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 psychology.
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The bachelor's program at UT Rio Grande Valley was ranked #272 on College Factual's Best Schools for psychology list. It is also ranked #14 in Texas.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best General Psychology Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 266 |
| Best General Psychology Schools | 272 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley handed out 486 bachelor's degrees in general psychology. This is an increase of 6% over the previous year when 457 degrees were handed out.
The median salary of psychology students who receive their bachelor's degree at UT Rio Grande Valley is $26,541. Unfortunately, this is lower than the national average of $31,484 for all psychology 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 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.
For the most recent academic year available, 21% of psychology bachelor's degrees went to men and 79% 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, 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 psychology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 2 |
| Black or African American | 3 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 467 |
| White | 12 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 1 |
UT Rio Grande Valley does not offer an online option for its psychology 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.
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the psychology majors at The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Clinical, Counseling & Applied Psychology | 34 |
| Child Development & Psychology | 7 |