The University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston
The University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston (UTHealth) is a public university in the Texas Medical Center. It was established in 1972 as part of the University of Texas System, which includes ten campuses throughout the state. UTHealth is organized into six schools, including the Cizik School of Nursing. The nursing school is ranked as one of the top schools for graduate nursing programs in the nation. It is housed in a 195,000-square-foot facility featuring high-tech classrooms and state-of-the-art simulation labs. UTHealth is also invested in research, working with local facilities to improve public health care and cure diseases.
Six nursing programs are offered at the UTHealth Cizik School of Nursing. These options include traditional BSN, accelerated BSN, RN to BSN, MSN, DNP, and Ph.D. programs. All programs are accredited by the CCNE. Students who want to enroll in the traditional BSN program must complete the prerequisite courses, which includes four semesters of courses. When the prerequisite courses are completed, the BSN track takes four semesters to complete. It includes a combination of classroom and clinical training with students performing full-time clinical rotations during their final 16 weeks. The RN to BSN program features flexible options including a 100% online program.
Institution Overview
Campus LocaleLarge City |
Number of Students5,242 |
Student to Faculty Ratio5:1 |
Is Admission OpenNo |
Religious Affiliation - |
Level4-year |
TypePublic |
On Campus Housing- |
Retention Rate- |
Nursing Programs
Nursing Programs Graduates (2017-2018 academic year)
Number of Graduates | ||
---|---|---|
Degree type | Men | Women |
Bachelor's degree | 51 | 319 |
Master's degree | 0 | 2 |
Doctor's degree - research/scholarship | 2 | 6 |
Doctor's degree - professional practice | 15 | 27 |
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Accreditations
Institutional Accreditations
Southern Association of Colleges and Schools, Commission on Colleges 01/01/1973 - Current |
Nursing Programs Accreditations
Nursing (CNURED) - Nursing education programs at the baccalaureate degree levels CCNE 09/29/2001 - Current |
Nursing (CNURED) - Nursing education programs at the graduate degree levels CCNE 09/29/2001 - Current |
Nurse Anesthesia (ANEST) - Institutions and programs at the master's degree, post master's certificate or doctoral degree levels COA 08/01/1976 - Current |
Admission
Cost to Attend
The following table details the reported cost of attendance per credit hour for the 2017-2018 academic year.
Undergrad courses | ||
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In District Students | $169/credit | |
In State Students | $169/credit | |
Out of State Students | $723/credit |
Graduate courses | ||
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In District Students | $212/credit | |
In State Students | $212/credit | |
Out of State Students | $839/credit |
Tuition Estimates
Based on the above credit hour costs, here is a sample tuition for different nursing programs.
Program | Credit Hours | In district | In State | Out of State |
---|---|---|---|---|
LPN | 45 | $7,605 | $7,605 | $32,535 |
ADN | 70 | $11,830 | $11,830 | $50,610 |
BSN | 125 | $21,125 | $21,125 | $90,375 |
FNP | 50 | $10,600 | $10,600 | $41,950 |
If you attend a private, for-profit school, usually the additional cost (besides tuition) is about 10% of the tuition. If you attend a public school or a not-for-profit private school, the additional cost is around 50% of the tuition.
Financial Aid
Student Population
709
Undergrads
4,533
Graduates
3,599
Women
1,643
Men
63%
Full-time
37%
Par-time
Ethnic Diversity
White |
38% |
Asian |
19% |
Hispanic |
18% |
Black/African American |
11% |
Non-resident alien |
9% |
Race/ethnicity unknown |
4% |
Two or more races |
2% |
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander |
0% |
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Data source: https://nces.ed.gov (2017-2018 colleges survey) and Texas state board of nursing.