About the Institution
The University of Texas-Pan American, a Hispanic serving institution, is in the middle of one of the fastest growing areas in the tion, the southern tip of Texas known as the Rio Grande Valley. UTPA is located in Edinburg, Texas, approximately 10 miles north of the US/Mexico border and 75 miles northwest of South Padre Island. UTPA provides program specific classes in Rio Grande City, McAllen and South Padre Island in addition to those offered through the online learning center.
Since its inception in 1927, The University of Texas-Pan American has conferred over 2,600 associate's, 50,400 bachelor's, 10,800 master's and 100 doctoral degrees.
UTPA provides an affordable education and global opportunities with a choice of 57 bachelor's, 57 master's, three doctoral, and two cooperative doctoral programs within 7 colleges.
Undergrad Programs / Areas offered :
Fine Arts
Studio
Graphic
Communication Studies
Communication-Speech Teacher
Theatre ? Bachelor of Arts
Performance Track
Design Track
TV/Film Track
Teacher Certification Track
English ? Bachelor of Arts
Spanish ? Bachelor of Arts
French ? Bachelor of Arts.
Graduate Programs / Areas offered :
Art (MFA)
Communication (MA)
Creative Writing (MFA)
English (MA)
English as a Second Language (MA)
History (MA)
Music (MM)
Spanish (MA)
Collaborative PhD program in Spanish
Theatre (MA)
English (MAIS)
History (MAIS)
Music (MAIS)
Spanish (MAIS).