Economics at The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley
Bachelor's Degree
Earnings Over Time
How earnings evolve from 1 year to 4 years after graduation
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Compare to Similar Programs in Texas
Economics bachelors's programs at peer institutions in Texas (26 total in state)
| School | Earnings (1yr)* | Earnings (4yr) | Median Debt* | Debt/Earnings |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley | $51,068* | $43,166 | $20,937* | — |
| Rice University | $78,814* | $88,145 | $11,289* | 0.14 |
| Southern Methodist University | $71,630* | $74,491 | $19,500* | 0.27 |
| The University of Texas at Austin | $58,717* | $81,620 | $21,125* | 0.36 |
| Trinity University | $57,482* | $72,862 | $20,500* | 0.36 |
| University of Dallas | $55,732* | $57,745 | $24,752* | 0.44 |
| National Median | $51,722* | — | $22,816* | 0.44 |
Other Economics Programs in Texas
Compare tuition, earnings, and debt across Texas schools
| School | In-State Tuition | Earnings (1yr) | Debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rice University Houston | $58,128 | $78,814 | $11,289 |
| Southern Methodist University Dallas | $64,460 | $71,630 | $19,500 |
| The University of Texas at Austin Austin | $11,678 | $58,717 | $21,125 |
| Trinity University San Antonio | $51,352 | $57,482 | $20,500 |
| University of Dallas Irving | $50,880 | $55,732 | $24,752 |
About This Data
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (October 2025 release)
Population: Graduates who received federal financial aid (Title IV grants or loans). At The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley, approximately 64% of students receive Pell grants. Students who did not receive federal aid are not included in these figures.
Earnings: Median earnings from IRS W-2 data for graduates who are employed and not enrolled in further education, measured 1 year after completion. Earnings are pre-tax and include wages, salaries, and self-employment income.
Debt: Median cumulative federal loan debt at graduation. Does not include private loans or Parent PLUS loans borrowed on behalf of students.
Estimated Earnings: Actual earnings data is not available for this program (typically due to privacy thresholds when fewer than 30 graduates reported earnings). The estimate shown is based on the median of 14 similar programs in TX. Actual outcomes may vary.