2024 Graduate Tuition & Fees

The following table and chart describe 2023-2024 graduate tuition & fees at The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley with tuition changes over the last 5 years. Each cost is an average amount over the offered programs. For Texas residents, the tuition & fees are $8,443 and $15,994 for non-Texas residents. The tuition per credit hours for part-time students (or full-time students who taking extra credits) is $403 for Texas residents and $822 for out-of-state students.
Updated with 2023-2024 tuition (Last update: 03/01/2024)
2024 COATuition Trends
2024 Graduate School Tuition, Fees, and Living Costs
In-StateOut-of-State
Tuition$6,948$14,499
Fees$1,495$1,495
Cost per Credit$403$822
Books & Supplies$1,190
Room & Board$9,662 (On-Campus) / $9,780 (Off-Campus)
Personal Expenses$3,766 (On-Campus) / $5,280 (Off-Campus)
On-Campus Total$23,061$30,612
Off-Campus Total$24,693$32,244
Graduate Program Tuition Changes (2020-2024)
2019-20202020-20212021-20222022-20232023-2024
In-State$7,128$7,789$8,333$8,333$8,443
Out-of-State$14,724$15,151$15,677$15,677$15,994

Graduate Program Overview

The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley is a four-years, public school located in Edinburg, Texas. It offers graduate degree programs as well as undergraduate degree programs.
For the academic year 2023-2024, the average graduate school tuition & fees is $8,443 for Texas residents and $15,994 for out-of-state students.
It offers seventy-eight (78) graduate programs and some programs are offered through distance learning.
Graduate Programs Key Facts
School NameThe University of Texas Rio Grande Valley
TypeFour-years, Public
Address1201 W University Dr, Edinburg, TX
Graduate School Students5,535 students
2,322 students enrolled online exclusively
Tuition & Fees (2023-2024)In-State$8,443
Out-of-State$15,994
Student to Faculty19:1 (5.26%)
Number of Graduate ProgramsTotal 78 Graduate Programs
59 Master's, 7 Doctorate, 12 Post graduate certificates

