The University of Texas-Pan American (UTPA) is the 10th largest university in the state and the fifth largest in the UT System. UTPA is second in the nation in the number of bachelor’s degrees and fifth in the number of master’s degrees awarded to Hispanics. The Hispanic Outlook in Higher Education lists UTPA among its Top 100 best U.S. colleges for Hispanics. UTPA has the only Physician Assistant Studies Program in Texas outside a medical school. Sixty percent of UTPA students who apply to medical schools are accepted as compared to the state average of 36 percent. Students enrolled in the Baylor pre-medical honors program at UTPA receive conditional admission to medical school and 85 percent are admitted upon graduation. Ninety five percent of students in the UTPA Law School Preparation Institute who have applied to law school have been accepted to at least one. UTPA educates the most Mexican American students in the nation. UTPA ranks 2nd among universities across the nation in the number of Hispanic health sciences graduates. Since 1998 more than 500 UTPA computer science and engineering graduates have been placed in permanent jobs with Fortune 500 companies.
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Degrees Offered: |
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Students |
Enrolled Students: |
18,331 |
Student to Faculty Ratio: |
25 to 1 |
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Cost |
In State Tuition: |
$4,561 |
Out of State Tuition |
$11,209 |
Books and Supplies |
$1,000 |
Students with Financial aid:** |
86% |
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** Refers to % of students receiving some form of financial aid
Bachelor's Degrees
- Bachelor's in Accounting
- Bachelor's in Actuarial Science
- Bachelor's in Advertising
- Bachelor's in Aerospace, Aeronautical and Astronautical/Space Engineering
- Bachelor's in American/United States Studies/Civilization
- Bachelor's in Anthropology
- Bachelor's in Applied Mathematics, General
- Bachelor's in Architecture
- Bachelor's in Art History, Criticism and Conservation
- Bachelor's in Art/Art Studies, General
- Bachelor's in Athletic Training/Trainer
- Bachelor's in Audiology/Audiologist and Speech-Language Pathology/Pathologist
- Bachelor's in Banking and Financial Support Services
- Bachelor's in Bilingual and Multilingual Education
- Bachelor's in Biochemistry
- Bachelor's in Biological and Physical Sciences
- Bachelor's in Biology/Biological Sciences, General
- Bachelor's in Building/Construction Site Management/Manager
- Bachelor's in Business Administration and Management, General
- Bachelor's in Business/Commerce, General
- Bachelor's in Business/Managerial Economics
- Bachelor's in Ceramic Arts and Ceramics
- Bachelor's in Chemistry, General
- Bachelor's in Child Development
- Bachelor's in Civil Engineering, General
- Bachelor's in Classics and Classical Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics, General
- Bachelor's in Clinical Laboratory Science/Medical Technology/Technologist
- Bachelor's in Cognitive Science
- Bachelor's in Community Health Services/Liaison/Counseling
- Bachelor's in Comparative Literature
- Bachelor's in Computer and Information Sciences, General
- Bachelor's in Computer and Information Systems Security/Information Assurance
- Bachelor's in Computer Engineering, General
- Bachelor's in Computer Science
- Bachelor's in Computer Software Engineering
- Bachelor's in Construction Management
- Bachelor's in Corrections
- Bachelor's in Creative Writing
- Bachelor's in Criminal Justice/Law Enforcement Administration
- Bachelor's in Criminal Justice/Safety Studies
- Bachelor's in Criminology
- Bachelor's in Cytogenetics/Genetics/Clinical Genetics Technology/Technologist
- Bachelor's in Cytotechnology/Cytotechnologist
- Bachelor's in Dance, General
- Bachelor's in Dental Hygiene/Hygienist
- Bachelor's in Dental Laboratory Technology/Technician
- Bachelor's in Developmental and Child Psychology
- Bachelor's in Dietetics/Dietitian
- Bachelor's in Digital Communication and Media/Multimedia
