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Nursing at The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley

If you are interested in studying Nursing, take a look at what The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley. We’ve gathered the following information to help you decide.

The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley is located in Edinburg, TX.

Studying Online at The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley

Online coursework is an option at The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley. Among 33,881 students, 5,219 (15%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 17,255 (51%) took at least some classes online.

Nursing Rankings at The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley

These rankings give you a sense of how The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley’s Nursing program against peer institutions.

Bachelor’s-Level Rankings

Ranking Scope Rank
Best Schools (Quality) Texas #14 of 111
Best Schools (Quality) Southwest (Region) #17 of 192
Best Value Texas #21 of 106
Best Value Southwest (Region) #30 of 183
Best Value Nationwide #179 of 1,878
Best Schools (Quality) Nationwide #226 of 1,918

Master’s-Level Rankings

Ranking Scope Rank
Best Schools (Quality) Texas #14 of 111
Best Schools (Quality) Southwest (Region) #17 of 192
Best Value Texas #21 of 106
Best Value Southwest (Region) #30 of 183
Best Value Nationwide #179 of 1,878
Best Schools (Quality) Nationwide #226 of 1,918

Earnings for Nursing Graduates from The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley

Graduates of The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley’s Nursing program earn at the following median levels (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):

Median earnings by years after graduation for Nursing at The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley
Years After Graduation Median Earnings
1 year $62,118
2 years $63,170
3 years $68,868
4 years $76,954
5 years $89,857

How do these earnings stack up against the rest of the school? At the four-year mark, Nursing graduates from The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley earn a median of $76,954, compared with $53,002 for all The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley graduates — about 45% higher than the school-wide median.

Nursing earnings compared with all majors at The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley

Median Debt at Graduation

Typical debt at graduation for Nursing graduates from The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley is $11,674.

More Specific Nursing Concentrations at The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley

This Nursing program at The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley includes the following sub-specializations:

Concentration Graduates
Registered Nursing 212
Family Practice Nursing 44
Nursing Practice 6

Highest-Paying Careers for Nursing Graduates

Students who finish Nursing program at The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley go on to a range of careers. The table below ranks the top-paying careers for Nursing graduates, 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

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