Rio Grande City, Texas has a population of about 15,258. The city’s median household income is $41,369 (Census ACS 2023, 5-year). About 18.1% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor’s degree or higher. There are 5 accredited business administration programs within 100 miles of Rio Grande City. In Texas, the top-earning business administration-related role is Financial Manager at a median $160,350 annually (BLS, May 2024).
The five accredited institutions below are the closest options indexed in our directory that offer business administration programs. Distances are calculated from Rio Grande City city center.
| School | City | Distance | Tuition | Online |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Southern Careers Institute-Pharr | Pharr, TX | 40.1 mi | Contact school for pricing | – |
| The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley | Edinburg, TX | 40.5 mi | Contact school for pricing | – |
| Southern Careers Institute-Harlingen | Harlingen, TX | 72.0 mi | Contact school for pricing | – |
| Southern Careers Institute-Brownsville | Brownsville, TX | 85.9 mi | Contact school for pricing | – |
| Texas Southmost College | Brownsville, TX | 89.0 mi | Contact school for pricing | – |
Source: IPEDS / College Scorecard (2023 cohort). Browse all Texas schools on the Texas business administration page.
| Occupation | Median Annual Wage (Texas, statewide) |
|---|---|
| General and Operations Manager | $100,290 |
| Administrative Services Manager | $110,230 |
| Financial Manager | $160,350 |
| Human Resources Manager | $131,730 |
| Management Analyst | $98,650 |
| Project Management Specialist | $93,880 |
| Accountant or Auditor | $80,000 |
| Training and Development Specialist | $63,450 |
| Office and Administrative Support Supervisor | $64,320 |
Source: BLS, May 2024 Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics. The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics publishes wage data at the metro (MSA) and state level – not by individual city.
| Metric | Value | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 15,258 | Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B01003) |
| Median household income | $41,369 | Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B19013) |
| Adults 25+ with bachelor’s+ | 18.1% | Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B15003) |
| Business Administration-related employment in Starr County | 54 workers, 21 establishments | BLS QCEW 2024 annual |
Our directory lists 5 business administration programs within 100 miles of Rio Grande City. The closest is Southern Careers Institute-Pharr in Pharr, TX (40.1 miles), and the farthest in our top picks is Texas Southmost College (89.0 miles). 0 of these programs are offered fully online.
Based on BLS May 2024 state wage data, the top-paying business administration-related roles in Texas are: Financial Manager ($160,350), Human Resources Manager ($131,730), Administrative Services Manager ($110,230). Wages for Rio Grande City workers will track these statewide medians, adjusted for local cost of living.
Mission, TX is 33.1 miles from Rio Grande City and has its own set of local business administration programs – see the city’s page. For online programs, distance matters less; for hybrid or in-person formats, comparing both can help.
Rio Grande City’s median household income of $41,369 (Census ACS 2023) is one input. Online programs let students stay in Rio Grande City while attending lower-cost out-of-state schools, and Texas public universities often offer reduced in-state online tuition.
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