- Bachelor's in Drama and Dramatics/Theatre Arts, General
- Bachelor's in Drawing
- Bachelor's in Early Childhood Education and Teaching
- Bachelor's in Economics, General
- Bachelor's in Education, General
- Bachelor's in Electrical and Electronics Engineering
- Bachelor's in Electrical, Electronic and Communications Engineering Technology/Technician
- Bachelor's in Elementary Education and Teaching
- Bachelor's in Emergency Medical Technology/Technician (EMT Paramedic)
- Bachelor's in Engineering Physics/Applied Physics
- Bachelor's in Engineering Technology, General
- Bachelor's in English Language and Literature, General
- Bachelor's in English/Language Arts Teacher Education
- Bachelor's in Environmental Science
- Bachelor's in Ethnic, Cultural Minority, Gender, and Group Studies, Other
- Bachelor's in Finance, General
- Bachelor's in Fine/Studio Arts, General
- Bachelor's in Foreign Languages and Literatures, General
- Bachelor's in French Language and Literature
- Bachelor's in General Studies
- Bachelor's in Geography
- Bachelor's in Geological and Earth Sciences/Geosciences, Other
- Bachelor's in Geology/Earth Science, General
- Bachelor's in Geophysics and Seismology
- Bachelor's in German Language and Literature
- Bachelor's in Graphic Design
- Bachelor's in Health and Physical Education/Fitness, General
- Bachelor's in Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences, General
- Bachelor's in Health/Medical Physics
- Bachelor's in Hispanic-American, Puerto Rican, and Mexican-American/Chicano Studies
- Bachelor's in History, General
- Bachelor's in Human Development and Family Studies, General
- Bachelor's in Human Resources Development
- Bachelor's in Human Resources Management/Personnel Administration, General
- Bachelor's in Humanities/Humanistic Studies
- Bachelor's in Industrial Engineering
- Bachelor's in Industrial Technology/Technician
- Bachelor's in Information Science/Studies
- Bachelor's in Interior Architecture
- Bachelor's in International Business/Trade/Commerce
- Bachelor's in Journalism
- Bachelor's in Keyboard Instruments
- Bachelor's in Latin American Studies
- Bachelor's in Linguistics
- Bachelor's in Management Information Systems, General
- Bachelor's in Management Science
- Bachelor's in Manufacturing Engineering Technology/Technician
- Bachelor's in Marketing/Marketing Management, General
- Bachelor's in Mass Communication/Media Studies
- Bachelor's in Mathematics Teacher Education
- Bachelor's in Mathematics, General
- Bachelor's in Mechanical Engineering
- Bachelor's in Mechanical Engineering/Mechanical Technology/Technician
- Bachelor's in Medical Radiologic Technology/Science - Radiation Therapist
- Bachelor's in Metal and Jewelry Arts
- Bachelor's in Metallurgical Engineering
- Bachelor's in Microbiology, General
- Bachelor's in Molecular Biology
- Bachelor's in Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other
- Bachelor's in Music Management
- Bachelor's in Music Performance, General
- Bachelor's in Music Theory and Composition
- Bachelor's in Music, General
- Bachelor's in Neuroscience
- Bachelor's in Occupational Safety and Health Technology/Technician
- Bachelor's in Operations Management and Supervision
- Bachelor's in Orthotist/Prosthetist
- Bachelor's in Painting
- Bachelor's in Philosophy
- Bachelor's in Physician Assistant
- Bachelor's in Physics, General
- Bachelor's in Political Science and Government, General
- Bachelor's in Printmaking
- Bachelor's in Professional, Technical, Business, and Scientific Writing
- Bachelor's in Psychology, General
- Bachelor's in Public Administration
- Bachelor's in Public Relations/Image Management
- Bachelor's in Radio and Television
- Bachelor's in Radiologic Technology/Science - Radiographer
- Bachelor's in Reading Teacher Education
- Bachelor's in Real Estate
- Bachelor's in Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse
- Bachelor's in Rehabilitation and Therapeutic Professions, Other
- Bachelor's in Respiratory Care Therapy/Therapist
- Bachelor's in Rhetoric and Composition
- Bachelor's in Russian Language and Literature
