History at The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley
What traits are you looking for in a school for History, take a look at what The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley. We’ve gathered the following information to help you decide.
The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley sits 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.
History Rankings at The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley
Rankings can help you compare The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley’s History program against other schools offering the same major.
Master’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Value | Texas | #3 of 40 |
| Best Value | Southwest (Region) | #5 of 54 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Texas | #33 of 40 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Southwest (Region) | #43 of 55 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #91 of 615 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #500 of 618 |
Earnings for History Graduates from The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley
Those who finish The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley’s History program earn the following amounts (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):
| Years After Graduation | Median Earnings |
|---|---|
| 1 year | $21,656 |
| 2 years | $26,739 |
| 3 years | $24,632 |
| 4 years | $34,809 |
| 5 years | $42,544 |
How do these earnings stack up against the rest of the school? At the four-year mark, History graduates from The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley earn a median of $34,809, compared with $53,002 for all The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley graduates — about 34% lower than the school-wide median.
Median Debt at Graduation
The median debt for History graduates from The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley is $18,125.
Highest-Paying Careers for History Graduates
Graduates of the History program at The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley go on to a range of careers. Below are the best-paid careers for History majors, ordered by median annual salary:
| Occupation | Nationwide Median Wage |
|---|---|
| Water Resource Specialists | $179,716 |
| Wind Energy Development Managers | $169,952 |
| Loss Prevention Managers | $165,723 |
| Natural Sciences Managers | $132,227 |
| Wind Energy Operations Managers | $122,567 |
| Compliance Managers | $117,178 |
| Clinical Research Coordinators | $110,931 |
| Brownfield Redevelopment Specialists and Site Managers | $99,321 |
| Museum Technicians and Conservators | $96,273 |
| Managers, All Other | $95,684 |
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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