Odessa College

www.odessa.edu/

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2021 Undergraduate Tuition

$1,728

2021 Average Net Price

$7,453

After Financial Aid

2019 Student Loan

5.53%

Default Rate

2021 Enrolled Students

15,894

34.8% Full-Time

2021 Graduation Rate

29.9%

252 Graduates

About

Odessa College is a higher education institution located in Ector County, TX. In 2021, the most popular Associates Degree concentrations at Odessa College were General Studies (425 degrees awarded), General Business Administration & Management (117 degrees), and Early Childhood Education & Teaching (95 degrees).

In 2021, 1,725 degrees were awarded across all undergraduate and graduate programs at Odessa College. 64.9% of these degrees were awarded to women, and 35.1% awarded men. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients was hispanic or latino (1,131 degrees), 2.67 times more than then the next closest race/ethnicity group, white (424 degrees).

The median undergraduate tuition at Odessa College is $1,728, which is $−6,240 less than the national average for Associates Colleges ($7,968).

Associates Colleges: Mixed Transfer/Career & Technical-Mixed Traditional/Nontraditional Associates Colleges

Costs

In 2021, the median undergraduate tuition at Odessa College is $1,728, which is $−6,240 less than the national average for Associates Colleges ($7,968).

After taking grants and loans into account, the average net price for students is $7,453.

In 2021, 35% of undergraduate students attending Odessa College received financial aid through grants. Comparatively, 2% of undergraduate students received financial aid through loans.

Tuition Costs

$1,728

2021 Undergraduate Tuition

In 2021, the cost of tuition at Odessa College was $1,728. The cost of tuition at Odessa College is $−6,240 less than than the overall (public and private) national average for Associates Colleges ($7,968).

This chart compares the tuition costs of Odessa College (in red) with those of other similar universities.

Average Net Price

$7,453

2021 Value

11.4%

1 Year Growth

In 2021 Odessa College had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $7,453. Between 2020 and 2021, the average net price of Odessa College grew by 11.4%.

This chart compares the average net price of Odessa College (in red) with that of other similar universities.

Average net price is calculated from full-time beginning undergraduate students who were awarded a grant or scholarship from federal, state or local governments, or the institution.

Other Student Expenses

$8,696

Room and Board

$522

Books and Supplies

The average yearly cost of room and board at Odessa College was of $8,696 in 2021. The cost of room and board increased by 1.64% between 2020 and 2021.

During the same period, the average yearly cost of books and supplies was $522. The cost of books and supplies increased by 1.56% during the same period.

This chart compares the average student costs at Odessa College (in red) with that of similar universities.

Financial Aid by Income Level

35%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Loans

35% of undergraduate students at Odessa College received financial aid through grants or loans in 2021. This represents a decline of 5.41% with respect to 2020, when 37% of undergraduate students received financial aid.

This chart compares the average award discount at Odessa College (in red) with that of other similar universities.

The average award discount is the ratio between the average grant or scholarship value, and the cost, which is the sum of out-of-state tuition, room, board, book, supplies, and other expenses.

Student Loan Default Rate

Cohort default rates only account for borrowers who default in the first three years, and some schools only have a small proportion of borrowers entering repayment. These rates should be interpreted with caution, as they may not be reflective of the entire school population.

5.53%

2019 Default Rate

Number of Defaults

In 2019 the default rate for borrower's at Odessa College was 5.53%, which represents 11 out of the 199 total borrowers.

A cohort default rate is the percentage of a school's borrowers who enter repayment on certain Federal Family Education Loan (FFEL) Program or William D. Ford Federal Direct Loan (Direct Loan) Program loans during a particular federal fiscal year (FY), October 1 to September 30, and default or meet other specified conditions prior to the end of the second following fiscal year.

Enrollment

Odessa College had a total enrollment of 15,894 students in 2021. The full-time enrollment at Odessa College is 5,526 students and the part-time enrollment is 10,368. This means that 34.8% of students enrolled at Odessa College are enrolled full-time.

The enrolled student population at Odessa College, both undergraduate and graduate, is 66.9% Hispanic or Latino, 21.7% White, 5.56% Black or African American, 1.15% Asian, 0.365% American Indian or Alaska Native, and 0.164% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders.

Students enrolled at Odessa College in full-time Undergraduate programs are most commonly Hispanic or Latino Female (42.2%), followed by Hispanic or Latino Male (23.1%) and White Female (13.6%).

Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment

34.8%

Full-Time Enrollment

The total enrollment at Odessa College in 2021, both undergraduate and graduate, is 15,894 students. The full-time enrollment at Odessa College is 5,526 and the part-time enrollment is 10,368. This means that 34.8% of students enrolled at Odessa College are enrolled full-time compared with 32.5% at similar Associates Colleges.

