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, and more. We've also included details on how UT Rio Grande Valley ranks compared to other colleges offering a major in marine science.
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The marine science major at UT Rio Grande Valley is not ranked on College Factual’s Best Colleges and Universities for Marine Science. This could be for a number of reasons, such as not having enough data on the major or school to make an accurate assessment of its quality.
In 2022, 4 students received their master’s degree in marine science from UT Rio Grande Valley. This makes it the #6 most popular school for marine science master’s degree candidates in the country.
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 |
Learn more about UT Rio Grande Valley tuition and fees.
UT Rio Grande Valley does not offer an online option for its marine science 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.
For the most recent academic year available, 56% of marine science master's degrees went to men and 44% went 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, 56% 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 marine science.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 2 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 5 |
| White | 1 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the marine science majors at The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Other Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies | 249 |
| Interdisciplinary Studies | 106 |
| Data Analytics | 63 |
| Nutrition Science | 12 |
| Computational Science | 1 |