by our College Data Analytics TeamBelow are the key facts about this program at UT Rio Grande Valley. Degrees are awarded at the Bachelor’s level, with graduate study also available. Its best result is a rank of #17 out of 68 schools (Bachelor’s level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
College Factual ranks UT Rio Grande Valley among the top schools in the country for nursing, coming in at #271 out of 1,956 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Nursing Schools | 271 of 1,956 |
| Best Nursing Schools in Texas | 22 of 111 |
| Best Nursing Schools in the Southwest Region | 27 of 195 |
The table below lists every degree level granted in nursing at UT Rio Grande Valley, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 212 |
| Master’s | 9 |
| Professional Certificate | 35 |
For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley handed out 212 bachelor’s degrees in nursing.
UT Rio Grande Valley ranks competitively among schools offering nursing at the bachelor’s level. Specifically, it ranked #17 out of 68 schools by College Factual.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Nursing Bachelor’s Degree Schools in Texas | 17 |
| Best Nursing Bachelor’s Degree Schools in the Southwest Region | 20 |
| Best Nursing Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 217 |
Nursing majors who earn their bachelor’s degree from UT Rio Grande Valley earn a median of $76,954 a year. This is higher than $53,002, the median for all majors at UT Rio Grande Valley.
While getting their bachelor’s degree at UT Rio Grande Valley, nursing students borrow a median amount of $11,674 in student loans. This is below $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 |
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Among recent graduates, 19% of nursing bachelor’s degrees went to men and 81% went to women.
The majority of nursing bachelor’s degree graduates at UT Rio Grande Valley were Hispanic or Latino. Roughly 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 nursing.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 9 |
| Black or African American | 3 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 192 |
| White | 2 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 3 |
| Other Races | 3 |
UT Rio Grande Valley awarded 212 bachelor’s completions in registered nursing/registered nurse in the most recent reporting year — 81% to women and 19% to men. The most common background among these graduates was Hispanic or Latino (91%).
Graduate study is also available at UT Rio Grande Valley. Here are the graduate award levels offered.
| Graduate Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Master’s Degrees in Nursing | 9 |
| Professional Certificate Degrees in Nursing | 35 |
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