by our College Data Analytics TeamWe've pulled together some essential information you should know about the program, including how many students graduate each year, the ethnic diversity of these students, average starting salaries, and more. Also, learn how UT Rio Grande Valley ranks among other schools offering degrees in civil eng.
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The bachelor's program at UT Rio Grande Valley was ranked #175 on College Factual's Best Schools for civil eng list. It is also ranked #10 in Texas.
During the 2020-2021 academic year, The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley handed out 83 bachelor's degrees in civil engineering. This is an increase of 30% over the previous year when 64 degrees were handed out.
In 2021, 8 students received their master’s degree in civil eng from UT Rio Grande Valley. This makes it the #144 most popular school for civil eng master’s degree candidates in the country.
Civil Eng majors who earn their bachelor's degree from UT Rio Grande Valley go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $48,240 a year. Unfortunately, this is lower than the national average of $61,387 for all civil eng students.
While getting their bachelor's degree at UT Rio Grande Valley, civil eng students borrow a median amount of $11,000 in student loans. This is not too bad considering that the median debt load of all civil eng bachelor's degree recipients across the country is $25,500.
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the civil eng majors at The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley.
During the 2020-2021 academic year, 83 students graduated with a bachelor's degree in civil eng from UT Rio Grande Valley. About 65% were men and 35% were women.
The majority of the bachelor's degree graduates for this major are Hispanic or Latino. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 95% of grads 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 civil eng.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 79 |
| White | 1 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 2 |
| Other Races | 0 |
For the most recent academic year available, 75% of civil eng master's degrees went to men and 25% went to women.
The majority of the graduates for this major are Asian American. In the graduating class of 2021, 75% of grads 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 master's in civil eng.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 6 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 1 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 0 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Mechanical Engineering | 153 |
| Electrical Engineering | 76 |
| Computer Engineering | 37 |
| Manufacturing Engineering | 26 |
