# The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley: Social Sciences (bachelor's)

Edinburg, TX. IPEDS 227368, CIP 45.01. Page: https://educationguide.com/colleges/the-university-of-texas-rio-grande-valley/majors/social-sciences

## Graduate outcomes
- Median earnings 1 year after graduating: $47,248
- Median earnings 4 years after graduating: $59,440 (U.S. median for this major: $52,520 across 85 colleges)
- Median federal loan debt: $20,238 (U.S. median $26,130)
- Rank in TX: 1 of 3 colleges by 4-year earnings
- Versus the TX median for this major (3 colleges, $56,026): +$3,414
- Versus the U.S. median: +$6,920

## Cost to finish and years to pay back (EducationGuide calculation)
School-wide net price x 4.52 years (average time graduates took). Earnings gain = $59,440 minus $33,516 for high school graduates ages 25-34 in TX (Census ACS 2020-2024).

| Family income | Net price / yr | Cost to finish | Years to pay back |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0-30k | $3,785 | $17,108 | under 1 year |
| 30-48k | $3,877 | $17,524 | under 1 year |
| 48-75k | $5,665 | $25,606 | 1.0 years |
| 75-110k | $7,972 | $36,033 | 1.4 years |
| 110k+ | $13,782 | $62,295 | 2.4 years |

Method: https://educationguide.com/how-we-score#value

## Social Sciences at TX colleges
| College | Earnings 4 yrs | Median debt | Avg. net price | Graduation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley | $59,440 | $20,238 | $4,831 | 51% |
| University of North Texas | $56,026 | $22,625 | $15,649 | 61% |
| Texas A&M University-San Antonio | $47,014 | $18,457 | $11,196 | 40% |

## Careers
- Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education (SOC 25-2021): median wage $63,110 McAllen-Edinburg-Mission, TX, $62,760 TX, $63,970 U.S.; U.S. jobs -0.4% by 2035
- Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education (SOC 25-2031): median wage $62,500 McAllen-Edinburg-Mission, TX, $63,590 TX, $72,040 U.S.; U.S. jobs -0.2% by 2035
- Social Science Research Assistants (SOC 19-4061): median wage not reported McAllen-Edinburg-Mission, TX, $58,070 TX, $61,990 U.S.; U.S. jobs 5% by 2035

## Sources and years
- Earnings (4 yr): Treasury AY2017-2018, AY2018-2019 pooled earnings cohort measured in CY2022, CY2023, inflation adjusted to 2024 dollars; debt: NSLDS pooled AY2018-19, AY2019-20 cohort

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