The University of Texas School of Nursing at Houston:
The University of Texas School of Nursing in Houston is ranked in the top five percent of nursing schools in the USA. The campus is located in the Texas Medical Center where students enjoy the resources of a distinguished health science center combined with the expertise of the world's largest medical center.
The School of Nursing offers degree programs resulting in a Bachelor of Science in Nursing, Master of Science in Nursing, Doctor of Philosophy in Nursing, or Doctor of Nursing Practice degree. The school also provides a wide variety of settings in which students and faculty can study, conduct research, and participate in clinical practice. The school is proud of the quality and variety of experiences that are offered our graduate and undergraduate students. With over 800 students enrolled the school graduates an average of 166 new nurses and 130 nurses with graduate degrees each year. More than 6,000 nurses have graduated since 1972.
Houston lies in three counties, Harris, Montgomery and Fort Bend and is the fourth most populous in the United States. It has approximately 4.8 million residents with a median age of 31.2 years. Within the city limits, the population of Houston is estimated at nearly 1.9 million. More than 90 languages are spoken throughout the Houston area. In the Houston region, there are 275,000 students in over 40 colleges, universities, and institutes. Houston has the most affordable housing of the 10 most populous metropolitan areas and has the second lowest cost of living among major United States cities.