The University of Texas Permian Basin
Odessa, TX · Public · Graduate degree-granting
The University of Texas Permian Basin, based in Odessa, Texas, is a public institution, accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools, Commission on Colleges. With 3,911 students, it is a small institution. Graduates earn a median of $56,073 ten years after enrollment, which is 38% above the national median of $40,747. Regarding student success, the graduation rate is 41.5%. Mmedian graduate debt is $17,750, yielding an earnings-to-debt ratio of 3.16x. The average net price after financial aid is $12,723 per year. The most popular programs include Business Administration & Management, Psychology, Education, Accounting, and Sports & Fitness.
Key Outcomes
Median Earnings (10yr)
$56,073
Graduation Rate
41.5%
Median Debt
$17,750
Average Net Price
$12,723
Earnings-to-Cost Ratio
1.1x
Earnings-to-Debt Ratio
3.16x
Admissions & Enrollment
Total Enrollment
3,911
Admission Rate
94.9%
Average SAT
1033
Retention Rate
60.9%
Cost
In-State Tuition
$9,236
Out-of-State Tuition
$21,504
Pell Grant Rate
38.7%
Federal Loan Rate
29.0%
Net Cost by Family Income
Income $0–$30K
$11,930
Income $30K–$48K
$10,491
Income $48K–$75K
$12,823
Income $110K+
$17,810
Student Demographics
Women
60.7%
White
24.9%
Black
7.6%
Hispanic
54.1%
Asian
1.9%
Two or More Races
2.4%
Student Loan Performance
Repayment Rate (3yr)
59.7%
Accreditations
- Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education — Nursing (CNURED) - Nursing education programs at the baccalaureate degree levels (Accredited)
- National Association of Schools of Art and Design, Commission on Accreditation — Art and Design (ART) - Degree-granting schools and departments and non-degree-granting programs (Accredited)
- National Association of Schools of Music, Commission on Accreditation — Music (MUS) (Accredited)
- National Council for Accreditation of Teacher Education — Teacher Education (TED) - Baccalaureate and graduate programs for the preparation of teachers and other professional personnel for elementary and secondary schools (Accredited)
- Southern Association of Colleges and Schools, Commission on Colleges — Institutional Accreditation (Accredited)
Programs (68)
Bachelor (33)
| Program | Median Earnings | Completers |
|---|---|---|
| Psychology | Not reported | 129 |
| Business Administration & Management | Not reported | 88 |
| Education | Not reported | 67 |
| Accounting | Not reported | 64 |
| Sports & Fitness | Not reported | 54 |
| Registered Nursing | Not reported | 43 |
| Mechanical Engineering | Not reported | 42 |
| Biology | Not reported | 37 |
| Marketing | Not reported | 29 |
| Petroleum Engineering | Not reported | 25 |
| Computer & Information Sciences | Not reported | 24 |
| Human Development & Family Studies | Not reported | 24 |
| Communications | $60,805 | 22 |
| Criminal Justice & Corrections | Not reported | 22 |
| Industrial Production Technology | Not reported | 21 |
| Finance | Not reported | 19 |
| Sociology | Not reported | 17 |
| Criminology | Not reported | 15 |
| Liberal Arts & Sciences | Not reported | 13 |
| Political Science | Not reported | 13 |
| Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other | Not reported | 12 |
| Electrical Engineering | Not reported | 11 |
| Fine Arts | Not reported | 11 |
| English Language & Literature | Not reported | 9 |
| History | Not reported | 9 |
| Chemical Engineering | Not reported | 6 |
| Music | Not reported | 6 |
| Romance Languages | Not reported | 5 |
| Mathematics | Not reported | 5 |
| Chemistry | Not reported | 5 |
| Information Science | Not reported | 3 |
| Geological Sciences | Not reported | 3 |
| Allied Health Diagnostic & Treatment | Not reported | 3 |
Master (20)
| Program | Median Earnings | Completers |
|---|---|---|
| Business Administration & Management | Not reported | 208 |
| Educational Administration | Not reported | 38 |
| Public Administration | Not reported | 33 |
| Special Education | Not reported | 26 |
| Accounting | Not reported | 23 |
| Bilingual Education | Not reported | 22 |
| Criminal Justice & Corrections | Not reported | 15 |
| Geological Sciences | Not reported | 13 |
| Sports & Fitness | Not reported | 11 |
| Student Counseling and Personnel Services | Not reported | 8 |
| English Language & Literature | Not reported | 6 |
| Computer & Information Sciences | Not reported | 5 |
| Secondary Education | Not reported | 5 |
| Teacher Education | Not reported | 4 |
| Mechanical Engineering | Not reported | 4 |
| Romance Languages | Not reported | 4 |
| Biology | Not reported | 4 |
| Mathematics | Not reported | 4 |
| Applied Mathematics | Not reported | 3 |
| Clinical Psychology | Not reported | 3 |
Undergraduate Certificate (6)
| Program | Median Earnings | Completers |
|---|---|---|
| Mining and Petroleum Technologies/Technicians | Not reported | 11 |
| Computer Science | Not reported | 10 |
| Computer Systems Networking | Not reported | 5 |
| Marketing | Not reported | 5 |
| Computer & Information Systems Security | Not reported | 4 |
| Romance Languages | Not reported | 4 |
Show 9 additional programs with limited data
| Program | Level | Completers |
|---|---|---|
| Health Services Administration | Bachelor | 2 |
| Entrepreneurship | Undergraduate Certificate | 2 |
| History | Master | 2 |
| Energy Systems Technologies/Technicians | Graduate Certificate | 1 |
| Social Work | Bachelor | 1 |
| Geography | Graduate Certificate | 1 |
| Health Services Administration | Undergraduate Certificate | 1 |
| Business Administration & Management | Undergraduate Certificate | 1 |
| Business Information Systems | Bachelor | 1 |
Rankings Featuring This Institution
- Highest Earning Bachelor's Communications Programs in Texas
- Highest Earning Colleges in Texas
- Best ROI 4-Year Colleges in Texas