Conferred Degrees and Graduate Programs by Major

The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley offers Masters, Doctorate, Post-Bachelor's Certificate, Post-Master's Certificate graduate degree/certificate programs through 78 major areas - 59 Master's , 7 Doctorate , 3 Post-Bachelor', 9 Post-Master'. 2,149 students have been conferred Master's degree and 106 students have received Doctorate degree last year.The following table summarizes the total number of completers by degree and gender.
Total Number of Conferred Graduate Degree
Master'sDoctorate Post-Bachelor'sPost-Master's
Total2,149106349
Men71947-7
Women1,43059342
Below, you can check major programs and concentration for each area of study with offered degrees and completers. ONLINE denotes the program offered by distance learning (online degree). You may want to see all graduate schools offering a major program by following the link on the title of the program.
Foreign Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics
ProgramMaster'sDoctoratePost-BSPost-MS
Spanish Language and Literature- NOT OFFERED 1 NOT OFFERED
Psychology
ProgramMaster'sDoctoratePost-BSPost-MS
PsychologyNOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED 1 NOT OFFERED
Social Sciences
ProgramMaster'sDoctoratePost-BSPost-MS
Political Science and Government- NOT OFFERED 1 NOT OFFERED
Agriculture
ProgramMaster'sDoctoratePost-BSPost-MS
Agroecology and Sustainable Agriculture12 NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
Communication and Journalism
ProgramMaster'sDoctoratePost-BSPost-MS
Communication17 NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
Computer and Information Sciences
ProgramMaster'sDoctoratePost-BSPost-MS
Information Technology15 NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
Information Science/Studies- NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
Computer Science18 NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
Education
ProgramMaster'sDoctoratePost-BSPost-MS
Bilingual and Multilingual Education19 NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
Curriculum and Instruction85 - NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
Educational Leadership and Administration145 - NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
Educational, Instructional, and Curriculum Supervision6 NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
Educational/Instructional Technology84 NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
Special Education and Teaching128 NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
Counselor Education/School Counseling and Guidance Services60 NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
Early Childhood Education and Teaching4 NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
Reading Teacher Education11 NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
Engineering
ProgramMaster'sDoctoratePost-BSPost-MS
Civil Engineering17 NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
Electrical and Electronics Engineering21 NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED -
Mechanical Engineering34 NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
Manufacturing Engineering14 NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
Engineering Technology
ProgramMaster'sDoctoratePost-BSPost-MS
Engineering/Industrial Management16 NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
Foreign Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics
ProgramMaster'sDoctoratePost-BSPost-MS
Language Interpretation and Translation9 NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
Spanish Language and Literature7 NOT OFFERED - NOT OFFERED
English as a Second Language2 NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
English Language and Literature
ProgramMaster'sDoctoratePost-BSPost-MS
English Language and Literature6 NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
Creative Writing12 NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
Biological and Biomedical Sciences
ProgramMaster'sDoctoratePost-BSPost-MS
Biology/Biological Sciences28 NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
Biochemistry and Molecular Biology33 NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
Mathematics and Statistics
ProgramMaster'sDoctoratePost-BSPost-MS
Mathematics31 NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
Mathematics and Statistics7 NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies
ProgramMaster'sDoctoratePost-BSPost-MS
Marine Sciences9 NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
Business Analytics63 NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies (other)9 NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
Parks, Recreation, Leisure, and Fitness Studies
ProgramMaster'sDoctoratePost-BSPost-MS
Kinesiology and Exercise Science45 NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
Physical Sciences
ProgramMaster'sDoctoratePost-BSPost-MS
Chemistry18 NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
Physics2 NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
Psychology
ProgramMaster'sDoctoratePost-BSPost-MS
Experimental Psychology3 NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED -
Clinical Psychology16 NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
School Psychology18 NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
Homeland Security, Law Enforcement, and Firefighting
ProgramMaster'sDoctoratePost-BSPost-MS
Criminal Justice/Law Enforcement Administration52 NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
Crisis/Emergency/Disaster Management11 NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
Human Services
ProgramMaster'sDoctoratePost-BSPost-MS
Public Administration86 NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
Social Work146 NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
Social Sciences
ProgramMaster'sDoctoratePost-BSPost-MS
Political Science and Government1 NOT OFFERED - NOT OFFERED
Sociology8 NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
Visual and Performing Arts
ProgramMaster'sDoctoratePost-BSPost-MS
Fine/Studio Arts5 NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED -
Music8 NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences
ProgramMaster'sDoctoratePost-BSPost-MS
Communication Sciences and Disorders25 NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
Physician Assistant116 NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
Occupational Therapy/Therapist32 NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
Vocational Rehabilitation Counseling/Counselor56 - NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
Dietetics/Dietitian- NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
Bioethics/Medical Ethics11 NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
Nursing Education16 NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
Nursing Administration16 NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
Family Practice Nurse/Nursing10 NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED -
Business
ProgramMaster'sDoctoratePost-BSPost-MS
Business Administration and Management286 - NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
Accounting62 NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
International Business/Trade/Commerce3 NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
History
ProgramMaster'sDoctoratePost-BSPost-MS
History3 NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
Engineering
ProgramMaster'sDoctoratePost-BSPost-MS
Electrical and Electronics Engineering- NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED -
Psychology
ProgramMaster'sDoctoratePost-BSPost-MS
Experimental Psychology- NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED 4
Visual and Performing Arts
ProgramMaster'sDoctoratePost-BSPost-MS
Fine/Studio Arts- NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED -
Art History, Criticism and ConservationNOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED 1
Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences
ProgramMaster'sDoctoratePost-BSPost-MS
Health Information/Medical Records Administration/AdministratorNOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED -
Clinical Laboratory Science/Medical Technology/TechnologistNOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED -
Family Practice Nurse/Nursing- NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED 42
Psychiatric/Mental Health Nurse/NursingNOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED 1
Business
ProgramMaster'sDoctoratePost-BSPost-MS
Business/CommerceNOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED 1
Education
ProgramMaster'sDoctoratePost-BSPost-MS
Curriculum and Instruction- - NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
Educational Leadership and Administration- - NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences
Business
ProgramMaster'sDoctoratePost-BSPost-MS
Business Administration and Management- - NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences
ProgramMaster'sDoctoratePost-BSPost-MS
MedicineNOT OFFERED - NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
Physical Therapy/TherapistNOT OFFERED - NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
Nursing PracticeNOT OFFERED - NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED

Graduate Student Population

Total 31,940 students enrolled in The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley including both undergraduate and graduate programs, with full-time and part-time status.
In graduate school, 5,535 students are enrolled to earn graduate degrees. By gender, it has 1,958 male and 3,577 female graduate students. By attending status, there are 1,892 full-time and 3,643 part-time students in graduate schools.
It offers online degree programs and 2,322 students enrolled to earn their graduate degree through online exclusively and 1,074 students are taking some online graduate courses.
Graduate Students Gender Distribution
Total5,535
Men Students1,958
Women Students3,577
Graduate Students Attending Status Distribution
Total5,535
Full-time Students1,892
Part-time Students3,643
By race/ethnicity 447 White, 179 Black, and 181 Asian students are attending at The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley. The detail graduate enrollment distribution by race is shown in the below chart.
Graduate Students Race Distribution
Total5,535
American Indian /
Native American
3
Asian181
Black179
Hispanic4,278
Native Hawaiian /
Other Pacific Islander
12
White447
Two or more races9
Un-Known51
100 students are younger than 22 and 993 students are older than 65. The school has 2,640 students aged between 22 and 30 and 1,392 students aged 30 to 40.
Graduate Students Age Distribution
Total5,535
21 & Under100
22-241,039
25-291,601
30-34799
35-39593
40 & Over993
Distance learning, also called online education, is very attractive to students, especially those who want to continue education and work in the field. At The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley, 2,322 students are enrolled exclusively in online courses and 1,074 students are enrolled in some online courses.
Graduate Distance Learning Enrollment Distribution
Total Enrollment5,125
Enrolled Exclusively in Online Courses2,322
Enrolled in Some But Not All Online Courses1,074
Not Enrolled In Any Online Courses1,729
Graduate Distance Learning Enrollment By Student Location
Enrolled Exclusively in Online Courses2,322
Texas Resident2,243
Other State In U.S.76
Outside of U.S.3

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