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 psychology.
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The bachelor's program at UT Rio Grande Valley was ranked #168 on College Factual's Best Schools for psychology list. It is also ranked #11 in Texas.
During the 2020-2021 academic year, The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley handed out 457 bachelor's degrees in general psychology. This is an increase of 8% over the previous year when 425 degrees were handed out.
Psychology majors who earn their bachelor's degree from UT Rio Grande Valley go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $24,487 a year. This is less than $28,637, which is the national median of all psychology majors in the nation who earn bachelor's degrees.
While getting their bachelor's degree at UT Rio Grande Valley, psychology students borrow a median amount of $12,000 in student loans. This is not too bad considering that the median debt load of all psychology bachelor's degree recipients across the country is $26,000.
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the psychology majors at The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley.
The psychology program at UT Rio Grande Valley awarded 457 bachelor's degrees in 2020-2021. About 19% of these degrees went to men with the other 81% going to 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 psychology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 5 |
| Black or African American | 4 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 436 |
| White | 6 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 2 |
| Other Races | 4 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Clinical, Counseling & Applied Psychology | 24 |
| Child Development & Psychology | 7 |
