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Health Sciences at The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley

Edinburg, TX · Public · Bachelor's Degree · Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences, General
38 /100
DegreeOutlook Score (Base Case) — assumes in-state tuition
38
Optimistic
38
Base Case
37
Pessimistic
Earnings $40,655/yr (11% vs median)
AI Risk High (43% exposed)
Job Market Medium (15,700 openings/yr)
ROI 12.1x earnings multiple (6.0x out-of-state)
Ranked #52 of 156 Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences programs Top 50%

How AI Changes the Outlook

Three scenarios based on how aggressively AI disrupts the career paths available to Health Sciences graduates.

Optimistic
No Disruption		 Base Case
Gradual AI		 Pessimistic
Aggressive AI
10-Year Earnings $478K $479K $455K
Earnings Multiple (In-State) 12.1x 12.1x 11.5x
Earnings Multiple (Out-of-State) 6.0x 6.0x 5.7x
Probability of Field Employment 55% 52% 38%
DegreeOutlook Score 38 38 37

10-Year Earnings Projection

*Year 1 uses actual reported earnings. Scenarios diverge as AI impact compounds over time.

4-Year Tuition, In-State (Sticker)
$39,436
Out-of-state: $79,756 (6.0x ROI)
4-Year Net Price (After Aid)
$26,000
34% less than sticker · See by income
Median Debt at Graduation
$14,205
4.2 months of Year 1 earnings

Program Analysis

At $40,655 per year, Health Sciences graduates from The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley earn slightly above the $36,567 national median. The premium is real but not dramatic.

Every dollar of in-state tuition returns an estimated 12.1x in decade earnings — an exceptional ratio that places this among the highest-ROI Health Sciences programs nationally.

Some AI exposure exists in Health Sciences's typical career paths, with 43% of job tasks potentially affected. The pessimistic scenario still projects solid returns, with a 5% gap from the optimistic case.

The median debt load of $14,205 represents less than half a year of starting salary — among the lightest debt-to-income ratios we track.

At #52 of 156 Health Sciences programs, The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley scores above the median — competitive but not a standout.

About The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley

With 85% of applicants admitted, The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley prioritizes broad access, one of the larger campuses at 27,026 students in Edinburg, TX. 64% of students receive Pell Grants, indicating strong socioeconomic diversity. The average net cost of $26,000 over four years represents a 34% discount from published tuition.

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Top Career Paths

Health education specialists $63,000/yr
Community health workers $51,030/yr
View all 2 career paths with salary ranges and AI risk →

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Health Sciences at Other Schools

Touro University ($98,520) Seattle Central College ($71,275) Southern New Hampshire University ($66,407) Mercy College of Ohio ($65,046) Northwestern State University of Louisiana ($59,186) Northern Kentucky University ($58,970) National University ($55,679) University of Minnesota-Twin Cities ($53,988)

Other Majors at The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley

Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing ($77,619) Mechanical Engineering ($60,924) Computer Engineering ($57,841) Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science/Research and Allied Professions ($56,421) Music ($56,373) Civil Engineering ($54,182) Computer and Information Sciences, General ($49,910) Social Sciences, General ($47,248)

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the DegreeOutlook Score for Health Sciences at The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley?
A score of 38/100 indicates below-average financial outcomes for Health Sciences. Earnings, ROI, or AI risk factors are pulling the score down.
Will AI replace Health Sciences careers?
With 43% of typical job tasks exposed to AI, this is one of the higher-risk fields. Our pessimistic scenario projects $454,798 in decade earnings vs $478,155 in the optimistic case — a meaningful gap.
Scores use College Scorecard earnings, BLS employment projections, and AI task-exposure research. See full methodology →