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 #31 out of 36 schools (Bachelor’s level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
By College Factual’s measure, UT Rio Grande Valley as a strong choice for history, ranked #462 out of 622 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best History Schools | 462 of 622 |
| Best History Schools in Texas | 32 of 41 |
| Best History Schools in the Southwest Region | 41 of 56 |
The table below lists every degree level offered in history at UT Rio Grande Valley, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 51 |
| Master’s | 8 |
The history field at UT Rio Grande Valley includes the following specific majors. Follow a link for the major’s detailed rankings and outcomes:
| Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| History | 59 |
In the most recent year for which we have data, The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley handed out 51 bachelor’s degrees in history.
UT Rio Grande Valley ranks competitively among schools offering history at the bachelor’s level. Its best result was #31 out of 36 schools by College Factual.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best History Bachelor’s Degree Schools in Texas | 31 |
| Best History Bachelor’s Degree Schools in the Southwest Region | 40 |
| Best History Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 422 |
History graduates with a bachelor’s degree from UT Rio Grande Valley report a median salary of $34,809 a year. This is below $53,002, the median for all majors at UT Rio Grande Valley.
Earning a bachelor’s degree at UT Rio Grande Valley, history students borrow a median amount of $18,125 in student loans. This is higher than $14,870, the typical median for all majors at UT Rio Grande Valley.
Average full-time tuition and fees are listed in the table 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, 73% of history bachelor’s degrees went to men and 27% went to women.
The majority of history bachelor’s degree graduates at UT Rio Grande Valley are Hispanic or Latino. Roughly 96% 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 history.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 49 |
| White | 1 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 0 |
This program is also offered at the graduate level at UT Rio Grande Valley. Here are the graduate award levels offered.
| Graduate Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Master’s Degrees in History | 8 |
More about our data sources and methodologies.