by our College Data Analytics TeamWe've gathered data and other essential information about the program, such as the average salary of graduates, ethnicity of students, how many students graduated in recent times, and more. In addition, we cover how UT Rio Grande Valley ranks in comparison to other schools with fine arts programs.
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The bachelor's program at UT Rio Grande Valley was ranked #249 on College Factual's Best Schools for fine arts list. It is also ranked #13 in Texas.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Fine & Studio Arts Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 240 |
| Best Fine & Studio Arts Schools | 249 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley handed out 100 bachelor's degrees in fine & studio arts. This is a decrease of 17% over the previous year when 121 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 5 students received their master’s degree in fine arts from UT Rio Grande Valley. This makes it the #155 most popular school for fine arts master’s degree candidates in the country.
Fine Arts majors who earn their bachelor's degree from UT Rio Grande Valley go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $21,891 a year. Unfortunately, this is lower than the national average of $24,539 for all fine arts students.
During the 2022-2023 academic year, part-time undergraduate students at UT Rio Grande Valley paid an average of $742 per credit hour if they came to the school from out-of-state. In-state students paid a discounted rate of $332 per credit hour. The average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates are shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $7,637 | $17,707 |
| Fees | $1,830 | $1,835 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,190 | $1,190 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $9,662 | $9,662 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $3,766 | $3,766 |
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During the 2021-2022 academic year, 100 students graduated with a bachelor's degree in fine arts from UT Rio Grande Valley. About 33% were men and 67% were women.
The majority of the bachelor's degree graduates for this major are Hispanic or Latino. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 95% of grads 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 fine arts.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 95 |
| White | 4 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 1 |
Online degrees for the UT Rio Grande Valley fine arts bachelor’s degree program are not available at this time. To see if the school offers distance learning options in other areas, visit the UT Rio Grande Valley Online Learning page.
The fine arts program at UT Rio Grande Valley awarded 5 master's degrees in 2021-2022. About 20% of these degrees went to men with the other 80% going to women.
The majority of the master's degree graduates for this major are Hispanic or Latino. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 60% of grads 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 fine arts.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 3 |
| White | 2 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the fine arts majors at The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Music | 56 |
| Drama & Theater Arts | 29 |
| Dance | 14 |
| Design & Applied Arts | 2 |