COMMUNITY PROFILES
Newcomers will find a comprehensive network of outstanding educational opportunities designed to serve residents of all ages. Top-performing public school districts and a number of private schools ensure options for selecting the right learning environment. Opportunities for post-secondary education are available locally at Odessa College, Midland College, Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center, and the University of Texas of the Permian Basin. For more than 40 years, Midland College has been providing hands-on training and career education along with a wide range of two-year programs and associate degrees. Undergraduate, graduate, pre-professional, and professional degrees can all be earned close to home. Highlighted in leading publications like Washington Monthly and U.S. News & World Report, the University of Texas of the Permian Basin strives for excellence from every perspective, from nationally recognized academic programs to on-campus childcare options. Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center of the Permian Basin is focused on higher education in the allied health sciences, medicine, and nursing.
Healthcare resources in Midland County are equally impressive, anchored by Midland Memorial Hospital. The health system includes two hospital campuses, medical offices, imaging centers, a cancer treatment center, and several other specialty centers. Licensed today for 468 beds, Midland Memorial Hospital excels in innovative programs that include the Heart Institute, Total Joint Center, women’s and children’s healthcare services, and various rehabilitation programs. The multi-campus system of Odessa Regional Medical Center maintains its flagship hospital campus in Odessa, renowned for comprehensive care and state-of-the-art clinical excellence. Also in Odessa, Medical Center Hospital serves a 17-county region as a teaching hospital and healthcare system. Hundreds of professionals in private practice represent every specialty, including Texas Tech Physicians who operate outpatient clinics in both Odessa and Midland. The premier medical teaching facilities in Midland and Odessa ensure access to a caliber of healthcare usually found only the largest metropolitan areas.
