Communications at The University of Texas Permian Basin
If you plan to study Communications, consider the program at The University of Texas Permian Basin. The following information will help you decide if it is a good fit for you.
The University of Texas Permian Basin is located in Odessa, TX.
During the most recent reporting year, 31 communications degrees were granted at The University of Texas Permian Basin.
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Online & Distance Learning at The University of Texas Permian Basin
Online coursework is an option at The University of Texas Permian Basin. Among 5,585 students, 2,871 (51%) studied exclusively online and 1,917 (34%) took at least some classes online.
Student Demographics & Diversity
The following sections describe the student demographics for Communications graduates at The University of Texas Permian Basin, broken down by degree level.
Across all degree levels, Communications graduates at The University of Texas Permian Basin are 61% women (19) and 39% men (12).
Communications Bachelor’s Program at The University of Texas Permian Basin
Among the 31 bachelor’s communications degrees awarded at The University of Texas Permian Basin, 61% were women (19) and 39% were men (12).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Communications bachelor’s degree recipients at The University of Texas Permian Basin.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 11 |
| Hispanic / Latino | 12 |
| Black / African American | 3 |
| Asian | 1 |
| Two or More Races | 3 |
| Unknown | 1 |
Racial-ethnic minorities make up 61% of Communications bachelor’s degree recipients at The University of Texas Permian Basin, above the national average of 40%.*
*The racial-ethnic minorities figure is the total number of graduates minus White, international (nonresident), and unknown-race graduates.
Highest-Paying Careers for Communications Graduates
Students who finish Communications program at The University of Texas Permian Basin work across a variety of fields. The table below ranks the best-paid careers for Communications graduates, ordered by median annual salary:
| Occupation | Nationwide Median Wage |
|---|---|
| Public Relations Managers | $139,736 |
| Fundraisers | $118,069 |
| Broadcast Announcers and Radio Disc Jockeys | $108,419 |
| Public Relations Specialists | $103,749 |
| Editors | $100,346 |
| Communications Teachers, Postsecondary | $96,169 |
| Fundraising Managers | $90,350 |
| News Analysts, Reporters, and Journalists | $74,101 |
| Poets, Lyricists and Creative Writers | $70,619 |
| Writers and Authors | $63,195 |
References
- IPEDS — Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System
- U.S. Department of Education — College Scorecard
- O*NET Online (Bureau of Labor Statistics)
- National Center for Education Statistics
More about our data sources and methodologies.