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The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley

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The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley's main campus is located in Edinburg, with additional locations spread throughout the Rio Grande Valley. As the southernmost member of the University of Texas System, UTRGV serves a largely Hispanic student body. The university is designated as a high research activity doctoral university.

Programs Analyzed

Avg Grad Earnings

$35,369/yr

Avg DegreeOutlook Score

45/100

Tuition, In-State (Sticker)

$9,859/yr

Out-of-state: $19,939/yr

Financial Aid & Net Price

What students actually pay after grants and scholarships, by family income. 64% of students receive Pell Grants and 26% take federal loans.

Family Income	Avg Net Price/yr	4-Year Net Cost	Net-Price ROI
$0 – $30K	$5,006	$20,024	17.7x
$30K – $48K	$5,775	$23,100	15.3x
$48K – $75K	$7,695	$30,780	11.5x
$75K – $110K	$13,104	$52,416	6.7x
$110K+	$16,528	$66,112	5.3x
Sticker price (no aid)	$9,859	$39,436	9.0x

Net price = tuition + fees + room & board minus grants and scholarships. ROI = average 10-year graduate earnings ÷ 4-year net cost. Source: IPEDS Student Financial Aid survey via College Scorecard.

All Programs at The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley

36 degree programs ranked by DegreeOutlook Score. Click any program for full AI scenario analysis and 10-year earnings projections.

Program	DW Score	Earnings	AI Risk	ROI
Registered Nursing & Nursing Administration Compare across schools	87	$77,619/yr	High	21.3x
Computer Engineering Compare across schools	79	$57,841/yr	Very High	21.2x
Computer and Information Sciences, General Compare across schools	72	$49,910/yr	Very High	14.3x
Mechanical Engineering Compare across schools	69	$60,924/yr	Very High	18.5x
Civil Engineering Compare across schools	67	$54,182/yr	High	17.9x
Electrical Compare across schools	64	$45,597/yr	Very High	21.2x
Social Sciences, General Compare across schools	62	$47,248/yr	High	12.3x
Mathematics Compare across schools	61	$47,199/yr	Very High	14.7x
Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science/Research Compare across schools	58	$56,421/yr	Moderate	13.3x
Music Compare across schools	57	$56,373/yr	High	14.2x
Accounting and Related Services Compare across schools	57	$37,216/yr	Very High	13.2x
Finance and Financial Management Services Compare across schools	55	$37,711/yr	Very High	11.5x
Business Administration Compare across schools	52	$33,579/yr	High	11.5x
Criminal Justice and Corrections Compare across schools	52	$32,899/yr	Moderate	11.9x
Management Information Systems and Services Compare across schools	48	$38,672/yr	Very High	13.6x
Marketing Compare across schools	45	$30,173/yr	Very High	12.3x
Chemistry Compare across schools	45	$22,913/yr	High	15.0x
International Business Compare across schools	40	$29,271/yr	Very High	6.4x
Health and Physical Education/Fitness Compare across schools	40	$27,731/yr	Moderate	12.2x
Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences Compare across schools	38	$40,655/yr	High	9.3x
Biology, General Compare across schools	37	$24,841/yr	High	13.0x
Political Science and Government Compare across schools	37	$24,804/yr	Very High	11.2x
Human Development & Family Studies Compare across schools	36	$26,897/yr	High	5.8x
Social Work Compare across schools	35	$30,436/yr	Moderate	10.7x
Teaching English or French as a Second or Foreign Language Compare across schools	35	$25,048/yr	High	5.4x
History Compare across schools	34	$26,081/yr	High	9.8x
Communication and Media Studies Compare across schools	33	$26,748/yr	High	11.2x
Psychology, General Compare across schools	33	$26,541/yr	High	10.2x
Rehabilitation and Therapeutic Professions Compare across schools	32	$28,872/yr	Moderate	11.1x
English Language and Literature, General Compare across schools	32	$24,187/yr	Very High	12.0x
Romance Languages & Literatures Compare across schools	31	$27,138/yr	Very High	10.5x
Anthropology Compare across schools	27	$21,213/yr	High	4.4x
Fine and Studio Arts Compare across schools	25	$21,891/yr	Moderate	7.4x
Ethnic & Cultural Minority Compare across schools	20	$23,604/yr	Very High	5.0x
Drama/Theatre Arts and Stagecraft Compare across schools	19	$16,706/yr	Moderate	6.2x
Philosophy Compare across schools	16	$14,151/yr	Very High	2.6x

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