Odessa College

Odessa College is an online, two-year community college and trade school based in Odessa, TX. It is obtainable for all, with a 100% acceptance rate. It is a smaller institution with full-time enrollment of 2,004 undergraduates. 25% of graduates secure a Liberal Arts and Humanities Certificate. Alternative regularly decided academe include Police and Criminal Science and Nursing, but there are 46 different majors to select from. It has a high quality cosmetology program, ranking 9th in Texas. Furthermore, Odessa College placed 25th in Texas according to our best trade schools list. At full price, tuition is $3,642 a year, if you're applying from Texas but $4,599 for those of you not raised in Texas. Before you decide not to apply because of cost constraints, be conscious that slightly less than 75% of Odessa students get some scholarship or grant funding. 39% of Odessa College undergraduates walk across that stage on graduation day, shifting into the labor force prepared to make some cash. On average, alumni earn an annual salary of $29,900 two years after graduation. After 4 more years on the job, the graduate's median annual income rises 17.7% to $35,200; however, that is still 12.2% under the national median income for individuals. Those of you applying may also want to be aware that Odessa does not offer early decision. Additionally, Odessa does not provide a remote program. On the subject of finances, be aware that the average amount of aid awarded through federal grants is $5,586. Regarding demographics, 91% of undergraduates are from a household with an income less than $30k and the student body is comprised of 1% mixed race undergrads. When it comes to the student experience, Odessa has many clubs and activities. Finally, 25% of graduates earn a starting salary of at least $48,100 and 1/4th of graduates take home a starting salary of $16,100 or less.