Economics
Bachelor's degree · The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley · Edinburg, TX
—Median earnings 1 year after graduating
$56,369Median earnings 4 years after
$49,025Median earnings 5 years after
—Median federal debt
19Graduates per year
How this program compares
Graduates of the bachelor's degree program in Economics at The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley earn a median of $31,246. Nationally, bachelor's degree graduates in this field earn a median of $82,686 four years after graduating (middle half: $58,184–$116,323).
Economics (Bachelor's degree) at other Texas schools
| College | Earnings (1 yr) | Median debt |
|---|---|---|
| Rice University Houston | $78,814 | $11,644 |
| Southern Methodist University Dallas | $71,630 | $18,625 |
| The University of Texas at Austin Austin | $58,717 | $19,500 |
| Trinity University San Antonio | $57,482 | $20,500 |
| University of Dallas Irving | $55,732 | $24,752 |
| Texas Christian University Fort Worth | $54,462 | $19,500 |
| University of North Texas Denton | $51,316 | $21,025 |
| University of Houston Houston | $50,820 | $16,625 |
| Texas A&M University-College Station College Station | $49,738 | $17,120 |
| The University of Texas at Dallas Richardson | $47,034 | $19,000 |
| The University of Texas at Arlington Arlington | $46,416 | $18,750 |
| Texas Tech University Lubbock | $44,292 | $27,000 |
| Texas State University San Marcos | $43,064 | $18,500 |
| Austin College Sherman | $33,957 | — |
Other programs at The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley
- Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical NursingMaster's degree
$125,317 - Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment ProfessionsMaster's degree
$116,929 - Mechanical EngineeringMaster's degree
$85,161 - Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical NursingBachelor's degree
$77,619 - Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject AreasMaster's degree
$69,841 - MathematicsMaster's degree
$64,802 - Communication Disorders Sciences and ServicesMaster's degree
$64,391 - Clinical, Counseling and Applied PsychologyMaster's degree
$61,846 - Educational Administration and SupervisionMaster's degree
$61,569 - Mechanical EngineeringBachelor's degree
$60,924 - Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/FitnessMaster's degree
$60,785 - MedicineFirst professional degree
$60,293 - Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences, GeneralMaster's degree
$59,419 - Curriculum and InstructionMaster's degree
$59,119 - Educational/Instructional Media DesignMaster's degree
$58,960 - Accounting and Related ServicesMaster's degree
$58,463 - Computer EngineeringBachelor's degree
$57,841 - Business/Commerce, GeneralMaster's degree
$57,672 - Student Counseling and Personnel ServicesMaster's degree
$57,345 - Rehabilitation and Therapeutic ProfessionsMaster's degree
$56,699
Frequently asked questions
How much do Economics graduates from The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley make?
The median salary is $31,246 and $49,025 after five years.
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, June 2026 release (Field of Study data). Earnings are for graduates who received federal financial aid.