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. Also, learn how UT Rio Grande Valley ranks among other schools offering degrees in civil eng.
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The bachelor's program at UT Rio Grande Valley was ranked #228 on College Factual's Best Schools for civil eng list. It is also ranked #16 in Texas.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley handed out 100 bachelor's degrees in civil engineering. This is an increase of 20% over the previous year when 83 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 8 students received their master’s degree in civil eng from UT Rio Grande Valley. This makes it the #144 most popular school for civil eng master’s degree candidates in the country.
The median salary of civil eng students who receive their bachelor's degree at UT Rio Grande Valley is $54,182. This is less than $69,566, which is the national median of all civil eng majors in the nation who earn bachelor's degrees.
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 civil eng from UT Rio Grande Valley. About 66% were men and 34% 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, 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 bachelor's in civil eng.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 94 |
| White | 0 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 3 |
| Other Races | 2 |
UT Rio Grande Valley does not offer an online option for its civil eng 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.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, 17 civil eng majors earned their master's degree from UT Rio Grande Valley. Of these graduates, 65% were men and 35% 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, 82% 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 civil eng.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 2 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 14 |
| White | 1 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the civil eng majors at The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Mechanical Engineering | 156 |
| Electrical Engineering | 65 |
| Computer Engineering | 47 |
| Manufacturing Engineering | 23 |