The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley
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Online programsYes
Best Online Liberal Arts Programs in Rio Grande City, TX (2026)
Rio Grande City, Texas has 2 accredited schools offering liberal arts programs, with tuition ranging from $7,846 to $19,382 per year for indexed programs. Rio Grande City has a population of about 15,258. Median household income is $41,369 (Census ACS 2023, 5-year). About 18.1% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor’s degree or higher. In Texas, the top-earning liberal arts-related role is Management Analyst at a median $101,400 annually (BLS, May 2025).
Closest Liberal Arts Schools to Rio Grande City
The 2 accredited institutions below are the closest among the 2 schools in our directory that offer liberal arts programs near Rio Grande City. Distances are calculated from Rio Grande City city center.
How We Rank Schools
Every school list on this site is ordered by the BOC Score, computed from the most recent school-level data published by the U.S. Department of Education (College Scorecard and IPEDS). To qualify, a school must be currently operating and accredited by an agency recognized by the U.S. Department of Education. Each eligible school is then scored on five measures, percentile-ranked against schools at the same credential level:
- Graduation rate 30%
- Median earnings, 10 years after entry 25%
- Average net price (lower is better) 20%
- Retention rate 15%
- Fully online availability 10%
Schools without enough outcome data appear after ranked schools, without a score. On this page, schools are ordered by distance from Rio Grande City. Advertising never affects these rankings. Read the full methodology.
Texas A & M International University
Published tuition$7,846 - $19,382
Online programsYes
Source: IPEDS / College Scorecard (2023 cohort). Browse all Texas schools on the Texas liberal arts page.
Liberal Arts Wages Near Rio Grande City
| Occupation | Median Annual Wage (Texas, statewide) |
|---|---|
| Public Relations Specialist | $65,160 |
| Management Analyst | $101,400 |
| Technical Writer | $82,750 |
| News Analyst, Reporter, or Journalist | $48,470 |
| Editor | $45,950 |
| Training and Development Specialist | $62,860 |
| Human Resources Specialist | $68,920 |
Source: BLS, May 2025 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.
Rio Grande City at a Glance
| 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) |
| Liberal Arts-related employment in Starr County | 7 workers, 4 establishments | BLS QCEW 2024 annual |
Other Rio Grande City-Area Cities With Liberal Arts Programs
- Mission, TX – 33.1 mi away (83,563 pop)
- McAllen, TX – 37.4 mi away (798,187 pop)
- Edinburg, TX – 41.0 mi away (87,650 pop)
- Pharr, TX – 41.8 mi away (77,320 pop)
- San Juan, TX – 43.5 mi away (36,663 pop)
Frequently Asked Questions
How many accredited liberal arts schools are near Rio Grande City, TX?
Our directory has 2 accredited schools offering liberal arts programs near Rio Grande City. The closest is The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley in Edinburg, TX (40.5 miles), and the farthest of the schools shown is Texas A & M International University (90.4 miles). 2 of the highlighted schools are flagged as offering distance education.
What are the highest-paying liberal arts roles in Texas?
Based on BLS May 2025 state wage data, the top-paying liberal arts-related roles in Texas are: Management Analyst ($101,400), Technical Writer ($82,750), Human Resources Specialist ($68,920). Wages for Rio Grande City workers will track these statewide medians, adjusted for local cost of living.
Should I look at programs in Mission instead of Rio Grande City?
Mission, TX is 33.1 miles from Rio Grande City and has its own set of local liberal arts programs – see the city’s page. For online programs, distance matters less; for hybrid or in-person formats, comparing both can help.
Is Rio Grande City an affordable place to study liberal arts?
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.
How do I verify a program is accredited?
Confirm institutional accreditation via the U.S. Department of Education database (U.S. Dept. of Education database), and check for any program-specific accreditation listed by the school.
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Data verified: June 11, 2026. Salary, employment, and tuition figures on this page are sourced from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (OEWS May 2025; Employment Projections 2024–2034) and the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (2023 cohort). The source agency and data year are cited inline with every statistic.