by our College Data Analytics TeamWe’ve pulled together the essential facts you should know about the program at UT Rio Grande Valley. Degrees are awarded at the Bachelor’s level, with graduate study also available. It ranks as high as #25 out of 37 schools (Bachelor’s level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
By College Factual’s measure, UT Rio Grande Valley highly for engineering, coming in at #565 out of 678 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Engineering Schools | 565 of 678 |
| Best Engineering Schools in Texas | 35 of 49 |
| Best Engineering Schools in the Southwest Region | 58 of 74 |
Here is each degree level available for engineering at UT Rio Grande Valley, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 389 |
| Master’s | 35 |
The engineering area of study at UT Rio Grande Valley includes the following specific majors. Choose a major for its full rankings, popularity, and outcomes:
| Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Mechanical Engineering | 165 |
| Civil Engineering | 113 |
| Electrical, Electronics, and Communications Engineering | 64 |
| Computer Engineering | 58 |
| Manufacturing Engineering | 24 |
During the most recent reporting year, The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley conferred 389 bachelor’s degrees in engineering.
UT Rio Grande Valley is a solid choice among schools offering engineering at the bachelor’s level. Its best result was #25 out of 37 schools by College Factual.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Engineering Bachelor’s Degree Schools in Texas | 25 |
| Best Engineering Bachelor’s Degree Schools in the Southwest Region | 37 |
| Best Engineering Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 375 |
Engineering majors who earn their bachelor’s degree from UT Rio Grande Valley go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $74,589 a year. This is higher than $53,002, the median for all majors at UT Rio Grande Valley.
Earning a bachelor’s degree at UT Rio Grande Valley, engineering students accumulate a median of $15,451 in student loans. This is higher than $14,870, the typical median for all majors at UT Rio Grande Valley.
The full-time undergraduate tuition and fees are shown below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $7,857 | $17,682 |
| Fees | $1,957 | $1,963 |
Learn more about UT Rio Grande Valley tuition and fees.
For the most recent academic year available, 80% of engineering bachelor’s degrees went to men and 20% went to women.
The largest share of engineering bachelor’s degree graduates at UT Rio Grande Valley were Hispanic or Latino. Approximately 91% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley with a bachelor’s in engineering.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 7 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 354 |
| White | 6 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 21 |
| Other Races | 1 |
This program is also offered at the graduate level at UT Rio Grande Valley. Annual graduate completions by level are shown below.
| Graduate Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Master’s Degrees in Engineering | 35 |
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