Information Technology at The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley
If you are interested in studying Information Technology, you may want to check out the program at The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley. The following information will help you decide if it is a good fit for you.
The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley sits in Edinburg, TX.
For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, 9 information technology degrees were awarded at The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley.
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Studying Online at The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley
Many students take online classes at The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley. Of 33,881 students, 5,219 (15%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 17,255 (51%) took at least some classes online.
Information Technology Rankings at The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley
Rankings can help you compare The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley’s Information Technology program to other colleges that offer this major.
Master’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | Southwest (Region) | #None of 33 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Texas | #None of 17 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #None of 382 |
| Best Value | Southwest (Region) | #None of 40 |
| Best Value | Texas | #None of 19 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #None of 435 |
Student Demographics & Diversity
The following sections describe the composition of Information Technology graduates at The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley, by degree type.
Program-wide, Information Technology graduates at The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley are 0% women (0) and 100% men (9).
Information Technology Master’s Program at The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley
Among the 9 master’s information technology graduates at The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley, 0% were women (0) and 100% were men (9).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Information Technology master’s degree recipients at The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| Hispanic / Latino | 7 |
| Asian | 1 |
| International (Nonresident) | 1 |
Minority students account for 89% of Information Technology master’s degree recipients at The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley, higher than the national average of 17%.*
*The racial-ethnic minorities figure is the total number of graduates minus White, international (nonresident), and unknown-race graduates.
Best-Paid Careers for Information Technology Graduates
Graduates of the Information Technology program at The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley pursue many career paths. The table below ranks the highest-paying careers for Information Technology majors, ordered by median annual salary:
| Occupation | Nationwide Median Wage |
|---|---|
| Computer and Information Systems Managers | $175,079 |
| Health Informatics Specialists | $156,714 |
| Database Architects | $148,480 |
| Business Intelligence Analysts | $143,840 |
| Telecommunications Engineering Specialists | $117,478 |
| Data Warehousing Specialists | $117,424 |
| Information Security Analysts | $111,930 |
| Data Scientists | $106,295 |
| Clinical Data Managers | $99,475 |
| Software Quality Assurance Analysts and Testers | $80,062 |
References
- IPEDS — Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System
- U.S. Department of Education — College Scorecard
- O*NET Online (Bureau of Labor Statistics)
- National Center for Education Statistics
More about our data sources and methodologies.