Cizik School of Nursing at UTHealth Houston

What Cizik School of Nursing at UTHealth Houston does

Cizik School of Nursing at UTHealth Houston is a public nursing school within The University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston, founded in 1972 and rebranded in 2017 following a $25 million gift from Jane and Robert Cizik. The school offers the full nursing credentialing ladder — Pre-Nursing, BSN (including an accelerated Pacesetter track and RN-to-BSN), MSN, DNP (with Nurse Anesthesia and Nurse Practitioner tracks in FNP, AGACNP, and PMHNP), PhD (BSN-to-PhD, DNP-to-PhD, and post-master's), and post-graduate certificates — supported by an Academic Success Center, Honors Research Program, Global Health Fellowship, and specialty fellowships. Total enrollment stood at 1,114 students in Fall 2025, with 128 faculty and staff, producing 240 BSN, 75 MSN, and 57 DNP graduates in 2024-2025.

The school's operations are anchored by a Simulation and Clinical Performance Laboratory (including high-fidelity manikins, standardized patient encounters, and a Smart Apartment), the first biological sciences wet laboratory in a Texas nursing school, and clinical placement infrastructure (EXXAT) connecting students to Texas Medical Center partners including MD Anderson and TIRR Memorial Hermann. Educational technology integrations include Canvas (LMS), ExamSoft/Examplify, ProctorU, and Respondus for secure testing. The institution holds LEED Gold certification for its 6901 Bertner Avenue building and is ranked 8th in NIH funding among nursing schools with $10.3M in 2025 research expenditures and $12.35M in contracts/awards.

Revenue is generated primarily through tuition and fees set by UTHealth Houston (approximately $6,550/semester in-state BSN), supplemented by continuing professional development programs, research grants (NIH and other federal/state sources), and philanthropic donations channeled through the PARTNERS organization and named endowed funds. The 2025 launch of the Future Nurses Fund introduced free tuition for income-qualifying BSN students, financed by institutional commitment rather than tuition revenue. The school markets to prospective students through information sessions, virtual and campus tours, community college partnerships, and a dedicated veterans outreach program, with no external shareholders or private equity ownership.

Name

Cizik School of Nursing at UTHealth Houston

Legal name

Cizik School of Nursing at UTHealth Houston

Website

https://nursing.uth.edu

Company type

Public

Founded year

1972

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

101–250 employees

Short description

Cizik School of Nursing at UTHealth Houston is a public nursing school within the UT System, offering BSN, MSN, DNP, and PhD programs to 1,114 students in the Texas Medical Center. Its programs produce strong licensure outcomes and high NIH-funded research output.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Nursing Education

NAICS

Colleges, Universities, and Professional Schools (6113), Educational Support Services (611710)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

Schools of Nursing (EDAHAGAC)

akta.pro secondary industries

Online Healthcare & Nursing Universities (Allied Health, RN-to-BSN, etc.) (EDAHALAF), Nursing & Allied Health Certification Prep (CNA, EMT/Paramedic, Radiology, Sonography, PT/OT) (EDANAIAB), EMS Education, Training & Simulation Centers (HLAFANAL)

Keywords

• Nursing education
• Graduate nursing programs
• Clinical simulation training
• Advanced practice nursing
• Nursing research

Headquarters

HQ city

Houston

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales

Revenue model

1. Tuition and Fees: The school generates revenue primarily through tuition charged to enrolled students across BSN, MSN, DNP, and PhD programs. Tuition rates are set by UTHealth Houston and vary by program and residency status.
2. Scholarship Fundraising: The school receives philanthropic donations managed through PARTNERS and other donor funds to provide student scholarships, which do not directly generate revenue but support student enrollment.
3. Continuing Professional Development: The school offers continuing education programs and professional development courses for working nurses, generating revenue through course fees.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

Cizik School of Nursing at UTHealth Houston is a public nursing school offering degree programs from BSN through PhD, including accelerated and traditional tracks. The school delivers simulation-based clinical training through its Simulation and Clinical Performance Laboratory and arranges clinical placements at partner hospitals in the Texas Medical Center. It also conducts nursing research, operates a Continuing Professional Development program, and provides student support services such as academic coaching and leadership development.

