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The bachelor's program at UT Rio Grande Valley was ranked #553 on College Factual's Best Schools for social sciences list. It is also ranked #21 in Texas.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Social Sciences Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 529 |
| Best Social Sciences Schools | 553 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley handed out 177 bachelor's degrees in social sciences. This is a decrease of 3% over the previous year when 183 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 11 students received their master’s degree in social sciences from UT Rio Grande Valley. This makes it the #269 most popular school for social sciences master’s degree candidates in the country.
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. 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 177 students who graduated with a Bachelor’s in social sciences from UT Rio Grande Valley in 2022, 41% were men and 59% 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, 90% 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 social sciences.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 2 |
| Black or African American | 3 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 159 |
| White | 4 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 6 |
| Other Races | 3 |
UT Rio Grande Valley does not offer an online option for its social sciences 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.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, 9 social sciences majors earned their master's degree from UT Rio Grande Valley. Of these graduates, 67% were men and 33% 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, 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 master's in social sciences.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 9 |
| White | 0 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the social sciences majors at The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley.
Social Sciences students may decide to major in one of the following focus areas. Individual majors may not be available for all degree levels.
| Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Political Science & Government | 80 |
| Sociology | 64 |
| Economics | 19 |
| Anthropology | 14 |
| General Social Sciences | 10 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Communication & Journalism | 159 |
| English Language & Literature | 140 |
| History | 65 |
| Foreign Languages & Linguistics | 59 |
| Family, Consumer & Human Sciences | 30 |