by our College Data Analytics TeamWe've gathered data and other essential information about the program, such as the ethnicity of students, how many students graduated in recent times, and more. Also, learn how UT Rio Grande Valley ranks among other schools offering degrees in physics.
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The bachelor's program at UT Rio Grande Valley was ranked #156 on College Factual's Best Schools for physics list. It is also ranked #10 in Texas.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Physics Master’s Degree Schools | 55 |
| Best Physics Graduate Degree Schools | 81 |
| Best Physics Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 147 |
| Best Physics Schools | 156 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley handed out 7 bachelor's degrees in physics. This is a decrease of 36% over the previous year when 11 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 9 students received their master’s degree in physics from UT Rio Grande Valley. This makes it the #63 most popular school for physics 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 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 7 students who earned a bachelor's degree in Physics from UT Rio Grande Valley in 2021-2022, 57% were men and 43% 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 physics.
| 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 |
Online degrees for the UT Rio Grande Valley physics 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.
All of the 2 students who graduated with a Master’s in physics from UT Rio Grande Valley in 2022 were men.
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 physics.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 1 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the physics majors at The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Chemistry | 60 |