Nursing at Rio Grande Valley College
If you plan to study Nursing, consider the program at Rio Grande Valley College. We’ve gathered the following information to help you decide.
Rio Grande Valley College is located in Pharr, TX.
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Online & Distance Learning at Rio Grande Valley College
Rio Grande Valley College delivers most coursework on campus; distance-education enrollment is limited.
Nursing Rankings at Rio Grande Valley College
Rankings can help you compare Rio Grande Valley College’s Nursing program against peer institutions.
Associate-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Value | Texas | #93 of 106 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Texas | #106 of 111 |
| Best Value | Southwest (Region) | #159 of 183 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Southwest (Region) | #179 of 192 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #1510 of 1,878 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #1774 of 1,918 |
Median Debt at Graduation
Typical debt at graduation for Nursing graduates from Rio Grande Valley College comes in at $22,236.
More Specific Nursing Concentrations at Rio Grande Valley College
The Nursing program at Rio Grande Valley College breaks down into more specific concentrations:
| Concentration | Graduates |
|---|---|
| Registered Nursing | 115 |
Highest-Paying Careers for Nursing Graduates
Students who finish Nursing program at Rio Grande Valley College work across a variety of fields. The table below ranks the highest-paying careers for Nursing majors, ordered by median annual salary:
| Occupation | Nationwide Median Wage |
|---|---|
| Nurse Practitioners | $147,651 |
| Advanced Practice Psychiatric Nurses | $143,854 |
| Medical and Health Services Managers | $129,557 |
| Registered Nurses | $105,741 |
| Nursing Instructors and Teachers, Postsecondary | $69,718 |
| Nurse Anesthetists | $66,747 |
| Critical Care Nurses | $65,103 |
| Acute Care Nurses | $56,247 |
| Clinical Nurse Specialists | $52,889 |
| Nurse Midwives | $36,174 |
References
- IPEDS — Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System
- U.S. Department of Education — College Scorecard
- O*NET Online (Bureau of Labor Statistics)
- National Center for Education Statistics
More about our data sources and methodologies.