- Bachelor's in Sales, Distribution, and Marketing Operations, General
- Bachelor's in Science Teacher Education/General Science Teacher Education
- Bachelor's in Sculpture
- Bachelor's in Social Sciences, General
- Bachelor's in Social Sciences, Other
- Bachelor's in Social Studies Teacher Education
- Bachelor's in Social Work
- Bachelor's in Sociology
- Bachelor's in Spanish Language and Literature
- Bachelor's in Special Education and Teaching, General
- Bachelor's in Speech Communication and Rhetoric
- Bachelor's in Statistics, General
- Bachelor's in Substance Abuse/Addiction Counseling
- Bachelor's in Teacher Education, Multiple Levels
- Bachelor's in Tourism and Travel Services Management
- Bachelor's in Visual and Performing Arts, General
- Bachelor's in Voice and Opera
- Bachelor's in Women's Studies
Master's Degrees
- Master's in Accounting
- Master's in Adult and Continuing Education and Teaching
- Master's in Aerospace, Aeronautical and Astronautical/Space Engineering
- Master's in Anatomy
- Master's in Animal Genetics
- Master's in Animal Physiology
- Master's in Anthropology
- Master's in Applied Mathematics, General
- Master's in Architecture
- Master's in Art History, Criticism and Conservation
- Master's in Art Teacher Education
- Master's in Art/Art Studies, General
- Master's in Audiology/Audiologist and Speech-Language Pathology/Pathologist
- Master's in Bilingual and Multilingual Education
- Master's in Biochemistry
- Master's in Bioengineering and Biomedical Engineering
- Master's in Bioinformatics
- Master's in Biological and Physical Sciences
- Master's in Biology/Biological Sciences, General
- Master's in Biomedical Sciences, General
- Master's in Biometry/Biometrics
- Master's in Biophysics
- Master's in Biostatistics
- Master's in Biotechnology
- Master's in Business Administration and Management, General
- Master's in Business/Managerial Economics
- Master's in Cell/Cellular and Molecular Biology
- Master's in Ceramic Arts and Ceramics
- Master's in Chemistry, General
- Master's in City/Urban, Community and Regional Planning
- Master's in Civil Engineering, General
- Master's in Clinical Nurse Specialist
- Master's in Clinical Psychology
- Master's in Cognitive Science
- Master's in Community Health and Preventive Medicine
- Master's in Community Health Services/Liaison/Counseling
- Master's in Comparative Literature
- Master's in Computational Mathematics
- Master's in Computer and Information Sciences, General
- Master's in Computer Engineering, General
- Master's in Computer Science
- Master's in Computer Software Engineering
- Master's in Construction Engineering
- Master's in Construction Management
- Master's in Counseling Psychology
- Master's in Counselor Education/School Counseling and Guidance Services
- Master's in Creative Writing
- Master's in Criminal Justice/Law Enforcement Administration
- Master's in Criminal Justice/Safety Studies
- Master's in Criminology
- Master's in Critical Care Nursing
- Master's in Curriculum and Instruction
- Master's in Dental Clinical Sciences, General
- Master's in Dental Hygiene/Hygienist
- Master's in Dental Materials
- Master's in Developmental and Child Psychology
- Master's in Developmental Biology and Embryology
- Master's in Digital Communication and Media/Multimedia
- Master's in Drama and Dramatics/Theatre Arts, General
- Master's in Drawing
- Master's in Early Childhood Education and Teaching
- Master's in Ecology
- Master's in Economics, General
- Master's in Education, General
- Master's in Education/Teaching of Individuals with Hearing Impairments Including Deafness
- Master's in Education/Teaching of the Gifted and Talented
- Master's in Educational Leadership and Administration, General
- Master's in Educational Psychology
- Master's in Educational, Instructional, and Curriculum Supervision
- Master's in Educational/Instructional Technology
- Master's in Electrical and Electronics Engineering
- Master's in Elementary Education and Teaching
- Master's in Endodontics/Endodontology
- Master's in Engineering Technology, General
