All UTRGV majors by area
- Humanities & Languages · 10
- Social Sciences & Public Service · 10
- Business & Finance · 9
- Health & Medicine · 9
- Science & Math · 9
- Engineering · 7
- Arts & Design · 5
- Technology & Computing · 5
- Communications & Media · 1
- Education · 1
| Major | Earnings, 1 yr | Earnings, 4 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Liberal Arts / General Studies | — | $58,060 | — |
| Multi / Interdisciplinary Studies, Other | $41,757 | $56,493 | $15,465 |
| History | $26,081 | $50,620 | $18,125 |
| English | $24,187 | $45,746 | $17,625 |
| Spanish / French / Romance Languages | $27,138 | $42,224 | $12,633 |
| Philosophy | $14,151 | $33,457 | $13,000 |
| American Sign Language | — | — | — |
| Ethnic / Gender Studies | $23,604 | — | $13,000 |
| Interdisciplinary Studies | — | — | — |
| Linguistics | — | — | — |
| Major | Earnings, 1 yr | Earnings, 4 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Economics | — | $56,369 | — |
| Accounting | $37,216 | $53,420 | $13,694 |
| Finance | $37,711 | $50,156 | $16,896 |
| Business Administration | $33,579 | $49,595 | $15,668 |
| International Business | $29,271 | $47,431 | $10,370 |
| Marketing | $30,173 | $45,859 | $16,912 |
| Management Information Systems | $38,672 | $40,147 | $8,360 |
| Entrepreneurship | — | — | — |
| Hospitality Management | — | — | — |
| Major | Earnings, 1 yr | Earnings, 4 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nursing | $77,619 | $88,067 | $11,674 |
| Medical Laboratory Science | $56,421 | $63,426 | $13,825 |
| Health Sciences | $40,655 | $59,794 | $16,500 |
| Speech-Language Pathology / Communication Disorders | — | $59,624 | $14,750 |
| Kinesiology / Exercise Science | $27,731 | $53,769 | $15,110 |
| Rehabilitation / Therapy Sciences | $28,872 | $44,201 | $16,014 |
| Dietetics | — | — | — |
| Mental and Social Health Services and Allied Professions | — | — | — |
| Nutrition Science | — | — | — |
| Major | Earnings, 1 yr | Earnings, 4 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mathematics | $47,199 | $60,645 | $12,225 |
| Chemistry | $22,913 | $57,100 | $10,500 |
| Biology | $24,841 | $47,954 | $13,950 |
| Agricultural Production Operations | — | — | — |
| Ecology and Evolutionary Biology | — | — | — |
| Environmental Science / Conservation | — | — | — |
| Physical Sciences | — | — | — |
| Physics | — | — | — |
| Statistics | — | — | — |
| Major | Earnings, 1 yr | Earnings, 4 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mechanical Engineering | $60,924 | $87,991 | $15,500 |
| Electrical Engineering | $45,597 | $85,971 | $19,250 |
| Computer Engineering | $57,841 | $77,097 | $16,055 |
| Civil Engineering | $54,182 | $71,848 | $11,000 |
| Engineering Physics | — | — | — |
| Engineering Technologies / Technicians | — | — | — |
| Manufacturing Engineering | — | — | — |
| Major | Earnings, 1 yr | Earnings, 4 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Music | $56,373 | $59,218 | $20,920 |
| Theatre | $16,706 | $38,865 | $16,001 |
| Studio Art | $21,891 | $35,115 | $17,687 |
| Dance | — | — | — |
| Graphic / Interior / Fashion Design | — | — | — |
| Major | Earnings, 1 yr | Earnings, 4 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Computer and Information Sciences | $49,910 | $80,857 | $16,043 |
| Computational Science | — | — | — |
| Computer Science | — | — | — |
| Information Science / Studies | — | — | — |
| Information Technology | — | — | — |
| Major | Earnings, 1 yr | Earnings, 4 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Communications | $26,748 | $39,940 | $11,956 |
| Major | Earnings, 1 yr | Earnings, 4 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Teaching English or French as a Second or Foreign Language | $25,048 | — | — |
College Scorecard field of study, latest release: median earnings of graduates who received federal aid, 1 and 4 years after graduating; median federal loan debt. — means too few graduates to report.
From major to career
Criminal Justice → Police officer
Median annual wage for all workers in this job. U.S. jobs projected to grow 3.5% from 2025 to 2035. Typical entry education: high school diploma or equivalent.
BLS OEWS May 2025; Employment Projections 2025-35
Biology → Biological technician
Median annual wage for all workers in this job. U.S. jobs projected to grow 7.4% from 2025 to 2035. Typical entry education: bachelor's degree.
BLS OEWS May 2025; Employment Projections 2025-35
Across all majors, former UTRGV students earn a median $49,620 ten years after starting college, more than 41% of Texas colleges we cover. 51% graduate within six years.
UTRGV majors questions
How many majors does UTRGV offer?
The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley offers 66 bachelor's majors across 10 areas; the most majors are in Humanities & Languages and Social Sciences & Public Service.
What is the highest-paying major at UTRGV?
Nursing graduates from The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley earn a median $88,067 four years after graduating, the highest of the 39 majors with reported earnings. Their median debt is $11,674.
Which UTRGV majors earn the least?
Among majors with reported earnings, Philosophy graduates earn the least: a median $33,457 four years after graduating.
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Sources: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (field of study); Bureau of Labor Statistics (OEWS, Employment Projections). Back to The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley overview