Overview

The Mass Communication program at The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley teaches students how to write the perfect message, find the right audience, and distribute information in the most effective way possible while building relationships based on transparency and honesty. The program offers concentrations within the major.

Concentrations:

Broadcast
Print Journalism

Advertising and Public Relations

Careers

Mass Communication majors have a variety of career options depending on what their career goals are. Mass comm professionals work in fields as varied as public relations, journalism, advertising, and marketing agencies.

Anchor
Sports Anchor
Multimedia Journalist
Reporter
News Producer
Media Relations Specialist
Media Relations Manager
Director of Communications
Marketing Manager
Social Media Specialist
Social Media Manager
Public Relations Specialist
Director of PR & Communications
Business Development Consultant
Event Marketing Manager
Digital Marketing Manager
Content Writer
Digital Copywriter
Director of Content
Brand Manager
Brand Strategist
Director of Brand and Marketing

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Mass Communication
Public Speaking
Television Production
Writing for Mass Media
Theories of Communication
Multi-Media Storytelling
Research in Communication
Communication Law and Ethics

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 48 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-01-19 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-11-01 00:00:00
Starting 2027-08-26 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-05-01 00:00:00

More details

Applications completed after the priority deadline will still be considered for the application term, but processing times is longer

Language

English

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Credits

120 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Texas City, United States

Disciplines

Communication Studies View 1456 other Bachelors in Communication Studies in United States

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Academic requirements

GPA

Required

English requirements

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Other requirements

General requirements

Apply through ApplyTexas.org. 
Submit $50 application fee through the online portal.
Submit proof of English language proficiency by one of the following companies: Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL), DUOLINGO English Test, IELTS, or Pearson PTE Academic unless you qualify for an exemption.
Applicants who attended a foreign institution must send their transcript to get evaluated by one of the following companies:  The Evaluation Company, Foreign Credentials Service of America (FCSA), World Education Services (WES), or International Education Evaluation (IEE) and have the evaluation sent to UTRGV directly from the company.

Tuition Fees

Tuition fees are shown in and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.

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Non-residents

22143 USD / year

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Out-of-State

22143 USD / year

≈ 22143 USD / year
Domestic

Applies to you

In-State

9993 USD / year

≈ 9993 USD / year

Living costs

Texas City

United States

882 - 1634 USD / month

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

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Overview

Careers

Programme Structure

Key information

Duration

Start dates & application deadlines

Language

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Credits

Delivered

Campus Location

Disciplines

What students do after studying

Academic requirements

English requirements

Prepare for Your English Test

Other requirements

General requirements

Tuition Fees

International Applies to you

Domestic

Living costs

Texas City

Funding

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Scholarships Information

Available Scholarships

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