- Master's in Engineering, General
- Master's in Engineering, Other
- Master's in English Language and Literature, General
- Master's in English/Language Arts Teacher Education
- Master's in Environmental Science
- Master's in Environmental/Environmental Health Engineering
- Master's in Epidemiology
- Master's in Experimental Psychology
- Master's in Family Practice Nurse/Nursing
- Master's in Finance, General
- Master's in Fine/Studio Arts, General
- Master's in Foreign Languages and Literatures, General
- Master's in Genetic Counseling/Counselor
- Master's in Geographic Information Science and Cartography
- Master's in Geology/Earth Science, General
- Master's in Geophysics and Seismology
- Master's in Graphic Design
- Master's in Health and Physical Education/Fitness, General
- Master's in Health Teacher Education
- Master's in Health/Health Care Administration/Management
- Master's in Health/Medical Physics
- Master's in Higher Education/Higher Education Administration
- Master's in Hispanic-American, Puerto Rican, and Mexican-American/Chicano Studies
- Master's in History, General
- Master's in History, Other
- Master's in Homeland Security, Law Enforcement, Firefighting and Related Protective Services, Other
- Master's in Human Resources Development
- Master's in Human Resources Management/Personnel Administration, General
- Master's in Human/Medical Genetics
- Master's in Humanities/Humanistic Studies
- Master's in Immunology
- Master's in Industrial Engineering
- Master's in Industrial Technology/Technician
- Master's in Information Science/Studies
- Master's in Intercultural/Multicultural and Diversity Studies
- Master's in International Business/Trade/Commerce
- Master's in Kinesiology and Exercise Science
- Master's in Knowledge Management
- Master's in Landscape Architecture
- Master's in Latin American Studies
- Master's in Linguistics
- Master's in Logistics, Materials, and Supply Chain Management
- Master's in Management Information Systems, General
- Master's in Management Science
- Master's in Manufacturing Engineering
- Master's in Marketing Research
- Master's in Marketing/Marketing Management, General
- Master's in Marriage and Family Therapy/Counseling
- Master's in Materials Engineering
- Master's in Mathematics Teacher Education
- Master's in Mathematics, General
- Master's in Mechanical Engineering
- Master's in Medical Illustration/Medical Illustrator
- Master's in Medical Informatics
- Master's in Medical Scientist
- Master's in Medicinal and Pharmaceutical Chemistry
- Master's in Metal and Jewelry Arts
- Master's in Microbiology, General
- Master's in Molecular Biochemistry
- Master's in Molecular Biology
- Master's in Molecular Biophysics
- Master's in Molecular Genetics
- Master's in Molecular Pharmacology
- Master's in Molecular Toxicology
- Master's in Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other
- Master's in Music Performance, General
- Master's in Music Teacher Education
- Master's in Music, General
- Master's in Natural Sciences
- Master's in Neuroscience
- Master's in Nuclear Physics
- Master's in Nurse Anesthetist
- Master's in Nurse Midwife/Nursing Midwifery
- Master's in Nursing Administration
- Master's in Nursing Science
- Master's in Occupational Health and Industrial Hygiene
- Master's in Occupational Safety and Health Technology/Technician
- Master's in Occupational Therapy/Therapist
- Master's in Oncology and Cancer Biology
- Master's in Operations Management and Supervision
- Master's in Orthodontics/Orthodontology
- Master's in Painting
- Master's in Pathology/Experimental Pathology
- Master's in Pediatric Dentistry/Pedodontics
- Master's in Periodontics/Periodontology
- Master's in Pharmacology
- Master's in Philosophy
- Master's in Physical Therapy/Therapist
- Master's in Physician Assistant
- Master's in Physics, General
- Master's in Physiological Psychology/Psychobiology
- Master's in Physiology, General
- Master's in Political Science and Government, General
- Master's in Printmaking
- Master's in Professional, Technical, Business, and Scientific Writing
