by our College Data Analytics TeamWe’ve pulled together the essential facts you should know about the program at MD Anderson Cancer Center. You can study it at the Bachelor’s level, with graduate study also available. At its best it places at #1 out of 10 schools (Bachelor’s level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
By College Factual’s measure, MD Anderson Cancer Center highly for allied health professions, placing at #5 out of 1,080 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Allied Health Professions Schools | 5 of 1,080 |
| Best Allied Health Professions Schools in Texas | 1 of 73 |
| Best Allied Health Professions Schools in the Southwest Region | 1 of 112 |
Here is each degree level offered in allied health professions at MD Anderson Cancer Center, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 65 |
| Master’s | 13 |
During the most recent reporting year, The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center conferred 65 bachelor’s degrees in allied health professions.
MD Anderson Cancer Center is among the very best schools in the country for allied health professions at the bachelor’s level. In particular it placed #1 out of 10 schools by College Factual.
While getting their bachelor’s degree at MD Anderson Cancer Center, allied health professions graduates take on a median debt of $16,500 in student loans. This is lower than $20,667, the typical median for all majors at MD Anderson Cancer Center.
The full-time undergraduate tuition and fees are shown below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $6,511 | $22,153 |
| Fees | $1,578 | $1,578 |
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Among recent graduates, 17% of allied health professions bachelor’s degrees went to men and 83% went to women.
The largest share of allied health professions bachelor’s degree graduates at MD Anderson Cancer Center were Hispanic or Latino. Roughly 37% 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 MD Anderson Cancer Center with a bachelor’s in allied health professions.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 12 |
| Black or African American | 3 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 24 |
| White | 18 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 2 |
| Other Races | 6 |
MD Anderson Cancer Center awarded 42 bachelor’s degrees in medical radiologic technology/science - radiation therapist recently — 76% to women and 24% to men. The most common background among these graduates was White (36%).
MD Anderson Cancer Center awarded 14 bachelor’s degrees in diagnostic medical sonography/sonographer and ultrasound technician recently — 100% to women and 0% to men. Most of these graduates identified as Hispanic or Latino (57%).
MD Anderson Cancer Center awarded 9 bachelor’s completions in radiologic technology/science - radiographer recently — 89% to women and 11% to men. Most of these graduates identified as Hispanic or Latino (44%).
Graduate study is also available at MD Anderson Cancer Center. Annual graduate completions by level are shown below.
| Graduate Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Master’s Degrees in Allied Health Professions | 13 |