Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods at The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley
Master's Degree
Earnings Over Time
How earnings evolve from 1 year to 4 years after graduation
Earnings trajectories vary significantly. Some programs show strong early returns that plateau; others start lower but accelerate. Consider where you want to be at year 4, not just year 1.
Compare to Similar Programs in Texas
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods masters's programs at peer institutions in Texas (35 total in state)
| School | Earnings (1yr)* | Earnings (4yr) | Median Debt | Debt/Earnings |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley | $55,643* | $54,447 | — | — |
| Austin College | $58,755* | — | — | — |
| Texas Woman's University | $58,448* | — | — | — |
| Texas A&M University-Kingsville | $56,882* | $47,478 | — | — |
| Trinity University | $56,357* | $54,980 | — | — |
| East Texas A&M University | $55,826* | $57,933 | — | — |
| National Median | $52,903* | — | — | — |
Other Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods Programs in Texas
Compare tuition, earnings, and debt across Texas schools
| School | In-State Tuition | Earnings (1yr) | Debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Austin College Sherman | $46,500 | $58,755 | — |
| Texas Woman's University Denton | $8,648 | $58,448 | — |
| Texas A&M University-Kingsville Kingsville | $9,892 | $56,882 | — |
| Trinity University San Antonio | $51,352 | $56,357 | — |
| East Texas A&M University Commerce | $10,026 | $55,826 | — |
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 11 similar programs in TX. Actual outcomes may vary.