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
- Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing, Inc. — Nursing (ADNUR) - Associate degree programs (Accredited)
- American Physical Therapy Association, Commission on Accreditation in Physical Therapy Education — Physical Therapy (PTA) - Programs for the physical therapist assistant (Accredited)
- Joint Review Committee on Education in Radiologic Technology — Radiologic Technology (RAD) - Programs for radiographers (Accredited)
- National Association of Schools of Music, Commission on Accreditation — Music (MUS) (Accredited)
- Southern Association of Colleges and Schools, Commission on Colleges — Institutional Accreditation (Accredited)
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 |
Rankings Featuring This Institution
- Highest Earning Associate's Education Programs
- Highest Earning Associate's Nursing & Health Programs in Texas
- Highest Earning Associate's Business Programs in Texas
- Highest Earning Associate's Education Programs in Texas
- Highest Earning Associate's Liberal Arts Programs in Texas
- Highest Job Growth Associate's Education Programs
- Lowest Debt Colleges in Texas
- Most Affordable Colleges in Texas
- Best ROI Colleges in Texas
- Best ROI 2-Year Colleges in Texas
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