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Mechanical Engineering at The University of Texas Permian Basin

If you are interested in studying Mechanical Engineering, take a look at what 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 in Odessa, TX.

For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, 36 mechanical engineering degrees were granted at The University of Texas Permian Basin.

Online Class Availability at The University of Texas Permian Basin

Distance learning is available at The University of Texas Permian Basin. Of 5,585 students, 2,871 (51%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 1,917 (34%) took at least some classes online.

Mechanical Engineering Rankings at The University of Texas Permian Basin

Use these rankings to compare The University of Texas Permian Basin’s Mechanical Engineering program against other schools offering the same major.

Bachelor’s-Level Rankings

Ranking	Scope	Rank
Best Value	Texas	#2 of 29
Best Value	Southwest (Region)	#4 of 42
Best Schools (Quality)	Texas	#9 of 29
Best Schools (Quality)	Southwest (Region)	#14 of 43
Best Value	Nationwide	#22 of 364
Best Schools (Quality)	Nationwide	#175 of 365

Earnings for Mechanical Engineering Graduates from The University of Texas Permian Basin

Graduates of The University of Texas Permian Basin’s Mechanical Engineering program earn the following amounts (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):

Years After Graduation	Median Earnings
1 year	$56,596
2 years	$69,732
3 years	$89,641
4 years	$88,618
5 years	$96,881

How do these earnings stack up against the rest of the school? Four years after graduating, Mechanical Engineering graduates from The University of Texas Permian Basin take home a median $88,618, compared with $58,462 for all The University of Texas Permian Basin graduates — about 52% higher than the school-wide median.

Median Debt at Graduation

Typical debt at graduation for Mechanical Engineering graduates from The University of Texas Permian Basin is $18,750.

Student Demographics & Diversity

Below you’ll find the composition of Mechanical Engineering graduates at The University of Texas Permian Basin, broken down by degree level.

Program-wide, Mechanical Engineering graduates at The University of Texas Permian Basin are 31% women (11) and 69% men (25).

Mechanical Engineering Bachelor’s Program at The University of Texas Permian Basin

Of the 30 bachelor’s mechanical engineering graduates at The University of Texas Permian Basin, 27% were women (8) and 73% were men (22).

The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Mechanical Engineering bachelor’s degree recipients at The University of Texas Permian Basin.

Race / Ethnicity	Number of Graduates
White	5
Hispanic / Latino	21
Black / African American	1
Asian	1
International (Nonresident)	2

Minority students account for 77% of Mechanical Engineering bachelor’s degree recipients at The University of Texas Permian Basin, higher than the national average of 34%.*

Mechanical Engineering Master’s Program at The University of Texas Permian Basin

Of the 6 master’s mechanical engineering degrees awarded at The University of Texas Permian Basin, 50% were women (3) and 50% were men (3).

The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Mechanical Engineering master’s degree recipients at The University of Texas Permian Basin.

Race / Ethnicity	Number of Graduates
White	1
Two or More Races	1
International (Nonresident)	4

Minority students account for 17% of Mechanical Engineering master’s degree recipients at The University of Texas Permian Basin, lower than the national average of 23%.*

*The racial-ethnic minorities figure is the total number of graduates minus White, international (nonresident), and unknown-race graduates.

More Specific Mechanical Engineering Concentrations at The University of Texas Permian Basin

The Mechanical Engineering program at The University of Texas Permian Basin breaks down into more specific concentrations:

Concentration	Graduates
General Mechanical Engineering	36

Highest-Paying Careers for Mechanical Engineering Graduates

Those who complete Mechanical Engineering program at The University of Texas Permian Basin go on to a range of careers. The table below ranks the highest-paying careers for Mechanical Engineering majors, ordered by median annual salary:

Occupation	Nationwide Median Wage
Fuel Cell Engineers	$137,020
Automotive Engineers	$107,733
Architectural and Engineering Managers	$101,277
Biofuels/Biodiesel Technology and Product Development Managers	$89,263
Cost Estimators	$80,966
Engineering Teachers, Postsecondary	$79,889
Mechanical Engineers	$79,543
Aerospace Engineers	$63,328

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.