Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing
Bachelor's degree · The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley · Edinburg, TX
How this program compares
Graduates of the bachelor's degree program in Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing at The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley earn a median of $77,619 one year after completing the program. Nationally, bachelor's degree graduates in this field earn a median of $88,910 four years after graduating (middle half: $67,853–$114,470). Median debt is $11,208, about 14% of first-year earnings – a manageable level by common guidelines.
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing (Bachelor's degree) at other Texas schools
| College | Earnings (1 yr) | Median debt |
|---|---|---|
| West Coast University-Texas Richardson | $95,859 | $34,145 |
| University of Houston-Clear Lake Houston | $93,001 | — |
| Baptist Health System School of Health Professions San Antonio | $91,456 | $35,905 |
| Austin Community College District Austin | $88,105 | — |
| Texas A&M University-Central Texas Killeen | $88,036 | $12,500 |
| Schreiner University Kerrville | $86,950 | $16,000 |
| University of Houston Houston | $85,740 | $19,131 |
| The University of Texas at Arlington Arlington | $85,513 | $17,421 |
| Arizona College of Nursing-Dallas Dallas | $85,169 | $40,813 |
| University of St Thomas Houston | $83,793 | $22,250 |
| Lubbock Christian University Lubbock | $83,470 | $16,750 |
| Prairie View A & M University Prairie View | $83,218 | $22,958 |
| Chamberlain University-Texas Houston | $83,188 | $22,213 |
| Sam Houston State University Huntsville | $82,463 | $24,316 |
| Hallmark University San Antonio | $82,426 | — |
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$56,421
Frequently asked questions
How much do Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing graduates from The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley make?
The median salary is $77,619 one year after graduation and $87,989 after five years.
How much student debt do graduates have?
Graduates who borrowed federal loans owe a median of $11,208.
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, June 2026 release (Field of Study data). Earnings are for graduates who received federal financial aid.