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 romance languages.
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The bachelor's program at UT Rio Grande Valley was ranked #188 on College Factual's Best Schools for romance languages list. It is also ranked #12 in Texas.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley handed out 28 bachelor's degrees in romance languages. This is a decrease of 24% over the previous year when 37 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 13 students received their master’s degree in romance languages from UT Rio Grande Valley. This makes it the #16 most popular school for romance languages master’s degree candidates in the country.
Romance Languages majors who earn their bachelor's degree from UT Rio Grande Valley go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $27,138 a year. Unfortunately, this is lower than the national average of $34,510 for all romance languages 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 following table shows the average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates.
| 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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Of the 28 students who graduated with a Bachelor’s in romance languages from UT Rio Grande Valley in 2022, 29% were men and 71% 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, 100% 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 romance languages.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 28 |
| White | 0 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 0 |
UT Rio Grande Valley does not offer an online option for its romance languages 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.
In the 2021-2022 academic year, 7 students earned a master's degree in romance languages from UT Rio Grande Valley. About 86% of these graduates were women and the other 14% were men.
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, 100% 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 romance languages.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 7 |
| White | 0 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the romance languages majors at The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Linguistics & Comparative Literature | 16 |
| American Sign Language | 5 |
| Second Language Learning | 2 |