by our College Data Analytics TeamBelow are the key facts about this program at UT Rio Grande Valley. It is offered at the Bachelor’s level, with graduate study also available. It ranks as high as #26 out of 40 schools (Bachelor’s level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
By College Factual’s measure, UT Rio Grande Valley as a strong choice for communication & journalism, placing at #543 out of 927 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Communication & Journalism Schools | 543 of 927 |
| Best Communication & Journalism Schools in Texas | 29 of 50 |
| Best Communication & Journalism Schools in the Southwest Region | 43 of 79 |
Here is each degree level granted in communication & journalism at UT Rio Grande Valley, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 114 |
| Master’s | 14 |
The communication & journalism area of study at UT Rio Grande Valley includes the following specific majors. Follow a link for the major’s detailed rankings and outcomes:
| Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Communication, General | 128 |
During the most recent reporting year, The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley awarded 114 bachelor’s degrees in communication & journalism.
UT Rio Grande Valley is a solid choice among schools offering communication & journalism at the bachelor’s level. Specifically, it ranked #26 out of 40 schools by College Factual.
Communication & Journalism graduates with a bachelor’s degree from UT Rio Grande Valley report a median salary of $46,066 a year. This is below $53,002, the median for all majors at UT Rio Grande Valley.
To complete a bachelor’s at UT Rio Grande Valley, communication & journalism students accumulate a median of $11,956 in student loans. This is below $14,870, the typical median for all majors at UT Rio Grande Valley.
Average full-time tuition and fees are listed in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $7,857 | $17,682 |
| Fees | $1,957 | $1,963 |
Read more about UT Rio Grande Valley tuition and fees.
In the most recent graduating class, 33% of communication & journalism bachelor’s degrees went to men and 67% went to women.
The largest share of communication & journalism bachelor’s degree graduates at UT Rio Grande Valley are Hispanic or Latino. Approximately 91% of graduates 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 & journalism.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 104 |
| White | 5 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 4 |
| Other Races | 1 |
Graduate study is also available at UT Rio Grande Valley. The following graduate award levels are reported.
| Graduate Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Master’s Degrees in Communication & Journalism | 14 |
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