Here is an overview of the program, including its ranking, popularity, student demographics, and graduate outcomes. Also, learn how UT Rio Grande Valley compares to other colleges that offer chemistry.
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UT Rio Grande Valley holds a strong position among schools offering chemistry. Specifically, it ranked #247 out of 348 schools by College Factual. It is also ranked #10 in Texas.
For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley handed out 42 bachelor’s degrees in chemistry.
Chemistry graduates with a bachelor’s degree from UT Rio Grande Valley report a median salary of $53,725 a year. This is higher than $53,002, the median for all majors at UT Rio Grande Valley.
Earning a bachelor’s degree at UT Rio Grande Valley, chemistry students accumulate a median of $10,500 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 |
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Among recent graduates, 52% of chemistry bachelor’s degrees went to men and 48% went to women.
The largest share of chemistry bachelor’s degree graduates at UT Rio Grande Valley are Hispanic or Latino. About 95% 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 chemistry.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 40 |
| White | 0 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 2 |
Among recent graduates, 57% of chemistry master’s degrees went to men and 43% went to women.
The majority of chemistry master’s degree graduates at UT Rio Grande Valley were Hispanic or Latino. About 43% 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 chemistry.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 6 |
| White | 1 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 6 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Review the following statistics on the composition of the chemistry majors at The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley.
More about our data sources and methodologies.