The University of Texas Health Science Center at Tyler
11937 Us Highway 271, Tyler, TX 75708
At a glance
The University of Texas Health Science Center at Tyler is a government acute care facility located in a mid-size city in Texas, offering a supportive environment for healthcare professionals. While the center has not yet hired international nurses, its setting in a diverse community with a notable international population suggests openness to global talent. This institution may appeal to international nurses seeking educational support and opportunities in a welcoming, mid-sized city.
Hospital information
- Hospital Type
- Acute Care
- Emergency Services
- Yes
- Bed Count
- 182
- RN Count
- 238
- Magnet Status
- No
- Ownership
- Government
Global workforce
- Credentials Accepted
- CGFNS CES, ERES, Josef Silny
- CGFNS Qualifying Exam
- No
- English Proficiency
- TOEFL or IELTS
- Fingerprinting
- Yes
- Nurse Licensure Compact
- Yes
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Tyler, TX overview
Financials
Adjusting RN median for local prices: $83,833 (-12% vs US median).
100 = national average. Below 100 means goods, housing, and services cost less than the US average; above 100 means they cost more. Based on BEA Regional Price Parities.
Salary: Registered Nurses, May 2024 · U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics OEWS. Cost of living: BEA Regional Price Parities (2023).
Travel insights
- Drive91.3%
- Public transit1.5%
- Walk1.4%
- Work from home5.8%
- Tyler Pounds Regional Airport
- East Texas Regional Airport
- Shreveport Regional Airport
Source: American Community Survey, 5-Year Estimates.
Metro area stats
- Population
- 154,691
- Mid-Size City (50k–199k)
- International Population
- 18,142
- Population with Bachelor's+
- 42,352
Source: American Community Survey, 5-Year Estimates.
Education access ranking
Texas state-level ranking (1 = best, 50 = worst).
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