Rio Grande Valley College (476726)

www.rgvcollege.edu

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2023 Average Net Price

$20,226

After Financial Aid

2020 Default Rate

on Student Loans

2023 Enrolled Students

883

100% Full-Time

2023 Graduation Rate

77.9%

116 Graduates

About

Rio Grande Valley College (476726) is a higher education institution located in Hidalgo County, TX. In 2023, the most popular 1 to 2 Year Postsecondary Certificate concentrations at Rio Grande Valley College (476726) were Licensed Practical & Vocational Nurse Training (195 degrees awarded) and Medical Assistant (40 degrees).

In 2023, 642 degrees were awarded across all undergraduate and graduate programs at Rio Grande Valley College (476726). 81.8% of these degrees were awarded to women, and 18.2% awarded men. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients was hispanic or latino (630 degrees), 90 times more than then the next closest race/ethnicity group, white (7 degrees).

In 2020 the default rate for borrower's at Rio Grande Valley College (476726) was 0%, corresponding to 0 out of the 304 total borrowers.

Not applicable, not in Carnegie universe (not accredited or nondegree-granting)Unknown

Costs

After taking grants and loans into account, the average net price for students is $20,226.

In 2023, 48% of undergraduate students attending Rio Grande Valley College (476726) received financial aid through grants. Comparatively, 48% of undergraduate students received financial aid through loans.

Average Net Price

$20,226

2023 Value

1.08%

1 Year Growth

In 2023 Rio Grande Valley College (476726) had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $20,226. Between 2022 and 2023, the average net price of Rio Grande Valley College (476726) grew by 1.08%.

This chart compares the average net price of Rio Grande Valley College (476726) (in red) with that of other similar universities.

Average net price is calculated from full-time beginning undergraduate students who were awarded a grant or scholarship from federal, state or local governments, or the institution.

Financial Aid by Income Level

48%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants

48%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Loans

48% of undergraduate students at Rio Grande Valley College (476726) received financial aid through grants or loans in 2023. This represents a growth of 0% with respect to 2022, when 48% of undergraduate students received financial aid.

This chart compares the average award discount at Rio Grande Valley College (476726) (in red) with that of other similar universities.

The average award discount is the ratio between the average grant or scholarship value, and the cost, which is the sum of out-of-state tuition, room, board, book, supplies, and other expenses.

Student Loan Default Rate

Cohort default rates only account for borrowers who default in the first three years, and some schools only have a small proportion of borrowers entering repayment. These rates should be interpreted with caution, as they may not be reflective of the entire school population.

2020 Default Rate

Number of Defaults

In 2020 the default rate for borrower's at Rio Grande Valley College (476726) was 0%, which represents 0 out of the 304 total borrowers.

A cohort default rate is the percentage of a school's borrowers who enter repayment on certain Federal Family Education Loan (FFEL) Program or William D. Ford Federal Direct Loan (Direct Loan) Program loans during a particular federal fiscal year (FY), October 1 to September 30, and default or meet other specified conditions prior to the end of the second following fiscal year.

Enrollment

Rio Grande Valley College (476726) had a total enrollment of 883 students in 2023. The full-time enrollment at Rio Grande Valley College (476726) is 883 students and the part-time enrollment is 0. This means that 100% of students enrolled at Rio Grande Valley College (476726) are enrolled full-time.

The enrolled student population at Rio Grande Valley College (476726), both undergraduate and graduate, is 99% Hispanic or Latino, 0.34% Asian, 0.227% Black or African American, 0.227% White, and 0.113% Two or More Races.

Students enrolled at Rio Grande Valley College (476726) in full-time Undergraduate programs are most commonly Hispanic or Latino Female (82.5%), followed by Hispanic or Latino Male (16.3%) and Black or African American Male (0.259%).

Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment

100%

Full-Time Enrollment

The total enrollment at Rio Grande Valley College (476726) in 2023, both undergraduate and graduate, is 883 students. The full-time enrollment at Rio Grande Valley College (476726) is 883 and the part-time enrollment is 0.

This chart shows the full-time vs part-time enrollment status at Rio Grande Valley College (476726) (in red) compares to similar universities.

Retention Rate over Time

80%

2023 Retention Rate

Retention rate measures the number of first-time students who began their studies the previous fall and returned to school the following fall. The retention rate for full-time undergraduates at Rio Grande Valley College (476726) was 80%.

This chart shows the retention rate over time at Rio Grande Valley College (476726) (highlighted in red) compares to similar universities.

Enrollment by Race & Ethnicity

Most Common Race or Ethnicity (2023)

Hispanic or Latino
874 enrolled students
Asian
3 enrolled students
Black or African American
2 enrolled students

The enrolled student population at Rio Grande Valley College (476726) is 99% Hispanic or Latino, 0.34% Asian, 0.227% Black or African American, 0.227% White, and 0.113% Two or More Races. This includes both full-time and part-time students as well as graduate and undergraduates.

Graduates

In 2023, 408 more women than men received degrees from Rio Grande Valley College (476726). The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients at Rio Grande Valley College (476726) is hispanic or latino (630 degrees awarded). There were 90 times more hispanic or latino recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, white (7 degrees).

The most common 1 to 2 Year Postsecondary Certificate concentration at Rio Grande Valley College (476726) is Licensed Practical & Vocational Nurse Training (195 degrees awarded), followed by Medical Assistant (40 degrees).

In 2023, the most specialized majors across all degree types at Rio Grande Valley College (476726), meaning they have significantly more degrees awarded in that concentration than the national average across all institutions, are Health (642 degrees awarded).

Common Jobs by Major

Registered nurses

Most Common Job

The most common jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Rio Grande Valley College (476726) are Registered nurses (1,452,497 people), Medical & health services managers (156,128 people), Nurse practitioners & nurse midwives (152,116 people), Pharmacists (133,517 people), and Physicians (108,029 people).

The most specialized majors at Rio Grande Valley College (476726) in 2023 are Health (642 degrees awarded) (as of 2023).

Highest Paying Jobs by Major

Surgeons

Highest Paying Job

The highest paying jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Rio Grande Valley College (476726) are Surgeons, Diagnostic medical sonographers, Podiatrists, Cardiovascular technologists and technicians, and Media and communication workers, all other

The most specialized majors at Rio Grande Valley College (476726) are Health (642 degrees awarded) (as of 2023).

Common Industries by Major

Elementary & secondary schools

Most Common Industry

The most common industries for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Rio Grande Valley College (476726) are Elementary & secondary schools (5,586,329 people), General medical and surgical hospitals, and specialty (except psychiatric and substance abuse) hospitals (3,275,256 people), Colleges, universities & professional schools, including junior colleges (2,452,532 people), Computer Systems Design (2,343,824 people), and Construction (1,303,670 people).

The most specialized majors at Rio Grande Valley College (476726) are Health (642 degrees awarded) (as of 2023).

Majors Awarded

IPEDS uses the Classification of Instructional Programs (CIP) standard, so the categories may not match the exact concentrations offered by Rio Grande Valley College (476726).

Most Common (2023)

Licensed Practical & Vocational Nurse Training
195 degrees awarded
Medical Assistant
40 degrees awarded

In 2023, the most common 1 to 2 year postsecondary certificate concentration at Rio Grande Valley College (476726) was Licensed Practical & Vocational Nurse Training with 195 degrees awarded.

This visualization illustrates the percentage of degree-majors recipients from 1 to 2 year postsecondary certificate programs at Rio Grande Valley College (476726) according to their major.

Sex Breakdown for Common Majors

117

Degrees Awarded to Men

in 2023

525

Degrees Awarded to Women

in 2023

In 2023, 117 degrees were awarded to men at Rio Grande Valley College (476726), which is 0.223 times less than the number of degrees awarded to females (525).

This chart displays the sex disparity between the top 5 majors at Rio Grande Valley College (476726) by degrees awarded.

