Is Rio Grande Valley College worth it?
Rio Grande Valley College is a private for-profit, two-year institution in Pharr, Texas (small city). It awarded 709 degrees and certificates in 2024, most often in licensed practical nurse training, registered nursing and nursing assistant patient care assistant.
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Median earnings 1 year after
$38,582
Median earnings 4 years after
$44,400
Average net price
$19,500
Completion rate
72%
Completions (2024)
709
Years to pay back
1.8 years
Students (undergrad)
808
Median earnings after completing, by program
| Program | Credential | Median earnings, 1yr | Median earnings, 4yr | Graduates counted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing | Undergraduate certificate | $45,266 | $55,704 | 117 |
| Practical Nursing, Vocational Nursing and Nursing Assistants | Undergraduate certificate | $46,825 | $57,703 | 96 |
| Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services | Undergraduate certificate | $17,989 | $23,512 | 72 |
| Health and Medical Administrative Services | Undergraduate certificate | $22,214 | $31,620 | 25 |
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing | Associate | $77,845 | N/A | 16 |
| Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services | Associate | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions | Undergraduate certificate | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science/Research and Allied Professions | Undergraduate certificate | N/A | N/A | N/A |
Source: College Scorecard, June 2026 release, and IPEDS. Earnings cover federally aided students only, so they do not cover every graduate.
Awards conferred, by program
| Program | Award level | Awards |
|---|---|---|
| Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training | Certificate 1-2 yrs | 299 |
| Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse | Associate | 115 |
| Nursing Assistant/Aide and Patient Care Assistant/Aide | Certificate under 12 weeks | 87 |
| Medical/Clinical Assistant | Certificate 1-2 yrs | 64 |
| Phlebotomy Technician/Phlebotomist | Certificate 12 weeks to 1 yr | 56 |
| Emergency Care Attendant (EMT Ambulance) | Certificate 12 weeks to 1 yr | 45 |
| Pharmacy Technician/Assistant | Certificate 12 weeks to 1 yr | 30 |
| Physical Therapy Assistant | Associate | 13 |
| Medical Insurance Specialist/Medical Biller | Certificate 1-2 yrs | 0 |
| Electrocardiograph Technology/Technician | Certificate under 12 weeks | 0 |
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Sources: federal figures for Rio Grande Valley College. Federal figures from College Scorecard and IPEDS. Occupation pay from Bureau of Labor Statistics OEWS for Texas. Counts under 10 are not published.
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