Public & Social Service at The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley
If you plan to study Public & Social Service, you may want to check out 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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Studying Online 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.
Public & Social Service Rankings at The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley
Use these rankings to compare The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley’s Public & Social Service program against other schools offering the same major.
Master’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Value | Texas | #7 of 51 |
| Best Value | Southwest (Region) | #10 of 75 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Texas | #24 of 50 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Southwest (Region) | #34 of 75 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #77 of 855 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #449 of 865 |
Earnings for Public & Social Service Graduates from The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley
Those who finish The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley’s Public & Social Service program earn at the following median levels (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):
| Years After Graduation | Median Earnings |
|---|---|
| 1 year | $40,157 |
| 2 years | $41,470 |
| 3 years | $44,902 |
| 4 years | $50,352 |
| 5 years | $55,952 |
How does this compare to the school overall? Four years out, Public & Social Service graduates from The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley earn a median of $50,352, compared with $53,002 for all The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley graduates — about 5% lower than the school-wide median.
Median Debt at Graduation
Median student loan debt for Public & Social Service graduates from The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley comes in at $16,526.
Top-Paying Careers for Public & Social Service Graduates
Those who complete Public & Social Service program at The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley go on to a range of careers. Below are the top-paying careers for Public & Social Service majors, ordered by median annual salary:
| Occupation | Nationwide Median Wage |
|---|---|
| Wind Energy Development Managers | $169,952 |
| Legislators | $167,600 |
| Loss Prevention Managers | $165,723 |
| Social and Community Service Managers | $156,089 |
| Chief Executives | $138,534 |
| Supply Chain Managers | $138,103 |
| Medical and Health Services Managers | $129,557 |
| Wind Energy Operations Managers | $122,567 |
| Compliance Managers | $117,178 |
| Brownfield Redevelopment Specialists and Site Managers | $99,321 |
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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