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 rehabilitation.
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The bachelor's program at UT Rio Grande Valley was ranked #127 on College Factual's Best Schools for rehabilitation list. It is also ranked #9 in Texas.
During the 2020-2021 academic year, The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley handed out 118 bachelor's degrees in rehabilitation & therapeutic professions. This is a decrease of 28% over the previous year when 164 degrees were handed out.
In 2021, 68 students received their master’s degree in rehabilitation from UT Rio Grande Valley. This makes it the #22 most popular school for rehabilitation master’s degree candidates in the country.
In addition, 2 students received their doctoral degrees in rehabilitation in 2021, making the school the #258 most popular school in the United States for this category of students.
Rehabilitation majors who earn their bachelor's degree from UT Rio Grande Valley go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $23,575 a year. This is less than $30,749, which is the national median of all rehabilitation majors in the nation who earn bachelor's degrees.
Rehabilitation majors graduating with a master's degree from UT Rio Grande Valley make a median salary of $52,117 a year. This is less than what their typical peers from other schools make. Their median salary is $60,670.
While getting their bachelor's degree at UT Rio Grande Valley, rehabilitation students borrow a median amount of $16,014 in student loans. This is not too bad considering that the median debt load of all rehabilitation bachelor's degree recipients across the country is $27,000.
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the rehabilitation majors at The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley.
During the 2020-2021 academic year, 118 rehabilitation majors earned their bachelor's degree from UT Rio Grande Valley. Of these graduates, 13% were men and 87% 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, 97% 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 rehabilitation.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 114 |
| White | 2 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 1 |
During the 2020-2021 academic year, 68 students graduated with a bachelor's degree in rehabilitation from UT Rio Grande Valley. About 12% were men and 88% 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, 88% 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 rehabilitation.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 2 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 60 |
| White | 4 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 1 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Health Sciences & Services | 194 |
| Nursing | 173 |
| Allied Health Professions | 117 |
| Communication Sciences | 61 |
| Medicine | 51 |
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