by our College Data Analytics TeamWe’ve pulled together some essential information you should know about the program, including rankings, popularity, diversity, and earnings. Also, learn how TSU compares to other colleges that offer public administration.
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TSU is a solid choice among schools offering public administration. In particular, it placed #242 out of 258 schools by College Factual. It is also ranked #18 in Texas.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Value Public Administration Master’s Degree Schools in Texas | 15 |
| Best Value Public Administration Schools in Texas | 15 |
| College Major Best Value | 15 |
| Best Public Administration Master’s Degree Schools in Texas | 18 |
| Best Public Administration Schools in Texas | 18 |
| College Major Top Ranked | 18 |
| Best Value Public Administration Master’s Degree Schools in the Southwest Region | 22 |
| Best Value Public Administration Schools in the Southwest Region | 22 |
| College Major Best Value | 22 |
| Best Public Administration Master’s Degree Schools in the Southwest Region | 26 |
| Best Public Administration Schools in the Southwest Region | 26 |
| College Major Top Ranked | 26 |
In the most recent year for which we have data, Texas Southern University handed out 5 bachelor’s degrees in public administration.
Public Administration students who finish a bachelor’s at TSU earn a median of $50,573 a year. This is below $56,361, the median for all majors at TSU.
Information about average full-time undergraduate tuition and fees is shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $7,437 | $19,737 |
| Fees | $1,696 | $1,736 |
Read more about TSU tuition and fees.
For the most recent academic year available, 40% of public administration bachelor’s degrees went to men and 60% went to women.
The majority of public administration bachelor’s degree graduates at TSU are Black or African American. About 100% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Texas Southern University with a bachelor’s in public administration.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 5 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 0 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 0 |
In the most recent graduating class, 32% of public administration master’s degrees went to men and 68% went to women.
The majority of public administration master’s degree graduates at TSU were Black or African American. Approximately 85% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Texas Southern University with a master’s in public administration.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 35 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 2 |
| White | 0 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 3 |
Review the following statistics on the composition of the public administration majors at Texas Southern University.
The public administration program at TSU breaks down into the following more specific areas of study:
| Concentration | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Transportation and Infrastructure Planning/Studies | 4 |
TSU awarded 4 completions in transportation and infrastructure planning/studies in the latest year of data — 25% to women and 75% to men. The largest share of these graduates were Black or African American (75%).