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

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

18:1
Student to faculty ratio
22
Average class size
28%
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 18:1. 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
54
10-19
125
20-29
81
30-39
49
40-49
21
50-99
11

Honors Programs

The 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 The University of Texas of the Permian Basin:

61%
First-year retention rate
28%
4-year grad rate
43%
6-year grad rate

The average base annual salary of students who were employed within six months of graduation is $62,254. This is higher than the national average of $48,300.

$62,254
$48,300 (National Average)

Majors

Many students choose a school largely based on the what they want to study. The are The 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
Business Administration and Management, General
Education, General
Accounting
Exercise Science and Kinesiology
39
57
75
93
111
129

The Full List

Major Graduates
Biological And Biomedical Sciences
  • Biology/Biological Sciences, General 36
Business
  • Business Administration and Management, General 88
  • Accounting 64
  • Marketing/Marketing Management, General 29
  • Finance, General 19
  • Business/Managerial Economics 1
  • Business Administration, Management and Operations, Other 0
  • Management Information Systems, General 0
Communication
  • Communication, General 22
  • Communication and Media Studies 22
Computer And Information Sciences And Support Services
  • Computer and Information Sciences, General 24
  • Information Science/Studies 3
Education
  • Education, General 67
Engineering
  • Mechanical Engineering 42
  • Petroleum Engineering 25
  • Electrical and Electronics Engineering 11
  • Chemical Engineering 6
Engineering/Engineering-Related Technologies/Technicians
  • Industrial Technology/Technician 21
English Language And Literature/Letters
  • English Language and Literature, General 7
Family And Consumer Sciences/Human Sciences
  • Human Development and Family Studies, General 24
Foreign Languages
  • Spanish Language and Literature 5
Health Professions And Related Programs
  • Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse 43
  • Athletic Training/Trainer 3
  • Health/Health Care Administration/Management 2
History
  • History, General 9
Homeland Security
  • Criminal Justice/Safety Studies 22
Liberal Arts And Sciences
  • Humanities/Humanistic Studies 13
Mathematics And Statistics
  • Mathematics, General 4
Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies
  • Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other 12
Parks
  • Exercise Science and Kinesiology 54
  • Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness, General 0
Physical Sciences
  • Chemistry, General 5
  • Geology/Earth Science, General 3
Psychology
  • Psychology, General 129
Public Administration And Social Service Professions
  • Social Work 1
Social Sciences
  • Sociology, General 17
  • Criminology 15
  • Political Science and Government, General 13
Visual And Performing Arts
  • Art/Art Studies, General 11
  • Music, General 6

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