The University of Texas at El Paso (UTEP) has garnered national attention for its standout undergraduate computer science and nursing programs. According to a recent report by U.S. News and World Report, both disciplines have been ranked among the best nationally. The same publication also spotlights UTEP's notable placement within the Top 100 colleges for social mobility, praising its efforts to support low-income students.
UTEP's computer science program, as hailed by its dean, Kenith Meissner, reflects the "exceptional dedication of our faculty and staff, creativity and drive of our students, and the strong partnerships that support our mission." Students from the department, as per UTEP Newsfeed, outranking more than 50 schools, have made their mark by placing eighth at a national cybersecurity competition, including bigger names such as The University of Texas at Austin and Texas A&M. This achievement, accomplished by the computer science undergraduates, speaks volumes about the educational quality UTEP provides.
Equally impressive, the enrollment for UTEP's nursing program has surged by over 12 percent, a figure mirroring the program's appeal and quality. With an NCLEX-RN examination pass rate historically above the national average, UTEP nursing graduates are well-prepared for licensure. Leslie Robbins, dean of the College of Nursing, emphasized the hands-on training UTEP facilitates, stating, "Our faculty and staff have an unwavering commitment to nursing education and we have strong support from our clinical partners," as obtained by UTEP Newsfeed.
