by our College Data Analytics TeamWe've gathered data and other essential information about the program, such as the average salary of graduates, ethnicity of students, how many students graduated in recent times, and more. Also, learn how UT Rio Grande Valley ranks among other schools offering degrees in nursing.
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The bachelor's program at UT Rio Grande Valley was ranked #419 on College Factual's Best Schools for nursing list. It is also ranked #21 in Texas.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley handed out 183 bachelor's degrees in nursing. This is an increase of 101% over the previous year when 91 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 22 students received their master’s degree in nursing from UT Rio Grande Valley. This makes it the #354 most popular school for nursing master’s degree candidates in the country.
Nursing majors who earn their bachelor's degree from UT Rio Grande Valley go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $77,619 a year. This is higher than $74,888, which is the national median for all nursing bachelor's degree recipients.
Out-of-state part-time undergraduates at UT Rio Grande Valley paid an average of $742 per credit hour in 2022-2023. The average for in-state students was $332 per credit hour. The following table shows the average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $7,637 | $17,707 |
| Fees | $1,830 | $1,835 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,190 | $1,190 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $9,662 | $9,662 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $3,766 | $3,766 |
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For the most recent academic year available, 23% of nursing bachelor's degrees went to men and 77% went to women.
The majority of the bachelor's degree graduates for this major are Hispanic or Latino. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 90% of grads 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 nursing.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 11 |
| Black or African American | 3 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 165 |
| White | 3 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 1 |
Online degrees for the UT Rio Grande Valley nursing bachelor’s degree program are not available at this time. To see if the school offers distance learning options in other areas, visit the UT Rio Grande Valley Online Learning page.
Graduates of the master's nursing program at UT Rio Grande Valley make a median salary of $125,317. This is a better than average outcome since the median salary for all nursing graduates with a master's is $106,154.
For the most recent academic year available, 31% of nursing master's degrees went to men and 69% went to women.
The majority of the master's degree graduates for this major are Hispanic or Latino. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 58% of grads 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 master's in nursing.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 3 |
| Black or African American | 2 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 15 |
| White | 6 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the nursing majors at The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Health Sciences & Services | 210 |
| Rehabilitation & Therapeutic Professions | 185 |
| Allied Health Professions | 116 |
| Communication Sciences | 70 |
| Medicine | 51 |