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The University Of Texas M.D. Anderson Cancer Center
The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center is located in Houston, Texas and was founded in 1941. It was named in honor of Monroe Dunaway Anderson, who was a cotton trader and banker from Jackson, Tennessee. The U.S. News & World Report ranked the University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center No. 1 in the “America’s Best Hospitals” in 2008. Degrees and programs are offered in clinical laboratory science, cytogenetic technology, radiation therapy, immunology, cancer biology, molecular carcinogenesis, and virology and gene therapy. The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center is organized into the following schools:
- Graduate School of Biomedical Sciences
- School of Health Professions
The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center offers several scholarships including the Presidents' Merit Scholarship, the Presidents' Research Scholarship, the Rosalie B. Hite Fellowships, and the Schissler Foundation M.D. Anderson Cancer Center Fellowship.
Campus Location1515 Holcombe Blvd. The campus is in a large city. |
Degrees Awarded (in 2008-2009)
| Degree | Total Earned | Different Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Bachelor | 68 | 5 |
| 1-2 year certificate | 14 | 5 |
Students
Student enrollment was 139 in 2007-2008 (133 full-time equivalent).
Undergrads are 100% of enrolled students.
Tuition and Other Costs (2008-2009)
Financial Aid: MD Anderson participates in US Title IV financial assistance programs.
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Schools Similar to MD Anderson
| School | Location | Enrollment | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Scripps College | Claremont, CA | 920 |
| 2 | Bryn Mawr College | Bryn Mawr, PA | 1,790 |
| 3 | Pomona College | Claremont, CA | 1,547 |
| 4 | Agnes Scott College | Decatur, GA | 892 |
| 5 | Claremont McKenna College | Claremont, CA | 1,135 |
| 6 | Mills College | Oakland, CA | 1,446 |
| 7 | Bowdoin College | Brunswick, ME | 1,716 |
| 8 | Barnard College | New York, NY | 2,346 |
| 9 | Loma Linda University | Loma Linda, CA | 4,022 |
| 10 | Colgate University | Hamilton, NY | 2,841 |
Faculty
Tenure (2008-2009):
| Full-Time Faculty | Total | |
|---|---|---|
| With tenure | 436 | |
| Without tenure; working toward tenure | 181 | |
| Without tenure; tenure not available | 837 |
Housing and Meals
On-campus housing is not available.
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Highlights
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The University Of Texas M.D. Anderson Cancer Center Highlights
- Many students concentrating in medicine.
- Good faculty-to-student ratio.
- High faculty salary.
- Many mature (40+ year old) students.
Other important characteristics:
- Faculty tenure system.
- On-campus hospital.
- Library on-campus.
- Part-time classes available.
Programs of Study
(Number of degrees in 2008-2009 in parentheses)
MEDICAL SUPPORT AND TECHNOLOGY
- Clinical Laboratory Science/Medical Technology/Technologist
- Cytogenetics/Genetics/Clinical Genetics Technology/Technologist
- Cytotechnology/Cytotechnologist
- Medical Radiologic Technology/Science - Radiation Therapist
MEDICINE
- Health/Medical Physics
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