by our College Data Analytics TeamHere is an overview of the graduate program in nursing at UT Rio Grande Valley. It is offered at the Master’s, Professional Certificate levels, with undergraduate study also available. Jump to any of the following sections:
College Factual ranks UT Rio Grande Valley among the top schools in the country for nursing, coming in at #266 out of 2,000 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Nursing Schools | 266 of 2,000 |
| Best Nursing Schools in Texas | 21 of 114 |
| Best Nursing Schools in the Southwest Region | 26 of 198 |
The table below lists every degree level granted in nursing at UT Rio Grande Valley, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 212 |
| Master’s | 9 |
| Professional Certificate | 35 |
In the most recent year for which we have data, The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley handed out 9 master’s degrees in nursing.
UT Rio Grande Valley has not been ranked for nursing at the master’s level.
In the most recent graduating class, 11% of nursing master’s degrees went to men and 89% went to women.
The largest share of nursing master’s degree graduates at UT Rio Grande Valley are Hispanic or Latino. About 67% 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 master’s in nursing.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 6 |
| White | 1 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 0 |
UT Rio Grande Valley awarded 9 master’s degrees in family practice nurse/nursing recently — 89% to women and 11% to men. The largest share of these graduates were Hispanic or Latino (67%).
For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley awarded 35 professional certificate degrees in nursing.
UT Rio Grande Valley is not yet ranked for nursing at the professional certificate level.
For the most recent academic year available, 9% of nursing professional certificate degrees went to men and 91% went to women.
The majority of nursing professional certificate degree graduates at UT Rio Grande Valley were Black or African American. Approximately 60% 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 professional certificate in nursing.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 5 |
| Black or African American | 21 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 4 |
| White | 5 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 0 |
UT Rio Grande Valley conferred 35 professional certificate completions in family practice nurse/nursing in the most recent reporting year — 91% to women and 9% to men. The largest share of these graduates were Black or African American (60%).
This field is also offered at the undergraduate level at UT Rio Grande Valley. The following undergraduate award levels are reported.
| Undergraduate Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s Degrees in Nursing | 212 |
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