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Odessa College is a two-year public college located in Odessa, Texas. It was established in 1952. The college enrolls more than 5,000 students annually in its university-parallel and occupational/ technical courses. It also offers Basic Education, Continuing Education and Community Recreation courses. The college enrolls more than 10,000 students in these areas of study.
Odessa College participates in the WJCAC Conference of the NJCAA in many different sports, including basketball, baseball, softball, golf and rodeo. Odessa's athletic teams have won more than 40 national NJCAA titles. The college is also home to a National Public Radio station, called KOCV-FM.
Odessa College is located in a small city, in Odessa, TX. The school is a public institution. Degree levels at Odessa College top out at the Associate's degree.
Students at the school often study security and law enforcement.
Odessa College maintains an open-admission policy.
The school's tenure system is geared toward rewarding and keeping the most valuable professors.
Odessa College offers classes to 4,580 students (2,826 full-time equivalent).
Many students live in housing on or near campus. Odessa College does offer meal plans to students.
More complete details are provided below.
Odessa College
201 W University
Odessa, TX 79764
General Phone: (432) 335-6400
http://www.odessa.edu
| General Category | Degrees | Most Common Majors [see all] |
|---|---|---|
| Nursing and Emergency Medicine | 131 | registered nursing, licensed practical nurse, EMT paramedic, home health aide |
| Liberal Arts | 75 | general studies, speech and rhetoric, sociology, foreign language and literature, political science, English |
| Security and Law Enforcement | 63 | criminal justice and police, fire-fighting |
| Engineering Technician | 34 | occupational safety tech, mechanical drafting, petroleum tech |
| Business and Management | 29 | business management |
| Therapy and Counseling | 25 | physical therapist assistant, substance abuse counseling, psychology |
| Production Trades | 22 | welding, machinist |
| Mechanics and Repair | 22 | electrical installation and repair, diesel mechanics, automobile mechanics |
| Office and Administration | 21 | office data entry, administrative assistant |
| Beauty and Cosmetology | 18 | cosmetology, cosmetoloty instructor |
| Cooking and Culinary Arts | 15 | chef training |
| Law | 13 | legal assistant, legal secretary |
| Photography and Commercial Art | 11 | commercial photography |
| Medical Support and Technology | 7 | respiratory care tech, medical lab tech, surgical tech, radiation therapist, radiographer |
| Science | 7 | chemistry, biology, geology, physics |
| Music | 5 | music |
| Computer Science and Engineering | 4 | computer programming, computer networking, computer science |
| Construction Trades | 3 | property management |
| Medical Administration | 3 | medical secretary |
| Family and Social Work | 3 | child development, child care provider, child care management |
| Art Studies | 2 | art studies |
| Education and Teaching | 2 | education |
| Media | 1 | mass communication, radio and television |
| Mathematics | 0 | mathematics |
| Agricultural Science and Management | 0 | agriculture |
| Animal Science and Care | 0 | animal science, equine science |
| Nutrition and Exercise Therapy | 0 | health and physical education |
Number of programs and degrees for Odessa College in 2008-2009:
| Degree Level | Total Awarded | Number of Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Associate's degree | 285 | 55 |
| Award of less than 1 academic year | 123 | 29 |
| Award of at least 1 but less than 2 academic years | 108 | 27 |
In 2007-2008, Odessa College had a total enrollment of 4,580 students (2,826 full-time equivalent).
Students By Class:
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate | 100% |
| Race | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 46% |
| Black | 4% |
| Hispanic | 48% |
| Asian | 1% |
| American Indian | 1% |
| (Foreign Students) | 0% |
Students by Age:
| Age | Percent |
|---|---|
| Under 18 | 12% |
| 18-19 | 22% |
| 20-21 | 19% |
| 22-24 | 14% |
| 25-29 | 13% |
| 30-34 | 7% |
| 35-39 | 5% |
| 40-49 | 6% |
| 50-64 | 2% |
| 65+ | 0% |
Retention Rates (2007):
| Group | Returning From Previous Year |
|---|---|
| Full-Time | 54 % |
| Part-Time | 36 % |
Odessa College offers campus housing for 235 of its 2,826 (full-time) students.
(Please refer to our profile of Odessa, Texas for details about the area surrounding the campus. Also see our list of other Texas Colleges).
The school offers students a meal plan with 15 meals per week.
Expenses and Financial Aid:
| Expense | Amount |
|---|---|
| In-state tuition and fees | $ 1,632 |
| Out-of-state tuition and fees | $ 2,292 |
| Room and board | $ 3,800 |
| Books and supplies | $ 1,360 |
| Other expenses | $ 1,939 |
Financial Aid:
Odessa College participates in Federal Title IV financial aid programs. (The school's OPE ID is 359600)
Odessa College has a tenure system for faculty.
