by our College Data Analytics TeamWe’ve pulled together the essential facts you should know about the program at UT Rio Grande Valley. You can study it at the Bachelor’s level, with graduate study also available. Its best result is a rank of #29 out of 42 schools (Bachelor’s level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
By College Factual’s measure, UT Rio Grande Valley as a strong choice for visual & performing arts, ranked #495 out of 1,146 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Visual & Performing Arts Schools | 495 of 1,146 |
| Best Visual & Performing Arts Schools in Texas | 31 of 62 |
| Best Visual & Performing Arts Schools in the Southwest Region | 42 of 102 |
The following degree levels are granted in visual & performing arts at UT Rio Grande Valley, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 218 |
| Master’s | 16 |
| Professional Certificate | 1 |
The visual & performing arts area of study at UT Rio Grande Valley covers the following majors. Choose a major for its full rankings, popularity, and outcomes:
| Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Fine and Studio Arts | 114 |
| Music | 58 |
| Drama/Theatre Arts and Stagecraft | 33 |
| Design and Applied Arts | 23 |
| Dance | 7 |
During the most recent reporting year, The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley conferred 218 bachelor’s degrees in visual & performing arts.
UT Rio Grande Valley ranks competitively among schools offering visual & performing arts at the bachelor’s level. Specifically, it ranked #29 out of 42 schools by College Factual.
Visual & Performing Arts students who finish a bachelor’s at UT Rio Grande Valley go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $35,587 a year. This is lower than $53,002, the median for all majors at UT Rio Grande Valley.
While getting their bachelor’s degree at UT Rio Grande Valley, visual & performing arts students borrow a median amount of $18,203 in student loans. This is above $14,870, the typical median for all majors at UT Rio Grande Valley.
Average full-time tuition and fees are listed in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $7,857 | $17,682 |
| Fees | $1,957 | $1,963 |
Learn more about UT Rio Grande Valley tuition and fees.
For the most recent academic year available, 36% of visual & performing arts bachelor’s degrees went to men and 64% went to women.
The majority of visual & performing arts bachelor’s degree graduates at UT Rio Grande Valley are Hispanic or Latino. Approximately 94% 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 visual & performing arts.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 204 |
| White | 4 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 8 |
| Other Races | 2 |
You can also pursue this field at the graduate level at UT Rio Grande Valley. The following graduate award levels are reported.
| Graduate Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Master’s Degrees in Visual & Performing Arts | 16 |
| Professional Certificate Degrees in Visual & Performing Arts | 1 |
More about our data sources and methodologies.
