The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center
Houston, Texas · Public
Program earnings vs a high-school graduate
Earnings are measured four years after completion when available. Where four-year earnings are suppressed, one-year earnings are shown and marked 1-year earnings. One-year and four-year figures reflect different career stages and should not be compared as if measured at the same time.
3 of 6 programs could be assessed 50% have an earnings verdict
| Program | Degree | Median earnings | vs a high-school grad | Verdict | Median debt | Years to repay | Recent completers |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Medical Laboratory Science | Bachelor's Degree | $77,114 | +$42,305 | clears the bar | $11,000 | 0.3 yrs | 71 |
| Allied Health Diagnostics and Treatment | Bachelor's Degree | $85,326 | +$50,517 | clears the bar | $12,500 | 0.2 yrs | 62 |
| Public Health | Bachelor's Degree | $99,671 1-year earnings | +$64,862 | clears the bar | insufficient data | insufficient data | 17 |
| Allied Health Diagnostics and Treatment | Master's Degree | insufficient data | insufficient data | insufficient data | insufficient data | insufficient data | 10 |
| Medical Laboratory Science | Master's Degree | insufficient data | insufficient data | insufficient data | insufficient data | insufficient data | 7 |
| Mental Health and Counseling Services | Bachelor's Degree | insufficient data | insufficient data | insufficient data | insufficient data | insufficient data | 2 |
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, release 2026-06-10. Earnings are medians measured four years after completion where available (programs shown with a 1-year figure are marked), compared with the state high-school-graduate benchmark ($34,809/yr). Debt is federal loans only. Suppressed values are shown as insufficient data, never imputed. Figures describe past graduates and are never a promise.