Graduate earnings are in line with similar institutions.
What graduates earn 10 years after enrollment.
Annual salary at 10 years
Lower quartile earnings
Upper quartile earnings
How graduate earnings grow in the decade after enrollment.
Median earnings demonstrate steady growth from $35,812 at six years to $44,456 at eight years and $49,620 at ten years, representing 38.6% growth between the six-year and ten-year marks. This progression shows consistent earnings advancement as graduates establish careers and gain experience.
How outcomes compare to similar institutions.
Graduate earnings fall below the peer average for similar institutions.
Financial justification for the investment.
Excellent affordability. Median debt of $12,950 is well under annual earnings, enabling comfortable repayment.
UTRGV students graduate with median debt of $12,950, significantly below the peer median of $20,000, creating a $7,050 advantage. Debt ranges from $3,500 at the 25th percentile to $14,347 at the 75th percentile, showing controlled borrowing across the student body.
UTRGV achieves typical return on investment performance at the 50.5th percentile, reflecting balanced outcomes relative to institutional costs and student investment. Graduates earn $49,620 ten years after enrollment, which falls $10,923 below the peer median of $60,543.
Approximately 24.7% of graduates continue to graduate or professional study, based on program mix analysis with high confidence. This rate indicates ...
Program mix explains much of the earnings story.
Electrical and Electronics Engineering leads earnings at $86,662, followed by Adult Health Nurse/Nursing at $74,842 and Mechanical Engineering at $74,167. Computer Science produces $70,128 earnings, while Civil Engineering generates $66,612.
These technical programs drive the institution's strongest earnings outcomes and demonstrate UTRGV's effectiveness in STEM education. Liberal arts programs like English ($44,417) and interdisciplinary studies ($47,900) show competitive performance relative to national averages in their fields.
See which programs drive the strongest earnings and career trajectories
Earnings range from $29,401 at the 25th percentile to $66,597 at the 75th percentile, creating a 2.3:1 ratio that reflects diverse career pathways and program outcomes. Low-income graduates earn $42,600, demonstrating the institution's effectiveness in supporting economic mobility for disadvantaged students.
