Location: Edinburg, TX•In-State Tuition: $9,859•Out-of-State Tuition: $19,939•Admission Rate: 85%•Avg SAT: 1020
Median Earnings (1yr)
$59,419
76th percentile
60th percentile in Texas
Sample: 139 graduates

Earnings Distribution

How The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley graduates compare to all programs nationally

The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley earns $59k — 76th percentile among health services/allied health/health sciences masters programs.

Earnings Over Time

How earnings evolve from 1 year to 4 years after graduation

School1 Year4 YearsGrowth
The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley$59,419$50,310-15%
Touro University California$23,023$124,405+440%
Touro University Nevada$23,023$124,405+440%
New Jersey City University$55,397$97,794+77%
University of Central Florida$57,336$72,650+27%

Compare to Similar Programs Nationally

Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences masters's programs at top institutions nationally

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SchoolIn-State TuitionEarnings (1yr)Earnings (4yr)Median DebtDebt/Earnings
The University of Texas Rio Grande ValleyEdinburg$9,859$59,419$50,310——
University of California-DavisDavis$15,247$128,179———
Northwestern UniversityEvanston$65,997$99,283———
University of ProvidenceGreat Falls$29,018$92,520———
Nova Southeastern UniversityFort Lauderdale$37,080$75,171$68,989——
Towson UniversityTowson$11,306$59,053———
National Median—$52,599———

Career Paths

Occupations commonly associated with health services/allied health/health sciences graduates

Health Education Specialists

Provide and manage health education programs that help individuals, families, and their communities maximize and maintain healthy lifestyles. Use data to identify community needs prior to planning, implementing, monitoring, and evaluating programs designed to encourage healthy lifestyles, policies, and environments. May link health systems, health providers, insurers, and patients to address individual and population health needs. May serve as resource to assist individuals, other health professionals, or the community, and may administer fiscal resources for health education programs.

$63,000/yrJobs growth:Bachelor's degree

Community Health Workers

Promote health within a community by assisting individuals to adopt healthy behaviors. Serve as an advocate for the health needs of individuals by assisting community residents in effectively communicating with healthcare providers or social service agencies. Act as liaison or advocate and implement programs that promote, maintain, and improve individual and overall community health. May deliver health-related preventive services such as blood pressure, glaucoma, and hearing screenings. May collect data to help identify community health needs.

$51,030/yrJobs growth:High school diploma or equivalent
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.