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, and more. In addition, we cover how UT Rio Grande Valley ranks in comparison to other schools with communication sciences programs.
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The bachelor's program at UT Rio Grande Valley was ranked #230 on College Factual's Best Schools for communication sciences list. It is also ranked #14 in Texas.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley handed out 45 bachelor's degrees in communication sciences. This is an increase of 32% over the previous year when 34 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 27 students received their master’s degree in communication sciences from UT Rio Grande Valley. This makes it the #156 most popular school for communication sciences master’s degree candidates in the country.
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. Information about average full-time undergraduate tuition and fees is 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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During the 2021-2022 academic year, 45 students graduated with a bachelor's degree in communication sciences from UT Rio Grande Valley. About 4% were men and 96% 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, 98% 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 communication sciences.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 44 |
| White | 1 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Online degrees for the UT Rio Grande Valley communication sciences bachelor’s degree program are not available at this time. To see if the school offers distance learning options in other areas, visit the UT Rio Grande Valley Online Learning page.
Communication Sciences majors graduating with a master's degree from UT Rio Grande Valley make a median salary of $64,391 a year. This is a better than average outcome since the median salary for all communication sciences graduates with a master's is $59,094.
Of the 25 students who earned a master's degree in Communication Sciences from UT Rio Grande Valley in 2021-2022, 8% were men and 92% 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, 96% 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 communication sciences.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 24 |
| White | 0 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the communication sciences majors at The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Nursing | 252 |
| Health Sciences & Services | 210 |
| Rehabilitation & Therapeutic Professions | 185 |
| Allied Health Professions | 116 |
| Medicine | 51 |