Biological & Biomedical Sciences at The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley
If you plan to study Biological & Biomedical Sciences, you may want to check out the program at The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley. We’ve gathered the following information to help you decide.
The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley is in Edinburg, TX.
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Online & Distance Learning at The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley
Online coursework is an option at The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley. Among 33,881 students, 5,219 (15%) studied exclusively online and 17,255 (51%) took at least some classes online.
Biological & Biomedical Sciences Rankings at The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley
Use these rankings to compare The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley’s Biological & Biomedical Sciences program against other schools offering the same major.
Master’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Value | Texas | #10 of 77 |
| Best Value | Southwest (Region) | #16 of 120 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Texas | #43 of 82 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Southwest (Region) | #64 of 127 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #108 of 1,303 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #734 of 1,326 |
Earnings for Biological & Biomedical Sciences Graduates from The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley
Students who complete The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley’s Biological & Biomedical Sciences program report the following median earnings (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):
| Years After Graduation | Median Earnings |
|---|---|
| 1 year | $23,287 |
| 2 years | $40,522 |
| 3 years | $36,078 |
| 4 years | $42,925 |
| 5 years | $55,383 |
How does this compare to the school overall? Four years out, Biological & Biomedical Sciences graduates from The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley report median earnings of $42,925, compared with $53,002 for all The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley graduates — about 19% lower than the school-wide median.
Median Debt at Graduation
Median student loan debt for Biological & Biomedical Sciences graduates from The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley stands at $13,950.
Best-Paid Careers for Biological & Biomedical Sciences Graduates
Graduates of the Biological & Biomedical Sciences program at The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley pursue many career paths. Below are the highest-paying careers for Biological & Biomedical Sciences majors, ordered by median annual salary:
| Occupation | Nationwide Median Wage |
|---|---|
| Water Resource Specialists | $179,716 |
| Computer Occupations, All Other | $159,837 |
| Cytotechnologists | $155,812 |
| Cytogenetic Technologists | $155,361 |
| Exercise Physiologists | $144,072 |
| Business Intelligence Analysts | $143,840 |
| Information Security Engineers | $142,543 |
| Computer Systems Engineers/Architects | $140,795 |
| Natural Sciences Managers | $132,227 |
| Histotechnologists | $125,527 |
References
- IPEDS — Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System
- U.S. Department of Education — College Scorecard
- O*NET Online (Bureau of Labor Statistics)
- National Center for Education Statistics
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