Lab Sciences & Medical Technology at The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley
If you plan to study Lab Sciences & Medical Technology, you may want to check out the program at The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley. We’ve gathered the following information to help you decide.
The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley is located in Edinburg, TX.
During the most recent reporting year, 31 lab sciences & medical technology degrees were awarded at The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley.
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Online & Distance Learning 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.
Lab Sciences & Medical Technology Rankings at The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley
Rankings can help you compare The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley’s Lab Sciences & Medical Technology program to other colleges that offer this major.
Bachelor’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Value | Southwest (Region) | #2 of 12 |
| Best Value | Texas | #2 of 8 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Southwest (Region) | #8 of 13 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Texas | #8 of 12 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #8 of 104 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #57 of 108 |
Student Demographics & Diversity
Below you’ll find the diversity of Lab Sciences & Medical Technology graduates at The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley, by degree type.
Across all degree levels, Lab Sciences & Medical Technology graduates at The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley are 52% women (16) and 48% men (15).
Lab Sciences & Medical Technology Bachelor’s Program at The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley
Of the 31 bachelor’s lab sciences & medical technology graduates at The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley, 52% were women (16) and 48% were men (15).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Lab Sciences & Medical Technology bachelor’s degree recipients at The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| Hispanic / Latino | 31 |
Racial-ethnic minorities make up 100% of Lab Sciences & Medical Technology bachelor’s degree recipients at The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley, higher than the national average of 42%.*
*The racial-ethnic minorities figure is the total number of graduates minus White, international (nonresident), and unknown-race graduates.
Best-Paid Careers for Lab Sciences & Medical Technology Graduates
Graduates of the Lab Sciences & Medical Technology program at The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley go on to a range of careers. Here are the highest-paying careers for Lab Sciences & Medical Technology majors, ordered by median annual salary:
| Occupation | Nationwide Median Wage |
|---|---|
| Cytotechnologists | $155,812 |
| Cytogenetic Technologists | $155,361 |
| Histotechnologists | $125,527 |
| Medical and Clinical Laboratory Technologists | $77,339 |
| Health Specialties Teachers, Postsecondary | $46,663 |
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
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