Rio Grande Valley College
Pharr, Texas · Private, for-profit · 808 undergraduates
Of 5 programs with reported earnings, 3 leave graduates out-earning a typical Texas high-school graduate (about $34,809/yr) and 2 fall short. Another 3 programs did not have enough data to judge.
What families actually pay
| Family income | Net price per year |
|---|---|
| Under $30k | $19,205 |
| $30k to $48k | $19,405 |
| $48k to $75k | $21,969 |
| $75k to $110k | $25,184 |
| $110k and up | $19,851 |
| All families (average) | $19,500 |
Net price is the yearly cost after grants and scholarships, by family income (College Scorecard). Credit: TuitionTracker.
Program earnings vs a high-school graduate
| Program | Credential | Median earnings | vs HS grad | Verdict | Median debt | Payback |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Practical Nursing, Vocational Nursing and Nursing Assistants | Undergraduate Certificate or Diploma | $57,703 | +$22,894 | clears the bar | $13,087 | 0.6 yrs |
| Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services | Undergraduate Certificate or Diploma | $23,512 | -$11,297 | falls short | $8,233 | n/a |
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing | Associate's Degree | $77,845 | +$43,036 | clears the bar | $15,750 | 0.4 yrs |
| Health and Medical Administrative Services | Undergraduate Certificate or Diploma | $31,620 | -$3,189 | falls short | $9,428 | n/a |
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing | Undergraduate Certificate or Diploma | $55,704 | +$20,895 | clears the bar | $13,498 | 0.6 yrs |
Access and outcomes: 59% of students receive Pell grants · 72% complete their program.
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (release 2026-06-10). Earnings are median earnings of graduates measured up to four years after completing, compared to the state high-school-graduate earnings threshold. Figures describe past graduates and are never a promise. Method: methodology. Something look wrong? Report it.