- Master's in Prosthodontics/Prosthodontology
- Master's in Psychiatric/Mental Health Nurse/Nursing
- Master's in Psychology, General
- Master's in Public Administration
- Master's in Public Health Education and Promotion
- Master's in Public Health, General
- Master's in Public Health/Community Nurse/Nursing
- Master's in Public Policy Analysis, General
- Master's in Radiation Biology/Radiobiology
- Master's in Reading Teacher Education
- Master's in Real Estate
- Master's in Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing
- Master's in Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse
- Master's in Reproductive Biology
- Master's in Sales, Distribution, and Marketing Operations, General
- Master's in School Psychology
- Master's in Sculpture
- Master's in Secondary Education and Teaching
- Master's in Social Work
- Master's in Sociology
- Master's in Spanish Language and Literature
- Master's in Special Education and Teaching, General
- Master's in Speech Communication and Rhetoric
- Master's in Statistics, General
- Master's in Systems Engineering
- Master's in Taxation
- Master's in Teacher Education, Multiple Levels
- Master's in Teaching English as a Second or Foreign Language/ESL Language Instructor
- Master's in Toxicology
- Master's in Urban Studies/Affairs
- Master's in Virology
- Master's in Vocational Rehabilitation Counseling/Counselor
Doctoral Degrees
- Doctoral in Accounting
- Doctoral in Aerospace, Aeronautical and Astronautical/Space Engineering
- Doctoral in Anatomy
- Doctoral in Animal Genetics
- Doctoral in Animal Physiology
- Doctoral in Applied Mathematics, General
- Doctoral in Audiology/Audiologist
- Doctoral in Banking and Financial Support Services
- Doctoral in Behavioral Sciences
- Doctoral in Biochemistry
- Doctoral in Bioengineering and Biomedical Engineering
- Doctoral in Bioethics/Medical Ethics
- Doctoral in Biometry/Biometrics
- Doctoral in Biophysics
- Doctoral in Biostatistics
- Doctoral in Business Administration and Management, General
- Doctoral in Business Statistics
- Doctoral in Cell/Cellular and Molecular Biology
- Doctoral in Cell/Cellular Biology and Histology
- Doctoral in Chemistry, General
- Doctoral in Civil Engineering, General
- Doctoral in Clinical Psychology
- Doctoral in Communication Sciences and Disorders, General
- Doctoral in Community Health and Preventive Medicine
- Doctoral in Community Health Services/Liaison/Counseling
- Doctoral in Computational Mathematics
- Doctoral in Computer and Information Sciences, General
- Doctoral in Computer Engineering, General
- Doctoral in Computer Science
- Doctoral in Computer Software Engineering
- Doctoral in Counselor Education/School Counseling and Guidance Services
- Doctoral in Criminology
- Doctoral in Curriculum and Instruction
- Doctoral in Demography and Population Studies
- Doctoral in Dental Materials
- Doctoral in Dentistry
- Doctoral in Developmental Biology and Embryology
- Doctoral in Ecology
- Doctoral in Economics, General
- Doctoral in Educational Leadership and Administration, General
- Doctoral in Electrical and Electronics Engineering
- Doctoral in English Language and Literature, General
- Doctoral in Environmental Science
- Doctoral in Environmental/Environmental Health Engineering
- Doctoral in Epidemiology
- Doctoral in Experimental Psychology
- Doctoral in Finance, General
- Doctoral in Geology/Earth Science, General
- Doctoral in Health Professions and Related Clinical Sciences, Other
- Doctoral in Health/Health Care Administration/Management
- Doctoral in Health/Medical Psychology
- Doctoral in History, Other
- Doctoral in Human/Medical Genetics
- Doctoral in Humanities/Humanistic Studies
- Doctoral in Immunology
- Doctoral in Industrial and Organizational Psychology
- Doctoral in Industrial Engineering
- Doctoral in International Business/Trade/Commerce
- Doctoral in Linguistics
- Doctoral in Management Information Systems, General
- Doctoral in Marketing/Marketing Management, General
- Doctoral in Materials Engineering
- Doctoral in Mathematics, General
- Doctoral in Mechanical Engineering
