by our College Data Analytics TeamWant the scoop on The University of Texas at El Paso Graduate School? We’ve put together a comprehensive report on the school that covers what degree programs UTEP offers, if the school is ranked, how diverse it is, and much more. Use the following list to jump to the section on the page with details on that topic.
College Factual began producing its annual Best Quality Schools rankings as a means to assist students in finding top-quality graduate colleges and universities that are invested in preparing their students for their future endeavors.These rankings are based on components such as post-graduation earnings of students, accumulated student debt of graduates, how much in demand the school is, and faculty and student diversity.
Out of the 4,630 colleges and universities analyzed in College Factual’s 2026 Best Master’s Degree Schools in the U.S. ranking, The University of Texas at El Paso took the #1,032 spot.For the Best Master’s Degree Schools in Texas, UTEP came in at #61.
Of the 4,630 institutions of higher learning that were examined in the 2026 Best Doctorate Schools in the United States ranking, UTEP came in at #1,032.UTEP also ranked #61 for Best Doctorate Degree Schools in Texas.
### Best Graduate Certificate Schools RankingIn College Factual’s 2026 Best Graduate Certificate Schools in the United States ranking, UTEP took the #1,032 spot out of 4,630 schools. In addition, UTEP took the #61 spot for Best Graduate Certificate Schools in Texas.
Out of 4,630 schools analyzed in the 2026 Best Graduate Schools in the United States ranking, UTEP came in at #1,032. UTEP also ranked #61 for Best Graduate Schools in Texas.
During the most recent year for which data is available, 3,921 graduate students attended The University of Texas at El Paso.Since diversity is such an important part of the grad school experience, College Factual looked deeper at the demographics of these students.Our findings are below.
Women make up 58.0% of the total graduate student body at UTEP while men make up 42.0%. These percentages may be different for specific degree programs.
About 74.0% of the graduate students who attend UTEP are from a racial-ethnic minority group*.Americans aren’t the only ones who appreciate the graduate programs at UTEP. Around 15.1% of graduate students are international.The chart below shows the breakdown of graduate student demographics at the school. You can click on it for a more detailed view.
Data on the average tuition and fees for full-time graduate students at the school is not available.
The typical graduate student at UTEP who borrowed carries a median debt of $19,819.
After earning their master’s degree from UTEP, graduates go on to jobs with an average early-career salary of $79,939.
The average early-career salary for doctoral degree recipients from UTEP is $86,370.
The graduate programs at UTEP lead to a range of early-career salaries. The table below lists the graduate fields of study at the school whose recent graduates report the highest early-career earnings.
| Graduate Field of Study | Avg Early-Career Salary |
|---|---|
| Nursing | $128,408 |
| Computer Engineering | $102,946 |
| Mechanical Engineering | $96,545 |
| Bioethics/Medical Ethics | $89,521 |
| Business Administration & Management | $88,771 |
| International Relations & Security | $79,569 |
| Communication Sciences | $78,910 |
| Accounting | $78,356 |
| Systems Engineering | $77,904 |
| Rehabilitation Professions | $74,822 |
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Contact details for UTEP are given below.
| Contact Details | |
|---|---|
| Address: | 500 W. University Ave, El Paso, TX 79968-0691 |
| Phone: | 915-747-5000 |
| Website: | www.utep.edu |
| Facebook: | www.facebook.com/UTEPMiners |
| Twitter: | www.twitter.com/utepnews |
Around 34.4% of UTEP graduate students took at least one course online.Approximately 25.5% of grad students took all their classes online during that same time period.
Listed here are the degree programs in which the school awarded master’s degrees.
Just like the master’s programs above, the doctorate programs shown here are only those in which doctorate degrees were awarded.
| Doctorate Degree Program | Annual Graduates | Avg Early-Career Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Biomedical Engineering | 1 | — |
| Business Administration & Management | 4 | — |
| Chemistry | 15 | — |
| Computational Science | 5 | — |
| Computer Science | 6 | — |
| Curriculum & Instruction | 7 | — |
| Ecology & Systematics Biology | 7 | — |
| Educational Administration | 11 | — |
| Electrical and Computer Engineering. | 3 | — |
| Environmental Engineering | 12 | — |
| General Biology | 12 | — |
| General Psychology | 9 | — |
| Geological & Earth Sciences | 3 | — |
| Health Sciences & Services | 4 | — |
| History | 3 | — |
| Materials Engineering | 6 | — |
| Mechanical Engineering | 7 | — |
| Nursing | 12 | — |
| Statistics | 3 | — |
Listed here are the programs in which The University of Texas at El Paso awarded a graduate certificate.
| Graduate Certificate Program | Annual Graduates | Avg Early-Career Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Communication Sciences | 11 | — |
| General Biology | 5 | — |
| General Engineering | 1 | — |
| General Psychology | 5 | — |
| History | 1 | — |
| Nursing | 10 | — |
| Political Science & Government | 5 | — |
| Public Administration | 5 | — |
| Special Education | 1 | — |
| Teacher Education Subject Specific | 1 | — |
The programs below are those in which the school awarded a professional degree.
| Professional Degree Program | Annual Graduates | Avg Early-Career Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Pharmacy/Pharmaceutical Sciences | 41 | — |
| Rehabilitation Professions | 33 | — |
The programs below are those in which the school awarded a post-masters certificate.
| Post-Masters Certificate Program | Annual Graduates | Avg Early-Career Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Nursing | 15 | — |
Footnotes
*The racial-ethnic minorities count is calculated by taking the total number of students and subtracting white students, international students, and students whose race/ethnicity was unknown. This number is then divided by the total number of students at the school to obtain the racial-ethnic minorities percentage.
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