Salaries for full-time faculty:
Full-Time Faculty (2008-2009):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Professor | calendar year | 1 | * | 0 | * |
| Associate professor | calendar year | 3 | $62,096 | 6 | $68,412 |
| Assistant professor | calendar year | 2 | * | 3 | $56,693 |
| Instructor | calendar year | 1 | * | 4 | $51,752 |
| All faculty total | calendar year | 7 | $61,898 | 13 | $60,582 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
Full-Time Faculty (2008-2009):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Professor | academic year | 10 | $60,982 | 5 | $55,610 |
| Associate professor | academic year | 14 | $49,714 | 9 | $50,174 |
| Assistant professor | academic year | 11 | $49,746 | 14 | $47,896 |
| Instructor | academic year | 8 | $44,089 | 23 | $45,030 |
| All faculty total | academic year | 43 | $51,296 | 51 | $47,761 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
Students on Athletic Scholarships (2007):
| Sport | Men | Women | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 73 | 46 | 119 |
| Baseball | 31 | 0 | 31 |
| Basketball | 15 | 15 | 30 |
| All Other Sports | 27 | 31 | 58 |
AGRICULTURAL SCIENCE AND MANAGEMENT
Agriculture, General
ANIMAL SCIENCE AND CARE
Animal Sciences, General
Horse Husbandry/Equine Science and Management
ART STUDIES
Art/Art Studies, General
BEAUTY AND COSMETOLOGY
Cosmetology, Barber/Styling, and Nail Instructor
Cosmetology/Cosmetologist, General
BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT
Business Administration and Management, General
COMPUTER SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING
Computer Programming/Programmer, General
Computer Science
Computer Systems Networking and Telecommunications
CONSTRUCTION TRADES
Building/Property Maintenance and Management
COOKING AND CULINARY ARTS
Culinary Arts/Chef Training
EDUCATION AND TEACHING
Education, General
ENGINEERING TECHNICIAN
Mechanical Drafting and Mechanical Drafting CAD/CADD
Occupational Safety and Health Technology/Technician
Petroleum Technology/Technician
FAMILY AND SOCIAL WORK
Child Care Provider/Assistant
Child Care and Support Services Management
Child Development
LAW
Legal Administrative Assistant/Secretary
Legal Assistant/Paralegal
LIBERAL ARTS
English Language and Literature, General
Foreign Languages and Literatures, General
General Studies
Political Science and Government, General
Sociology
Speech and Rhetorical Studies
MATHEMATICS
Mathematics, General
MECHANICS AND REPAIR
Automobile/Automotive Mechanics Technology/Technician
Diesel Mechanics Technology/Technician
Electrical/Electronics Equipment Installation and Repair, General
MEDIA
Mass Communication/Media Studies
Radio and Television
MEDICAL ADMINISTRATION
Medical Administrative/Executive Assistant and Medical Secretary
MEDICAL SUPPORT AND TECHNOLOGY
Clinical/Medical Laboratory Technician
Medical Radiologic Technology/Science - Radiation Therapist
Radiologic Technology/Science - Radiographer
Respiratory Care Therapy/Therapist
Surgical Technology/Technologist
NURSING AND EMERGENCY MEDICINE
Emergency Medical Technology/Technician (EMT Paramedic)
Home Health Aide/Home Attendant
Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training
Nursing/Registered Nurse (RN, ASN, BSN, MSN)
NUTRITION AND EXERCISE THERAPY
Health and Physical Education, General
OFFICE AND ADMINISTRATION
Administrative Assistant and Secretarial Science, General
Business/Office Automation/Technology/Data Entry
PHOTOGRAPHY AND COMMERCIAL ART
Commercial Photography
PRODUCTION TRADES
Machine Tool Technology/Machinist
Welding Technology/Welder
SCIENCE
Biology/Biological Sciences, General
Chemistry, General
Geology/Earth Science, General
Physics, General
SECURITY AND LAW ENFORCEMENT
Criminal Justice/Police Science
Fire Science/Fire-fighting
THERAPY AND COUNSELING
Physical Therapist Assistant
Psychology, General
Substance Abuse/Addiction Counseling
(Details are provided further down on this page.)
What Sets Odessa College Apart:
| Category | Trophy | |
|---|---|---|
| % of full-time faculty on tenure track (vs. all colleges) | Top 1% |  |
| Lowest tuition & fees (in-state) (vs. all colleges) | Top 7% | |
| % of degrees in security and law enforcement (vs. all colleges) | Top 10% | |
| Number of degree programs (vs. all colleges) | Top 12% | |
| Faculty/student ratio (full-time) (for colleges of its size and type) | Top 12% | |
| Dorm rooms per full-time student (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 13% | |
| % of degrees in engineering technician (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 13% | |
| % of degrees in law (for colleges of its size and type) | Top 15% | |
| Number of students (vs. all colleges) | Top 16% | |
| Minority % of student body (for colleges of its size and type) | Top 17% | |
| % of degrees in therapy and counseling (for colleges of its size and type) | Top 20% | |
Notable:
Open admission Accepts some high school credits Grants credits for AP courses Offers distance learning Career counseling Career services Student employment services On-campus day care Remedial classes for students Offers remedial adult education Offers part-time study On-campus library Offers campus housing Offers a board (meal) plan Tenure system for quality teaching Offers athletic scholarships
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