Computer & Information Sciences at The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley
What traits are you looking for in a school for Computer & Information Sciences, consider the program at The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley. The following information will help you decide if it is a good fit for you.
The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley is in Edinburg, TX.
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Online Class Availability at The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley
Many students take online classes at The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley. Of 33,881 students, 5,219 (15%) studied exclusively online and 17,255 (51%) took at least some classes online.
Computer & Information Sciences Rankings at The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley
Rankings can help you compare The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley’s Computer & Information Sciences program against peer institutions.
Master’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Value | Texas | #28 of 106 |
| Best Value | Southwest (Region) | #43 of 160 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Texas | #82 of 105 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Southwest (Region) | #126 of 160 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #368 of 1,600 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #1310 of 1,619 |
Earnings for Computer & Information Sciences Graduates from The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley
Students who complete The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley’s Computer & Information Sciences program earn at the following median levels (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):
| Years After Graduation | Median Earnings |
|---|---|
| 1 year | $52,351 |
| 2 years | $42,855 |
| 3 years | $51,048 |
| 4 years | $69,536 |
| 5 years | $67,999 |
How does this compare to the school overall? At the four-year mark, Computer & Information Sciences graduates from The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley report median earnings of $69,536, compared with $53,002 for all The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley graduates — about 31% higher than the school-wide median.
Median Debt at Graduation
The median debt for Computer & Information Sciences graduates from The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley comes in at $16,043.
Top-Paying Careers for Computer & Information Sciences Graduates
Graduates of the Computer & Information Sciences program at The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley pursue many career paths. Below are the top-paying careers for Computer & Information Sciences graduates, ordered by median annual salary:
| Occupation | Nationwide Median Wage |
|---|---|
| Computer and Information Systems Managers | $175,079 |
| Computer Occupations, All Other | $159,837 |
| Health Informatics Specialists | $156,714 |
| Database Architects | $148,480 |
| Document Management Specialists | $147,490 |
| Business Intelligence Analysts | $143,840 |
| Information Security Engineers | $142,543 |
| Computer Systems Engineers/Architects | $140,795 |
| Web Developers | $125,527 |
| Information Technology Project Managers | $124,655 |
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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