Computer and Information Sciences at The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley
Edinburg, TX · Bachelor's Degree
The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley graduates in computer and information sciences 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 Computer and Information Sciences
All 459 colleges reporting computer and information sciences 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 | University of Pennsylvania Philadelphia, PA | $241,380 | $245,486 | #1 | $146,204 |
| 2 | University of California-Los Angeles Los Angeles, CA | $216,722 | $197,203 | #2 | $136,099 |
| 3 | Johns Hopkins University Baltimore, MD | $196,467 | $172,423 | #6 | $109,514 |
| 4 | Yale University New Haven, CT | $188,157 | $169,401 | #7 | $133,293 |
| 5 | Carnegie Mellon University Pittsburgh, PA | $187,437 | $190,625 | #3 | — |
| 6 | Rice University Houston, TX | $182,443 | $185,491 | #4 | $131,154 |
| 7 | Wellesley College Wellesley, MA | $177,213 | $156,055 | #9 | $100,644 |
| 8 | University of Michigan-Ann Arbor Ann Arbor, MI | $172,904 | $182,307 | #5 | $113,634 |
| 9 | Northeastern University Oakland Oakland, CA | $163,708 | $148,964 | #13 | $115,587 |
| 10 | Northeastern University Boston, MA | $163,708 | $144,162 | #15 | $115,587 |
| … | |||||
| 284 | Saint Leo University Saint Leo, FL | $81,025 | $86,241 | #240 | $59,364 |
| 285 | Mercer University Macon, GA | $80,937 | $83,786 | #267 | — |
| 286 | Full Sail University Winter Park, FL | $80,909 | $86,117 | #243 | $52,927 |
| 287 | The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley Edinburg, TX | $80,857 | $82,208 | #288 | $49,910 |
| 288 | SUNY Brockport Brockport, NY | $80,807 | $76,912 | #332 | $56,406 |
| 289 | Columbus State University Columbus, GA | $80,694 | $83,535 | #271 | $56,660 |
| 290 | Northwest Missouri State University Maryville, MO | $80,690 | $86,517 | #238 | $65,444 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
How much do The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley computer and information sciences graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $49,910 one year after graduating and $80,857 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 computer and information sciences?
Among 459 colleges reporting earnings for computer and information sciences graduates, The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley ranks #287 by median pay four years after graduation, and #288 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is computer and information sciences at The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley worth it?
Its graduates earn 12% less than the national median for computer and information sciences ($92,374), and the median federal debt at graduation is $15,000.
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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.