The University of Texas Medical Branch at Galveston

What is the cost of studying for a year at The University of Texas Medical Branch at Galveston?

UTMB's published cost varies substantially by residency, degree, and program. In IPEDS 2024-25 reporting, average full-time undergraduate tuition was $8,580 for Texas residents and $24,189 for nonresidents. Required fees were reported separately at $3,822; adding the reported tuition and fees gives $12,402 for residents or $28,011 for nonresidents before living and other expenses.

The same reporting listed average full-time graduate tuition of $8,964 for residents and $21,735 for nonresidents, with $3,795 in required fees. Professional programs can use different tuition schedules, and a student's actual bill may also reflect program-specific charges. These figures should not be substituted for a current, program-specific estimate.

A full budget also includes housing, food, books and equipment, transportation, and personal expenses. Financial aid may reduce what a student pays, but loans reduce the amount due now rather than the total cost of the education. In 2024-25 reporting, 62% of students were recorded as receiving student loans, and undergraduate grant recipients received an average of $3,413 in grant aid. Neither figure predicts an individual aid package. Eligible students should review federal and state aid, UTMB scholarships, and applicable military or veteran education benefits with the financial aid office.

What are the work-study opportunities at The University of Texas Medical Branch at Galveston?

UTMB students may pursue paid work and career development, but an ordinary part-time job, a clinical placement, and Federal Work-Study are not interchangeable. Work-Study, when offered to an eligible student, is need-based financial aid earned through approved employment rather than a grant paid in advance.

Students interested in employment should review their aid eligibility and current openings through UTMB's financial aid and hiring resources. Clinical schedules and program rules may limit how much outside work is practical. Institutional reporting indicates that individual and group career counseling are available to undergraduates, as is on-campus employer recruitment; internships are not required of every student. Applicants can ask their specific school how it supports résumés, interviews, professional networking, and job searches, since these services may be organized differently across programs.