Education at The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley
If you are interested in studying Education, 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 sits in Edinburg, TX.
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Studying Online at The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley
Online coursework is an option at The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley. Of 33,881 students, 5,219 (15%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 17,255 (51%) took at least some classes online.
Education Rankings at The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley
Rankings can help you compare The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley’s Education program against peer institutions.
Master’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Value | Texas | #21 of 102 |
| Best Value | Southwest (Region) | #32 of 170 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Texas | #38 of 101 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Southwest (Region) | #52 of 171 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #137 of 1,591 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #507 of 1,611 |
Doctoral-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Value | Texas | #21 of 102 |
| Best Value | Southwest (Region) | #32 of 170 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Texas | #38 of 101 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Southwest (Region) | #52 of 171 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #137 of 1,591 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #507 of 1,611 |
Earnings for Education Graduates from The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley
Students who complete The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley’s Education program earn at the following median levels (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):
| Years After Graduation | Median Earnings |
|---|---|
| 1 year | $51,725 |
| 2 years | $53,190 |
| 3 years | $53,989 |
| 4 years | $59,333 |
| 5 years | $64,703 |
How does this compare to the school overall? Four years after graduating, Education graduates from The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley take home a median $59,333, compared with $53,002 for all The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley graduates — about 12% higher than the school-wide median.
Best-Paid Careers for Education Graduates
Graduates of the Education program at The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley go on to a range of careers. The table below ranks the best-paid careers for Education graduates, ordered by median annual salary:
| Occupation | Nationwide Median Wage |
|---|---|
| Education Administrators, Kindergarten through Secondary | $129,049 |
| Family and Consumer Sciences Teachers, Postsecondary | $99,604 |
| Kindergarten Teachers, Except Special Education | $99,352 |
| Education Teachers, Postsecondary | $98,329 |
| Teaching Assistants, Special Education | $96,801 |
| Education Administrators, All Other | $91,340 |
| Teaching Assistants, Preschool, Elementary, Middle, and Secondary School, Except Special Education | $89,337 |
| Career/Technical Education Teachers, Postsecondary | $86,398 |
| Special Education Teachers, All Other | $86,208 |
| Teachers and Instructors, All Other | $83,682 |
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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