Communication & Journalism at The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley
If you are interested in studying Communication & Journalism, consider the program at The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley. Get started with the following essential facts.
The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley is located in Edinburg, TX.
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Online & Distance Learning at The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley
Many students take online classes at The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley. Among 33,881 students, 5,219 (15%) studied exclusively online and 17,255 (51%) took at least some classes online.
Communication & Journalism Rankings at The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley
These rankings give you a sense of how The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley’s Communication & Journalism program to other colleges that offer this major.
Master’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Value | Texas | #6 of 49 |
| Best Value | Southwest (Region) | #12 of 79 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Texas | #30 of 49 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Southwest (Region) | #51 of 80 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #116 of 936 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #626 of 940 |
Earnings for Communication & Journalism Graduates from The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley
Those who finish The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley’s Communication & Journalism program earn the following amounts (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):
| Years After Graduation | Median Earnings |
|---|---|
| 1 year | $34,533 |
| 2 years | $34,352 |
| 3 years | $39,381 |
| 4 years | $46,066 |
| 5 years | $49,567 |
Is this above or below average for the school? At the four-year mark, Communication & Journalism graduates from The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley take home a median $46,066, compared with $53,002 for all The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley graduates — about 13% lower than the school-wide median.
Median Debt at Graduation
Median student loan debt for Communication & Journalism graduates from The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley comes in at $11,956.
Highest-Paying Careers for Communication & Journalism Graduates
Students who finish Communication & Journalism program at The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley work across a variety of fields. The table below ranks the top-paying careers for Communication & Journalism graduates, ordered by median annual salary:
| Occupation | Nationwide Median Wage |
|---|---|
| Loss Prevention Managers | $165,723 |
| Public Relations Managers | $139,736 |
| Training and Development Managers | $139,524 |
| Wind Energy Operations Managers | $122,567 |
| Fundraisers | $118,069 |
| Compliance Managers | $117,178 |
| Advertising and Promotions Managers | $113,521 |
| Broadcast Announcers and Radio Disc Jockeys | $108,419 |
| Public Relations Specialists | $103,749 |
| Agents and Business Managers of Artists, Performers, and Athletes | $96,762 |
References
- IPEDS — Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System
- U.S. Department of Education — College Scorecard
- O*NET Online (Bureau of Labor Statistics)
- National Center for Education Statistics
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