by our College Data Analytics TeamHere is an overview of the program, including how many students graduate each year, the diversity of these students, average starting salaries, and more. See how UT Rio Grande Valley ranks among other schools offering degrees in general social sciences.
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UT Rio Grande Valley holds a strong position among schools offering general social sciences. In particular, it placed #36 out of 83 schools by College Factual. It is also ranked #2 in Texas.
In the most recent year for which we have data, The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley conferred 17 bachelor’s degrees in general social sciences.
General Social Sciences graduates with a bachelor’s degree from UT Rio Grande Valley report a median salary of $46,843 a year. This is below $53,002, the median for all majors at UT Rio Grande Valley.
While getting their bachelor’s degree at UT Rio Grande Valley, general social sciences students borrow a median amount of $20,238 in student loans. This is higher than $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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For the most recent academic year available, 53% of general social sciences bachelor’s degrees went to men and 47% went to women.
The majority of general social sciences bachelor’s degree graduates at UT Rio Grande Valley were Hispanic or Latino. Roughly 100% 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 general social sciences.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 17 |
| White | 0 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Here are the demographics of the general social sciences majors at The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley.
This general social sciences program at UT Rio Grande Valley breaks down into the following more specific areas of study:
| Concentration | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Social Sciences, General | 17 |
UT Rio Grande Valley awarded 17 degrees in social sciences, general in the latest year of data — 47% to women and 53% to men. Most of these graduates identified as Hispanic or Latino (100%).
More about our data sources and methodologies.