Registered Nursing at Rio Grande Valley College
If you plan to study Registered Nursing, take a look at what Rio Grande Valley College. The following information will help you decide if it is a good fit for you.
Rio Grande Valley College sits in Pharr, TX.
For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, 115 registered nursing degrees were awarded at Rio Grande Valley College.
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Online Class Availability at Rio Grande Valley College
Rio Grande Valley College primarily offers on-campus instruction; distance-education enrollment is limited.
Registered Nursing Rankings at Rio Grande Valley College
Use these rankings to compare Rio Grande Valley College’s Registered Nursing program to other colleges that offer this major.
Associate-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Value | Texas | #92 of 105 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Texas | #105 of 109 |
| Best Value | Southwest (Region) | #157 of 181 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Southwest (Region) | #177 of 188 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #1487 of 1,843 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #1723 of 1,861 |
Student Demographics & Diversity
Take a look at the composition of Registered Nursing graduates at Rio Grande Valley College, broken down by degree level.
Across all degree levels, Registered Nursing graduates at Rio Grande Valley College are 86% women (99) and 14% men (16).
Registered Nursing Associate’s Program at Rio Grande Valley College
Among the 115 associate’s registered nursing degrees awarded at Rio Grande Valley College, 86% were women (99) and 14% were men (16).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Registered 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 Registered Nursing associate’s degree recipients at Rio Grande Valley College, above the national average of 43%.*
*The racial-ethnic minorities figure is the total number of graduates minus White, international (nonresident), and unknown-race graduates.
Highest-Paying Careers for Registered Nursing Graduates
Graduates of the Registered Nursing program at Rio Grande Valley College go on to a range of careers. The table below ranks the best-paid careers for Registered Nursing majors, ordered by median annual salary:
| Occupation | Nationwide Median Wage |
|---|---|
| Advanced Practice Psychiatric Nurses | $143,854 |
| Registered Nurses | $105,741 |
| Nursing Instructors and Teachers, Postsecondary | $69,718 |
| Critical Care Nurses | $65,103 |
| Acute Care Nurses | $56,247 |
| Clinical Nurse Specialists | $52,889 |
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.