Best Public Administration Schools in Texas

Texas has 5 colleges offering Public Administration programs tracked by the College Scorecard, producing 156 recent graduates. Graduates in Texas earn $45,365 on average within two years — 7% above the national average of $42,555, making the state one of the stronger markets for this field.

School choice matters significantly: West Texas A & M University graduates earn $69,338 while University of Phoenix-Texas graduates earn $54,494 — a $14,844 gap. Research each program's curriculum, employer connections, and career services before deciding.

Schools in TX

$45,365

TX Avg. Earnings

$42,555

National Avg.

Schools Nationally

Public Administration Schools in Texas, Ranked by Earnings

West Texas A & M University

Canyon, TX · Public

$69,338

2yr Earnings

Acceptance: 97.4%

Texas State University

San Marcos, TX · Public

$30,554

2yr Earnings

1yr Earnings: $39,521

Graduates: 49

Acceptance: 89.5%

The University of Texas at San Antonio

San Antonio, TX · Public

$36,668

2yr Earnings

1yr Earnings: $31,089

Graduates: 50

Acceptance: 88.5%

The University of Texas at Dallas

Richardson, TX · Public

$35,772

2yr Earnings

1yr Earnings: $41,883

Graduates: 16

Acceptance: 65.5%

University of Phoenix-Texas

Dallas, TX ·

$54,494

2yr Earnings

1yr Earnings: $52,336

Graduates: 41

Acceptance: N/A

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the best school for Public Administration in Texas?

West Texas A & M University ranks #1 for Public Administration in Texas with median graduate earnings of $69,338 within two years of graduation. There are 5 schools offering Public Administration programs in the state.

How much do Public Administration graduates earn in Texas?

Public Administration graduates in Texas earn an average of $45,365 within two years of graduation. This is 7% above the national average of $42,555 for this major.

What is the hardest Public Administration school to get into in Texas?

The University of Texas at Dallas is the most selective Public Administration program in Texas with an acceptance rate of 65.5%. The average acceptance rate across Public Administration programs in the state is 85.2%.

Other Popular Majors in Texas

Chemical Engineering $70,069 Architectural Engineering $69,338 Electrical, Electronics and Communications Engineering $68,562 Construction Engineering $68,139 Computer Engineering $65,273 Industrial Engineering $64,917 Computer Science $64,839 Construction Engineering Technologies $63,237

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Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, field-of-study file last updated June 2026. Institution-level figures elsewhere on the site come from the June 2026 release.