The University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston
Houston, Texas · Public · 465 undergraduates
All 13 programs with reported earnings leave graduates out-earning a typical Texas high-school graduate (about $34,809/yr). Another 38 programs did not have enough data to judge.
Program earnings vs a high-school graduate
| Program | Credential | Median earnings | vs HS grad | Verdict | Median debt | Payback |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing | Bachelor's Degree | $92,899 | +$58,090 | clears the bar | $15,000 | 0.3 yrs |
| Medicine | First Professional Degree | $102,873 | +$68,064 | clears the bar | $139,347 | 2 yrs |
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing | Master's Degree | $120,708 | +$85,899 | clears the bar | $38,314 | 0.4 yrs |
| Public Health | Master's Degree | $81,983 | +$47,174 | clears the bar | $30,000 | 0.6 yrs |
| Ecology, Evolution, Systematics, and Population Biology | Master's Degree | $74,534 | +$39,725 | clears the bar | $34,764 | 0.9 yrs |
| Dentistry | First Professional Degree | $136,742 | +$101,933 | clears the bar | $168,997 | 1.7 yrs |
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing | Doctoral Degree | $197,063 | +$162,254 | clears the bar | $61,500 | 0.4 yrs |
| Medical Illustration and Informatics | Master's Degree | $105,837 | +$71,028 | clears the bar | $20,500 | 0.3 yrs |
| Health and Medical Administrative Services | Master's Degree | $80,580 | +$45,771 | clears the bar | n/a | n/a |
| Advanced/Graduate Dentistry and Oral Sciences | Graduate/Professional Certificate | $221,809 | +$187,000 | clears the bar | $80,791 | 0.4 yrs |
| Advanced/Graduate Dentistry and Oral Sciences | Master's Degree | $184,569 | +$149,760 | clears the bar | n/a | n/a |
| Mental and Social Health Services and Allied Professions | Master's Degree | $80,384 | +$45,575 | clears the bar | $33,280 | 0.7 yrs |
| Dental Support Services and Allied Professions | Bachelor's Degree | $64,980 | +$30,171 | clears the bar | $18,469 | 0.6 yrs |
Access and outcomes: 51% of students receive Pell grants.
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (release 2026-06-10). Earnings are median earnings of graduates measured up to four years after completing, compared to the state high-school-graduate earnings threshold. Figures describe past graduates and are never a promise. Method: methodology. Something look wrong? Report it.