We’ve pulled together the essential facts you should know about the program at UT Rio Grande Valley. Degrees are awarded at the Bachelor’s level, with graduate study also available. At its best it places at #24 out of 91 schools (Bachelor’s level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
By College Factual’s measure, UT Rio Grande Valley highly for health professions, placing at #613 out of 2,577 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Health Professions Schools | 613 of 2,577 |
| Best Health Professions Schools in Texas | 40 of 152 |
| Best Health Professions Schools in the Southwest Region | 51 of 254 |
The table below lists every degree level granted in health professions at UT Rio Grande Valley, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 563 |
| Master’s | 334 |
| Doctoral | 7 |
| Professional Certificate | 37 |
The health professions area of study at UT Rio Grande Valley includes the following specific majors. Choose a major for its full rankings, popularity, and outcomes:
During the most recent reporting year, The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley awarded 563 bachelor’s degrees in health professions.
UT Rio Grande Valley is a solid choice among schools offering health professions at the bachelor’s level. Specifically, it ranked #24 out of 91 schools by College Factual.
Health Professions graduates with a bachelor’s degree from UT Rio Grande Valley go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $71,745 a year. This is above $53,002, the median for all majors at UT Rio Grande Valley.
While getting their bachelor’s degree at UT Rio Grande Valley, health professions students accumulate a median of $14,553 in student loans. This is lower than $14,870, the typical median for all majors at UT Rio Grande Valley.
The full-time undergraduate tuition and fees are shown below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $7,857 | $17,682 |
| Fees | $1,957 | $1,963 |
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In the most recent graduating class, 18% of health professions bachelor’s degrees went to men and 82% went to women.
The largest share of health professions bachelor’s degree graduates at UT Rio Grande Valley are Hispanic or Latino. Roughly 94% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley with a bachelor’s in health professions.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 12 |
| Black or African American | 5 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 532 |
| White | 5 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 4 |
| Other Races | 5 |
You can also pursue this field at the graduate level at UT Rio Grande Valley. Annual graduate completions by level are shown below.
| Graduate Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Master’s Degrees in Health Professions | 334 |
| Doctoral Degrees in Health Professions | 7 |
| Professional Certificate Degrees in Health Professions | 37 |
More about our data sources and methodologies.