Social Sciences, General

Bachelor's degree · The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley · Edinburg, TX

CIP 45.01

$47,248Median earnings 1 year after graduating
$59,440Median earnings 4 years after
$52,615Median earnings 5 years after
$17,500Median federal debt
18Graduates per year

How this program compares

Graduates of the bachelor's degree program in Social Sciences, General at The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley earn a median of $47,248 one year after completing the program. Nationally, bachelor's degree graduates in this field earn a median of $53,366 four years after graduating (middle half: $36,590–$72,257). Median debt is $17,500, about 37% of first-year earnings – a manageable level by common guidelines.

Social Sciences, General (Bachelor's degree) at other Texas schools

CollegeEarnings (1 yr)Median debt
University of Houston-Downtown
Houston
$45,687$21,452
University of North Texas
Denton
$34,679$20,500
Texas A&M University-San Antonio
San Antonio
$33,812$17,750

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Frequently asked questions

How much do Social Sciences, General graduates from The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley make?

The median salary is $47,248 one year after graduation and $52,615 after five years.

How much student debt do graduates have?

Graduates who borrowed federal loans owe a median of $17,500.

Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, June 2026 release (Field of Study data). Earnings are for graduates who received federal financial aid.