Chemistry at The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley
Edinburg, TX · Bachelor's Degree · about 26 graduates a year
The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley graduates in chemistry earn 12% less than the national median for the same major four years after graduating. Their median federal debt equals about 19% of one year’s pay at that point.
How The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley Compares for Chemistry
All 209 colleges reporting chemistry earnings at this degree level, ranked by median pay four years after graduation. “Wage-adjusted” divides pay by the square root of the state’s wage index so colleges in low-wage states aren’t penalized for local pay.
| # | College | 4 yrs after | Wage-adjusted | Adj. rank | 1 yr after |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | College of the Holy Cross Worcester, MA | $93,122 | $82,004 | #10 | $47,313 |
| 2 | The College of New Jersey Ewing, NJ | $90,396 | $79,339 | #14 | — |
| 3 | Northeastern University Boston, MA | $88,364 | $77,814 | #20 | $62,511 |
| 4 | New York University New York, NY | $86,197 | $82,042 | #9 | $37,249 |
| 5 | University of Connecticut Storrs, CT | $84,609 | $76,175 | #25 | $52,216 |
| 6 | University of Connecticut-Waterbury Campus Waterbury, CT | $84,609 | $76,175 | #26 | $52,216 |
| 7 | University of Connecticut-Avery Point Groton, CT | $84,609 | $76,175 | #27 | $52,216 |
| 8 | University of Connecticut-Stamford Stamford, CT | $84,609 | $76,175 | #28 | $52,216 |
| 9 | University of Connecticut-Hartford Campus Hartford, CT | $84,609 | $76,175 | #29 | $52,216 |
| 10 | University of Delaware Newark, DE | $84,428 | $83,922 | #2 | $54,055 |
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| 174 | The University of Texas at San Antonio San Antonio, TX | $57,652 | $58,615 | #177 | $40,700 |
| 175 | Sam Houston State University Huntsville, TX | $57,410 | $58,369 | #178 | $43,940 |
| 176 | University of Central Florida Orlando, FL | $57,313 | $61,002 | #160 | $43,634 |
| 177 | The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley Edinburg, TX | $57,100 | $58,054 | #188 | $22,913 |
| 178 | Tennessee Technological University Cookeville, TN | $57,088 | $62,362 | #149 | — |
| 179 | Missouri State University-Springfield Springfield, MO | $56,984 | $61,099 | #159 | $41,166 |
| 180 | University of California-Merced Merced, CA | $56,888 | $51,764 | #200 | $50,944 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
How much do The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley chemistry graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $22,913 one year after graduating and $57,100 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley rank for chemistry?
Among 209 colleges reporting earnings for chemistry graduates, The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley ranks #177 by median pay four years after graduation, and #188 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is chemistry at The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley worth it?
Its graduates earn 12% less than the national median for chemistry ($65,120), and the median federal debt at graduation is $10,837.
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Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, field-of-study data. Earnings are medians for graduates who received federal aid and were working and not enrolled; programs with few graduates are not reported. Wage adjustment uses Census ACS state median household income.