Del Rio, Texas has a population of about 34,638. The city’s 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 liberal arts-related role is Management Analyst at a median $98,650 annually (BLS, May 2024).
The five accredited institutions below are the closest options indexed in our directory that offer liberal arts programs. Distances are calculated from Del Rio city center.
No Del Rio-area programs are currently indexed in our directory.
Source: IPEDS / College Scorecard (2023 cohort). Browse all Texas schools on the Texas liberal arts page.
| Occupation | Median Annual Wage (Texas, statewide) |
|---|---|
| Public Relations Specialist | $61,100 |
| Management Analyst | $98,650 |
| Technical Writer | $79,060 |
| News Analyst, Reporter, or Journalist | $60,320 |
| Editor | $28,860 |
| Training and Development Specialist | $63,450 |
| Human Resources Specialist | $64,560 |
Source: BLS, May 2024 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.
| 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) |
Based on BLS May 2024 state wage data, the top-paying liberal arts-related roles in Texas are: Management Analyst ($98,650), Technical Writer ($79,060), Human Resources Specialist ($64,560). Wages for Del Rio workers will track these statewide medians, adjusted for local cost of living.
Eagle Pass, TX is 51.4 miles from Del Rio and has its own set of local liberal arts programs – see the city’s page. For online programs, distance matters less; for hybrid or in-person formats, comparing both can help.
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.
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