Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center
Location and Contact Information
3601 4th Street, Room 3B305ALubbock, TX 79430-8305
USA
Main Tel: 8070000000000
Web Site
The campus is in a medium-sized city.
Overview
Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center, also known as TTUHSC, is located in Lubbock, Texas, United States. It was founded in the year 1969 as Texas Tech University School of Medicine. TTUHSC offers classes in the following campuses:
- Abilene
- Amarillo
- Dallas/Fort Worth
- El Paso
- Highland Lakes
- Permian Basin
Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center offers a large number of degree programs through the following academic divisions:
- Graduate School of Biomedical Sciences
- School of Allied Health Sciences
- School of Medicine
- School of Nursing
- School of Pharmacy
The campus of Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center is home to several student clubs and organizations. These include the American Medical Students Association, Alpha Eta, Christian Medical and Dental Association, Emergency Medicine Club, Medical Student Government, and Multicultural Club.
Highlights (vs. Other Schools)
- Many students concentrating in medicine, nursing and emergency medicine, therapy and counseling, and nutrition and exercise therapy.
- Good faculty-to-student ratio.
- High faculty salary.
- High female/male ratio.
School characteristics:
- The school is public.
- Academic calender: Semester.
- Carnegie classification: Medical schools and medical centers.
Features of note:
- The school offers a faculty tenure system.
- There are one or more libraries on-campus.
- Distance learning is available.
- Part-time classes are available.
Tuition and Financial Aid (2009-2010)
Financial Aid
Texas Tech HSC participates in US Title IV financial assistance programs.
| Grants | % of Students | Average Amount |
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| Pell Grant | ||
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| State or Local Grant |
| Loans | % of Students | Average Amount |
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(Please refer to BrainTrack's financial aid articles section for background information.)
Similar Schools
Based on proprietary BrainTrack computer comparisons against all other US colleges, these schools appear to be most similar to Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center:
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| School | Location | Enrollment | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | University of Nebraska Medical Center | Omaha, NE | 3,194 |
| 2 | University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences | Little Rock, AR | 2,652 |
| 3 | Rush University | Chicago, IL | 1,731 |
| 4 | Thomas Jefferson University | Philadelphia, PA | 3,202 |
| 5 | University of Mississippi Medical Center | Jackson, MS | 2,266 |
| 6 | University of Oklahoma Health Sciences Center | Oklahoma City, OK | 3,926 |
| 7 | SUNY Health Science Center at Brooklyn | Brooklyn, NY | 1,613 |
| 8 | University of Maryland-Baltimore | Baltimore, MD | 6,156 |
| 9 | SUNY Health Science Center at Syracuse | Syracuse, NY | 1,374 |
| 10 | Midwestern University | Downers Grove, IL | 1,998 |
Degrees Awarded (in 2009-2010)
| Degree | Total Earned | Different Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Bachelor | 544 | 5 |
| Master | 270 | 13 |
| First-professional degree | 205 | 2 |
| Doctorate | 92 | 6 |
| Post-master's certificate | 1 |
Faculty
Tenure (2009-2010):
| Full-Time Faculty | Total | |
|---|---|---|
| With tenure | 152 | |
| Without tenure; working toward tenure | 85 | |
| Without tenure; tenure not available | 594 |
Students
Student enrollment was 2,904 in 2009-2010 (1,923 full-time equivalent).
Undergrads are 30% of enrolled students, graduate students are 37%, and those seeking first-professional graduate degrees represent 33%.
Students under 25 years old represent 37% of the student body. About 12% of the school is at least 40 years of age.
Room and Board
On-campus housing is not available.
Graduate School Focus
Texas Tech HSC offers graduate (post-Bachelor) studies. The highest degree offered is the Doctorate (Research/Scholarship & Professional Practice).
Graduate offerings include continuing professional education and medical degrees.
Programs of Study
(Number of degrees in 2009-2010 in parentheses)
MEDICAL ADMINISTRATION
- Health/Health Care Administration/Management
MEDICAL SUPPORT AND TECHNOLOGY
- Audiology/Audiologist and Hearing Sciences
- Audiology/Audiologist and Speech-Language Pathology/Pathologist
- Clinical Laboratory Science/Medical Technology/Technologist
- Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences
- Physician Assistant
MEDICINE
- Medicine (MD)
- Pharmaceutics and Drug Design (MS, PhD)
- Pharmacy (PharmD [USA], PharmD or BS/BPharm [Canada])
NURSING AND EMERGENCY MEDICINE
- Family Practice Nurse/Nurse Practitioner
- Nursing Administration (MSN, MS, PhD)
- Nursing
- Nursing/Registered Nurse (RN, ASN, BSN, MSN)
NUTRITION AND EXERCISE THERAPY
- Athletic Training/Trainer
- Occupational Therapy/Therapist
- Vocational Rehabilitation Counseling/Counselor
SCIENCE
- Biotechnology
- Medical Microbiology and Bacteriology
- Molecular Biology
- Neuropharmacology
- Physiology
THERAPY AND COUNSELING
- Communication Disorders
- Physical Therapy/Therapist