Communication and Media Studies at The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley
Edinburg, TX · Bachelor's Degree · about 133 graduates a year
The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley graduates in communication and media studies earn 29% less than the national median for the same major four years after graduating. Their median federal debt equals about 29% of one year’s pay at that point.
How The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley Compares for Communication and Media Studies
All 660 colleges reporting communication and media studies earnings at this degree level, ranked by median pay four years after graduation. “Wage-adjusted” divides pay by the square root of the state’s wage index so colleges in low-wage states aren’t penalized for local pay.
| # | College | 4 yrs after | Wage-adjusted | Adj. rank | 1 yr after |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | University of Pennsylvania Philadelphia, PA | $114,266 | $116,210 | #1 | $53,022 |
| 2 | Northwestern University Evanston, IL | $93,541 | $91,903 | #2 | $52,210 |
| 3 | Cornell University Ithaca, NY | $88,463 | $84,198 | #4 | $62,182 |
| 4 | Santa Clara University Santa Clara, CA | $84,206 | $76,622 | #11 | $51,720 |
| 5 | Boston College Chestnut Hill, MA | $83,586 | $73,606 | #15 | $55,162 |
| 6 | Villanova University Villanova, PA | $81,497 | $82,883 | #7 | $52,294 |
| 7 | Boston University Boston, MA | $80,306 | $70,718 | #30 | $47,349 |
| 8 | Northeastern University Boston, MA | $80,191 | $70,617 | #31 | $47,465 |
| 9 | Northeastern University Professional Programs Boston, MA | $80,191 | $70,617 | #32 | $47,465 |
| 10 | University of Michigan-Ann Arbor Ann Arbor, MI | $79,648 | $83,980 | #5 | $50,556 |
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| 631 | Morehouse College Atlanta, GA | $40,273 | $41,691 | #626 | $26,839 |
| 632 | Oklahoma Christian University Edmond, OK | $40,001 | $44,912 | #582 | $28,582 |
| 633 | University of Pikeville Pikeville, KY | $39,943 | $45,228 | #577 | — |
| 634 | The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley Edinburg, TX | $39,940 | $40,607 | #638 | $26,748 |
| 635 | Lindsey Wilson College Columbia, KY | $39,686 | $44,937 | #580 | $25,549 |
| 636 | University of the Incarnate Word San Antonio, TX | $39,660 | $40,323 | #639 | $17,048 |
| 637 | Oral Roberts University Tulsa, OK | $39,535 | $44,388 | #593 | $39,206 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
How much do The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley communication and media studies graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $26,748 one year after graduating and $39,940 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley rank for communication and media studies?
Among 660 colleges reporting earnings for communication and media studies graduates, The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley ranks #634 by median pay four years after graduation, and #638 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is communication and media studies at The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley worth it?
Its graduates earn 29% less than the national median for communication and media studies ($56,359), and the median federal debt at graduation is $11,540.
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Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, field-of-study data. Earnings are medians for graduates who received federal aid and were working and not enrolled; programs with few graduates are not reported. Wage adjustment uses Census ACS state median household income.