Most Common Male Majors

In 2023, 37 degrees were awarded to men at Rio Grande Valley College (476726) in Licensed Practical & Vocational Nurse Training, which is 0.234 times less than the 158 female recipients with that same degree.

Most Common Female Majors

In 2023, 158 degrees were awarded to men at Rio Grande Valley College (476726) in Licensed Practical & Vocational Nurse Training, which is 4.27 times more than the 37 male recipients with that same degree.

Time to Complete

42%

100% Completion Time

73%

150% Completion Time

In 2023, 42% of students graduating from Rio Grande Valley College (476726) completed their program within 100% "normal time" (i.e. 4 years for a 4-year degree). Comparatively, 73% completed their degrees within 150% of the normal time, and 73% within 200%.

The following chart shows these completion rates over time compared to the average for the Carnegie Classification group.

Graduation rate is defined as the percentage of full-time, first-time students who received a degree or award within a specific percentage of "normal time" to completion for their program.

Graduation Rate by Race and Sex

Showing demographic groups with ≥ 5 graduating students.

White Male

Highest Graduation Rate (100%)

The student demographic with the highest graduation rate in 2023 at Rio Grande Valley College (476726) is Male and White (100% graduation rate). Across all , Non-resident Alien Male students have the highest graduation rate (65.7%).

The department of education defines graduation rate as the percentage of full-time, first-time students who received a degree or award within 150% of "normal time" to completion.

Race & Ethnicity by Share

Most Common Student Race or Ethnicity (2023)

Hispanic or Latino
630 degrees awarded
White
7 degrees awarded
Black or African American
2 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity at Rio Grande Valley College (476726) is hispanic or latino (630 degrees awarded). There were 90 times more hispanic or latino recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, white (7 degrees).

0% of degree recipients (0 students) did not report their race.

Race & Ethnicity by Sex

Most Common Sex Demographic (2023)

Hispanic or Latino Female
518 degrees awarded
Hispanic or Latino Male
112 degrees awarded
White Female
4 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity and sex grouping at Rio Grande Valley College (476726) is hispanic or latino female (518 degrees awarded). There were 4.63 times more hispanic or latino female recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, hispanic or latino male (112 degrees).

Operations

Rio Grande Valley College (476726) employs 17 Instructors, 3 Professors. Most academics at Rio Grande Valley College (476726) are Male Instructor (12), Female Instructor (5), and Female Professor (3).

The most common positions for non-instructional staff at Rio Grande Valley College (476726) are: Office and Administrative Support, with 15 employees, Management, with 13 employees, and Business and Financial Operations with 6 employees.

Salary Expenditure

$3.19M

2023 Salaries

17.8%

growth from 2022

In 2023, Rio Grande Valley College (476726) paid a median of $3.19M in salaries, a 17.8% growth from the previous year. This is compared to a 4.25% growth between 2021 and 2022, and a 3.94% growth between 2020 and 2021.

The median for similar is 668k (13.2% of overall expenditures).

Instructional Salaries

$978k

Instructional Salaries

Number of Employees

In 2023, Rio Grande Valley College (476726) paid a total of $978k to 20 employees working as instructors, which represents 30.7% of all salaries paid.

This is compared to a median of $160k (22.2%) for similar Unknown.

Occupations by Share

Instructor

Most Common Instructor

17 Employees

Office and Administrative Support

Most Common Non-Instructional Employee

15 Employees

In 2023, the most common positions for instructional staff at Rio Grande Valley College (476726) were Instructor with 17 employees, and Professor with 3 employees.

In 2023, the most common positions for non-instructional staff at Rio Grande Valley College (476726) were Office and Administrative Support with 15 employees, Management with 13 employees, and Business and Financial Operations with 6 employees.

Instructors by Academic Rank and Sex

Most Common Demographic (2023)

Male Instructor
Female Instructor
Female Professor

In 2023, the most common demographic for instructional staff at Rio Grande Valley College (476726) was Male Instructor with 12 employees, Female Instructor with 5 employees, and Female Professor with 3 employees.

This chart shows the sex split between each academic rank present at Rio Grande Valley College (476726).

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