Social Sciences at The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley
What traits are you looking for in a school for Social Sciences, 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 sits in Edinburg, TX.
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Online & Distance Learning 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%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 17,255 (51%) took at least some classes online.
Social Sciences Rankings at The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley
These rankings give you a sense of how The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley’s Social Sciences program against peer institutions.
Master’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Value | Texas | #8 of 55 |
| Best Value | Southwest (Region) | #11 of 81 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Texas | #38 of 55 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Southwest (Region) | #56 of 82 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #114 of 930 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #697 of 934 |
Earnings for Social Sciences Graduates from The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley
Graduates of The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley’s Social Sciences program earn at the following median levels (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):
| Years After Graduation | Median Earnings |
|---|---|
| 1 year | $26,487 |
| 2 years | $25,487 |
| 3 years | $30,972 |
| 4 years | $38,723 |
| 5 years | $46,694 |
How does this compare to the school overall? At the four-year mark, Social Sciences graduates from The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley report median earnings of $38,723, compared with $53,002 for all The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley graduates — about 27% lower than the school-wide median.
Median Debt at Graduation
Median student loan debt for Social Sciences graduates from The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley comes in at $13,972.
Best-Paid Careers for Social Sciences Graduates
Students who finish Social Sciences program at The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley go on to a range of careers. Here are the highest-paying careers for Social Sciences majors, ordered by median annual salary:
| Occupation | Nationwide Median Wage |
|---|---|
| Wind Energy Development Managers | $169,952 |
| Loss Prevention Managers | $165,723 |
| Business Intelligence Analysts | $143,840 |
| Statisticians | $130,349 |
| Market Research Analysts and Marketing Specialists | $124,518 |
| Wind Energy Operations Managers | $122,567 |
| Biostatisticians | $121,594 |
| Compliance Managers | $117,178 |
| Survey Researchers | $108,538 |
| Data Scientists | $106,295 |
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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