UT Health Science Center Recognized Among Top Healthcare Employers
Forbes has ranked the UT Health Science Center at San Antonio as one of the top 250 healthcare employers for 2026, joining University Health at 128 and Baptist Health System at 199. This ranking reflects the commitment of these institutions to employee well-being and support systems.
Survey Insights
In partnership with Statista, Forbes surveyed over 30,000 employees, evaluating factors like compensation, working conditions, career advancement, and workplace safety. Respondents also compared their experiences with other healthcare systems.
UT Health Highlights
Ranked 240th, UT Health, as the primary academic medical center for San Antonio, handles over 2.5 million patient visits annually. It offers significant benefits, including tuition reimbursement of up to $2,500 per year for eligible staff. This marks UT Health’s third appearance on Forbes’ best in state employers list, having reached a peak rank of 12 in 2022.
Competitor Rankings
University Health leads at 128, notable for being South Texas’s first system to achieve Magnet Status. It provides annual tuition reimbursement up to $3,000 and has a unique loan repayment program for nurses. Baptist Health System, once ranked 13, has now fallen to 199, experiencing the largest descent among the three.
Broader Rankings
The 2026 list saw an increase in participants from 17,000 to 30,000. Other Texas systems included Houston Methodist at 4th and Cook Children’s Health Care System at 13.
For full details, you can read more about the rankings on Forbes’ official page.
