The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley
Edinburg, Texas · Public · 28,666 undergraduates
Of 65 programs with reported earnings, 61 leave graduates out-earning a typical Texas high-school graduate (about $34,809/yr) and 4 fall short. Another 96 programs did not have enough data to judge.
What families actually pay
| Family income | Net price per year |
|---|---|
| Under $30k | $3,785 |
| $30k to $48k | $3,877 |
| $48k to $75k | $5,665 |
| $75k to $110k | $7,972 |
| $110k and up | $13,782 |
| All families (average) | $4,831 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Biology, General | Bachelor's Degree | $47,954 | +$13,145 | clears the bar | $12,051 | 0.9 yrs |
| Criminal Justice and Corrections | Bachelor's Degree | $49,979 | +$15,170 | clears the bar | $11,000 | 0.7 yrs |
| Psychology, General | Bachelor's Degree | $40,140 | +$5,331 | clears the bar | $11,604 | 2.2 yrs |
| Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness | Bachelor's Degree | $53,769 | +$18,960 | clears the bar | $14,297 | 0.8 yrs |
| Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other | Bachelor's Degree | $56,493 | +$21,684 | clears the bar | $13,849 | 0.6 yrs |
| Social Work | Bachelor's Degree | $50,073 | +$15,264 | clears the bar | $15,126 | 1 yr |
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing | Bachelor's Degree | $88,067 | +$53,258 | clears the bar | $11,208 | 0.2 yrs |
| Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences, General | Master's Degree | $69,643 | +$34,834 | clears the bar | $18,418 | 0.5 yrs |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | Bachelor's Degree | $49,595 | +$14,786 | clears the bar | $14,500 | 1 yr |
| Educational Administration and Supervision | Master's Degree | $66,977 | +$32,168 | clears the bar | $17,819 | 0.6 yrs |
| Social Work | Master's Degree | $64,161 | +$29,352 | clears the bar | $20,015 | 0.7 yrs |
| Communication and Media Studies | Bachelor's Degree | $39,940 | +$5,131 | clears the bar | $11,540 | 2.2 yrs |
| Accounting and Related Services | Bachelor's Degree | $53,420 | +$18,611 | clears the bar | $12,449 | 0.7 yrs |
| Special Education and Teaching | Master's Degree | $60,899 | +$26,090 | clears the bar | $15,000 | 0.6 yrs |
| English Language and Literature, General | Bachelor's Degree | $45,746 | +$10,937 | clears the bar | $15,750 | 1.4 yrs |
Showing the 15 largest programs by graduates. See all 65 on the full profile.
Access and outcomes: 65% of students receive Pell grants · 51% 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.