The University of Texas Permian Basin
Odessa, TX · Public · offers Graduate degrees
95%Acceptance rate
$12,723Average net price / year
40%Graduation rate
$56,073Median earnings 10 yrs after entry
$17,750Median debt at graduation
3,911Undergraduates
Cost
- In-state tuition & fees
- $9,236
- Out-of-state tuition
- $21,504
- Total cost of attendance
- $23,886
- Room & board
- $14,098
- Books & supplies
- $1,684
- Average net price
- $12,723
Net price by family income
- $0–30k
- $11,930
- $30–48k
- $10,491
- $48–75k
- $12,823
- $75–110k
- $13,294
- $110k+
- $17,810
Admissions
- Acceptance rate
- 94.9%
- Average SAT
- 1033
- SAT reading (25–75%)
- 470–570
- SAT math (25–75%)
- 440–560
- ACT composite (25–75%)
- 17–23
Outcomes
- Graduation rate
- 40%
- First-year retention
- 61%
- Median earnings (6 yrs)
- $50,020
- Median earnings (10 yrs)
- $56,073
- Median debt (graduates)
- $17,750
- 3-year loan default rate
- 0.0%
- Students with Pell grants
- 39%
- Students with federal loans
- 29%
Programs: what graduates earn
17 of 93 programs have published earnings or debt data. Earnings are median salaries of graduates one year after completing the program (or the latest available year).
Bachelor's degree
| Program | Graduates | Earnings | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing | 43 | $71,681 | — |
| Mechanical Engineering | 42 | $65,167 | $14,253 |
| Petroleum Engineering | 25 | $61,299 | — |
| Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other | 12 | $53,109 | $11,919 |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | 88 | $51,109 | $21,381 |
| Communication and Media Studies | 22 | $46,203 | $17,515 |
| Psychology, General | 129 | $46,009 | $17,500 |
| Geological and Earth Sciences/Geosciences | 3 | $57,396 | — |
| Marketing | 29 | $41,794 | — |
| Accounting and Related Services | 64 | $55,018 | — |
| Sociology | 17 | $37,715 | — |
| Criminology | 15 | $39,961 | — |
| Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness | 54 | $45,871 | — |
| Human Development, Family Studies, and Related Services | 24 | $28,441 | — |
Master's degree
| Program | Graduates | Earnings | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | 208 | $89,972 | $19,250 |
| Educational Administration and Supervision | 38 | $63,131 | $18,335 |
| Special Education and Teaching | 26 | $57,352 | $17,250 |
Students
- Undergraduates
- 3,911
- Graduate students
- 2,002
- Part-time
- 25%
- Women / men
- 61% / 39%
- White
- 25%
- Hispanic
- 54%
- Black
- 8%
- Asian
- 2%
- International
- 6%
Faculty & school
- Student–faculty ratio
- 19:1
- Avg faculty salary
- $84,429 / year
- Full-time faculty
- 100%
- Accreditor
- Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges
- Website
- www.utpb.edu
- Also known as
- UT Permian Basin
Most popular fields
- Communication & Journalism – 3% of degrees
- Computer & Information Sciences – 4% of degrees
- Education – 5% of degrees
- Engineering – 8% of degrees
- Family & Consumer Sciences – 3% of degrees
- Biological Sciences – 4% of degrees
Frequently asked questions
What is the acceptance rate at The University of Texas Permian Basin?
94.9% of applicants were admitted, and admitted students averaged 1033 on the SAT.
How much does The University of Texas Permian Basin cost?
The average net price after grants is $12,723 per year; in-state tuition and fees are $9,236 and the full cost of attendance is $23,886.
How much do The University of Texas Permian Basin graduates earn?
Students who enrolled earn a median of $56,073 ten years later. See the program table above for salaries by major.
What is the graduation rate?
40% of first-time, full-time students graduate within 150% of normal time.
Other colleges in Odessa
| College | Net price | Acceptance | Graduation | Earnings |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Odessa College Odessa, TX · Public · 4,654 students |
$6,368 | — | 37% | $42,026 |
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, June 2026 release.