The University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston

What is the cost of studying for a year at The University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston?

For 2024-25, reported full-time undergraduate tuition and required fees totaled $15,748 for Texas residents and $43,132 for nonresidents. Those sums combine the published tuition and mandatory-fee figures; they do not include housing, food, books, transportation, or personal expenses.

• Texas-resident undergraduate: $10,038 tuition plus $5,710 required fees.
• Nonresident undergraduate: $37,422 tuition plus $5,710 required fees.
• Texas-resident graduate: $9,088 tuition plus $2,279 required fees.
• Nonresident graduate: $32,124 tuition plus $2,279 required fees.

These reported averages are a starting point, not a bill for every degree. Professional programs can have distinct tuition schedules and additional costs for equipment, examinations, insurance, and clinical training. Residency classification can make a particularly large difference. Build an annual budget from the current charges for the exact program and include living expenses without adding mandatory fees a second time.

Financial aid can reduce the amount paid out of pocket, but loans must generally be repaid. The reported average undergraduate grant award was $7,082, while 72% of the measured undergraduate population received student loans. Neither figure predicts an individual award. Eligible students can explore federal aid through the FAFSA, applicable Texas and institutional assistance, program scholarships, and military education benefits. The financial aid office can explain which forms and deadlines apply to a particular degree.

What are the work-study opportunities at The University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston?

UTHealth Houston students may find part-time work through university positions or other employers, while Federal Work-Study depends on individual aid eligibility and available positions. A work-study award is an opportunity to earn wages through approved employment, not a grant paid automatically in full.

Students seeking campus work should check university job postings and their school's student-affairs or financial-aid guidance, then ask whether a position requires Federal Work-Study eligibility. Research assistantships and other paid academic roles may have different funding rules, particularly for graduate students. Clinical placements and degree-required field experiences should not be presumed paid. Program schedules also matter: an intensive clinical term may leave less room for outside employment than a classroom-based term.

Career support is separate from financial aid. Depending on the school, students may be able to use professional-development advising, employer events, or help preparing for a practicum or job search. Applicants should identify the career services available to their specific degree rather than assume that every school uses one centralized career center.