Nursing Education Degree

Success within the Nursing Education field requires a high level of attention to detail, problem solving skills, and strong management skills to resolve many issues that arise in a complex healthcare environment. Professional nurse administrators need to delicately balance technical skills, organizational know-how, and academic excellence with a professional, approachable demeanor. A Nursing Education can qualify for a number of roles that may include: professor, Department Director, Nurse Administrator, Nurse Executive, Quality Improvement Manager, Nurse Manager, Ambulatory Care Manager, Director of Nursing, Hospital CEO, or Chief Nursing Officer. Get more details below including other Texas colleges that offer nursing education degrees.

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The University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston (UTHealth)

One Trinity Place, San Antonio, TX

The University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston, a public institution, offers an assortment of educational opportunities, allowing students to choose which major is right for them. Located in Houston, TX, the school offers an urban setting for students to study in. Enrollment at UTHealth is nearly 4,400 yearly.

A list of some of the more popular programs offered are:

• Health And Clinical Professions
• Biological And Biomedical Sciences
• Engineering
• Public Administration And Social Services
• Interdisciplinary Studies

To be considered for admissions, students may be asked to complete an application, provide letters of recommendations, and submit school records, which are then evaluated by the admissions committee. More information regarding admissions can be found at registrar.uth.tmc.edu.

Tuition & fees at UTHealth are different for in-state and nonresidents. In-state tuition costs approximately $7,700 per year with out-of-state tuition costing $29,000 for the year. Financial aid may be provided to students that meet the required requirements.

Career Options for Graduates

Nursing Instructors and Teachers, Postsecondary

Description

Demonstrate and teach patient care in classroom and clinical units to nursing students. Includes both teachers primarily engaged in teaching and those who do a combination of teaching and research.

Source: Job descriptions, estimated salary and wages, and projected job growth are taken from the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS).