2023 Best Public Administration Schools in Texas
Finding the Best Public Administration 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 Schools in Texas ranking is one of many tools that Course Advisor has developed to help you make your educational decision. This report analyzed 20 schools in Texas to see which ones offered the best programs for students.
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2023 Best Public Administration Schools in Texas
Check out the public admin programs at these schools if you want to get the best education that money can buy.
Top 10 Best Public Administration Schools
Our 2023 rankings named Texas A&M University - College Station the best school in Texas for public administration students. 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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You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend Lamar University. It ranked #2 on our 2023 Best Public Administration Schools in Texas list. Lamar University is a fairly large public school located in the midsize city of Beaumont.
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The excellent programs at Texas Tech University helped the school earn the #3 place on this year’s ranking of the best public administration schools in Texas. Texas Tech is a very large public school located in the city of Lubbock.
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The excellent 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 very large public school located in the city of Edinburg.
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Out of the 20 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 large city of Arlington.
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University of Houston did quite well in this year’s ranking of the best schools for public administration students. It came in at #6 on the list. Located in the city of Houston, UH is a public school with a very large student population.
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With a ranking of #7, The University of Texas at El Paso did quite well on this year’s best schools for public administration students. 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 ranked #8 on this year’s Best Public Administration Schools in Texas list. Located in the city of Richardson, UT Dallas is a public school with a fairly large student population.
While working on their degree, public admin majors at UT Dallas accumulate an average of around $14,875 in student debt.
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West Texas A&M University ranked #9 on this year’s Best Public Administration Schools in Texas list. West Texas A&M University is a moderately-sized public school located in the town of Canyon.
After completing their degree, public admin graduates from West Texas A&M University carry an average student debtload of $26,620.
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Wayland Baptist University landed the #10 spot in the 2023 rankings for the best 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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| State | Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| Arizona | 621 |
| Oklahoma | 80 |
| New Mexico | 55 |
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Rankings in Majors Related to Public Admin
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 20 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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