Engineering at The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley
If you plan to study Engineering, 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 located 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. Of 33,881 students, 5,219 (15%) studied exclusively online and 17,255 (51%) took at least some classes online.
Engineering Rankings at The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley
Rankings can help you compare The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley’s Engineering program against peer institutions.
Master’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Value | Texas | #8 of 49 |
| Best Value | Southwest (Region) | #13 of 74 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Texas | #38 of 49 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Southwest (Region) | #61 of 75 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #112 of 679 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #582 of 681 |
Earnings for Engineering Graduates from The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley
Graduates of The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley’s Engineering program earn the following amounts (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):
| Years After Graduation | Median Earnings |
|---|---|
| 1 year | $55,666 |
| 2 years | $51,592 |
| 3 years | $62,692 |
| 4 years | $74,589 |
| 5 years | $77,720 |
Is this above or below average for the school? Four years out, Engineering graduates from The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley take home a median $74,589, compared with $53,002 for all The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley graduates — about 41% higher than the school-wide median.
Median Debt at Graduation
The median debt for Engineering graduates from The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley is $15,451.
Top-Paying Careers for Engineering Graduates
Graduates of the Engineering program at The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley work across a variety of fields. Here are the best-paid careers for Engineering graduates, ordered by median annual salary:
| Occupation | Nationwide Median Wage |
|---|---|
| Database Architects | $148,480 |
| Mining and Geological Engineers, Including Mining Safety Engineers | $138,303 |
| Petroleum Engineers | $137,336 |
| Engineers, All Other | $136,628 |
| Chemical Engineers | $130,903 |
| Human Factors Engineers and Ergonomists | $128,495 |
| Electrical Engineers | $127,814 |
| Fire-Prevention and Protection Engineers | $122,967 |
| Industrial Engineers | $120,863 |
| Transportation Engineers | $120,210 |
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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