Nursing at Rio Grande Valley College
If you plan to study Nursing, consider the program at Rio Grande Valley College. We’ve gathered the following information to help you decide.
Rio Grande Valley College is located in Pharr, TX.
In the most recent year for which we have data, 115 nursing graduations were recorded at Rio Grande Valley College.
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Online & Distance Learning at Rio Grande Valley College
Rio Grande Valley College delivers most coursework on campus; distance-education enrollment is limited.
Nursing Rankings at Rio Grande Valley College
Rankings can help you compare Rio Grande Valley College’s Nursing program against peer institutions.
Associate-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Value | Texas | #93 of 106 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Texas | #106 of 111 |
| Best Value | Southwest (Region) | #159 of 183 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Southwest (Region) | #179 of 192 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #1510 of 1,878 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #1774 of 1,918 |
Median Debt at Graduation
Typical debt at graduation for Nursing graduates from Rio Grande Valley College comes in at $22,236.
Student Demographics & Diversity
Take a look at the student demographics for Nursing graduates at Rio Grande Valley College, by degree type.
Program-wide, Nursing graduates at Rio Grande Valley College are 86% women (99) and 14% men (16).
Nursing Associate’s Program at Rio Grande Valley College
Among the 115 associate’s nursing graduates at Rio Grande Valley College, 86% were women (99) and 14% were men (16).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Nursing associate’s degree recipients at Rio Grande Valley College.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| Hispanic / Latino | 113 |
| Asian | 1 |
| Two or More Races | 1 |
Minority students account for 100% of Nursing associate’s degree recipients at Rio Grande Valley College, higher than the national average of 44%.*
*The racial-ethnic minorities figure is the total number of graduates minus White, international (nonresident), and unknown-race graduates.
More Specific Nursing Concentrations at Rio Grande Valley College
The Nursing program at Rio Grande Valley College breaks down into more specific concentrations:
| Concentration | Graduates |
|---|---|
| Registered Nursing | 115 |
Highest-Paying Careers for Nursing Graduates
Students who finish Nursing program at Rio Grande Valley College work across a variety of fields. The table below ranks the highest-paying careers for Nursing majors, ordered by median annual salary:
| Occupation | Nationwide Median Wage |
|---|---|
| Nurse Practitioners | $147,651 |
| Advanced Practice Psychiatric Nurses | $143,854 |
| Medical and Health Services Managers | $129,557 |
| Registered Nurses | $105,741 |
| Nursing Instructors and Teachers, Postsecondary | $69,718 |
| Nurse Anesthetists | $66,747 |
| Critical Care Nurses | $65,103 |
| Acute Care Nurses | $56,247 |
| Clinical Nurse Specialists | $52,889 |
| Nurse Midwives | $36,174 |
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.
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