Student Achievement
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Goals
Mission
As a comprehensive health sciences center, our mission is to enrich the lives of others by educating students to become collaborative health care professionals, providing excellent patient care, and advancing knowledge through innovative research.
TTU System Strategic Priority
Increase Enrollment and Promote Student Success
We will grow and diversify our student population in order to improve higher education participation and supply a well‐equipped, educated workforce for the state of Texas.
TTUHSC Strategic Goal
Provide innovative educational programs that prepare students to be competent and caring healthcare professionals and researchers.
Key Performance Indicators
Student Enrollment by School
| School | Fall 2015 | Fall 2016 | Fall 2017 | Fall 2018 | Fall 2020 Target |
| Grad. School of Biomedical Sciences | 196 | 195 | 165 | 208 | 220 |
| School of Health Professions | 1,362 | 1,376 | 1,446 | 1,586 | 1,475 |
| School of Medicine | 665 | 690 | 724 | 729 | 720 |
| School of Nursing | 1,635 | 1,756 | 1,841 | 1,937 | 1,960 |
| School of Pharmacy | 616 | 608 | 612 | 623 | 640 |
| TTUHSC | 4,474 | 4,625 | 4,788 | 5,083 | 5,015 |
Number of Degrees Awarded Annually
| School | AY 2015 | AY 2016 | AY 2017 | AY 2018 | Fall 2020 Target |
| Grad. School of Biomedical Sciences | 50 | 55 | 75 | 58 | 80 |
| School of Health Professions | 513 | 478 | 529 | 546 | 550 |
| School of Medicine | 138 | 150 | 134 | 171 | 140 |
| School of Nursing | 1,036 | 1,161 | 1,297 | 1,306 | 1,350 |
| School of Pharmacy | 150 | 154 | 143 | 136 | 160 |
| TTUHSC | 1,887 | 1,998 | 2,178 | 2,217 | 2,280 |
On-Time Graduation Rates
To calculate on-time graduation rates, TTUHSC students are assigned to expected graduation cohorts based on the first academic period for which a student enrolls in credit hours toward a degree program. For purposes of comparison at an institutional level, students are expected to graduate within a specified number of years based on the level of degree sought.
- Students seeking undergraduate degrees from TTUHSC are expected to graduate within 4 years of matriculation at TTUHSC.
- Students seeking masters' degrees from TTUHSC are expected to graduate within 5 years of matriculation at TTUHSC.
- Students seeking doctoral (including professional) degrees from TTUHSC are expected to graduate within 10 years of matriculation at TTUHSC.
The overall TTUHSC on-time graduation rate for the 2018 Expected Graduated Cohort (EGC) was 90.1%. (This compares to 88.0% in 2017 and 89.6% in 2016.)
On‐Time Graduation Rates by School for EGC 2011‐2018
| Expected Graduation Cohort (EGC) | ||||||||||
| School | 2011 | 2012 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | Min. Annual Target | 2018 Status |
| Grad. School of Biomedical Sciences | 36% | 68% | 65% | 67% | 70% | 85% | 72% | 78% | 70% | Met |
| School of Health Professions | 67% | 67% | 79% | 79% | 82% | 81% | 74% | 81% | 70% | Met |
| School of Medicine | 93% | 96% | 89% | 94% | 97% | 93% | 95% | 95% | 92% | Met |
| School of Nursing | 89% | 90% | 92% | 92% | 92% | 93% | 93% | 94% | 90% | Met |
| School of Pharmacy | 85% | 88% | 78% | 97% | 95% | 93% | 97% | 95% | 92% | Met |
On-Time Graduation Rates by Degree Level for EGC 2011-2018
| Expected Graduation Cohort (EGC) | ||||||||||
| Degree Level | 2011 | 2012 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | Min. Annual Target | 2017 Status |
| Baccalaureatea | 92% | 91% | 88% | 91% | 93% | 93% | 90% | 94% | 90% | Met |
| Master’sb | 62% | 65% | 83% | 82% | 83% | 83% | 83% | 81% | 80% | Met |
| Doctoral/Professionalc | 86% | 90% | 83% | 91% | 90% | 90% | 90% | 91% | 90% | Met |
On‐Time Graduation Rates by Mode of Delivery for EGC 2011‐2018
| Expected Graduation Cohort (EGC) | ||||||||||
| Mode of Delivery | 2011 | 2012 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | Min. Annual Target | 2016 Status |
| Traditional | 80% | 81% | 86% | 91% | 91% | 94% | 91% | 93% | 85% | Met |
| Distance Education | 82% | 84% | 85% | 85% | 87% | 86% | 86% | 88% | 85% | Met |
On‐Time Graduation Rates by Campus for EGC 2016-2018
| Campus* | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | Min. Annual Target | 2017 Status |
