Information Science/Studies at The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley

Texas Information Science programs show a wide earnings range, and UTRGV's estimated outcomes fall right in the middle. With estimated first-year earnings around $55,000 and debt near $25,000—both derived from peer programs across the state—this appears to track closely with what other Texas schools in this field typically produce. The debt-to-earnings ratio of 0.45 suggests manageable repayment, roughly equivalent to half a year's salary.

What makes this estimate harder to interpret is UTRGV's student population: 64% receive Pell grants, indicating a primarily low-income student body. For these students, a bachelor's degree leading to mid-$50,000s earnings could represent significant economic mobility, even if the program doesn't reach the $71,000 ceiling seen at Strayer or approach the $58,000 national median. The question is whether UTRGV's specific program matches the state average or falls below it—the suppressed data means we can't know.

The practical reality: comparable Information Science programs in Texas produce graduates earning between $45,000 and $71,000 in their first year. UTRGV likely falls somewhere in that range with similar debt levels. If your student is debt-averse and the school's actual outcomes lean toward the lower end of peer programs, this could look less attractive than the estimates suggest. The 85% admission rate and modest SAT scores don't signal that UTRGV is dramatically outperforming peer institutions, so treating these estimates as a ceiling rather than a floor makes sense when planning.