Student Outcomes
- Median Earnings (10 years after entry)
- $88,757
- Median Debt at Graduation
- $13,063
- Student-to-Faculty Ratio
- 5:1
- Loan Repayment Rate
- 85.9%
- Estimated Monthly Loan Payment
- $138/mo
Earnings by Major
Top programs ranked by median earnings
| Program | Level | Median Earnings | Median Debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Advanced/Graduate Dentistry and Oral Sciences. | Master | $190,536 | |
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing. | Doctoral | $119,805 | $61,500 |
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing. | Master | $110,432 | $38,314 |
| Dentistry. | Doctoral | $103,078 | $168,997 |
| Medical Illustration and Informatics. | Master | $72,022 | $20,500 |
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing. | Bachelor | $70,945 | $15,000 |
| Mental and Social Health Services and Allied Professions. | Master | $65,657 | $33,280 |
| Dental Support Services and Allied Professions. | Bachelor | $57,995 | $18,469 |
| Health and Medical Administrative Services. | Master | $57,318 | |
| Medicine. | Doctoral | $55,979 | $139,347 |
| Public Health. | Master | $50,375 | $30,000 |
| Ecology, Evolution, Systematics, and Population Biology. | Master | $44,508 | $34,764 |
Outcomes Overview
Graduates earn a median of $88,757 ten years out, creating a debt-to-earnings ratio of just 15%. Monthly loan payments of $138 represent only 1.9% of typical income. The 85.9% loan repayment rate reflects strong financial outcomes. Nearly 99% of graduates find employment, typically entering high-demand healthcare fields as physicians, nurses, dentists, and medical researchers within the Texas Medical Center. The specialized health sciences curriculum prepares students for careers with immediate earning potential and job security. Many graduates remain in Houston's massive medical complex, one of the world's largest healthcare employment centers. With minimal debt and strong earning power in recession-proof healthcare fields, this represents a strong return on investment.