Medical School Debt

[mgo1230]

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As a Texas resident, can you graduate with less than 80k in debt? Factoring in room & board, books, etc..

 

[Ismet]

Without any scholarships/grants? Don't think so.

According to US News, if you go to the cheapest Texas school as an in-state resident, your tuition alone will be almost $70,000 over 4 years once you factor in inflation (tuition increases every year). Then you have to factor in rent, utilities, food, and all the expenses of being an adult.

If you get a scholarship to cover some or all of tuition, then yes under 80K may be doable.

 

[Horse Apiece]

Actually Texas Medical school tuition is ~$17,000 at the public schools. Total cost of attendance generally includes another ~$24,000/yr. for living expenses, materials, etc. I'm not sure about health insurance at the Texas schools, but several medical schools require you to be on their plan which can run several thousand dollars/yr. Some with associated health plans allow you to opt out. This information can be found on the specific schools sites. Realistically you could graduate a Texas medical school with ~$130,000 in debt (if living frugally, or living at home), without receiving any scholarships or grants. This is a relatively small amount compared to many graduates, and that is a way Texas medical students come out ahead.

Source: Quick glance at the MSAR and several Texas medical school websites.