The University of Texas at El Paso
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How strong are the academics at The University of Texas at El Paso?

Let's cover class sizes, graduation rates, and outcomes.

19:1
Student to faculty ratio
34
Average class size

Class Sizes

Class sizes likely stayed the same for you through high school. You'll find that college is much different. Some of the largest universities have classes that can seat hundreds of students in giant lecture halls. Conversely, as they progress and their focus narrows, higher-level courses can sometimes have just a handful of students.

UTEP has an average student-to-faculty ratio of 19:1. The typical school is 14:1. While this ratio is important, what’s more important is how big a typical class is.

Class Sizes
2-9
231
10-19
447
20-29
688
30-39
250
40-49
255
50-99
297
100+
95

Honors Programs

The University of Texas at El Paso has an honors program and/or honors college. Specifics of these programs vary, but benefits of being in an Honors Program might include priority registration, being part of a tight-knit community, and accessing unique learning opportunities.

Learn more about honors options on UTEP's website.

Outcomes

It’s critical to understand a school’s outcomes to understand if your four (or more) years at the school will be worth it. Here are some key statistics about the outcomes of students who enroll at The University of Texas at El Paso:

77%
First-year retention rate
46%
6-year grad rate

Majors

Many students choose a school largely based on the what they want to study. The are The University of Texas at El Paso's most popular majors, ranked by how many people graduated with the concentration in the most recent year:

Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse
Biology/Biological Sciences, General
Education, General
Psychology, General
Criminal Justice/Safety Studies
229.2
254.16
279.12
304.08
329.04
354

The Full List

Major Graduates
Area
  • Hispanic-American, Puerto Rican, and Mexican-American/Chicano Studies 5
  • Women's Studies 2
Biological And Biomedical Sciences
  • Biology/Biological Sciences, General 272
  • Neuroscience 35
  • Ecology and Evolutionary Biology 27
  • Biochemistry 25
  • Microbiology, General 21
  • Molecular Biochemistry 20
Business
  • Accounting 127
  • Business Administration and Management, General 103
  • Finance, General 98
  • Marketing/Marketing Management, General 85
  • International Business/Trade/Commerce 31
  • Operations Management and Supervision 29
  • Business/Managerial Economics 27
  • Business/Commerce, General 9
  • Management Information Systems, General 6
Communication
  • Digital Communication and Media/Multimedia 68
  • Advertising 34
  • Organizational Communication, General 33
  • Speech Communication and Rhetoric 16
Computer And Information Sciences And Support Services
  • Computer and Information Sciences, General 169
  • Information Technology 20
Education
  • Education, General 269
Engineering
  • Mechanical Engineering 156
  • Civil Engineering, General 77
  • Electrical and Electronics Engineering 75
  • Industrial Engineering 30
  • Metallurgical Engineering 18
  • Construction Engineering 12
  • Engineering, General 11
English Language And Literature/Letters
  • English Language and Literature, General 43
  • Creative Writing 22
  • Professional, Technical, Business, and Scientific Writing 0
Foreign Languages
  • Linguistics 25
  • Spanish Language and Literature 4
  • French Language and Literature 0
Health Professions And Related Programs
  • Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse 354
  • Rehabilitation Science 139
  • Public Health, General 34
  • Clinical Laboratory Science/Medical Technology/Technologist 29
  • Public Health Education and Promotion 5
History
  • History, General 46
Homeland Security
  • Criminal Justice/Safety Studies 250
  • Forensic Science and Technology 22
Mathematics And Statistics
  • Mathematics, General 35
Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies
  • Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, General 206
  • MULTI/INTERDISCIPLINARY STUDIES 206
  • Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, General 206
  • Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other 3
Natural Resources And Conservation
  • Environmental Science 11
Parks
  • Exercise Science and Kinesiology 145
Philosophy And Religious Studies
  • Philosophy 10
Physical Sciences
  • Chemistry, General 13
  • Physics, General 10
  • Geology/Earth Science, General 7
  • Geophysics and Seismology 0
Psychology
  • Psychology, General 265
Public Administration And Social Service Professions
  • Social Work 55
Social Sciences
  • Political Science and Government, General 61
  • Sociology, General 16
  • National Security Policy Studies 14
  • Anthropology, General 10
Visual And Performing Arts
  • Fine/Studio Arts, General 26
  • Music, General 21
  • Art/Art Studies, General 21
  • Theatre/Theatre Arts Management 10
  • Art History, Criticism and Conservation 8
  • Drama and Dramatics/Theatre Arts, General 8
  • Dance, General 6
  • Music Management 5

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