University of Texas of the Permian Basin
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How strong are the academics at University of Texas of the Permian Basin?

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

19:1
Student to faculty ratio
24%
4-year grad rate

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.

UT Permian Basin 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.

Honors Programs

University of Texas of the Permian Basin 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 UT Permian Basin'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 University of Texas of the Permian Basin:

61%
First-year retention rate
24%
4-year grad rate
38%
6-year grad rate

The average base annual salary of students who were employed within six months of graduation is $68,274. This is higher than the national average of $48,300.

$68,274
$48,300 (National Average)

Majors

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

Psychology, General
Education, General
Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse
Business Administration and Management, General
Accounting
39.2
54.56
69.92
85.28
100.64
116

The Full List

Major Graduates
Biological And Biomedical Sciences
  • Biology/Biological Sciences, General 37
Business
  • Business Administration and Management, General 69
  • Accounting 52
  • Marketing/Marketing Management, General 29
  • Finance, General 14
  • Business Administration, Management and Operations, Other 3
  • Management Information Systems, General 0
  • Business/Managerial Economics 0
Communication
  • Communication and Media Studies 31
  • Communication, General 31
Computer And Information Sciences And Support Services
  • Computer and Information Sciences, General 27
  • Information Science/Studies 5
Education
  • Education, General 86
Engineering
  • Mechanical Engineering 30
  • Petroleum Engineering 17
  • Chemical Engineering 12
  • Electrical and Electronics Engineering 11
  • Civil Engineering, General 0
Engineering/Engineering-Related Technologies/Technicians
  • Industrial Technology/Technician 24
English Language And Literature/Letters
  • English Language and Literature, General 17
  • English Language and Literature, General 3
Family And Consumer Sciences/Human Sciences
  • Human Development and Family Studies, General 30
Foreign Languages
  • Spanish Language and Literature 4
Health Professions And Related Programs
  • Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse 76
  • Health/Health Care Administration/Management 1
  • Athletic Training/Trainer 1
History
  • History, General 8
Homeland Security
  • Criminal Justice/Safety Studies 20
Liberal Arts And Sciences
  • Humanities/Humanistic Studies 9
Mathematics And Statistics
  • Mathematics, General 3
Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies
  • Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other 10
Parks
  • Exercise Science and Kinesiology 35
  • Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness, General 6
Physical Sciences
  • Chemistry, General 10
  • Geology/Earth Science, General 5
Psychology
  • Psychology, General 116
  • Psychology, General 1
Public Administration And Social Service Professions
  • Social Work 10
Social Sciences
  • Criminology 40
  • Political Science and Government, General 14
  • Sociology, General 11
Visual And Performing Arts
  • Art/Art Studies, General 11
  • Music, General 6
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