Odessa College
A good fit for families who need the lowest possible cost and students who prefer a mid-size campus. graduation rate is below 40%. a public school with 4,654 students.
About This School
Odessa College is a public institution located in Odessa, Texas with approximately 4,654 undergraduate students enrolled. The average net price after financial aid is $6,368 per year. The graduation rate is 37%, and the typical graduate earns $43,400 within 10 years of enrollment.
Odessa College is a public junior college in Odessa, Texas. The college serves the people of Ector County and the Permian Basin. It was established in 1946 and enrolled 8,024 students in fall 2021 and 7,679 students in spring 2022 in its university-parallel and occupational/technical courses, and 11,000 students annually in its Basic Education, Continuing Education, and Community Recreation courses.
The numbers tell a mixed story here: the low median debt of $6,000 and affordable net price of $9,296/year make this one of the more financially accessible community college options in Texas, and graduates who complete earn a reasonable $43,400 median salary. However, the 28% graduation rate and 61% freshman retention rate are real concerns — most students who start here don't finish, which is worth taking seriously before enrolling. Worth considering if you have a clear, short-term goal like a certificate program or transferring to a four-year school, but go in with a plan and strong support system.
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Cost & Financial Aid
Net Price by Family Income
Average annual cost after grants/scholarships, by household income. Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
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After Graduation
Earnings 6 Years After Enrollment, by Gender
Gap: 40% less for female graduates. National avg ~16%.
Will This School Pay Off?
Strong return. Graduates earn well above their debt load.
Earnings data from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. These are means across all graduates, not specific to any major.
Student Body
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (4,654 undergraduates).
Contact & Location
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Sources & Methodology
Primary data source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. Accessed via automated sync. Latest values may come from different reporting years depending on the metric.
School overview from Wikipedia. Used for context only, not as a primary data source for admissions, cost, or outcomes claims.
- Earnings figures are institution-level averages, not major-specific.
- Some metrics are based on Title IV financial aid recipients only.
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