Odessa College

Odessa, TX · Public · Bachelor degree-granting

Odessa College is a public institution in Odessa, Texas, accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools, Commission on Colleges. With 4,654 students, it is a small institution. Graduates earn a median of $42,026 ten years after enrollment, near the national median. In terms of completion, the graduation rate is 32.2%. Regarding affordability, median graduate debt is $7,750, yielding an earnings-to-debt ratio of 5.42x. The average net price after financial aid is $6,368 per year. The most popular programs include Liberal Arts & Sciences, Business Administration & Management, Teacher Education, Business Operations, and Vehicle Maintenance & Repair.

Key Outcomes

Median Earnings (10yr)
$42,026
Graduation Rate
32.2%
Median Debt
$7,750
Average Net Price
$6,368
Earnings-to-Cost Ratio
3.3x
Earnings-to-Debt Ratio
5.42x

Admissions & Enrollment

Total Enrollment
4,654
Admission Rate
Not reported
Average SAT
Not reported
Retention Rate
66.3%

Cost

In-State Tuition
$2,688
Out-of-State Tuition
$4,926
Pell Grant Rate
21.5%
Federal Loan Rate
1.5%

Net Cost by Family Income

Income $0–$30K
$5,648
Income $30K–$48K
$6,001
Income $48K–$75K
$8,407
Income $110K+
$10,586

Student Demographics

Women
63.4%
White
20.2%
Black
6.3%
Hispanic
68.3%
Asian
1.1%
Two or More Races
0.0%

Student Loan Performance

Repayment Rate (3yr)
50.7%

Accreditations

Programs (57)

Bachelor (2)

Program Median Earnings Completers
Business Administration & Management Not reported 51
Mechatronics, Robotics, and Automation Engineering Not reported 9

Associate (31)

Program Median Earnings Completers
Liberal Arts & Sciences $47,014 422
Business Administration & Management $54,586 165
Teacher Education $49,754 111
Registered Nursing $80,404 64
Vehicle Maintenance & Repair Not reported 42
Electrical Equipment Repair Not reported 35
Psychology Not reported 33
Biology Not reported 31
Allied Health Diagnostic & Treatment $78,169 31
Criminal Justice & Corrections Not reported 29
Business Operations Not reported 27
Computer Science Not reported 22
Quality Control and Safety Technologies/Technicians Not reported 21
Sociology Not reported 18
Sports & Fitness Not reported 15
Engineering Not reported 13
Legal Support Services Not reported 12
Secondary Education Not reported 11
Machinist Not reported 10
Mechanical Engineering Not reported 7
Fine Arts Not reported 7
Cosmetology and Related Personal Grooming Services Not reported 6
Human Development & Family Studies Not reported 6
English Language & Literature Not reported 6
Culinary Arts and Related Services Not reported 5
Chemistry Not reported 5
Allied Health & Medical Assisting $53,344 5
Computer & Information Sciences Not reported 4
Social Sciences Not reported 4
Mathematics Not reported 3
Mental Health Services Not reported 3

Undergraduate Certificate (16)

Program Median Earnings Completers
Business Operations Not reported 97
Vehicle Maintenance & Repair Not reported 92
Cosmetology and Related Personal Grooming Services Not reported 70
Electrical Equipment Repair $123,772 70
Machinist Not reported 68
Practical Nursing $65,312 59
Criminal Justice & Corrections Not reported 44
Business Administration & Management Not reported 39
Quality Control and Safety Technologies/Technicians Not reported 29
Fire Protection Not reported 22
Culinary Arts and Related Services Not reported 19
Human Development & Family Studies Not reported 19
Legal Support Services $33,739 8
Computer & Information Sciences Not reported 5
Allied Health Diagnostic & Treatment Not reported 4
Design & Applied Arts Not reported 3
Show 8 additional programs with limited data
Program Level Completers
Agriculture Associate 2
Geological Sciences Associate 2
Physics Associate 2
Fire Protection Associate 2
Design & Applied Arts Associate 2
Drama & Theater Arts Associate 2
Music Associate 2
Linguistics Associate 1

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