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Stipends
Students can be appointed as teaching assistants (TAs) or graduate research assistants (GRAs) depending on college and faculty needs.
Non-US Pharm.D. TA
- Stipend ~ $30,000
- Teaching assistants who have non-US Pharm.D. degrees receive approximately $30,000 per year in stipends.
US Pharm.D. TA
- Stipend ~ $40,000
- Teaching assistants who have US Pharm.D. degrees are typically appointed to clinical skills labs and due to the time and intensity, they receive approximately $40,000 per year in stipends.
GRA
- Stipend varies ~ ($30,000-$40,000)
- Graduate research assistants receive stipends commensurate with their qualifications, research duties, and grant budget. Stipends range between $30,000 and $40,000.
Tuition and Health Insurance
In addition to the stipends, tuition support and health insurance are covered by the college.
Requirements
All assistantships require full-time enrollment with a course load of at least 9 credit hours in the fall/spring semesters and 3 credit hours in the summer.
Other Support
Additional funding opportunities may also be available through the graduate school or external organizations. For a list of university-wide and externally funded fellowships, please visit the Graduate School’s Fellowships page as well as the College of Pharmacy's Fellowships page. For additional questions, please contact the Graduate Program Coordinator.
Cost and Tuition Calculator
Texas One Stop Cost Calculator
The University of Texas at Austin's Texas One Stop center provides a cost and tuition rate calculator.
To assist students with financial planning, the calculator provides various input options for residency status (see example at right).
In addition, the tool offers estimates for non-tuition expenses such as transportation and books.
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Payscale.com's cost of living calculator states that Austin's cost of living is close to the national average. The calculator also provides helpful estimates for rent, utilities, groceries, and healthcare.
