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The bachelor's program at UT Rio Grande Valley was ranked #237 on College Factual's Best Schools for physical sciences list. It is also ranked #11 in Texas.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley handed out 49 bachelor's degrees in physical sciences. This is a decrease of 6% over the previous year when 52 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 34 students received their master’s degree in physical sciences from UT Rio Grande Valley. This makes it the #51 most popular school for physical sciences master’s degree candidates in the country.
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. 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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Of the 49 physical sciences students who graduated with a bachelor's degree in 2021-2022 from UT Rio Grande Valley, about 51% were men and 49% 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, 96% 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 physical sciences.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 47 |
| White | 2 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Online degrees for the UT Rio Grande Valley physical sciences bachelor’s degree program are not available at this time. To see if the school offers distance learning options in other areas, visit the UT Rio Grande Valley Online Learning page.
The physical sciences program at UT Rio Grande Valley awarded 20 master's degrees in 2021-2022. About 45% of these degrees went to men with the other 55% going 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, 70% 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 physical sciences.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 4 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| 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 physical sciences majors at The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley.
Physical Sciences students may decide to major in one of the following focus areas. Individual majors may not be available for all degree levels.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Biological & Biomedical Sciences | 657 |
| Engineering | 408 |
| Mathematics & Statistics | 77 |
| Natural Resources & Conservation | 24 |
| Engineering Technologies | 19 |