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UT Southwestern can be found in Dallas, Texas (a large city). The school is a public institution. The Doctoral degree is the highest degree at UT Southwestern.
The most common majors at the school are in science, medicine, medical assistant and technician, and nutrition and exercise therapy.
UT Southwestern does not have an open admissions system. Not everyone who applies is accepted.
Classes at the school are less crowded than at many schools. A tenure system is one way UT Southwestern works to keep a high-quality staff. Instructors at the school are well-paid.
In 2005, 2,393 students were enrolled in UT Southwestern.
More complete details are provided below.
University Of Texas Southwestern Medical Center At Dallas
5323 Harry Hines Blvd
Dallas, TX 75390-9096
General Phone: (214) 648-3606
Admissions Phone: (214) 648-5617
Financial Aid Phone: (214) 648-3611
http://www.utsouthwestern.edu
UT Southwestern awarded degrees in these major categories in 2005:
| General Category | Degrees | Most Common Majors [see all] |
|---|---|---|
| Medicine | 217 | medicine, neuroscience |
| Medical Support And Technology | 65 | physician assistant, clinical lab tech, orthotist/prosthetist, blood bank tech specialist |
| Science | 57 | human genetics, immunology, call and molecular biology, molecular biophysics, physiology, biochemistry, microbiology, biostatistics, ... |
| Therapy And Counseling | 42 | physical therapy, clinical psychology |
| Nutrition And Exercise Therapy | 36 | vocational counseling, dietitian, rehabilitation |
| Medical Adminstration | 7 | medical illustrator, health care administration |
| Engineering | 2 | biomedical engineering |
Number of programs and degrees for UT Southwestern in 2005:
| Degree Level | Total Awarded | Number of Programs |
|---|---|---|
| First-professional degree | 211 | 1 |
| Master's degree | 92 | 16 |
| Doctor's degree | 68 | 11 |
| Bachelor's degree | 49 | 5 |
| Postbaccalaureate certificate | 6 | 3 |
| Post-master's certificate | 0 | 1 |
In 2005, UT Southwestern had a total enrollment of 2,393 students (2,006 full-time equivalent).
More details are available, using 2004 data:
Students By Class (2004):
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate | 7% |
| Graduate | 55% |
| First Professional | 39% |
| Race | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 49% |
| Black | 4% |
| Hispanic | 8% |
| Asian | 24% |
| American Indian | 0% |
| Other Races | 3% |
| (Foreign Students) | 10% |
Students by Age (2004):
| Age | Percent |
|---|---|
| Under 18 | 0% |
| 18-19 | 1% |
| 20-21 | 12% |
| 22-24 | 31% |
| 25-29 | 26% |
| 30-34 | 17% |
| 35-39 | 7% |
| 40-49 | 4% |
| 50-64 | 1% |
The school does not offer campus housing.
(Please refer to our profile of Dallas, 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 |
Admissions Phone Number: (214) 648-5617
Financial Aid:
UT Southwestern participates in Federal Title IV financial aid programs. (The school's OPE ID is 1001900)
Financial Aid Phone Number: (214) 648-3611
UT Southwestern 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 | 53 | $142,229 | 7 | $158,114 |
| Associate professor | calendar year | 31 | $116,887 | 9 | $88,556 |
| Assistant professor | calendar year | 77 | $71,101 | 36 | $69,736 |
| Instructor | calendar year | 17 | $46,318 | 23 | $44,778 |
| No academic rank | calendar year | 1 | * | 0 | * |
| All faculty total | calendar year | 179 | $97,769 | 75 | $72,589 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
ENGINEERING
Biomedical/Medical Engineering
MEDICAL ADMINSTRATION
Health/Health Care Administration/Management
Medical Illustration/Medical Illustrator
MEDICAL SUPPORT AND TECHNOLOGY
Blood Bank Technology Specialist
Clinical Laboratory Science/Medical Technology/Technologist
Orthotist/Prosthetist
Physician Assistant
MEDICINE
Medicine (MD)
Neuroscience
NUTRITION AND EXERCISE THERAPY
Dietetics/Dietitian (RD)
Rehabilitation and Therapeutic Professions, Other
Vocational Rehabilitation Counseling/Counselor
SCIENCE
Biochemistry
Biostatistics
Cell/Cellular and Molecular Biology
Human/Medical Genetics
Immunology
Microbiology, General
Molecular Biophysics
Physiology, General
Radiation Biology/Radiobiology
THERAPY AND COUNSELING
Clinical Psychology
Physical Therapy/Therapist
(Details are provided further down on this page.)
What Sets UT Southwestern Apart:
| Category | Trophy | |
|---|---|---|
| Faculty/student ratio (full-time) (vs. all colleges) | Top 3% |  |
| Salaries of full-time faculty (vs. all colleges) | Top 6% | |
| % of degrees in medicine (vs. all colleges) | Top 7% | |
| % of degrees in medical assistant and technician (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 7% | |
| % of degrees in science (vs. all colleges) | Top 8% | |
| % of degrees in nutrition and exercise therapy (vs. all colleges) | Top 11% | |
| % of degrees in therapy and counseling (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 14% | |
| Male % of student body (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 15% | |
| Minority % of student body (for colleges of its size and type) | Top 20% | |
Notable:
Accepts some high school credits Grants credits for AP courses Career counseling Career placement services Offers part-time study On-campus library Tenure system for quality teaching Has hospital on campus
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