This chart shows the full-time vs part-time enrollment status at Odessa College (in red) compares to similar universities.

Retention Rate over Time

58%

2021 Retention Rate

Retention rate measures the number of first-time students who began their studies the previous fall and returned to school the following fall. The retention rate for full-time undergraduates at Odessa College was 58%. Compared with the full-time retention rate at similar Associates Colleges (60%), Odessa College had a retention rate lower than its peers.

This chart shows the retention rate over time at Odessa College (highlighted in red) compares to similar universities.

Enrollment by Race & Ethnicity

Most Common Race or Ethnicity (2021)

Hispanic or Latino
10,638 enrolled students
White
3,446 enrolled students
Black or African American
884 enrolled students

The enrolled student population at Odessa College is 66.9% Hispanic or Latino, 21.7% White, 5.56% Black or African American, 1.15% Asian, 0.365% American Indian or Alaska Native, and 0.164% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders. This includes both full-time and part-time students as well as graduate and undergraduates. By comparison, enrollment for all Associates Colleges is 44.1% White, 26.8% Hispanic or Latino, and 12.5% Black or African American.

Any student who is studying in the United States on a temporary basis is categorized as a "Non-Resident Alien", and the share of those students are shown in the chart below. Additionally, 602 students (3.79%) did not report their race.

Graduates

In 2021, 513 more women than men received degrees from Odessa College. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients at Odessa College is hispanic or latino (1,131 degrees awarded). There were 2.67 times more hispanic or latino recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, white (424 degrees).

The most common Associates Degree concentration at Odessa College is General Studies (425 degrees awarded), followed by General Business Administration & Management (117 degrees) and Early Childhood Education & Teaching (95 degrees).

In 2021, the most specialized majors across all degree types at Odessa College, meaning they have significantly more degrees awarded in that concentration than the national average across all institutions, are Mechanical Technologies (142 degrees awarded), Protective Services (178 degrees), and Precision Production (55 degrees).

Common Jobs by Major

Police officers

Most Common Job

The most common jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Odessa College are Police officers (129,333 people), Other managers (91,959 people), Elementary & middle school teachers (81,430 people), Lawyers, & judges, magistrates, & other judicial workers (39,457 people), and Software developers (39,096 people).

The most specialized majors at Odessa College in 2021 are Mechanical Technologies (142 degrees awarded), Protective Services (178 degrees), Precision Production (55 degrees), Personal & Culinary Services (101 degrees), and Liberal Arts & Humanities (425 degrees) (as of 2021).

Highest Paying Jobs by Major

Surgeons

Highest Paying Job

The highest paying jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Odessa College are Surgeons, Cardiovascular technologists and technicians, Chief executives & legislators, Physicians, and Broadcast announcers and radio disc jockeys

The most specialized majors at Odessa College are Mechanical Technologies (142 degrees awarded), Protective Services (178 degrees), Precision Production (55 degrees), Personal & Culinary Services (101 degrees), and Liberal Arts & Humanities (425 degrees) (as of 2021).

Common Industries by Major

Justice, public order, & safety activities

Most Common Industry

The most common industries for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Odessa College are Justice, public order, & safety activities (313,791 people), Elementary & secondary schools (166,621 people), Computer Systems Design (73,592 people), Construction (64,883 people), and Colleges, universities & professional schools, including junior colleges (64,571 people).

Majors Awarded

IPEDS uses the Classification of Instructional Programs (CIP) standard, so the categories may not match the exact concentrations offered by Odessa College.

Most Common (2021)

General Studies
425 degree-majors awarded
General Business Administration & Management
117 degree-majors awarded
Early Childhood Education & Teaching
95 degree-majors awarded

In 2021, the most common associates degree concentration at Odessa College was General Studies with 425 degrees awarded.

This visualization illustrates the percentage of degree-majors recipients from associates degree programs at Odessa College according to their major.

Sex Breakdown for Common Majors

606

Degrees Awarded to Men

in 2021

1,119

Degrees Awarded to Women

in 2021

In 2021, 606 degrees were awarded to men at Odessa College, which is 0.542 times less than the number of degrees awarded to females (1,119).

This chart displays the sex disparity between the top 5 majors at Odessa College by degrees awarded.

Most Common Male Majors

In 2021, 148 degrees were awarded to men at Odessa College in General Studies, which is 0.534 times less than the 277 female recipients with that same degree.

Most Common Female Majors

In 2021, 277 degrees were awarded to men at Odessa College in General Studies, which is 1.87 times more than the 148 male recipients with that same degree.