| Abilene | 100% | 81% | 92% | 85% | Met |
| Amarillo | 82% | 95% | 92% | 85% | Met |
| Covenanta | ~ | ~ | ~ | 85% | N/A |
| Dallasb | ~ | ~ | ~ | 85% | N/A |
| Lubbock | 93% | 90% | 91% | 85% | Met |
| Midland | 97% | 93% | 95% | 85% | Met |
| Odessa | 96% | 76% | 96% | 85% | Met |
| Multiple Campusesc | 100% | 75% | 97% | 80% | Met |
First‐Time Pass Rates on Certification/Licensure Examinations
| Degree Program by School | Current Pass Rate | Min. Annual Target | Current Status |
| School of Health Professions | |||
| Bachelor of Science in Clinical Laboratory Science | 81% | 81% | Met |
| Certificate in Clinical Laboratory Science | 92% | 75% | Met |
| Bachelor of Science in Clinical Laboratory Science (Second Degree) | 92% | 75% | Met |
| Master of Athletic Training | 86% | 73% | Met |
| Master of Occupational Therapy | 94% | 82% | Met |
| Master of Physician Assistant Studies | 98% | 98% | Met |
| Master of Science in Molecular Pathology | 100% | 78% | Met |
| Master of Science in Speech‐Language Pathology | 100% | 92%* | Met |
| Doctor of Audiology | 100% | 82%* | Met |
| Doctor of Physical Therapy | 100% | 93% | Met |
| School of Medicine‐Doctor of Medicine | |||
| USMLE Step I | 95% | 95% | Met |
| USMLE Step II‐Clinical Knowledge | 95% | 95% | Met |
| USMLE Step II‐Clinical Skills | 94% | 95% | Not Met |
| School of Nursing | |||
| Bachelor of Science in Nursing | 96% | 92% | Met |
| School of Pharmacy | |||
| Doctor of Pharmacy | 92% | 87% | Met |
TTU System Strategic Priority
Expand and Enhance Research and Creative Scholarship
We will significantly increase the amount of public and private research dollars in order to advance knowledge, improve the quality of life in our state and nation, and enhance the state's economy and global competitiveness.
TTUHSC Strategic Goal
Advance our research portfolio with emphasis on areas of strength and collaboration.
Key Performance Indicators
Successful Dissertation Defenses in AY 2018
| Ph.D. Program by School | # of Defenses | Actual Pass Rate | Targeted Pass Rate | AY 2018 Status |
| Graduate School of Biomedical Sciences | ||||
| Doctor of Philosophy in Biomedical Sciences | 8 | 100% | 100% | Met |
| Doctor of Philosophy in Pharmaceutical Sciences | 6 | 100% | 100% | Met |
| School of Health Professions | ||||
| Doctor of Philosophy in Comm. Sciences and Disorders | 0 | N/A | 100% | N/A |
| Doctor of Philosophy in Rehabilitation Science | 0 | N/A | 100% | N/A |
| Doctor of Philosophy in Rehabilitation Sciences* | 1 | 100% | 100% | Met |
Submission Rate for Presentations and Publications in AY 2018
| Ph.D. Program by School | # of Graduates | Actual Submission Rate | Targeted Submission Rate | AY 2018 Status |
| Graduate School of Biomedical Sciences | ||||
| Doctor of Philosophy in Biomedical Sciences | 9 | 100% | 100% | Met |
| Doctor of Philosophy in Pharmaceutical Sciences | 7 | 100% | 100% | Met |
| School of Health Professions | ||||
| Doctor of Philosophy in Comm. Sciences and Disorders | 0 | N/A | 100% | N/A |
| Doctor of Philsophy in Rebhabilitation Science | 0 | N/A | 100% | N/A |
| Doctor of Philosophy in Rehabilitation Sciences* | 1 | 100% | 100% | Met |
Abstracts Submitted for Student Research Week
| # of Abstracts | Target | Status | |
| 2019 | 261 | 225 | Met |
| 2018 | 227 | 225 | Met |
| 2017 | 244 | 225 | Met |
| 2016 | 217 | 200 | Met |
| 2015 | 202 | 200 | Met |
| 2014 | 209 | 200 | Met |
| 2013 | 182 | 200 | Not Met |
TTU System Strategic Priority
Further Outreach and Engagement
We will expand our community outreach, promote higher education and continue to deliver quality, affordable health care to underserved Texans in order to improve our communities and enrich their quality of life.
TTUHSC Strategic Goal
Improve overall health and access to health care for communities in our region through the provision of patient care services and community outreach.
Key Performance Indicators
| Community Outreach | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2020 Target |
| TTUHSC | ||||||
| Number of students who participated in global health initiatives | 143 | 140 | 143 | 111 | 118 | 150 |
| Total net patient revenue by faculty (in millions) | $149.3 | $156.8 | $108.2 | $107.3 | $113.9 | $150.0 |