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Best Public Administration Master's Degree Schools in Texas

2023 Best Public Administration Master's Degree Schools in Texas

17 Colleges
$52,728 Avg Salary

Finding the Best Public Administration Master's Degree School for You

In 2020-2021, 998 degrees and certificates were awarded to public administration students who went to a Texas college or university. This makes it the #59 most popular major in the state.

There are so many programs in today's world that it can tough to figure out which one is the right one for you. Along with traditional schools that require in-person attendence, you can attend one of many reputable online schools. Some programs even offer a hybrid experience. Alternatively, you may choose a trade school that prepares you to enter the workforce with knowledge in a specific field.

The Best Public Administration Master's Degree Schools in Texas ranking is one of many tools that Course Advisor has developed to help you make your educational decision. Our analysis looked at 17 schools in Texas to see which master's degree programs offered the best educational experiences for students. The factors used to develop this ranking include those related to how in-demand the school is, the overall quality of the school, and post-graduation wages, and more.

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2023 Best Public Administration Master’s Degree Schools in Texas

The colleges and universities below are the best for public admin majors pursuing a master's degree.

Top 10 Best Public Administration Master's Degree Schools

Our analysis found Texas A&M University - College Station to be the best school for public administration students who want to pursue a master’s degree in Texas. Located in the medium-sized city of College Station, Texas A&M College Station is a public school with a very large student population.

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#2

Lamar University

Beaumont, TX

The excellent master’s degree programs at Lamar University helped the school earn the #2 place on this year’s ranking of the best public administration schools in Texas. Lamar University is a fairly large public school located in the midsize city of Beaumont.

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#3

Texas Tech University

Lubbock, TX

A rank of #3 on this year’s list means Texas Tech University is a great place for public administration students working on their master’s degree. Texas Tech is a very large public school located in the city of Lubbock.

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The excellent master’s degree programs at The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley helped the school earn the #4 place on this year’s ranking of the best public administration schools in Texas. UT Rio Grande Valley is a fairly large public school located in the midsize city of Edinburg.

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Out of the 17 schools in Texas that were part of this year’s ranking, The University of Texas at Arlington landed the # 5 spot on the list. UT Arlington is a fairly large public school located in the city of Arlington.

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#6

University of Houston

Houston, TX

With a ranking of #6, University of Houston did quite well on this year’s best schools for public administration students working on their master’s degree. Located in the large city of Houston, UH is a public school with a fairly large student population.

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The University of Texas at El Paso ranked #7 on this year’s Best Public Administration Master’s Degree Schools in Texas list. UTEP is a fairly large public school located in the large city of El Paso.

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The University of Texas at Dallas did quite well in this year’s ranking of the best places for public administration students to get a master’s degree. It came in at #8 on the list. Located in the midsize city of Richardson, UT Dallas is a public school with a very large student population.

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#9

Wayland Baptist University

Plainview, TX

Wayland Baptist University landed the #9 spot in the 2023 rankings for the best master’s degree public administration programs. Wayland Baptist University is a small private not-for-profit school located in the remote town of Plainview.

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University of North Texas landed the #10 spot in the 2023 rankings for the best master’s degree public administration programs. Located in the city of Denton, UNT is a public college with a fairly large student population.

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Best Public Administration Colleges in the Southwest Region

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State Degrees Awarded
Arizona 621
Oklahoma 80
New Mexico 55

One of 5 majors within the area of study, public administration has other similar majors worth exploring.

Majors Similar to Public Admin

Related Major Annual Graduates
Social Work 58,326
Human Services 13,238
Public Policy 6,430
Community Organization & Advocacy 3,096
Other Public Administration 588

Notes and References

*These averages are for the top 17 schools only.

  • Read more about our ranking methodology.
  • The Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS) from the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), a branch of the U.S. Department of Education (DOE) serves as the core of the rest of our data about colleges.
  • Some other college data, including much of the graduate earnings data, comes from the U.S. Department of Education’s (College Scorecard).
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