C+
Above Average
Score: 55/100
Overall (traditional)
A+
Outcome Rating
97/100 · earnings-weighted

The University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston

4-Year Public
📍 Houston, Texas 77030
🌐 www.uth.edu/
The University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston — tuition $9,429 in-state, $35,847 out-of-state
The University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston — tuition $9,429 in-state, $35,847 out-of-state
The University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston campus, Houston, TX
The University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston campus, Houston, TX. Photo: Zereshk, CC BY 3.0 via Wikimedia Commons.
Outcomes
C+
60/100
Affordability
D
44/100
Resources
A
83/100
Experience
C+
61/100
Prestige
F
28/100

Two ratings: the overall grade compares colleges the conventional way (outcomes, cost, resources, experience, reputation). The Outcome Rating asks what students earn: 60% wage-adjusted earnings 10 years after enrolling, 25% graduation, 15% retention. Methodology

Quick Stats

5,048
Total Enrollment
N/A
Graduation Rate
N/A
Retention Rate
5.0:1
Student-Faculty Ratio
N/A
Acceptance Rate
N/A
Avg Net Price

Earnings, Debt & Completion

What happens to students who enroll at The University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston, from the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard.

$88,757
Median earnings 10 yrs after entry
$89,371
Median earnings 6 yrs after entry
$13,063
Median debt at graduation
50.9%
Students receiving Pell grants

Typical debt at graduation equals about 15% of one year’s median earnings ten years after entry.

Earnings rank: 97th percentile among bachelor’s-degree-focused colleges after a partial adjustment for local wage levels (TX wage index 0.97). This drives the Outcome Rating.

Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, retrieved Oct 2026. Earnings are for federally aided students who enrolled, whether or not they graduated.

Earnings by Major at The University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston

Median pay of bachelor's degree graduates by field of study, and how each program ranks against every college reporting that major — by raw pay and adjusted for state wage levels. Same school, very different paychecks.

Major1 yr after4 yrs aftervs. nationalRank (pay)Rank (wage-adj.)Median debt
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing$82,043$92,899+4%#248 of 966#260$15,000
Dental Support Services and Allied Professions$59,360$64,980-5%#51 of 76#58$18,469

Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, field-of-study data. Earnings are for graduates who received federal aid and were working; small programs are not reported.

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  • Avg home value near campus: $522,268
  • Avg rent near campus: $1,675/mo
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🏆 Where The University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston Ranks

Rankings based on Repit College Grade among schools offering each program.

#22
Medical Informatics
of 34 schools
#25
Epidemiology
of 34 schools
#26
Family Practice Nurse/Nursing
of 100 schools
#27
Public Health Education and Promotion
of 44 schools

Costs & Financial Aid

Tuition & Fees

Category In-State Out-of-State
Tuition $9,429 $35,847

Financial Aid

N/A
Receive Any Aid
N/A
Receive Pell Grants
N/A
Take Out Loans
N/A
Avg Net Price

Student Demographics

5,048
Total Students
69%
Women
62%
Traditional Age (18-24)

👥 Race & Ethnicity

White 30%
Hispanic 18%
Black 11%
Asian 20%
Two or More 2%
Non-Resident 14%

🏠 Living Arrangements

💻 Learning Mode

In-Person 65%
Hybrid (Some Online) 32%
Fully Online 3%

📊 Age Distribution

18-24 (Traditional) 62%
25-64 (Adult) 38%

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the acceptance rate at The University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston?
Acceptance rate data is not available for this institution. Many schools with open enrollment or specialized programs do not report traditional acceptance rates.
How much does it cost to attend The University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston?
Tuition at The University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston is $9,429 for in-state students and $35,847 for out-of-state students .
What is the graduation rate at The University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston?
Graduation rate data is not available for this institution.
Is The University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston a good school?
The University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston has a Repit College Score of 55/100 (Grade: C+). Our rating evaluates five key factors:
  • Outcomes (C+): Graduation and retention rates
  • Affordability (D): Net cost and financial aid access
  • Resources (A): Class sizes and selectivity
  • Experience (C+): Campus life and learning format
  • Prestige (F): Reputation and recognition
How many students attend The University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston?
The University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston has a total enrollment of 5,048 students.

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Data source: IPEDS 2023-24 | Last updated: October 2026 | Methodology