by our College Data Analytics TeamWe've pulled together some essential information you should know about the program, including how many students graduate each year, the ethnic diversity of these students, average starting salaries, and more. We've also included details on how UT Rio Grande Valley ranks compared to other colleges offering a major in communications.
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The bachelor's program at UT Rio Grande Valley was ranked #264 on College Factual's Best Schools for communications list. It is also ranked #13 in Texas.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley handed out 142 bachelor's degrees in communication & media studies. This is an increase of 7% over the previous year when 133 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 12 students received their master’s degree in communications from UT Rio Grande Valley. This makes it the #94 most popular school for communications master’s degree candidates in the country.
The median salary of communications students who receive their bachelor's degree at UT Rio Grande Valley is $26,748. Unfortunately, this is lower than the national average of $34,959 for all communications students.
During the 2022-2023 academic year, part-time undergraduate students at UT Rio Grande Valley paid an average of $742 per credit hour if they came to the school from out-of-state. In-state students paid a discounted rate of $332 per credit hour. The average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates are shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $7,637 | $17,707 |
| Fees | $1,830 | $1,835 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,190 | $1,190 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $9,662 | $9,662 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $3,766 | $3,766 |
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Of the 142 students who earned a bachelor's degree in Communication & Media Studies from UT Rio Grande Valley in 2021-2022, 51% were men and 49% were women.
The majority of the bachelor's degree graduates for this major are Hispanic or Latino. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 92% of grads fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley with a bachelor's in communications.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 131 |
| White | 8 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 1 |
UT Rio Grande Valley does not offer an online option for its communications bachelor’s degree program at this time. To see if the school offers distance learning options in other areas, visit the UT Rio Grande Valley Online Learning page.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, 17 students graduated with a master's degree in communications from UT Rio Grande Valley. About 12% were men and 88% were women.
The majority of the master's degree graduates for this major are Hispanic or Latino. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 82% of grads fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley with a master's in communications.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 14 |
| White | 2 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the communications majors at The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley.