Substance Abuse/Addiction Counseling at The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley
If you plan to study Substance Abuse/Addiction Counseling, consider 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.
In the most recent year for which we have data, 19 substance abuse/addiction counseling 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%) studied exclusively online and 17,255 (51%) took at least some classes online.
Substance Abuse/Addiction Counseling Rankings at The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley
These rankings give you a sense of how The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley’s Substance Abuse/Addiction Counseling program against other schools offering the same major.
Bachelor’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | Texas | #3 of 13 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Southwest (Region) | #4 of 17 |
| Best Value | Southwest (Region) | #7 of 20 |
| Best Value | Texas | #8 of 15 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #36 of 205 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #39 of 125 |
Student Demographics & Diversity
Below you’ll find the diversity of Substance Abuse/Addiction Counseling graduates at The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley, broken down by degree level.
Program-wide, Substance Abuse/Addiction Counseling graduates at The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley are 95% women (18) and 5% men (1).
Substance Abuse/Addiction Counseling Bachelor’s Program at The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley
Of the 19 bachelor’s substance abuse/addiction counseling graduates at The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley, 95% were women (18) and 5% were men (1).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Substance Abuse/Addiction Counseling bachelor’s degree recipients at The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| Hispanic / Latino | 19 |
Minority students account for 100% of Substance Abuse/Addiction Counseling bachelor’s degree recipients at The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley, above the national average of 34%.*
*The racial-ethnic minorities figure is the total number of graduates minus White, international (nonresident), and unknown-race graduates.
Best-Paid Careers for Substance Abuse/Addiction Counseling Graduates
Those who complete Substance Abuse/Addiction Counseling program at The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley go on to a range of careers. Below are the top-paying careers for Substance Abuse/Addiction Counseling majors, ordered by median annual salary:
| Occupation | Nationwide Median Wage |
|---|---|
| Mental Health Counselors | $72,983 |
| Substance Abuse and Behavioral Disorder Counselors | $52,157 |
| 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
More about our data sources and methodologies.