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 rehabilitation.
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The bachelor's program at UT Rio Grande Valley was ranked #145 on College Factual's Best Schools for rehabilitation list. It is also ranked #6 in Texas.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley handed out 91 bachelor's degrees in rehabilitation & therapeutic professions. This is a decrease of 23% over the previous year when 118 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 68 students received their master’s degree in rehabilitation from UT Rio Grande Valley. This makes it the #22 most popular school for rehabilitation master’s degree candidates in the country.
In addition, 2 students received their doctoral degrees in rehabilitation in 2022, making the school the #258 most popular school in the United States for this category of students.
Rehabilitation majors who earn their bachelor's degree from UT Rio Grande Valley go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $28,872 a year. Unfortunately, this is lower than the national average of $35,786 for all rehabilitation students.
In 2022-2023, the average part-time undergraduate tuition at UT Rio Grande Valley was $742 per credit hour for out-of-state students. The average for in-state students was $332 per credit hour. Information about average full-time undergraduate tuition and fees is 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, 18% of rehabilitation bachelor's degrees went to men and 82% 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, 98% 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 rehabilitation.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 89 |
| White | 1 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 0 |
UT Rio Grande Valley does not offer an online option for its rehabilitation 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 rehabilitation program at UT Rio Grande Valley make a median salary of $56,699. This is less than what their typical peers from other schools make. Their median salary is $64,132.
Of the 88 students who graduated with a Master’s in rehabilitation from UT Rio Grande Valley in 2022, 17% were men and 83% 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, 93% 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 rehabilitation.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 2 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 82 |
| White | 4 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the rehabilitation majors at The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Nursing | 252 |
| Health Sciences & Services | 210 |
| Allied Health Professions | 116 |
| Communication Sciences | 70 |
| Medicine | 51 |
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