Programs of Study
Pursuing your undergraduate and/or graduate degree at UT Permian Basin opens you up to options. Not only do we offer diverse areas of study, but we also have classroom-based, online and hybrid (both in class and online work) course offerings.
UTPB offers more than 30 undergraduate majors and more than 20 graduate and certification programs. Faculty and staff at UTPB engage and inspire. They are knowledgeable in their fields yet still make lectures entertaining and the subject matter accessible.
Offering accredited undergraduate and graduate programs, the College of Business evolves with an ever-changing economy. We foster the success of our students in their professional careers; to promote our community of scholars' excellence in teaching, intellectual contributions, and service.
Majors
Accountancy †
Applied Arts & Sciences (BAAS)
(Industrial Technology) †
Economics
Finance
Industrial Technology † (Industrial, Petroleum)
Management **
Marketing **
** Classroom-based and Online Major Options
† Online-only Major
Explore diverse educational opportunities in the College of Arts and Sciences at UTPB. Learn in classrooms and online from approachable faculty. You’ll also have access to internship opportunities and engage in experiential learning.
Majors
Art (BA and BFA)
Athletic Training
Biology
Chemistry
Clinical Laboratory Science (with UTMB)
Communication **
Computer Science
Criminal Justice †
Criminology
English
Geology
History
Humanities **
- Visual Arts
- Performing Arts
Information Systems
Kinesiology
Mathematics
Music
Political Science**
Psychology **
Social Work
Sociology **
Spanish
Pre-Professional Programs
- Pre-Health
- Pre-Law
** Classroom-based and Online Major Options
Our pre-licensure Bachelor of Science degree in Nursing (BSN) is science-based, patient-centered and caring-driven. Nursing students practice patient-centered care in high-tech simulations in our Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education-accredited program. Enjoy strong clinical experiences in community and regional healthcare facilities.
Majors
BSN Nursing
RN to BSN **
** Classroom-based and Online Major Options
Combine outstanding academics with a dedicated faculty and staff and you get UTPB’s learning environment for future educators. Our TExESpass rates at UTPB are exemplary. UTPB College of Education graduates go on to be quality educators throughout Texas and the nation.
Majors
Child & Family Studies **
Multidisciplinary Studies
Teacher Certification
offered in the following:
Art (Grades EC-12)
Bilingual Supplemental
Chemistry (Grades 7-12)
Computer Science (Grades 8-12)
English Language Arts
and Reading
(Grades 4-8 or 7-12)
ESL Supplemental
Core Subjects
(Grades EC-6 or 4-8)
History (Grades 7-12)
Journalism (Grades 7-12)
Lang. Other Than English -
Spanish (Grades EC-12)
Life Sciences (Grades 7-12)
Mathematics
(Grades 4-8 or 7-12)
Music (Grades EC-12)
Physical Education
(Grades EC-12)
Physical Science (Grades 6-12)
Science (Grades 4-8 or 7-12)
Social Studies
(Grades 4-8 or 7-12)
Special Education (Grades EC-12)
Special Education
Supplemental Speech
(Grades 7-12)
Speech (Grades 7-12)
** Classroom-based and Online Major Options
The College of Engineering seeks to create an academic environment in which teaching and learning are emphasized and enhanced through distance learning and instructive innovations. We provide opportunities for personalized attention to students in advising, classes and career development, ensuring our graduates are competitive in the global economy.
Majors
Chemical Engineering
Electrical Engineering
Mechanical Engineering (General,
Nuclear or Aeronautics Track)
Petroleum Engineering
The College of Arts and Science, The College of Business, and The College of Education
offer a total of 19 graduate degrees. Pursuing a Master’s degree is an excellent opportunity for learning and personal growth.
Majors
College of Arts and Sciences
Biology
Computer Science
Criminal Justice Administration
English **
Geology
History
Kinesiology †
Mathematics
Psychology
Public Administration †
Spanish
College of Business
Business Administration (MBA)**
Professional Accountancy
College of Education
Bilingual/ESL †
Counseling
Educational Leadership †
Professional Education
Reading
Special Education †
Teacher Certification †
Advanced Certifications:
Educational Diagnostician
Licensed Professional Counselor
Principal †
Reading Specialist
School Counselor
Superintendent †
** Classroom-based and Online Major Options
† Online-only Major
Student Supports
Faculty and staff at UTPB engage and inspire. They are experts in their fields but make lectures entertaining and the subject matter accessible. Walk by a professor’s office at UTPB and the door will be open for one-on-one conversations about professional futures and personal experiences.
Learning to Soar with UTPB’s Support
Access a variety of programs supporting your academic and college life:
- First Year Seminar coursework fosters college success skills
- Free peer tutoring and mentors help students achieve their goals
- ADA accommodations center for students
- On-campus professional counseling
- Veteran resources, support and advocacy
- Financial literacy programming
- AVID program targets specific needs of underachieving students
- Online job bank, career fairs, professional preparation workshops and resume review from Career Services
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6,900 total student enrollment
1973 UTPB founded as one of nine universities in the University of Texas system
100% of tenured and tenure-track faculty hold terminal degrees/doctorates
70% UTPB graduates’ medical school admission rate (compared to mobile-state average of 45%)
99% pass rate for those taking the Teacher Certification exam
23:1 Faculty-to-student ratio
91% pass rate for Nursing graduates taking the NCLEX certification exam
58% female undergraduates with 42% males
10 Number of new undergraduate degrees since 2003
$15 million in financial aid awarded annually
300 days of sunshine on our campus on average since 2003
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“The professors are there to talk about anything. Whether you are doing badly or doing well, they are
going to let you know.”
— Kinesiology major Chance Virdell, ’18
Newsweek and U.S. News & World Report have both recognized UTPB for superior student achievement.
West Texas
The Permian Basin is a large, booming oil- and natural gas-producing area in West Texas, an easy drive from several major cities.
UTPB is headquartered in Odessa with a satellite campus (with engineering and performing arts spaces) in nearby Midland (with shuttle service there and back).
Visit Campus
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Hike Guadalupe Mountains National Park, the highest point in Texas.
Acres of white dunes and sand surfing await in Monahans Sandhills State Park.
Take river trips or hike among the cacti in Big Bend National Park.
Road trip with friends to Roswell to spot some aliens.
