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Public Administration Schools in Texas

In 2020-2021, 1,035 students earned their Public Admin degrees in TX.

In this state, Public Administration is the 59th most popular major out of a total 321 majors commonly available.

Education Levels of Public Administration Majors in Texas

Public Admin majors in the state tend to have the following degree levels:

Education Level Number of Grads
Master’s Degree 725
Bachelor’s Degree 115
Post-Master’s Certificate 111
Postbaccalaureate Certificate 111
Award Taking Less Than 1 Year 37
Award Taking Less 12 Weeks 37
Award Taking 12 Weeks to 1 Year 37
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 26
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) 26
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 26
Associate Degree 21

Gender Distribution

In Texas, a public admin major is more popular with women than with men.

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Racial Distribution

The racial distribution of public admin majors in Texas is as follows:

  • Asian: 2.0%
  • Black or African American: 16.2%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 36.1%
  • White: 38.2%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 3.5%
  • Other Races: 4.0%
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Jobs for Public Administration Grads in Texas

In this state, there are 240,980 people employed in jobs related to a public admin degree, compared to 3,286,920 nationwide.

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Wages for Public Administration Jobs in Texas

A typical salary for a public admin grad in the state is $105,320, compared to a typical salary of $102,850 nationwide.

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There are 10 colleges in Texas that offer public admin degrees. Learn about the most popular 10 below:

135 Degrees in Major Awarded
49% Graduation Rate
48,072 Total Students

Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $49,852 a year. The student loan default rate of 4.60% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 63% are considered full time.

126 Degrees in Major Awarded
82% Graduation Rate
70,418 Total Students

Graduates earn an average $54,342 after graduation. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 81% of students receive it. The average student takes 4.36 years to complete their degree at Texas A&M College Station.

115 Degrees in Major Awarded
46% Graduation Rate
32,441 Total Students

The average student takes 4.70 years to complete their degree at UT Rio Grande Valley. Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $3,743. This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 0.70%.

100 Degrees in Major Awarded
40% Graduation Rate
34,742 Total Students

The student to faculty ratio is 27 to 1. The full-time teacher rate is 76%. Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $42,200 a year.

72 Degrees in Major Awarded
72% Graduation Rate
28,669 Total Students

Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $15,526. The student to faculty ratio is 25 to 1. Of all the students who attend this school, 82% get financial aid.

70 Degrees in Major Awarded
55% Graduation Rate
37,812 Total Students

Most students complete their degree in 4.56 years. The full-time teacher rate is 78%. This public school has an average net price of $14,887.

53 Degrees in Major Awarded
21% Graduation Rate
7,015 Total Students

The average student takes 4.70 years to complete their degree at TSU. This public school has an average net price of $17,914. 14 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio.

42 Degrees in Major Awarded
53% Graduation Rate
40,953 Total Students

The student loan default rate is 5.80% which is lower than average. 74% of the teachers are full time. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 85% of students receive it.

38 Degrees in Major Awarded
24% Graduation Rate
4,062 Total Students

This private institution charges an average net price of $25,086. 100% of the teachers are full time. The 6.80% student loan default rate is lower than average.

28 Degrees in Major Awarded
41% Graduation Rate
5,530 Total Students

A typical student attending UT Permian Basin will pay a net price of $10,591. The 6.20% student loan default rate is lower than average. Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $46,676 a year.

Public Administration Careers in TX

Some of the careers public admin majors go into include:

Job Title TX Job Growth TX Median Salary
Social and Community Service Managers 22% $67,530
General and Operations Managers 19% $101,580
Transportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers 17% $95,630
Legislators 16% $20,120
Managers 15% $113,510
Chief Executives 4% $208,000
Postmasters and Mail Superintendents -3% $78,280

Below are some popular majors in the state that are similar to public admin.

Major Annual Graduates in TX
Social Work 4,151
Public Policy 305
Human Services 138

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