Social Work at The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley
If you plan to study Social Work, 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 is located in Edinburg, TX.
During the most recent reporting year, 216 social work graduations were recorded at The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley.
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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.
Social Work Rankings at The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley
Use these rankings to compare The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley’s Social Work program to other colleges that offer this major.
Master’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Value | Texas | #7 of 41 |
| Best Value | Southwest (Region) | #9 of 58 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Texas | #15 of 40 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Southwest (Region) | #21 of 58 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #33 of 567 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #269 of 570 |
Earnings for Social Work Graduates from The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley
Those who finish The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley’s Social Work program earn the following amounts (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):
| Years After Graduation | Median Earnings |
|---|---|
| 1 year | $40,005 |
| 2 years | $41,920 |
| 3 years | $46,443 |
| 4 years | $51,336 |
| 5 years | $53,364 |
How does this compare to the school overall? At the four-year mark, Social Work graduates from The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley earn a median of $51,336, compared with $53,002 for all The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley graduates — about 3% lower than the school-wide median.
Median Debt at Graduation
Median student loan debt for Social Work graduates from The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley stands at $16,526.
Student Demographics & Diversity
Below you’ll find the diversity of Social Work graduates at The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley, broken down by degree level.
Across all degree levels, Social Work graduates at The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley are 92% women (198) and 8% men (18).
Social Work Bachelor’s Program at The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley
Among the 81 bachelor’s social work graduates at The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley, 90% were women (73) and 10% were men (8).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Social Work bachelor’s degree recipients at The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| Hispanic / Latino | 80 |
| Unknown | 1 |
Racial-ethnic minorities make up 99% of Social Work bachelor’s degree recipients at The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley, higher than the national average of 48%.*
Social Work Master’s Program at The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley
Of the 135 master’s social work degrees awarded at The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley, 93% were women (125) and 7% were men (10).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Social Work master’s degree recipients at The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 13 |
| Hispanic / Latino | 106 |
| Black / African American | 8 |
| Asian | 1 |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 1 |
| Two or More Races | 1 |
| International (Nonresident) | 4 |
| Unknown | 1 |
Minority students account for 87% of Social Work master’s degree recipients at The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley, higher than the national average of 42%.*
*The racial-ethnic minorities figure is the total number of graduates minus White, international (nonresident), and unknown-race graduates.
More Specific Social Work Concentrations at The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley
This Social Work program at The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley offers more specialized concentrations:
| Concentration | Graduates |
|---|---|
| Social Work | 216 |
Best-Paid Careers for Social Work Graduates
Those who complete Social Work program at The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley work across a variety of fields. The table below ranks the top-paying careers for Social Work graduates, ordered by median annual salary:
| Occupation | Nationwide Median Wage |
|---|---|
| Social and Community Service Managers | $156,089 |
| Counselors, All Other | $81,766 |
| Healthcare Social Workers | $78,044 |
| Marriage and Family Therapists | $74,325 |
| Social Work Teachers, Postsecondary | $65,510 |
| Social Workers, All Other | $62,827 |
| Mental Health and Substance Abuse Social Workers | $58,560 |
| Child, Family, and School Social Workers | $41,658 |
| Probation Officers and Correctional Treatment Specialists | $40,804 |
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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