Social Work

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

CIP 44.07

$30,436Median earnings 1 year after graduating
$50,073Median earnings 4 years after
$46,031Median earnings 5 years after
$15,126Median federal debt
160Graduates per year

How this program compares

Graduates of the bachelor's degree program in Social Work at The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley earn a median of $30,436 one year after completing the program. Nationally, bachelor's degree graduates in this field earn a median of $51,790 four years after graduating (middle half: $39,212–$64,160). Median debt is $15,126, about 50% of first-year earnings – a manageable level by common guidelines.

Social Work (Bachelor's degree) at other Texas schools

CollegeEarnings (1 yr)Median debt
Texas Southern University
Houston
$42,333$29,500
Prairie View A & M University
Prairie View
$40,667$30,869
Texas Woman's University
Denton
$40,340$21,070
Midwestern State University
Wichita Falls
$39,215$29,875
Angelo State University
San Angelo
$38,771$26,406
Texas State University
San Marcos
$38,660$21,000
Tarleton State University
Stephenville
$38,506$22,000
Our Lady of the Lake University
San Antonio
$38,209$25,000
The University of Texas at Arlington
Arlington
$38,174$18,000
The University of Texas at El Paso
El Paso
$37,865$16,236
Lamar University
Beaumont
$37,593$31,000
The University of Texas at Austin
Austin
$37,437$19,125
University of Houston-Downtown
Houston
$37,365$21,948
Stephen F Austin State University
Nacogdoches
$36,628$24,375
University of North Texas
Denton
$36,167$19,500

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Frequently asked questions

How much do Social Work graduates from The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley make?

The median salary is $30,436 one year after graduation and $46,031 after five years.

How much student debt do graduates have?

Graduates who borrowed federal loans owe a median of $15,126.

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