by our College Data Analytics TeamWe've pulled together some essential information you should know about the program, including how many students graduate each year, the ethnic diversity of these students, and more. We've also included details on how UT Rio Grande Valley ranks compared to other colleges offering a major in interdisciplinary studies.
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The bachelor's program at UT Rio Grande Valley was ranked #30 on College Factual's Best Schools for interdisciplinary studies list. It is also ranked #1 in Texas.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Interdisciplinary Studies Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 26 |
| Best Interdisciplinary Studies Schools | 30 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley handed out 106 bachelor's degrees in interdisciplinary studies. This is an increase of 20% over the previous year when 88 degrees were handed out.
In 2022-2023, the average part-time undergraduate tuition at UT Rio Grande Valley was $742 per credit hour for out-of-state students. The average for in-state students was $332 per credit hour. The average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates are shown in the table below.
| 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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Of the 106 students who earned a bachelor's degree in Interdisciplinary Studies from UT Rio Grande Valley in 2021-2022, 51% were men and 49% were 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, 85% 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 interdisciplinary studies.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 5 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 90 |
| White | 7 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 3 |
| Other Races | 0 |
UT Rio Grande Valley does not offer an online option for its interdisciplinary studies bachelor’s degree program at this time. To see if the school offers distance learning options in other areas, visit the UT Rio Grande Valley Online Learning page.
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the interdisciplinary studies majors at The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Other Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies | 249 |
| Data Analytics | 63 |
| Nutrition Science | 12 |
| Marine Science | 9 |
| Computational Science | 1 |