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, and more. In addition, we cover how UT Rio Grande Valley ranks in comparison to other schools with health science programs.
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In College Factual's most recent rankings for the best schools for health science majors, UT Rio Grande Valley came in at #9. This puts it in the top 5% of the country in this field of study. It is also ranked #2 in Texas.
During the 2020-2021 academic year, The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley handed out 36 bachelor's degrees in health sciences & services. This is an increase of 50% over the previous year when 24 degrees were handed out.
In 2021, 158 students received their master’s degree in health science from UT Rio Grande Valley. This makes it the #1 most popular school for health science master’s degree candidates in the country.
Graduates of the master's health science program at UT Rio Grande Valley make a median salary of $44,674. This is less than what their typical peers from other schools make. Their median salary is $45,782.
While getting their bachelor's degree at UT Rio Grande Valley, health science students borrow a median amount of $16,500 in student loans. This is not too bad considering that the median debt load of all health science bachelor's degree recipients across the country is $27,000.
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the health science majors at The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley.
Of the 36 students who graduated with a Bachelor’s in health science from UT Rio Grande Valley in 2021, 22% were men and 78% 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, 86% 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 health science.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 2 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 31 |
| White | 2 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Of the 158 students who earned a master's degree in Health Sciences & Services from UT Rio Grande Valley in 2020-2021, 30% were men and 70% were women.
The majority of the master's degree graduates for this major are Hispanic or Latino. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 74% 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 health science.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 9 |
| Black or African American | 11 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 117 |
| White | 17 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 4 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Rehabilitation & Therapeutic Professions | 188 |
| Nursing | 173 |
| Allied Health Professions | 117 |
| Communication Sciences | 61 |
| Medicine | 51 |
