by our College Data Analytics TeamHere is an overview of the program, including rankings, popularity, diversity, and earnings. Find out how UTEP compares to other colleges that offer health professions.
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UTEP ranks competitively among schools offering health professions. More specifically it was ranked #989 out of 3,031 schools by College Factual. It is also ranked #63 in Texas.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Health Professions Bachelor’s Degree Schools in Texas | 63 |
| Best Health Professions Doctor’s Degree Schools in Texas | 63 |
| Best Health Professions Master’s Degree Schools in Texas | 63 |
| Best Health Professions Schools in Texas | 63 |
| Best Value Health Professions Bachelor’s Degree Schools in Texas | 63 |
| Best Value Health Professions Doctor’s Degree Schools in Texas | 63 |
| Best Value Health Professions Master’s Degree Schools in Texas | 63 |
| Best Value Health Professions Schools in Texas | 63 |
| College Major Best Value | 63 |
| College Major Best Value | 63 |
| College Major Top Ranked | 63 |
| College Major Top Ranked | 63 |
For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, The University of Texas at El Paso awarded 543 bachelor’s degrees in health professions.
Health Professions majors who earn their bachelor’s degree from UTEP earn a median of $82,069 a year. This is higher than $58,459, the median for all majors at UTEP.
While getting their bachelor’s degree at UTEP, health professions students borrow a median amount of $22,524 in student loans. This is above $19,819, the typical median for all majors at UTEP.
Average full-time tuition and fees are listed in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $7,704 | $23,462 |
| Fees | $1,840 | $2,040 |
Learn more about UTEP tuition and fees.
Among recent graduates, 18% of health professions bachelor’s degrees went to men and 82% went to women.
The majority of health professions bachelor’s degree graduates at UTEP were Hispanic or Latino. Approximately 89% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from The University of Texas at El Paso with a bachelor’s in health professions.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 6 |
| Black or African American | 17 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 482 |
| White | 19 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 6 |
| Other Races | 13 |
For the most recent academic year available, 17% of health professions master’s degrees went to men and 83% went to women.
The largest share of health professions master’s degree graduates at UTEP are Hispanic or Latino. Approximately 75% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from The University of Texas at El Paso with a master’s in health professions.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 5 |
| Black or African American | 16 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 164 |
| White | 27 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 4 |
| Other Races | 3 |
Among recent graduates, 6% of health professions doctoral degrees went to men and 94% went to women.
The largest share of health professions doctoral degree graduates at UTEP are Hispanic or Latino. Approximately 69% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from The University of Texas at El Paso with a doctoral in health professions.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 11 |
| White | 3 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 1 |
Review the following statistics on the composition of the health professions majors at The University of Texas at El Paso.
The health professions program at UTEP breaks down into the following more specific areas of study:
| Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Nursing | 534 |
| Rehabilitation Professions | 164 |
| Public Health | 49 |
| Pharmacy/Pharmaceutical Sciences | 41 |
| Communication Sciences | 40 |
| Mental & Social Health Services | 32 |
| Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science | 16 |
| Bioethics/Medical Ethics | 8 |
| Health Sciences & Services | 4 |