Fine & Studio Arts at The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley
If you are interested in studying Fine & Studio Arts, 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.
In the most recent year for which we have data, 114 fine & studio arts degrees were awarded at The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley.
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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.
Fine & Studio Arts Rankings at The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley
Rankings can help you compare The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley’s Fine & Studio Arts program against other schools offering the same major.
Master’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Value | Texas | #6 of 37 |
| Best Value | Southwest (Region) | #9 of 64 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Texas | #24 of 37 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Southwest (Region) | #41 of 65 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #93 of 662 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #441 of 666 |
Earnings for Fine & Studio Arts Graduates from The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley
Students who complete The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley’s Fine & Studio Arts program earn the following amounts (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):
| Years After Graduation | Median Earnings |
|---|---|
| 1 year | $18,083 |
| 2 years | $19,410 |
| 3 years | $25,016 |
| 4 years | $30,090 |
| 5 years | $33,171 |
How does this compare to the school overall? At the four-year mark, Fine & Studio Arts graduates from The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley take home a median $30,090, compared with $53,002 for all The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley graduates — about 43% lower than the school-wide median.
Median Debt at Graduation
Median student loan debt for Fine & Studio Arts graduates from The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley stands at $17,687.
Student Demographics & Diversity
Below you’ll find the composition of Fine & Studio Arts graduates at The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley, by degree type.
Program-wide, Fine & Studio Arts graduates at The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley are 73% women (83) and 27% men (31).
Fine & Studio Arts Bachelor’s Program at The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley
Among the 107 bachelor’s fine & studio arts degrees awarded at The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley, 72% were women (77) and 28% were men (30).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Fine & Studio Arts bachelor’s degree recipients at The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 1 |
| Hispanic / Latino | 102 |
| Two or More Races | 1 |
| International (Nonresident) | 3 |
Minority students account for 96% of Fine & Studio Arts bachelor’s degree recipients at The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley, higher than the national average of 40%.*
Fine & Studio Arts Master’s Program at The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley
Among the 6 master’s fine & studio arts graduates at The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley, 83% were women (5) and 17% were men (1).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Fine & Studio Arts master’s degree recipients at The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 1 |
| Hispanic / Latino | 5 |
Minority students account for 83% of Fine & Studio Arts master’s degree recipients at The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley, above the national average of 28%.*
*The racial-ethnic minorities figure is the total number of graduates minus White, international (nonresident), and unknown-race graduates.
More Specific Fine & Studio Arts Concentrations at The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley
The Fine & Studio Arts program at The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley offers more specialized concentrations:
| Concentration | Graduates |
|---|---|
| Art Studies | 23 |
| Fine Arts | 90 |
| Art History | 1 |
Highest-Paying Careers for Fine & Studio Arts Graduates
Graduates of the Fine & Studio Arts program at The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley pursue many career paths. The table below ranks the highest-paying careers for Fine & Studio Arts majors, ordered by median annual salary:
| Occupation | Nationwide Median Wage |
|---|---|
| Appraisers of Personal and Business Property | $118,242 |
| Art Directors | $103,285 |
| Museum Technicians and Conservators | $96,273 |
| Artists and Related Workers, All Other | $83,610 |
| Curators | $79,764 |
| Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education | $77,927 |
| Craft Artists | $76,826 |
| Photographers | $75,743 |
| Fine Artists, Including Painters, Sculptors, and Illustrators | $69,338 |
| Special Effects Artists and Animators | $57,836 |
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
More about our data sources and methodologies.