General Economics at The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley
What traits are you looking for in a school for General Economics, you may want to check out the program at The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley. The following information will help you decide if it is a good fit for you.
The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley is located in Edinburg, TX.
During the most recent reporting year, 21 general economics degrees were granted at The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley.
Featured schools near , edit
Online & Distance Learning at The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley
Distance learning is available at The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley. Of 33,881 students, 5,219 (15%) studied exclusively online and 17,255 (51%) took at least some classes online.
Student Demographics & Diversity
The following sections describe the student demographics for General Economics graduates at The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley, by degree type.
Program-wide, General Economics graduates at The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley are 48% women (10) and 52% men (11).
General Economics Bachelor’s Program at The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley
Among the 21 bachelor’s general economics degrees awarded at The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley, 48% were women (10) and 52% were men (11).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of General Economics bachelor’s degree recipients at The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| Hispanic / Latino | 16 |
| Asian | 1 |
| International (Nonresident) | 4 |
Racial-ethnic minorities make up 81% of General Economics bachelor’s degree recipients at The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley, above the national average of 34%.*
*The racial-ethnic minorities figure is the total number of graduates minus White, international (nonresident), and unknown-race graduates.
Highest-Paying Careers for General Economics Graduates
Students who finish General Economics program at The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley go on to a range of careers. The table below ranks the best-paid careers for General Economics majors, ordered by median annual salary:
| Occupation | Nationwide Median Wage |
|---|---|
| Wind Energy Development Managers | $169,952 |
| Loss Prevention Managers | $165,723 |
| Wind Energy Operations Managers | $122,567 |
| Compliance Managers | $117,178 |
| Survey Researchers | $108,538 |
| Brownfield Redevelopment Specialists and Site Managers | $99,321 |
| Managers, All Other | $95,684 |
| Environmental Economists | $86,726 |
| Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education | $77,927 |
| Regulatory Affairs Managers | $77,828 |
References
- IPEDS — Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System
- U.S. Department of Education — College Scorecard
- O*NET Online (Bureau of Labor Statistics)
- National Center for Education Statistics
More about our data sources and methodologies.