by our College Data Analytics TeamWe've pulled together some essential information you should know about the program, including how many students graduate each year, the ethnic diversity of these students, average starting salaries, and more. We've also included details on how UT Rio Grande Valley ranks compared to other colleges offering a major in accounting.
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The bachelor's program at UT Rio Grande Valley was ranked #596 on College Factual's Best Schools for accounting list. It is also ranked #30 in Texas.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Accounting Master’s Degree Schools | 276 |
| Best Accounting Graduate Degree Schools | 280 |
| Best Accounting Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 413 |
| Best Accounting Schools | 596 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley handed out 133 bachelor's degrees in accounting. This is a decrease of 17% over the previous year when 160 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 54 students received their master’s degree in accounting from UT Rio Grande Valley. This makes it the #96 most popular school for accounting master’s degree candidates in the country.
The median salary of accounting students who receive their bachelor's degree at UT Rio Grande Valley is $37,216. This is less than $53,483, which is the national median of all accounting majors in the nation who earn bachelor's degrees.
Out-of-state part-time undergraduates at UT Rio Grande Valley paid an average of $742 per credit hour in 2022-2023. The average for in-state students was $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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For the most recent academic year available, 43% of accounting bachelor's degrees went to men and 57% went to 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 accounting.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 127 |
| White | 4 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 0 |
UT Rio Grande Valley does not offer an online option for its accounting bachelor’s degree program at this time. To see if the school offers distance learning options in other areas, visit the UT Rio Grande Valley Online Learning page.
Graduates of the master's accounting program at UT Rio Grande Valley make a median salary of $58,463. This is less than what their typical peers from other schools make. Their median salary is $68,141.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, 62 students graduated with a master's degree in accounting from UT Rio Grande Valley. About 32% were men and 68% were 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, 94% 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 accounting.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 2 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 58 |
| White | 0 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 1 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the accounting majors at The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Business Administration & Management | 475 |
| Marketing | 71 |
| Finance & Financial Management | 70 |
| International Business | 52 |
| Management Information Systems | 29 |