The University of Texas Permian Basin
Odessa, Texas · Public · 3,911 undergraduates
All 10 programs with reported earnings leave graduates out-earning a typical Texas high-school graduate (about $34,809/yr). Another 83 programs did not have enough data to judge.
What families actually pay
| Family income | Net price per year |
|---|---|
| Under $30k | $11,930 |
| $30k to $48k | $10,491 |
| $48k to $75k | $12,823 |
| $75k to $110k | $13,294 |
| $110k and up | $17,810 |
| All families (average) | $12,723 |
Net price is the yearly cost after grants and scholarships, by family income (College Scorecard). Credit: TuitionTracker.
Program earnings vs a high-school graduate
| Program | Credential | Median earnings | vs HS grad | Verdict | Median debt | Payback |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | Master's Degree | $89,972 | +$55,163 | clears the bar | $19,250 | 0.3 yrs |
| Psychology, General | Bachelor's Degree | $46,009 | +$11,200 | clears the bar | $17,500 | 1.6 yrs |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | Bachelor's Degree | $51,109 | +$16,300 | clears the bar | $21,381 | 1.3 yrs |
| Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other | Bachelor's Degree | $53,109 | +$18,300 | clears the bar | $11,919 | 0.7 yrs |
| Special Education and Teaching | Master's Degree | $57,352 | +$22,543 | clears the bar | $17,250 | 0.8 yrs |
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing | Bachelor's Degree | $71,681 | +$36,872 | clears the bar | n/a | n/a |
| Educational Administration and Supervision | Master's Degree | $63,131 | +$28,322 | clears the bar | $18,335 | 0.6 yrs |
| Mechanical Engineering | Bachelor's Degree | $65,167 | +$30,358 | clears the bar | $14,253 | 0.5 yrs |
| Communication and Media Studies | Bachelor's Degree | $60,805 | +$25,996 | clears the bar | $17,515 | 0.7 yrs |
| Petroleum Engineering | Bachelor's Degree | $61,299 | +$26,490 | clears the bar | n/a | n/a |
Access and outcomes: 39% of students receive Pell grants · 40% complete their program.
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (release 2026-06-10). Earnings are median earnings of graduates measured up to four years after completing, compared to the state high-school-graduate earnings threshold. Figures describe past graduates and are never a promise. Method: methodology. Something look wrong? Report it.