Del Rio, Texas is home to about 34,638 residents. Median household income is $59,588 (Census ACS 2023, 5-year). About 20.8% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor’s degree or higher. In Texas, the top-earning journalism-related role is Public Relations Specialist at a median $65,160 annually (BLS, May 2025).
Closest Journalism Schools to Del Rio
The accredited institutions listed below are the closest in our directory that offer journalism programs near Del Rio, ranked by BOC Score and straight-line distance from Del Rio city center. The list is rebuilt from federal IPEDS data on every site update.
How We Rank Schools
Every school list on this site is ordered by the BOC Score, computed from the most
recent school-level data published by the U.S. Department of Education (College Scorecard and IPEDS).
To qualify, a school must be currently operating and accredited by an agency recognized by the
U.S. Department of Education. Each eligible school is then scored on five measures, percentile-ranked
against schools at the same credential level:
BOCSCORE
- Graduation rate 30%
- Median earnings, 10 years after entry 25%
- Average net price (lower is better) 20%
- Retention rate 15%
- Fully online availability 10%
Schools without enough outcome data appear after ranked schools, without a score.
On this page, schools are ordered by distance from Del Rio.
Advertising never affects these rankings. Read the full methodology.
Graduation rate
47%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry
$48,675
Avg net price
$16,442/yr
TuitionContact school for pricing
Key stats- Retention rate: 61%
- Programs offered: 30
Source:IPEDS · College Scorecard
Graduation rate
48%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry
$50,116
Avg net price
$15,091/yr
TuitionContact school for pricing
Key stats- Retention rate: 70%
- Programs offered: 29
Source:IPEDS · College Scorecard
Graduation rate
54%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry
$56,733
Avg net price
$22,775/yr
TuitionContact school for pricing
Key stats- Retention rate: 72%
- Programs offered: 47
Source:IPEDS · College Scorecard
Graduation rate
62%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry
$56,906
Avg net price
$16,805/yr
TuitionContact school for pricing
Key stats- Retention rate: 79%
- Programs offered: 61
Source:IPEDS · College Scorecard
Graduation rate
85%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry
$75,121
Avg net price
$19,857/yr
TuitionContact school for pricing
Key stats- Retention rate: 96%
- Programs offered: 48
Source:IPEDS · College Scorecard
Graduation rate
19%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry
$43,177
Avg net price
$6,390/yr
TuitionIn‑state$2,550
Out‑of‑state$10,590
Source:Accreditor: Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges · IPEDS · College Scorecard
Graduation rate
59%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry
$55,736
Avg net price
$26,182/yr
TuitionContact school for pricing
Key stats- Retention rate: 80%
- Programs offered: 35
Source:IPEDS · College Scorecard
Graduation rate
24%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry
$38,656
Avg net price
$3,399/yr
TuitionContact school for pricing
Key stats- Retention rate: 53%
- Programs offered: 83
Source:IPEDS · College Scorecard
Source: IPEDS / College Scorecard (2023 cohort). Browse all Texas schools on the Texas journalism page.
Journalism Wages Near Del Rio
| Occupation | Median Annual Wage (Texas, statewide) |
|---|
| News Analyst, Reporter, and Journalist | $48,470 |
| Editor | $45,950 |
| Public Relations Specialist | $65,160 |
Source: BLS, May 2025 Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics. The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics publishes wage data at the metro (MSA) and state level – not by individual city.
Del Rio at a Glance
| Metric | Value | Source |
|---|
| Population | 34,638 | Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B01003) |
| Median household income | $59,588 | Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B19013) |
| Adults 25+ with bachelor’s+ | 20.8% | Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B15003) |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What are the highest-paying journalism roles in Texas?
Based on BLS May 2025 state wage data, the top-paying journalism-related roles in Texas are: Public Relations Specialist ($65,160), News Analyst, Reporter, and Journalist ($48,470), Editor ($45,950). Wages for Del Rio workers will track these statewide medians, adjusted for local cost of living.
Should I look at programs in Eagle Pass instead of Del Rio?
Eagle Pass, TX is 51.4 miles from Del Rio and has its own set of local journalism programs – see the city’s page. For online programs, distance matters less; for hybrid or in-person formats, comparing both can help.
Is Del Rio an affordable place to study journalism?
Del Rio’s median household income of $59,588 (Census ACS 2023) is one input. Online programs let students stay in Del Rio while attending lower-cost out-of-state schools, and Texas public universities often offer reduced in-state online tuition.
How do I verify a program is accredited?
Confirm institutional accreditation via the U.S. Department of Education database (U.S. Dept. of Education database), and check for any program-specific accreditation listed by the school.
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Other Programs Available in Del Rio
Compare every accredited online degree program with city-level data for Del Rio:
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- Artificial Intelligence programs in Del Rio, TX
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- Public Health programs in Del Rio, TX
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- Special Education programs in Del Rio, TX
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- Marketing programs in Del Rio, TX
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- Early Childhood Education programs in Del Rio, TX
- Elementary Education programs in Del Rio, TX
- Biology programs in Del Rio, TX
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- Graphic Design programs in Del Rio, TX
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- Criminal Justice programs in Del Rio, TX
- Nursing programs in Del Rio, TX
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- Education programs in Del Rio, TX
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Data verified: August 11, 2026.
Salary, employment, and tuition figures on this page are sourced from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (OEWS May 2025; Employment Projections 2024–2034) and the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (2023 cohort). The source agency and data year are cited inline with every statistic.
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