Best colleges for Medicine in Texas
Ranked by graduates a year
The University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston, The University of Texas Medical Branch at Galveston and University of North Texas Health Science Center award the most Medicine degrees and certificates in Texas: 242, 222 and 222 graduates a year (IPEDS 2024–25). 15 Texas colleges offer Medicine and award 2,204 degrees and certificates a year in all.
The Medicine program focuses on the science and practice of caring for patients, encompassing the diagnosis, treatment, and prevention of illness and injury. This program is designed for individuals passionate about health care and…
15 institutions offering Medicine in Texas
Graduate earnings are not yet reported for these institutions; ordered by graduates a year.
| # | Institution | Starting salary (1 yr) | Graduates / yr | Grad rate | Net price | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | The University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston Houston Public | — | 242 | — | — | — |
| 2 | University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center Dallas Public Graduate only | — | 226 | — | — | — |
| 3 | The University of Texas Medical Branch at Galveston Galveston Public | — | 222 | — | — | — |
| 4 | University of North Texas Health Science Center Fort Worth Public | — | 222 | — | — | — |
| 5 | The University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio San Antonio Public | — | 209 | — | — | — |
| 6 | Texas A&M University - College Station College Station Public | — | 201 | 84% | — | — |
| 7 | Baylor College of Medicine Houston Private not-for-profit Graduate only | — | 191 | — | — | — |
| 8 | Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center Lubbock Public | — | 169 | — | — | — |
| 9 | University of the Incarnate Word San Antonio Private not-for-profit | — | 148 | 51% | $21,745 | — |
| 10 | Texas Tech University Health Scienes Center El Paso El Paso Public | — | 109 | — | — | — |
| 11 | Sam Houston State University Huntsville Public | — | 98 | 55% | — | — |
| 12 | The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley Edinburg Public | — | 50 | 51% | — | — |
| 13 | Texas Christian University Fort Worth Private not-for-profit | — | 48 | 86% | $25,823 | — |
| 14 | The University of Texas at Austin Austin Public | — | 45 | 89% | — | — |
| 15 | University of Houston Houston Public | — | 24 | 65% | — | — |
Colleges awarding the most Medicine degrees in Texas
Top 10 by graduates a year (IPEDS 2024–25 completions). Online, degree-completion and graduate-only schools, and schools with a graduation rate under 30% are listed in full below.
| # | Institution | Graduates / yr | Starting salary (1 yr) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | The University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston Houston Public | 242 | Not reported |
| 2 | The University of Texas Medical Branch at Galveston Galveston Public | 222 | Not reported |
| 3 | University of North Texas Health Science Center Fort Worth Public | 222 | Not reported |
| 4 | The University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio San Antonio Public | 209 | Not reported |
| 5 | Texas A&M University - College Station College Station Public | 201 | Not reported |
| 6 | Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center Lubbock Public | 169 | Not reported |
| 7 | University of the Incarnate Word San Antonio Private not-for-profit | 148 | Not reported |
| 8 | Texas Tech University Health Scienes Center El Paso El Paso Public | 109 | Not reported |
| 9 | Sam Houston State University Huntsville Public | 98 | Not reported |
| 10 | The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley Edinburg Public | 50 | Not reported |
ShowHide the other 5 Texas colleges offering Medicine
| Institution | City | Control | Graduates / yr |
|---|---|---|---|
| University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center (Graduate only) | Dallas | Public | 226 |
| Baylor College of Medicine (Graduate only) | Houston | Private not-for-profit | 191 |
| Texas Christian University | Fort Worth | Private not-for-profit | 48 |
| The University of Texas at Austin | Austin | Public | 45 |
| University of Houston | Houston | Public | 24 |
Career outlook
What this program leads to: Family Medicine Physicians (SOC 29-1215).
Top skills
What Family Medicine Physicians earn in Texas
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Common questions
Answers for students comparing Medicine programs in Texas.
Which Texas colleges award the most Medicine degrees?+
The University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston (242 graduates a year), The University of Texas Medical Branch at Galveston (222 graduates a year) and University of North Texas Health Science Center (222 graduates a year) award the most Medicine degrees and certificates in Texas, per IPEDS 2024–25 completions. In all, 15 Texas colleges offer Medicine.
How much do Family Medicine Physicians earn in Texas?+
The average annual wage for Family Medicine Physicians in Texas is $262,580 (median $235,710), across about 6,190 jobs. Source: BLS OEWS, May 2025.
What is the focus of the Medicine program?+
The Medicine program focuses on the science and practice of caring for patients, encompassing the diagnosis, treatment, and prevention of illness and injury. This program is designed for individuals passionate about health care and…
What skills will I develop in this program?+
You will develop critical thinking, active listening, reading comprehension, writing, and related professional skills.
What is the job outlook for Family Medicine Physicians?+
The national job outlook is about +2.7% growth with around 3,300 annual openings (BLS Employment Projections 2024–2034).
What is the typical education requirement?+
A Doctoral or professional degree is the typical entry-level education for this field (BLS).
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