 |
| Assistant professor | calendar year | 63 | $139,451 | 31 | $109,626 |
| Instructor | calendar year | 2 | * | 11 | $64,509 |
| All faculty total | calendar year | 139 | $144,818 | 52 | $102,409 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
MEDICAL ASSISTANT AND TECHNICIAN
Physician Assistant
MEDICINE
Osteopathic Medicine/Osteopathy (DO)
Public Health, General (MPH, DPH)
(Details are provided further down on this page.)
What Sets UNTHSC Apart:
| Category | Trophy | |
|---|---|---|
| Salaries of full-time faculty (vs. all colleges) | Top 1% | ![]() ![]() |
| Faculty/student ratio (full-time) (vs. all colleges) | Top 1% | ![]() ![]() |
| % of degrees in medicine (vs. all colleges) | Top 4% | ![]() ![]() |
| % of degrees in science (vs. all colleges) | Top 7% | ![]() |
| Degrees concentrated in limited number of degree programs (vs. all colleges) | Top 10% | ![]() |
| % of degrees in medical assistant and technician (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 12% | ![]() |
Notable:
Career counseling
Career placement services
Student employment services
Remedial classes for students
On-campus library
Tenure system for quality teaching
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