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 economics.
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The bachelor's program at UT Rio Grande Valley was ranked #403 on College Factual's Best Schools for economics list. It is also ranked #17 in Texas.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Economics Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 381 |
| Best Economics Schools | 403 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley handed out 19 bachelor's degrees in economics. This is an increase of 27% over the previous year when 15 degrees were handed out.
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. 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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In the 2021-2022 academic year, 19 students earned a bachelor's degree in economics from UT Rio Grande Valley. About 26% of these graduates were women and the other 74% were men.
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, 58% 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 economics.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 11 |
| White | 1 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 4 |
| Other Races | 1 |
Online degrees for the UT Rio Grande Valley economics 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.
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the economics majors at The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Political Science & Government | 80 |
| Sociology | 64 |
| Anthropology | 14 |
| General Social Sciences | 10 |