by our College Data Analytics TeamBelow are the key facts about the program, including its ranking, popularity, student demographics, and graduate outcomes. Find out how UT Rio Grande Valley compares to other colleges that offer nursing.
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UT Rio Grande Valley ranks competitively among schools offering nursing. Specifically, it ranked #209 out of 1,046 schools by College Factual. It is also ranked #15 in Texas.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Value Nursing Bachelor’s Degree Schools in the Southwest Region | 7 |
| Best Value Nursing Bachelor’s Degree Schools in Texas | 7 |
| Best Nursing Bachelor’s Degree Schools in Texas | 15 |
| Best Nursing Bachelor’s Degree Schools in the Southwest Region | 18 |
| Best Value Nursing Schools in Texas | 18 |
| College Major Best Value | 18 |
| Best Nursing Schools in Texas | 21 |
| College Major Top Ranked | 21 |
| Best Nursing Schools in the Southwest Region | 26 |
| College Major Top Ranked | 26 |
| Best Value Nursing Schools in the Southwest Region | 28 |
| College Major Best Value | 28 |
During the most recent reporting year, The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley awarded 212 bachelor’s degrees in nursing.
Nursing majors who earn their bachelor’s degree from UT Rio Grande Valley earn a median of $76,954 a year. This is higher than $53,002, the median for all majors at UT Rio Grande Valley.
While getting their bachelor’s degree at UT Rio Grande Valley, nursing students borrow a median amount of $11,674 in student loans. This is below $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 |
Find out more about UT Rio Grande Valley tuition and fees.
Among recent graduates, 19% of nursing bachelor’s degrees went to men and 81% went to women.
The majority of nursing bachelor’s degree graduates at UT Rio Grande Valley were Hispanic or Latino. Roughly 91% 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 nursing.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 9 |
| Black or African American | 3 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 192 |
| White | 2 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 3 |
| Other Races | 3 |
In the most recent graduating class, 11% of nursing master’s degrees went to men and 89% went to women.
The largest share of nursing master’s degree graduates at UT Rio Grande Valley are Hispanic or Latino. About 67% 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 master’s in nursing.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 6 |
| White | 1 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Review the following statistics on the composition of the nursing majors at The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley.
This nursing program at UT Rio Grande Valley offers the following related majors:
| Concentration | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse | 212 |
| Family Practice Nurse/Nursing | 44 |
| Nursing Practice | 6 |
UT Rio Grande Valley granted 212 degrees in registered nursing/registered nurse in the most recent reporting year — 81% to women and 19% to men. Most of these graduates identified as Hispanic or Latino (91%).
UT Rio Grande Valley conferred 44 degrees in family practice nurse/nursing recently — 91% to women and 9% to men. The largest share of these graduates were Black or African American (48%).
UT Rio Grande Valley awarded 6 completions in nursing practice recently — 100% to women and 0% to men. The largest share of these graduates were Hispanic or Latino (83%).
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