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. We've also included details on how UT Rio Grande Valley ranks compared to other colleges offering a major in interdisciplinary studies.
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The bachelor's program at UT Rio Grande Valley was ranked #35 on College Factual's Best Schools for interdisciplinary studies list. It is also ranked #2 in Texas.
During the 2020-2021 academic year, The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley handed out 88 bachelor's degrees in interdisciplinary studies. This is an increase of 35% over the previous year when 65 degrees were handed out.
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the interdisciplinary studies majors at The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley.
In the 2020-2021 academic year, 88 students earned a bachelor's degree in interdisciplinary studies from UT Rio Grande Valley. About 59% of these graduates were women and the other 41% were men.
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, 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 bachelor's in interdisciplinary studies.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 2 |
| Black or African American | 4 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 66 |
| White | 10 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 5 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Other Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies | 500 |
| Data Analytics | 57 |
| Nutrition Science | 10 |
| Marine Science | 4 |
