Below are the key facts about this program at UT Rio Grande Valley. You can study it at the Bachelor’s level, with graduate study also available. It ranks as high as #18 out of 35 schools (Bachelor’s level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
College Factual rates UT Rio Grande Valley as a strong choice for physical sciences, coming in at #343 out of 535 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Physical Sciences Schools | 343 of 535 |
| Best Physical Sciences Schools in Texas | 14 of 27 |
| Best Physical Sciences Schools in the Southwest Region | 22 of 54 |
The table below lists every degree level offered in physical sciences at UT Rio Grande Valley, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 48 |
| Master’s | 18 |
The physical sciences area of study at UT Rio Grande Valley covers the following majors. Choose a major for its full rankings, popularity, and outcomes:
In the most recent year for which we have data, The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley conferred 48 bachelor’s degrees in physical sciences.
UT Rio Grande Valley is a solid choice among schools offering physical sciences at the bachelor’s level. Specifically, it ranked #18 out of 35 schools by College Factual.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Physical Sciences Bachelor’s Degree Schools in the Southwest Region | 18 |
| Best Physical Sciences Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 289 |
Physical Sciences majors who earn their bachelor’s degree from UT Rio Grande Valley report a median salary of $53,725 a year. This is above $53,002, the median for all majors at UT Rio Grande Valley.
Earning a bachelor’s degree at UT Rio Grande Valley, physical sciences graduates take on a median debt of $10,500 in student loans. This is below $14,870, the typical median for all majors at UT Rio Grande Valley.
Information about average full-time undergraduate tuition and fees is shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $7,857 | $17,682 |
| Fees | $1,957 | $1,963 |
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Among recent graduates, 54% of physical sciences bachelor’s degrees went to men and 46% went to women.
The majority of physical sciences bachelor’s degree graduates at UT Rio Grande Valley were Hispanic or Latino. About 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 physical sciences.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 46 |
| White | 0 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 2 |
Graduate study is also available at UT Rio Grande Valley. Annual graduate completions by level are shown below.
| Graduate Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Master’s Degrees in Physical Sciences | 18 |
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