Rio Grande Valley College
Pharr, TX · Private for-profit · Associate degree-granting
Rio Grande Valley College, based in Pharr, Texas, is a private for-profit institution, accredited by the Accrediting Bureau of Health Education Schools. With 808 students, it is a small institution. Regarding student success, the graduation rate is 73.4%. The average net price after financial aid is $19,500 per year. The most popular programs include Practical Nursing, Clinical Laboratory Science, Allied Health & Medical Assisting, Registered Nursing, and Allied Health Diagnostic & Treatment.
Key Outcomes
Median Earnings (10yr)
Not reported
Graduation Rate
73.4%
Median Debt
$12,359
Average Net Price
$19,500
Admissions & Enrollment
Total Enrollment
808
Admission Rate
Not reported
Average SAT
Not reported
Retention Rate
69.1%
Cost
In-State Tuition
Not reported
Out-of-State Tuition
Not reported
Pell Grant Rate
58.7%
Federal Loan Rate
70.8%
Net Cost by Family Income
Income $0–$30K
$19,205
Income $30K–$48K
$19,405
Income $48K–$75K
$21,969
Income $110K+
$19,851
Student Demographics
Women
80.8%
White
0.6%
Black
0.4%
Hispanic
97.9%
Asian
0.7%
Two or More Races
0.4%
Student Loan Performance
Repayment Rate (3yr)
33.5%
Accreditations
- Accrediting Bureau of Health Education Schools — Institutional Accreditation (Accredited)
- American Physical Therapy Association, Commission on Accreditation in Physical Therapy Education — Physical Therapy (PTA) - Programs for the physical therapist assistant (Preaccredited)
Programs (7)
Associate (1)
| Program | Median Earnings | Completers |
|---|---|---|
| Registered Nursing | Not reported | 43 |
Undergraduate Certificate (6)
| Program | Median Earnings | Completers |
|---|---|---|
| Practical Nursing | $57,703 | 358 |
| Clinical Laboratory Science | Not reported | 118 |
| Allied Health & Medical Assisting | $23,512 | 109 |
| Allied Health Diagnostic & Treatment | Not reported | 14 |
| Health Services Administration | $31,620 | 0 |
| Registered Nursing | $55,704 | Not reported |