- Doctoral in Medical Informatics
- Doctoral in Medical Microbiology and Bacteriology
- Doctoral in Medical Scientist
- Doctoral in Medicinal and Pharmaceutical Chemistry
- Doctoral in Medicine
- Doctoral in Microbiology, General
- Doctoral in Molecular Biochemistry
- Doctoral in Molecular Biology
- Doctoral in Molecular Biophysics
- Doctoral in Molecular Genetics
- Doctoral in Molecular Pharmacology
- Doctoral in Molecular Toxicology
- Doctoral in Neuroscience
- Doctoral in Nuclear Physics
- Doctoral in Nursing Science
- Doctoral in Occupational Health and Industrial Hygiene
- Doctoral in Oncology and Cancer Biology
- Doctoral in Organizational Behavior Studies
- Doctoral in Pathology/Experimental Pathology
- Doctoral in Pharmacology
- Doctoral in Physical Therapy/Therapist
- Doctoral in Physics, General
- Doctoral in Physiological Psychology/Psychobiology
- Doctoral in Physiology, General
- Doctoral in Political Science and Government, General
- Doctoral in Psychology, General
- Doctoral in Public Administration
- Doctoral in Public Health Education and Promotion
- Doctoral in Public Health, General
- Doctoral in Public Policy Analysis, General
- Doctoral in Radiation Biology/Radiobiology
- Doctoral in Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing
- Doctoral in Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse
- Doctoral in Rhetoric and Composition
- Doctoral in Social Sciences, Other
- Doctoral in Social Work
- Doctoral in Statistics, General
- Doctoral in Virology
Certificates
- Certificate in Clinical Laboratory Science/Medical Technology/Technologist
- Certificate in Cytogenetics/Genetics/Clinical Genetics Technology/Technologist
- Certificate in Cytotechnology/Cytotechnologist
- Certificate in Dental Hygiene/Hygienist
- Certificate in Emergency Medical Technology/Technician (EMT Paramedic)
- Certificate in Health/Medical Physics
- Certificate in Medical Radiologic Technology/Science - Radiation Therapist
- Certificate in Radiologic Technology/Science - Radiographer
Post-doctoral Certificates
- Post-doctoral Certificate in Advanced General Dentistry
- Post-doctoral Certificate in Advanced/Graduate Dentistry and Oral Sciences, Other
- Post-doctoral Certificate in Dental Clinical Sciences, General
- Post-doctoral Certificate in Dental Public Health and Education
- Post-doctoral Certificate in Endodontics/Endodontology
- Post-doctoral Certificate in Oral/Maxillofacial Surgery
- Post-doctoral Certificate in Orthodontics/Orthodontology
- Post-doctoral Certificate in Pediatric Dentistry/Pedodontics
- Post-doctoral Certificate in Periodontics/Periodontology
- Post-doctoral Certificate in Prosthodontics/Prosthodontology
Graduate Certificates
- Graduate Certificate in Blood Bank Technology Specialist
- Graduate Certificate in Business/Commerce, General
- Graduate Certificate in City/Urban, Community and Regional Planning
- Graduate Certificate in Clinical Laboratory Science/Medical Technology/Technologist
- Graduate Certificate in Criminology
- Graduate Certificate in Dietetics/Dietitian
- Graduate Certificate in Family Practice Nurse/Nursing
- Graduate Certificate in Geographic Information Science and Cartography
- Graduate Certificate in Geology/Earth Science, General
- Graduate Certificate in Health/Health Care Administration/Management
- Graduate Certificate in History, General
- Graduate Certificate in Industrial Engineering
- Graduate Certificate in Linguistics
- Graduate Certificate in Mechanical Engineering
- Graduate Certificate in Medical Scientist
- Graduate Certificate in Music Teacher Education
- Graduate Certificate in Physical Therapy/Therapist
- Graduate Certificate in Public Administration
- Graduate Certificate in Public Policy Analysis, General
- Graduate Certificate in Real Estate
- Graduate Certificate in Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing
- Graduate Certificate in Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse
- Graduate Certificate in Taxation
- Graduate Certificate in Urban Studies/Affairs
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