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. Its best result is a rank of #25 out of 39 schools (Bachelor’s level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
By College Factual’s measure, UT Rio Grande Valley among the top schools in the country for communication & media studies, placing at #469 out of 778 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Communication & Media Studies Schools | 469 of 778 |
| Best Communication & Media Studies Schools in Texas | 27 of 46 |
| Best Communication & Media Studies Schools in the Southwest Region | 39 of 72 |
The table below lists every degree level granted in communication & media studies at UT Rio Grande Valley, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 114 |
| Master’s | 14 |
In the most recent year for which we have data, The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley awarded 114 bachelor’s degrees in communication & media studies.
UT Rio Grande Valley ranks competitively among schools offering communication & media studies at the bachelor’s level. Its best result was #25 out of 39 schools by College Factual.
Communication & Media Studies majors who earn their bachelor’s degree from UT Rio Grande Valley earn a median of $39,180 a year. This is below $53,002, the median for all majors at UT Rio Grande Valley.
While getting their bachelor’s degree at UT Rio Grande Valley, communication & media studies 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 |
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In the most recent graduating class, 33% of communication & media studies bachelor’s degrees went to men and 67% went to women.
The largest share of communication & media studies bachelor’s degree graduates at UT Rio Grande Valley were Hispanic or Latino. Roughly 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 & media studies.
| 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 |
UT Rio Grande Valley granted 79 bachelor’s degrees in mass communication/media studies recently — 67% to women and 33% to men. The largest share of these graduates were Hispanic or Latino (91%).
UT Rio Grande Valley awarded 35 bachelor’s completions in speech communication and rhetoric recently — 66% to women and 34% to men. Most of these graduates identified as Hispanic or Latino (91%).
You can also pursue this field at the graduate level at UT Rio Grande Valley. Annual graduate completions by level are shown below.
| Graduate Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Master’s Degrees in Communication & Media Studies | 14 |
More about our data sources and methodologies.
