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The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley
Edinburg, TX · Public · General
The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley is a public institution in Edinburg, TX. With a 85% admission rate and 1,110 combined SAT (75th percentile). Enrolls 27,026 students, offers 44 programs with earnings data, and has a 51% completion rate. Earnings are weighted by the number of graduates reporting in each program to reflect the typical student outcome. Payback period estimates how many years of earnings it takes to recoup total degree cost using net price after financial aid.
Admission Rate
85%
SAT Combined (75th)
1,110
Enrollment
27,026
Completion Rate
51%
Cost of Attendance
$18,343
In-State Tuition
$9,859
Out-of-State Tuition
$19,939
Programs
44
1-Year vs 5-Year Earnings — 44 Programs
STEMEngineeringHealthBusinessLiberal ArtsOtherCost ($18K)
Showing 44 of 44 programs
| Compare | # | Program ⇕ | Credential ⇕ | 1yr Earnings ↓ | 5yr Earnings ⇕ | Cost ⇕ | ROI ⇕ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical NursingBachelor's Degree | Bachelor's Degree | $77,619 | $87,989 | $18,343 | 4.2x | |
| 2 | Mechanical EngineeringBachelor's Degree | Bachelor's Degree | $60,924 | $77,043 | $18,343 | 3.3x | |
| 3 | Computer EngineeringBachelor's Degree | Bachelor's Degree | $57,841 | $87,467 | $18,343 | 3.2x | |
| 4 | Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science/Research and Allied ProfessionsBachelor's Degree | Bachelor's Degree | $56,421 | $56,240 | $18,343 | 3.1x | |
| 5 | MusicBachelor's Degree | Bachelor's Degree | $56,373 | $59,947 | $18,343 | 3.1x | |
| 6 | Civil EngineeringBachelor's Degree | Bachelor's Degree | $54,182 | $74,618 | $18,343 | 3.0x | |
| 7 | Computer and Information Sciences, GeneralBachelor's Degree | Bachelor's Degree | $49,910 | $60,284 | $18,343 | 2.7x | |
| 8 | Social Sciences, GeneralBachelor's Degree | Bachelor's Degree | $47,248 | $52,615 | $18,343 | 2.6x | |
| 9 | MathematicsBachelor's Degree | Bachelor's Degree | $47,199 | $61,938 | $18,343 | 2.6x | |
| 10 | Electrical, Electronics and Communications EngineeringBachelor's Degree | Bachelor's Degree | $45,597 | $87,466 | $18,343 | 2.5x | |
| 11 | Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies, OtherBachelor's Degree | Bachelor's Degree | $41,757 | $54,523 | $18,343 | 2.3x | |
| 12 | Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences, GeneralBachelor's Degree | Bachelor's Degree | $40,655 | — | $18,343 | 2.2x | |
| 13 | Management Information Systems and ServicesBachelor's Degree | Bachelor's Degree | $38,672 | $57,693 | $18,343 | 2.1x | |
| 14 | Finance and Financial Management ServicesBachelor's Degree | Bachelor's Degree | $37,711 | $49,184 | $18,343 | 2.1x | |
| 15 | Accounting and Related ServicesBachelor's Degree | Bachelor's Degree | $37,216 | $55,859 | $18,343 | 2.0x | |
| 16 | Business Administration, Management and OperationsBachelor's Degree | Bachelor's Degree | $33,579 | $49,369 | $18,343 | 1.8x | |
| 17 | Criminal Justice and CorrectionsBachelor's Degree | Bachelor's Degree | $32,899 | $50,935 | $18,343 | 1.8x | |
| 18 | Social WorkBachelor's Degree | Bachelor's Degree | $30,436 | $46,031 | $18,343 | 1.7x | |
| 19 | MarketingBachelor's Degree | Bachelor's Degree | $30,173 | $52,301 | $18,343 | 1.6x | |
| 20 | International BusinessBachelor's Degree | Bachelor's Degree | $29,271 | — | $18,343 | 1.6x | |
| 21 | Rehabilitation and Therapeutic ProfessionsBachelor's Degree | Bachelor's Degree | $28,872 | $47,753 | $18,343 | 1.6x | |
| 22 | Health and Physical Education/FitnessBachelor's Degree | Bachelor's Degree | $27,731 | $52,121 | $18,343 | 1.5x | |
| 23 | Romance Languages, Literatures, and LinguisticsBachelor's Degree | Bachelor's Degree | $27,138 | $45,243 | $18,343 | 1.5x | |
| 24 | Human Development, Family Studies, and Related ServicesBachelor's Degree | Bachelor's Degree | $26,897 | — | $18,343 | 1.5x | |
| 25 | Communication and Media StudiesBachelor's Degree | Bachelor's Degree | $26,748 | $48,282 | $18,343 | 1.5x |
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