Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center
Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center (TTUHSC) is a public institution in Lubbock, Texas, offering both undergraduate and graduate-level degree programs. Additional campuses are in El Paso, Abilene, Dallas, Amarillo, and the Permian Basin. It is part of the Texas Tech University System along with three other campuses. Texas Tech is a major presence in the Lubbock area. In fact, the university is the largest employer in the city. TTUHSC started as the School of Allied Health Sciences in 1983. It now enrolls over 1,000 students and offers 18 different degree programs, including several nursing programs at the TTUHSC School of Nursing.
The TTUHSC School of Nursing is the only school in West Texas offering a DNP program. Seven CCNE-accredited nursing programs are offered at the school, including undergrad and graduate programs. The undergrad programs include BSN, accelerated BSN, and RN to BSN programs. Graduate options include MSN, RN to MSN, DNP, and Ph.D. The MSN programs offer a variety of specialty tracks including Acute Care Pediatric Nurse Practitioner. With the traditional and accelerated BSN programs, students receive a combination of classroom learning and hands-on training. The hands-on training is provided with access to patient simulators and various hospital settings including local clinics and healthcare facilities.
Institution Overview
| Campus LocaleLarge City |
| Number of Students5,453 |
| Student to Faculty Ratio6:1 |
| 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 | 129 | 985 |
| Master's degree | 2 | 15 |
| Post-master's certificate | 0 | 1 |
| Doctor's degree - research/scholarship | 4 | 20 |
Compare Schools
Nursing schools located within 208 miles radius of Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center
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South Plains College - Reese Center
8 miles away |
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Eastern New Mexico University-Main Campus
93 miles away |
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Odessa College at Andrews
95 miles away |
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West Texas A&M University
96 miles away |
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Midland College
108 miles away |
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Midland College at Midland
109 miles away |
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The University of Texas of the Permian Basin
120 miles away |
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Angelo State University
170 miles away |
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Midwestern State University
195 miles away |
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Oklahoma Panhandle State University
208 miles away |
Accreditations
Institutional Accreditations
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Southern Association of Colleges and Schools, Commission on Colleges 01/01/2004 - Current |
Nursing Programs Accreditations
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Nurse Midwifery (MIDWF) - Basic certificate and graduate nurse-midwifery education programs for registered nurses ACME 01/19/2013 - Current |
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Nurse Midwifery (MIDWF) - Basic certificate and graduate nurse-midwifery education programs for registered nurses ACME 02/01/2010 - 01/19/2013 |
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Nursing (CNURED) - Nursing education programs at the baccalaureate degree levels CCNE 09/29/2005 - Current |
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Nursing (CNURED) - Nursing education programs at the graduate degree levels CCNE 09/29/2005 - Current |
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Nurse Midwifery (MIDWF) - Basic certificate and graduate nurse-midwifery education programs for registered nurses ACME 01/19/2013 - Current |
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Nurse Midwifery (MIDWF) - Basic certificate and graduate nurse-midwifery education programs for registered nurses ACME 02/01/2010 - 01/19/2013 |
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Nursing (CNURED) - Nursing education programs at the baccalaureate degree levels CCNE 04/25/2013 - 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 | ||
|---|---|---|
| In District Students | $193/credit | |
| In State Students | $193/credit | |
| Out of State Students | $608/credit | |
| Graduate courses | ||
|---|---|---|
| In District Students | $243/credit | |
| In State Students | $243/credit | |
| Out of State Students | $658/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 | $8,685 | $8,685 | $27,360 |
| ADN | 70 | $13,510 | $13,510 | $42,560 |
| BSN | 125 | $24,125 | $24,125 | $76,000 |
| FNP | 50 | $12,150 | $12,150 | $32,900 |
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
1,597
Undergrads
3,856
Graduates
3,809
Women
1,644
Men
75%
Full-time
25%
Par-time
Ethnic Diversity
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White |
38% |
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Race/ethnicity unknown |
21% |
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Hispanic |
17% |
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Asian |
13% |
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Black/African American |
7% |
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Non-resident alien |
2% |
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Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander |
0% |
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Two or more races |
0% |
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Data source: https://nces.ed.gov (2017-2018 colleges survey) and Texas state board of nursing.