Product overview

Cizik School of Nursing at UTHealth Houston is an educational institution offering a comprehensive portfolio of nursing programs from pre-nursing through doctoral levels. The school provides undergraduate (BSN with Pacesetter accelerated and RN-to-BSN tracks), graduate (MSN with FNP and Nursing Leadership tracks), doctoral (DNP with Nurse Anesthesia and Nurse Practitioner specializations), and PhD programs. Student support services include an Academic Success Center, Honors Research Program, Global Health Fellowship, Disabilities Fellowship, Ambassador Program, and Debbie Adams Leadership Academy. The school operates a Simulation and Clinical Performance Laboratory with Smart Apartment facilities in a LEED Gold certified building at 6901 Bertner Avenue in Houston's Texas Medical Center.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• BSN Program (Bachelor of Science in Nursing) Four-year undergraduate nursing degree preparing students for RN licensure. Includes Pacesetter Accelerated BSN (15-month option) and RN to BSN tracks, with pre-nursing prerequisites available.
• MSN Program (Master of Science in Nursing) Graduate-level nursing program with tracks including Family Nurse Practitioner, Nursing Leadership, and Nursing Education, preparing nurses for advanced practice roles.
• DNP Program (Doctor of Nursing Practice) Terminal practice doctorate with multiple entry points including BSN-DNP Nurse Anesthesia, BSN-DNP Nurse Practitioner tracks (FNP, AGACNP, PMHNP), and Post-master's entry options.
• PhD Program (Doctor of Philosophy in Nursing) Research-focused doctoral program preparing nurse scientists. Includes BSN to PhD, DNP to PhD, and Post-master's entry pathways.
• Pre-Nursing Pathway Pre-nursing academic pathway offering 24-27 hours of nursing science prerequisites that prepares students for direct admission to the Pacesetter BSN program.
• Post-Graduate Certificate Program Advanced practice completion programs for nurses with MSN degrees seeking additional specialties including AGACNP, ENP, FNP, Nursing Education, Nursing Leadership, PMHNP, and EMS Nurse Practitioner.
• Veterans BSN Program Accelerated entry-to-practice program for military veterans offering up to 3 credit hours of academic credit for prior military training and experience, including scholarships such as the Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo award.
• Continuing Professional Development Continuing education courses and professional development programs for working nurses, generating revenue through course fees.

Quantifiable outcome

• 95.58% NCLEX first-time pass rate (2024)
• +4 more outcomes

Named customers7 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

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Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration5 records

Feature5 records

Scale indicators13 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• UCLA School of Nursing: Top-ranked public university nursing school with comparable research profile, comprehensive program portfolio, and DNP specialty rankings.
• Ohio State University College of Nursing: Large public research nursing school with strong NIH funding, BSN through PhD offerings, and academic health center integration comparable to Cizik.
• Johns Hopkins School of Nursing: Top-tier research-intensive nursing school offering BSN, MSN, DNP, and PhD programs; comparable to Cizik in academic portfolio, research orientation, and DNP specialty track offerings.
• Duke University School of Nursing: National research nursing school with strong DNP and PhD programs and high NIH funding rank; direct competitor for top graduate applicants and faculty talent.
• University of Pennsylvania School of Nursing: Top-3 nationally ranked nursing school with comprehensive BSN through PhD programs, strong research funding, and similar academic medical center integration.
• Vanderbilt University School of Nursing: Highly ranked private nursing school with similar MSN, DNP, and PhD offerings, including nurse practitioner and nurse anesthesia tracks comparable to Cizik's portfolio.
• Columbia University School of Nursing: Top-ranked nursing school in New York offering BSN, MSN, DNP, and PhD programs with strong specialty NP tracks; competes for similar graduate student markets and research funding.
• Emory Nell Hodgson Woodruff School of Nursing: Research-focused nursing school at a major academic health center; comparable in offering BSN through PhD programs and operating in a top hospital ecosystem similar to the Texas Medical Center.

Regional players

• UT Austin School of Nursing: Another in-state public nursing school within the UT System; directly competes with Cizik for Texas applicants, faculty, and state funding.
• Texas Woman's University College of Nursing: Major Texas public nursing school with BSN, MSN, and DNP programs; competes directly with Cizik for the same in-state Texas applicant pool.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• YouTubeyoutube.com/channel/UCOeh0x3ir9IsAcer3R0So4g
• Facebookfacebook.com/253348698038179
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/cizik-school-of-nursing-at-uthealth
• Instagraminstagram.com/ciziknursinguthealth

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Number of profiles

Profiles16 records

Funding overview

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