C+

Above Average

Score: 57/100

Overall (traditional)

C+

Outcome Rating

55/100 · earnings-weighted

Odessa College

4-Year Public

📍 Odessa, Texas 79764

🌐 www.odessa.edu/

Odessa College — tuition $3,120 in-state, $4,014 out-of-state

Outcomes

52/100

Affordability

82/100

Resources

51/100

Experience

B+

77/100

Prestige

28/100

Two ratings: the overall grade compares colleges the conventional way (outcomes, cost, resources, experience, reputation). The Outcome Rating asks what students earn: 60% wage-adjusted earnings 10 years after enrolling, 25% graduation, 15% retention. Methodology

Quick Stats

8,708

Total Enrollment

28%

Graduation Rate

61%

Retention Rate

24.0:1

Student-Faculty Ratio

N/A

Acceptance Rate

$4,300

Avg Net Price

🏠 Housing Market Near Odessa College ▼

36% of first-year students live off campus and not with family (U.S. Dept. of Education, IPEDS). Upper-year students at most universities move off campus at much higher rates, so near-campus rental demand is typically larger than this figure suggests.

Avg Home Value

$226,675

Avg Monthly Rent

$1,359

1-Year Change

+6.5%

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Earnings, Debt & Completion

What happens to students who enroll at Odessa College, from the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard.

$42,026

Median earnings 10 yrs after entry

$34,867

Median earnings 6 yrs after entry

$7,750

Median debt at graduation

37%

Completion rate (within 150% of normal time)

21.5%

Students receiving Pell grants

Typical debt at graduation equals about 18% of one year’s median earnings ten years after entry.

Earnings rank: 65th percentile among associate-degree-focused colleges after a partial adjustment for local wage levels (TX wage index 0.97). This drives the Outcome Rating.

Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, retrieved Oct 2026. Earnings are for federally aided students who enrolled, whether or not they graduated.

Earnings by Major at Odessa College

Median pay of associate's degree graduates by field of study, and how each program ranks against every college reporting that major — by raw pay and adjusted for state wage levels. Same school, very different paychecks.

Major	1 yr after	4 yrs after	vs. national	Rank (pay)	Rank (wage-adj.)	Median debt
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing	$72,138	$80,404	-1%	#462 of 962	#541	$11,500
Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions	$55,584	$78,169	+20%	#75 of 560	#62	—
Business Administration, Management and Operations	$35,507	$54,586	+12%	#134 of 547	#120	—
Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services	—	$53,344	+26%	#80 of 476	#102	—
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods	—	$49,754	+32%	#17 of 160	#15	—
Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities	$28,193	$47,014	+7%	#224 of 947	#245	$3,500

Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, field-of-study data. Earnings are for graduates who received federal aid and were working; small programs are not reported.

For parents & investors

The Odessa College Town Property Report

Avg home value near campus: $226,675
Avg rent near campus: $1,359/mo
Top nearby ZIP by cap rate: 79763 (6.4% cap, Odessa)

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🏆 Where Odessa College Ranks

Rankings based on Repit College Grade among schools offering each program.

Administrative Assistant and Secretarial Science, General

of 62 schools

Electrical/Electronics Equipment Installation and Repair Technology/Technician, General

of 25 schools

Occupational Safety and Health Technology/Technician

of 17 schools

Culinary Arts/Chef Training

of 98 schools

#17

Diesel Mechanics Technology/Technician

of 100 schools

#21

Criminal Justice/Police Science

of 100 schools

#24

Cosmetology/Cosmetologist, General

of 100 schools

Costs & Financial Aid

Tuition & Fees

Category	In-State	Out-of-State
Tuition	$3,120	$4,014
Total Cost (On-Campus)	$14,337	$15,231

Financial Aid

71%

Receive Any Aid

50%

Receive Pell Grants

Take Out Loans

$4,300

Avg Net Price

Net Price by Family Income

Family Income	Average Net Price
$0 - $30,000	$9,124
$30,001 - $48,000	$9,356
$48,001 - $75,000	$10,320
$75,001 - $110,000	$10,256
$110,001+	$8,867

Programs & Career Paths

Top Degree Programs

Programs ranked by number of degrees awarded annually.

General Studies 424 grads/yr Business Administration and Management, General 169 grads/yr Administrative Assistant and Secretarial Science, General 104 grads/yr Criminal Justice/Police Science 100 grads/yr Welding Technology/Welder 99 grads/yr Cosmetology/Cosmetologist, General 83 grads/yr Electrical/Electronics Equipment Installation and Repair Technology/Technician, General 78 grads/yr Automobile/Automotive Mechanics Technology/Technician 78 grads/yr Organizational Leadership 70 grads/yr Diesel Mechanics Technology/Technician 70 grads/yr Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse 69 grads/yr Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training 66 grads/yr Early Childhood Education and Teaching 65 grads/yr Culinary Arts/Chef Training 64 grads/yr Occupational Safety and Health Technology/Technician 56 grads/yr Psychology, General 34 grads/yr Biology/Biological Sciences, General 33 grads/yr Emergency Medical Technology/Technician (EMT Paramedic) 31 grads/yr Legal Assistant/Paralegal 28 grads/yr Computer Science 20 grads/yr

Related Career Paths

Careers that graduates from Odessa College's top programs commonly pursue.

Postsecondary teachers, all other

$78k/yr 183,400 jobs

Chief executives

$206k/yr 309,400 jobs

Compensation and benefits managers

$140k/yr 20,900 jobs

Human resources managers

$140k/yr 221,900 jobs

Sales managers

$138k/yr 619,500 jobs

Managers, all other

$137k/yr 1,333,700 jobs

Training and development managers

$127k/yr 46,400 jobs

Industrial production managers

$121k/yr 241,900 jobs

Student Demographics

8,708

Total Students

58%

Women

39%

Traditional Age (18-24)

36%

Off-Campus Renters

👥 Race & Ethnicity

White 20%

Hispanic 67%

Black 4%

Asian 1%

🏠 Living Arrangements

On Campus 13%

Off-Campus (Renters) 36%

With Family 50%

🏘️ Rental Demand: ~3,170 students need off-campus housing

💻 Learning Mode

In-Person 40%

Hybrid (Some Online) 18%

Fully Online 42%

📊 Age Distribution

18-24 (Traditional) 39%

25-64 (Adult) 20%

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the acceptance rate at Odessa College?

Acceptance rate data is not available for this institution. Many schools with open enrollment or specialized programs do not report traditional acceptance rates.

How much does it cost to attend Odessa College?

Tuition at Odessa College is $3,120 for in-state students and $4,014 for out-of-state students . However, the average net price after financial aid is $4,300.

What is the graduation rate at Odessa College?

The graduation rate at Odessa College is 28%. This graduation rate is low, which may reflect the institution's student population, program types, or other factors worth investigating.

Is Odessa College a good school?

Odessa College has a Repit College Score of 57/100 (Grade: C+). Our rating evaluates five key factors:

Outcomes (C): Graduation and retention rates
Affordability (A): Net cost and financial aid access
Resources (C): Class sizes and selectivity
Experience (B+): Campus life and learning format
Prestige (F): Reputation and recognition

How many students attend Odessa College?

Odessa College has a total enrollment of 8,708 students.

Is there rental demand near Odessa College?

Yes! Approximately 36% of students at Odessa College live off-campus (not with family). That's roughly 3,170 students who need rental housing near campus. This represents significant rental demand, which affects housing availability and pricing in the Odessa area.

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