Graduation Rate by Race and Sex

Showing demographic groups with ≥ 5 graduating students.

American Indian or Alaska Native Female

Highest Graduation Rate (37.5%)

The student demographic with the highest graduation rate in 2021 at Odessa College is Female and American Indian or Alaska Native (37.5% graduation rate). Across all Associates Colleges, Asian Female students have the highest graduation rate (72.9%).

The department of education defines graduation rate as the percentage of full-time, first-time students who received a degree or award within 150% of "normal time" to completion.

The National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) categorizes any student who is studying in the United States on a temporary basis as a "Non-Resident Alien", and the graduation rate of those students is shown in the chart below. Additionally, 0.794% of graduates (2 students) did not report their race.

Race & Ethnicity by Share

Most Common Student Race or Ethnicity (2021)

Hispanic or Latino
1,131 degrees awarded
White
424 degrees awarded
Black or African American
89 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity at Odessa College is hispanic or latino (1,131 degrees awarded). There were 2.67 times more hispanic or latino recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, white (424 degrees).

1.51% of degree recipients (26 students) did not report their race.

Race & Ethnicity by Sex

Most Common Sex Demographic (2021)

Hispanic or Latino Female
732 degrees awarded
Hispanic or Latino Male
399 degrees awarded
White Female
279 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity and sex grouping at Odessa College is hispanic or latino female (732 degrees awarded). There were 1.83 times more hispanic or latino female recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, hispanic or latino male (399 degrees).

Operations

Odessa College has an endowment valued at nearly $15.3M, as of the end of the 2021 fiscal year. The return on its endowment was of 348k (2.27%) compared to the 1.65% average return (87.6k on 5.29M) across all Associates Colleges.

In 2021, Odessa College had a total salary expenditure of 71.1M. Odessa College employs 80 Associate professors, 78 Instructors and 30 Professors. Most academics at Odessa College are Female Instructor (42), Female Associate professor (42), and Male Associate professor (38).

The most common positions for non-instructional staff at Odessa College are: Librarians, Curators, Archivists, and Academic Affairs and Other Education Services, with 136 employees, Management, with 74 employees, and Business and Financial Operations with 58 employees.

Endowment

$15.3M

2021 Endowment

19.7%

growth from 2020

Odessa College has an endowment valued at about $15.3M, as of the end of the 2021 fiscal year. The endowment of Odessa College grew 19.7% from the previous year. The value of their endowment was $10M higher than than the median endowment of Associates Colleges according to the Carnegie Classification grouping.

This line chart shows how the endowment at Odessa College (in red) compares to that of some similar universities.

The small bar chart below shows the endowment quintiles for all universities in the Associates Colleges: Mixed Transfer/Career & Technical-Mixed Traditional/Nontraditional Carnegie Classification grouping.

Government Grants and Contracts

Grants & Contracts

$11.7M - Federal
$818k - State
$14.5M - Local

As of 2021, Odessa College received $11.7M in grants and contracts from the federal government, $818k from state grants and contracts, and $14.5M from local grants and contracts.

Salary Expenditure

$25.4M

2021 Salaries

2.23%

growth from 2020

In 2021, Odessa College paid a median of $25.4M in salaries, which represents 35.7% of their overall expenditure ($71.1M) and a 2.23% growth from the previous year.

The median for similar Associates Colleges is 16.4M (41.6% of overall expenditures).

Instructional Salaries

$13.7M

Instructional Salaries

216

Number of Employees

In 2021, Odessa College paid a total of $13.7M to 216 employees working as instructors, which represents 26.9% of all salaries paid.

This is compared to a median of $10.2M (62.3%) for similar Associates Colleges.

Occupations by Share

Associate professor

Most Common Instructor

80 Employees

Librarians, Curators, Archivists, and Academic Affairs and Other Education Services

Most Common Non-Instructional Employee

136 Employees

In 2021, the most common positions for instructional staff at Odessa College were Associate professor with 80 employees, Instructor with 78 employees, and Professor with 30 employees.

In 2021, the most common positions for non-instructional staff at Odessa College were Librarians, Curators, Archivists, and Academic Affairs and Other Education Services with 136 employees, Management with 74 employees, and Business and Financial Operations with 58 employees.

Instructors by Academic Rank and Sex

Most Common Demographic (2021)

Female Instructor
Female Associate professor
Male Associate professor

In 2021, the most common demographic for instructional staff at Odessa College was Female Instructor with 42 employees, Female Associate professor with 42 employees, and Male Associate professor with 38 employees.

This chart shows the sex split between each academic rank present at Odessa College.