Below are the key facts about this program at UT Rio Grande Valley. Degrees are awarded at the Bachelor’s level, with graduate study also available. At its best it places at #8 out of 27 schools (Bachelor’s level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
College Factual ranks UT Rio Grande Valley among the top schools in the country for music, placing at #77 out of 416 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Music Schools | 77 of 416 |
| Best Music Schools in Texas | 6 of 35 |
| Best Music Schools in the Southwest Region | 7 of 46 |
The following degree levels are granted in music at UT Rio Grande Valley, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 48 |
| Master’s | 10 |
In the most recent year for which we have data, The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley awarded 48 bachelor’s degrees in music.
UT Rio Grande Valley ranks competitively among schools offering music at the bachelor’s level. In particular it placed #8 out of 27 schools by College Factual.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Music Bachelor’s Degree Schools in Texas | 8 |
| Best Music Bachelor’s Degree Schools in the Southwest Region | 10 |
| Best Music Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 61 |
Music students who finish a bachelor’s at UT Rio Grande Valley report a median salary of $55,090 a year. This is higher than $53,002, the median for all majors at UT Rio Grande Valley.
To complete a bachelor’s at UT Rio Grande Valley, music graduates take on a median debt of $20,920 in student loans. This is higher than $14,870, the typical median for all majors at UT Rio Grande Valley.
Information about average full-time undergraduate tuition and fees is shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $7,857 | $17,682 |
| Fees | $1,957 | $1,963 |
Find out more about UT Rio Grande Valley tuition and fees.
For the most recent academic year available, 60% of music bachelor’s degrees went to men and 40% went to women.
The majority of music 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 music.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 45 |
| White | 2 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 1 |
UT Rio Grande Valley conferred 7 bachelor’s degrees in music performance, general in the most recent reporting year — 57% to women and 43% to men. The largest share of these graduates were Hispanic or Latino (100%).
UT Rio Grande Valley awarded 1 bachelor’s completion in music technology recently — 0% to women and 100% to men.
You can also pursue this field at the graduate level at UT Rio Grande Valley. Here are the graduate award levels offered.
| Graduate Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Master’s Degrees in Music | 10 |
More about our data sources and methodologies.