Higher Education
Midland is home to Midland College, where residents can go to earn their college degree, a certificate, or to take specific courses to advance their career path. At Midland College, there is an educational path that fits everyone from recent high school graduates to busy professionals and those looking to train for a new career. Their goal is to help students to start, strive, and succeed. We encourage you to explore all that Midland College has to offer here.
Just a short drive from Midland, The University of Texas of the Permian Basin offers undergraduate, graduate, and online programs on their campus. At UT Permian Basin through the Falcon Free program, students are given the opportunity to earn their degree for free. Without the use of loans or debt, this plan covers the cost of tuition and mandatory fees for students. UT Permian Basin believes that a college education is transformative and money should not hold you back. Explore the different options that are available through the Falcon Free program here.
Within fifty miles of Midland, there are additional colleges and universities, including:
*Tuition is based on 15 hours as a full-time student.
Enrollment: 5,184 Tuition: $2,070 | Midland, Texas | |
The University of Texas of the Permian Basin Enrollment: 6,795 Tuition: $9,234 | Odessa, Texas | 16 miles from Midland center |
Enrollment: 5,578 Tuition: $3,200 | Odessa, Texas | 20 miles from Midland center |
Enrollment: 4,293 Tuition: $4,020 | Big Spring, Texas
| 42 miles from Midland center |