Health Professions at The University of Texas Medical Branch at Galveston
If you plan to study Health Professions, take a look at what The University of Texas Medical Branch at Galveston. The following information will help you decide if it is a good fit for you.
The University of Texas Medical Branch at Galveston is located in Galveston, TX.
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Online & Distance Learning at The University of Texas Medical Branch at Galveston
Many students take online classes at The University of Texas Medical Branch at Galveston. Of 3,241 students, 704 (22%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 0 (0%) took at least some classes online.
Health Professions Rankings at The University of Texas Medical Branch at Galveston
Use these rankings to compare The University of Texas Medical Branch at Galveston’s Health Professions program against peer institutions.
Master’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | Texas | #10 of 189 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Southwest (Region) | #11 of 302 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #129 of 3,031 |
Doctoral-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | Texas | #10 of 189 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Southwest (Region) | #11 of 302 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #129 of 3,031 |
Earnings for Health Professions Graduates from The University of Texas Medical Branch at Galveston
Students who complete The University of Texas Medical Branch at Galveston’s Health Professions program earn at the following median levels (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):
| Years After Graduation | Median Earnings |
|---|---|
| 1 year | $73,516 |
| 2 years | $76,720 |
| 3 years | $81,140 |
| 4 years | $93,984 |
| 5 years | $125,369 |
How does this compare to the school overall? Four years out, Health Professions graduates from The University of Texas Medical Branch at Galveston report median earnings of $93,984, compared with $93,984 for all The University of Texas Medical Branch at Galveston graduates — about 0% higher than the school-wide median.
Median Debt at Graduation
Typical debt at graduation for Health Professions graduates from The University of Texas Medical Branch at Galveston is $23,250.
Best-Paid Careers for Health Professions Graduates
Graduates of the Health Professions program at The University of Texas Medical Branch at Galveston go on to a range of careers. Below are the top-paying careers for Health Professions majors, ordered by median annual salary:
| Occupation | Nationwide Median Wage |
|---|---|
| Dentists, General | $157,602 |
| Medical and Clinical Laboratory Technicians | $155,908 |
| Cytotechnologists | $155,812 |
| Cytogenetic Technologists | $155,361 |
| Health Technologists and Technicians, All Other | $153,940 |
| Ophthalmic Medical Technologists | $153,819 |
| Nurse Practitioners | $147,651 |
| Advanced Practice Psychiatric Nurses | $143,854 |
| Healthcare Diagnosing or Treating Practitioners, All Other | $138,809 |
| Naturopathic Physicians | $138,086 |
References
- IPEDS — Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System
- U.S. Department of Education — College Scorecard
- O*NET Online (Bureau of Labor Statistics)
- National Center for Education Statistics
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