Odessa College: programs, outcomes and local jobs
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4,654
students enrolled
1,896
degrees and certificates a year
37%
of students complete
College Scorecard
$6,368
average net price a year
Tuition $3,120 in state, $4,014 out of state
$34,867
median earnings, 6 years after entry
$42,026
median earnings, 10 years after entry
81% working
What students study
| Field of study | Share of awards | Awards a year |
|---|---|---|
| Liberal arts & general studies | 22% | 422 |
| Business & management | 20% | 379 |
| Mechanic & repair trades | 13% | 239 |
| Health professions | 9% | 166 |
| Education | 6% | 122 |
AI and data programs
Degrees and certificates awarded in 2024, by program area and level, from IPEDS completions.
| Program area | Certificates | Associate | Bachelor’s | Master’s | Doctorate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Robotics, mechatronics and automation | 4 |
The job market around Odessa College
Professional jobs listed in the cities of Ector County, where the college is.
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75
open professional jobs
18
entry level
1 say no experience is needed
0%
ask for AI skills
0 jobs
4.0%
unemployment in Ector County
2026-08 · down 0.2 points from a year earlier
$71,031
median household income
Ector County
26%
of workers are in professional jobs
estimated 2.4% unemployment among them
Jobs that fit what students study here: most degrees are in business & management, health professions, education, which lead to finance (4 open), sales (29 open), operations (18 open), human resources (5 open).
Hiring most: NOV (4), Nexstar Media Group (3), Rolfson Oil (3), Applied Industrial Technologies (2), Brookdale Senior Living (2), Calpine Operating Services Company (2), Five Below (2), Global Medical Response (2).
What they hire for: Sales (29), Operations (18), Human Resources (5), Engineering (4), Finance (4), Administration (3). Sales jobs
Job search help near campus
Workforce board: Permian Basin Workforce Development Board.
- Workforce Solutions Permian Basin OdessaOdessa · 432-367-3332 · M-F 8:00AM-5:00PM
American Job Centers are free, public career offices.
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Common questions
- How big is Odessa College?
- Odessa College enrolls about 4,654 students and is a public 4-year institution in Odessa, Texas. It awards about 1,896 degrees and certificates a year.
- What is the graduation rate at Odessa College?
- 37% of students complete, from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (IPEDS 2023 / Scorecard 2026-06).
- What do Odessa College graduates earn?
- Median earnings of students who received federal aid are $34,867 six years after entry and $42,026 ten years after entry, from the College Scorecard.
- Does Odessa College offer AI or data science degrees?
- Yes. Odessa College awarded degrees or certificates in robotics, mechatronics and automation (bachelor) in 2024, from IPEDS completions by program.
- Are there jobs near Odessa College?
- 75 open professional jobs are listed in Ector County, 18 of them entry level and 1 saying no experience is needed. NOV has the most openings.
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