Student Outcomes
- Graduation Rate (4-year)
- 41.3%
- Graduation Rate (6-year)
- 43.0%
- Retention Rate
- 61.4%
- Median Earnings (10 years after entry)
- $56,073
- Median Debt at Graduation
- $17,750
- Student-to-Faculty Ratio
- 20:1
- Loan Repayment Rate
- 59.7%
- Estimated Monthly Loan Payment
- $188/mo
Earnings by Major
Top programs ranked by median earnings
| Program | Level | Median Earnings | Median Debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Petroleum Engineering. | Bachelor | $87,532 | |
| Mechanical Engineering. | Bachelor | $69,732 | $14,253 |
| Educational Administration and Supervision. | Master | $56,931 | $18,335 |
| Computer and Information Sciences, General. | Bachelor | $56,415 | |
| Bilingual, Multilingual, and Multicultural Education. | Master | $55,512 | |
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing. | Bachelor | $54,252 | |
| Accounting and Related Services. | Bachelor | $53,894 | |
| Communication and Media Studies. | Bachelor | $52,107 | $17,515 |
| Special Education and Teaching. | Master | $48,823 | $17,250 |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations. | Bachelor | $47,260 | $21,381 |
| Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other. | Bachelor | $44,356 | $11,919 |
| Health and Physical Education/Fitness. | Bachelor | $43,798 | |
| English Language and Literature, General. | Bachelor | $42,682 | |
| Geological and Earth Sciences/Geosciences. | Bachelor | $42,188 | |
| Marketing. | Bachelor | $42,123 |
Outcomes Overview
UTPB graduates enter a job market with a 92.3% employment rate, reflecting strong regional demand for their skills. The median debt of $17,750 creates a manageable debt-to-earnings ratio of just 0.32, well below the problematic 1.0 threshold. Monthly loan payments of $188 consume only 3.9% of typical graduate income, leaving substantial room for living expenses. Many alumni find work in the thriving Permian Basin oil and gas sector, where engineering and business graduates command solid starting salaries. The university's close ties to regional energy companies create clear pathways to employment. With low debt burdens and strong job placement in a specialized regional economy, UTPB offers a strong return on investment for students planning careers in West Texas.