by our College Data Analytics TeamHere is an overview of this program at UT Rio Grande Valley. It is offered at the Bachelor’s level, with graduate study also available. It ranks as high as #30 out of 45 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 social sciences, coming in at #623 out of 942 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Social Sciences Schools | 623 of 942 |
| Best Social Sciences Schools in Texas | 30 of 56 |
| Best Social Sciences Schools in the Southwest Region | 46 of 83 |
The following degree levels are available for social sciences at UT Rio Grande Valley, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 180 |
| Master’s | 18 |
The social sciences field at UT Rio Grande Valley covers the following majors. Follow a link for the major’s detailed rankings and outcomes:
| Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Political Science and Government | 82 |
| Sociology | 65 |
| Economics | 21 |
| Social Sciences, General | 17 |
| Anthropology | 13 |
During the most recent reporting year, The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley handed out 180 bachelor’s degrees in social sciences.
UT Rio Grande Valley is a solid choice among schools offering social sciences at the bachelor’s level. Specifically, it ranked #30 out of 45 schools by College Factual.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Social Sciences Bachelor’s Degree Schools in Texas | 30 |
| Best Social Sciences Bachelor’s Degree Schools in the Southwest Region | 42 |
| Best Social Sciences Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 534 |
Social Sciences graduates with a bachelor’s degree from UT Rio Grande Valley earn a median of $38,723 a year. This is lower than $53,002, the median for all majors at UT Rio Grande Valley.
To complete a bachelor’s at UT Rio Grande Valley, social sciences students accumulate a median of $13,972 in student loans. This is lower 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 |
Read more about UT Rio Grande Valley tuition and fees.
Among recent graduates, 32% of social sciences bachelor’s degrees went to men and 68% went to women.
The largest share of social sciences bachelor’s degree graduates at UT Rio Grande Valley are Hispanic or Latino. Approximately 92% 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 social sciences.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 3 |
| Black or African American | 3 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 165 |
| White | 2 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 7 |
| Other Races | 0 |
This program is also offered at the graduate level at UT Rio Grande Valley. The following graduate award levels are reported.
| Graduate Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Master’s Degrees in Social Sciences | 18 |
More about our data sources and methodologies.
