Is The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley worth it?
The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley is a public, four-year institution in Edinburg, Texas (midsize city). It awarded 6,856 degrees and certificates in 2024, most often in criminal justice administration, biology sciences and psychology.
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Federal context for The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley
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Median earnings 1 year after
$34,758
Median earnings 4 years after
$53,888
Median earnings 10 years after
$49,620
Average net price
$4,831
Completion rate
51%
Completions (2024)
6,856
Years to pay back
under 1 year
Students (undergrad)
28,666
Median earnings after completing, by program
| Program | Credential | Median earnings, 1yr | Median earnings, 4yr | Graduates counted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Criminal Justice and Corrections | Bachelor's | $32,899 | $49,979 | 636 |
| Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other | Bachelor's | $41,757 | $56,493 | 513 |
| Psychology, General | Bachelor's | $26,541 | $40,140 | 458 |
| Biology, General | Bachelor's | $24,841 | $47,954 | 454 |
| Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness | Bachelor's | $27,731 | $53,769 | 290 |
| Rehabilitation and Therapeutic Professions | Bachelor's | $28,872 | $44,201 | 220 |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | Bachelor's | $33,579 | $49,595 | 209 |
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing | Bachelor's | $77,619 | $88,067 | 201 |
| Social Work | Bachelor's | $30,436 | $50,073 | 192 |
| Accounting and Related Services | Bachelor's | $37,216 | $53,420 | 186 |
| English Language and Literature, General | Bachelor's | $24,187 | $45,746 | 163 |
| Communication and Media Studies | Bachelor's | $26,748 | $39,940 | 159 |
| Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences, General | Master's | $59,419 | $69,643 | 139 |
| Business/Commerce, General | Master's | $57,672 | $87,822 | 134 |
| Special Education and Teaching | Master's | $55,668 | $60,899 | 130 |
Source: College Scorecard, June 2026 release, and IPEDS. Earnings cover federally aided students only, so they do not cover every graduate.
Awards conferred, by program
| Program | Award level | Awards |
|---|---|---|
| Psychology, General | Bachelor's | 472 |
| Biology/Biological Sciences, General | Bachelor's | 458 |
| Criminal Justice/Law Enforcement Administration | Bachelor's | 446 |
| Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other | Bachelor's | 359 |
| Exercise Science and Kinesiology | Bachelor's | 258 |
| Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse | Bachelor's | 212 |
| Business Administration and Management, General | Master's | 184 |
| Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences, General | Bachelor's | 180 |
| Business Administration and Management, General | Bachelor's | 164 |
| Mechanical Engineering | Bachelor's | 153 |
Federal view: Census PSEO, most recent federal cohort, one year after completion
| Industry | Share of graduates | Graduates counted |
|---|---|---|
| Educational Services | 44% | 23,859 |
| Health Care and Social Assistance | 20% | 11,089 |
| Retail Trade | 6% | 3,421 |
| Public Administration | 5% | 2,677 |
| Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | 4% | 2,324 |
| Finance and Insurance | 4% | 1,973 |
| Administrative and Support and Waste Management and Remediation Services | 3% | 1,675 |
| Manufacturing | 3% | 1,463 |
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Sources: federal figures for The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley. Federal figures from College Scorecard and IPEDS. Occupation pay from Bureau of Labor Statistics OEWS for Texas. Counts under 10 are not published.
Updated September 18, 2026 · Methodology · Report a problem with this page