University of Texas--Rio Grande Valley has 27 percent of its classes with fewer than 20 students. The most popular majors at University of Texas--Rio Grande Valley include: Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services; Biological and Biomedical Sciences; Health Professions and Related Programs; Psychology; and Homeland Security, Law Enforcement, Firefighting and Related Protective Services. The average freshman retention rate, an indicator of student satisfaction, is 75 percent.
Faculty & classes
Faculty
Total faculty
1,228 full time
237 part time
Minority
54% full time
72% part time
Full-time faculty with Ph.D or terminal degree
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Classes taught by graduate assistants
0%
Full-time faculty gender distribution
Part-time faculty gender distribution
Class Size
Class sizes
20-4958.8%
Classes with fewer than 20 students27%
50 or more14.3%
Requirements
General education/core curriculum required
Yes
Coursework required for graduation
Arts/fine arts
Humanities
Computer literacy
Mathematics
English (including composition)
Philosophy
Foreign languages
Sciences (biological or physical)
History
Social science
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Graduation & retention
International Student Retention
International student retention rate
85%
Graduation Rates
6-year graduation rate of students who received a Pell grant
-
6-year graduation rate of students who received a subsidized Stafford loan
-
6-year graduation rate of students who did not receive a Pell grant or subsidized Stafford loan
-
6-year graduation rate of international students
-
Degrees Awarded (July 1, 2017 - June 30, 2018)
Post-bachelor's certificates
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Post-master's certificates
37
Doctoral degrees - research/scholarship
34
Doctoral degrees - professional practice
-
Doctoral degrees - other
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2017-2018 Graduates Employed Full-time
Employed as entrepreneur
-
Employed in temporary/contract work
-
Postgraduate internship/fellowship
-
Graduates reporting salaries
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Graduates reporting bonuses
-
2017-2018 Graduates Employed Part-time
Employed as entrepreneur
-
Employed in temporary/contract work
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Postgraduate internship/fellowship
-
Graduates reporting salaries
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Graduates reporting bonuses
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2017-2018 Graduates Other
Enrolled in a volunteer service program
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Enlisted in the military
-
Enrolled in continuing education
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Attended a graduate education program
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Attended a graduate engineering program
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Attended a graduate nursing program
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Graduate schools most often attended by recent graduates
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Seeking continuing education
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No information provided by graduate
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Prominent Alumni
School's most prominent alumni
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Majors
General Information
Credits apply to multiple majors
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Five Most Popular Majors
Five most popular majors for 2018 graduates
Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services 13%
Biological and Biomedical Sciences 12%
Health Professions and Related Programs 11%
Psychology 10%
Homeland Security, Law Enforcement, Firefighting and Related Protective Services 9%
Alumni Starting Salaries by Major
Biological and Biomedical Sciences
Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services
Finance$44,200
Business Administration, Management and Operations$44,000
Accounting$41,900
Marketing$34,300
Communication, Journalism, and Related Programs
Communication and Media Studies$36,700
Journalism$32,300
Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services
Computer Information Systems (CIS)$46,000
Engineering
Mechanical Engineering (ME)$73,400
Electrical Engineering (EE)$68,200
English Language and Literature/Letters
English Language and Literature$34,400
Health Professions and Related Programs
Homeland Security, Law Enforcement, Firefighting and Related Protective Services
Majors Offered at This School
Area, Ethnic, Cultural, Gender, and Group Studies
Hispanic-American, Puerto Rican, and Mexican-American/Chicano Studies
Biological and Biomedical Sciences
Biology/Biological Sciences, General
Biomedical Sciences, General
Marine Biology and Biological Oceanography
Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services
Accounting
Business Administration and Management, General
Entrepreneurship/Entrepreneurial Studies
Finance, General
Hospitality Administration/Management, General
Communication, Journalism, and Related Programs
Mass Communication/Media Studies
Speech Communication and Rhetoric
Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services
Computer Science
Information Science/Studies
Engineering
Civil Engineering, General
Computer Engineering, General
Electrical and Electronics Engineering
Manufacturing Engineering
Mechanical Engineering
Engineering Technologies and Engineering-Related Fields
Engineering Technologies and Engineering-Related Fields
English Language and Literature/Letters
English Language and Literature, General
Family and Consumer Sciences/Human Sciences
Child Care and Support Services Management
Foreign Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics
Language Interpretation and Translation
Spanish Language and Literature
Health Professions and Related Programs
Clinical Laboratory Science/Medical Technology/Technologist
Communication Sciences and Disorders, General
Health Professions and Related Programs
Health and Wellness, General
Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse
Rehabilitation Science
Homeland Security, Law Enforcement, Firefighting and Related Protective Services
Criminal Justice/Safety Studies
Mathematics and Statistics
Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies
Computational Science
Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other
Nutrition Sciences
Sustainability Studies
Natural Resources and Conservation
Parks, Recreation, Leisure, and Fitness Studies
Kinesiology and Exercise Science
Philosophy and Religious Studies
Physical Sciences
Chemistry, General
Physical Sciences
Physics, General
Public Administration and Social Service Professions
Social Sciences
Anthropology
Economics, General
Political Science and Government, General
Social Sciences, General
Sociology
Visual and Performing Arts
Art/Art Studies, General
Dance, General
Drama and Dramatics/Theatre Arts, General
Fine/Studio Arts, General
Music Performance, General
Music, General
Academic programs
Academic Programs
Degrees offered
Bachelor's, Master's, Post-master's certificate, Doctorate - professional practice, Doctorate - research/scholarship
Student participation in special study options
Exchange student program (domestic)
Teacher certificate program
Accelerated program
Study abroad
Internships
Student participation in special academic programs
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Qualified undergraduate students may take graduate-level classes
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Pre-professional programs
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Cooperative education programs
Pharmacy
Teacher certification is offered in
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Subject areas offering education certification
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Counseling services offered
academic
birth control
career
minority student
military
personal
psychological
veteran student
international students
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Honors college 2018 enrollment
625
Honors program 2018 enrollment
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Online bachelor's degree program offered
Yes
Percentage of bachelor's degree programs that are available online
2%
Individual online courses offered for bachelor's degree credit
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Domestic Study Away
Semester/term-away programs
-
Student exchange programs offered with
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Percent of 2018 graduates participating in domestic student exchange programs
-
Study Abroad
Countries where study abroad opportunities are available
2018 graduates participating in study abroad programs
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Consortia
Consortia
RGV Stem Education
The University of Texas System Online Consortium
SCAMeL
University Transportation Center for Railway Safety
UT System
Veterans
Institution is G.I. Bill certified
Yes
Institution participates in Yellow Ribbon Program
No
