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Public Administration in Texas

Public Administration Schools in Texas

Jobs for Public Administration Grads in Texas

606,690 people in the state and 5,275,010 in the nation are employed in jobs related to Public Admin.

Public Administration Jobs Nationwide vs. TX

Wages for Public Administration Jobs in Texas

Public Admin grads earn an average of $126,941 in the state and $136,126 nationwide.

Public Administration Wages Nationwide vs. TX

There are 14 colleges in Texas that offer Public Admin degrees in our data. Learn about the most popular 14 below:

Grads earn a median early-career salary of $54,018 after earning their degree at this institution. The school admits about 63% of applicants. The full-time student retention rate is 94%.

One year after graduating, alumni of this school earn a median of $64,801 a year. About 81% of those who apply are admitted. The full-time student retention rate is 73%.

One year after graduating, alumni of this school earn a median of $42,210 a year. The school admits about 89% of applicants. The full-time student retention rate is 78%.

One year after graduating, alumni of this school earn a median of $34,758 a year. With an admission rate of 85%, getting in takes some planning. The full-time student retention rate is 79%.

Graduates earn a median salary of $40,863 in their first year after graduation. The school admits about 88% of applicants. 79% of full-time students return after their first year.

Grads earn a median early-career salary of $52,687 after earning their degree at this institution. About 65% of those who apply are admitted. The full-time student retention rate is 88%.

Grads earn a median early-career salary of $45,879 after earning their degree at this institution. About 94% of those who apply are admitted. The full-time student retention rate is 74%.

One year after graduating, alumni of this school earn a median of $35,355 a year. With an admission rate of 93%, getting in takes some planning. 57% of full-time students return after their first year.

One year after graduating, alumni of this school earn a median of $42,036 a year. About 72% of those who apply are admitted. 77% of full-time students return after their first year.

Graduates earn a median salary of $53,042 in their first year after graduation. The school admits about 84% of applicants. The full-time student retention rate is 61%.

Graduates earn a median salary of $42,749 in their first year after graduation. The school admits about 100% of applicants. The full-time student retention rate is 77%.

#12

Lamar University

Beaumont

One year after graduating, alumni of this school earn a median of $56,267 a year. With an admission rate of 86%, getting in takes some planning. The full-time student retention rate is 61%.

Grads earn a median early-career salary of $41,979 after earning their degree at this institution. With an admission rate of 85%, getting in takes some planning. 75% of full-time students return after their first year.

One year after graduating, alumni of this school earn a median of $32,423 a year. With an admission rate of 46%, getting in takes some planning. The full-time student retention rate is 74%.

Public Administration Careers in TX

Some of the careers Public Admin majors go into include:

Job Title Nationwide Job Growth Nationwide Median Salary
Managers, All Other $95,684
Compliance Managers $117,178
Loss Prevention Managers $165,723
Supply Chain Managers $138,103
Traffic Technicians $64,132
Regulatory Affairs Managers $77,828
Construction Managers $83,791
Chief Sustainability Officers $96,628
Transportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers $76,615
Chief Executives $138,534
Wind Energy Operations Managers $122,567
Brownfield Redevelopment Specialists and Site Managers $99,321

Below are some popular majors that are similar to Public Admin.

Major Annual Graduates Nationwide
Social Work 58,176
Human Services 11,674
Public Policy 6,183
Community Organization & Advocacy 2,651
Other Public Administration 518

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