1973
Odessa, TX

School Details

In 1973 the first students sat in the first classes offered at the University of Texas Permian Basin. As an upper-level university, UT Permian Basin filled a unique niche in the public higher education system in Texas. It would offer only junior, senior, and graduate-level courses from 1973-1991. In the fall of 1991, UT Permian Basin became a traditional four-year university with a curriculum that ranges from freshman to graduate courses. The mission of The University of Texas of the Permian Basin is “to provide quality education to all qualified students in a supportive in-person and online educational environment; to promote excellence in teaching, research, and service; and to serve as a resource for the intellectual, social, economic, technological advancement, and healthcare of the diverse constituency in Texas and the region.”

UTPB offers bachelor’s and master’s degrees in liberal arts and sciences, business, education, and nursing, many of which can be earned completely online through the Department of Continuing Education. UTPB online degrees are dedicated to student success. These flexible and affordable online degrees are high-quality and prepare students for rewarding opportunities.

Accreditation & Licensing

The University of Texas Permian Basin is accredited by:

Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges (SACSCOC)

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The University of Texas Permian Basin is located in Texas

Texas at a Glance:

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29,145,505
268,597 sq mi
37
69
50
$10,500.00

Top Incentives in Texas:

Top Career Pathways in Texas:

Energy Management
  • Entry Level: Project Engineer ($75,000)
  • Mid Level: Operations Manager ($120,000)
  • Senior Level: Energy Director ($180,000+)
  • Required Education: BS Engineering
  • Certifications: PE, PMP
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Online Programs offered by The University of Texas Permian Basin

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Art & Liberal Arts

Bachelor of Arts in Humanities
Bachelor of Arts in Political Science

Business

Bachelor of Arts in Communication
Bachelor of Business Administration / Accounting
Bachelor of Business Administration / Finance
Bachelor of Business Administration / Management
Bachelor of Business Administration / Marketing
Certificate in Digital Commerce
Master of Business Administration
Master of Business Administration / Accounting
Master of Business Administration / Energy Business
Master of Business Administration / Finance
Master of Business Administration / Marketing
Master of Professional Accountancy
Master of Public Administration

Computer Science & IT

Graduate Certificate in GIS & Geospatial

Criminal Justice, Safety & Law

Bachelor of Science in Criminology & Criminal Justice Studies
Master of Science in Criminal Justice Administration

Education

Master of Arts in Bilingual / ESL
Master of Arts in Educational Leadership
Master of Arts in Special Education

Engineering

Bachelor of Science in Industrial Technology
Graduate Certificate in Energy Business

Healthcare

Bachelor of Business Administration / Healthcare Management

Nursing

Bachelor of Science in Nursing (RN to BSN)

Psychology & Human Services

Bachelor of Arts in Psychology
Bachelor of Arts in Sociology

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