by our College Data Analytics TeamHere, you'll find out more about the major, including such details as the number of graduates, what degree levels are offered, ethnicity of students, average salaries, and more. Also, learn how UT Rio Grande Valley ranks among other schools offering degrees in economics.
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The bachelor's program at UT Rio Grande Valley was ranked #369 on College Factual's Best Schools for economics list. It is also ranked #12 in Texas.
During the 2020-2021 academic year, The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley handed out 15 bachelor's degrees in economics. Last year, the same number of degrees were handed out.
The median salary of economics students who receive their bachelor's degree at UT Rio Grande Valley is $29,592. This is less than $45,868, which is the national median of all economics majors in the nation who earn bachelor's degrees.
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Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the economics majors at The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley.
Of the 15 students who earned a bachelor's degree in Economics from UT Rio Grande Valley in 2020-2021, 80% were men and 20% 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, 80% 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 economics.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 12 |
| White | 0 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 3 |
| Other Races | 0 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Political Science & Government | 86 |
| Sociology | 59 |
| General Social Sciences | 23 |
| Anthropology | 11 |
