Sociology 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
Sociology bachelors's programs at peer institutions in Texas (57 total in state)
| School | Earnings (1yr)* | Earnings (4yr) | Median Debt* | Debt/Earnings |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley | $32,956* | $37,586 | $25,000* | — |
| The University of Texas at Austin | $39,621* | $53,118 | $23,000* | 0.58 |
| Texas Woman's University | $38,438* | $48,009 | $33,719* | 0.88 |
| Lamar University | $38,042* | — | $36,615* | 0.96 |
| Baylor University | $37,753* | $41,408 | $25,937* | 0.69 |
| The University of Texas at Arlington | $37,338* | $51,739 | $30,941* | 0.83 |
| National Median | $34,102* | — | $25,000* | 0.73 |
Other Sociology Programs in Texas
Compare tuition, earnings, and debt across Texas schools
| School | In-State Tuition | Earnings (1yr) | Debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| The University of Texas at Austin Austin | $11,678 | $39,621 | $23,000 |
| Texas Woman's University Denton | $8,648 | $38,438 | $33,719 |
| Lamar University Beaumont | $8,690 | $38,042 | $36,615 |
| Baylor University Waco | $54,844 | $37,753 | $25,937 |
| The University of Texas at Arlington Arlington | $11,728 | $37,338 | $30,941 |
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 19 similar programs in TX. Actual outcomes may vary.