by our College Data Analytics TeamBelow are the key facts about this program at Texas State. It is offered at the Bachelor’s level, with graduate study also available. Its best result is a rank of #2 out of 4 schools (Bachelor’s level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
By College Factual’s measure, Texas State among the top schools in the country for public administration, ranked #145 out of 255 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Public Administration Schools | 145 of 255 |
| Best Public Administration Schools in Texas | 12 of 18 |
| Best Public Administration Schools in the Southwest Region | 15 of 26 |
The following degree levels are granted in public administration at Texas State, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 40 |
| Master’s | 29 |
During the most recent reporting year, Texas State University handed out 40 bachelor’s degrees in public administration.
Texas State is among the very best schools in the country for public administration at the bachelor’s level. Specifically, it ranked #2 out of 4 schools by College Factual.
Public Administration majors who earn their bachelor’s degree from Texas State report a median salary of $57,968 a year. This is above $55,350, the median for all majors at Texas State.
To complete a bachelor’s at Texas State, public administration graduates take on a median debt of $27,418 in student loans. This is higher than $23,653, the typical median for all majors at Texas State.
Information about average full-time undergraduate tuition and fees is shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $8,606 | $20,086 |
| Fees | $2,844 | $2,844 |
Learn more about Texas State tuition and fees.
Among recent graduates, 42% of public administration bachelor’s degrees went to men and 58% went to women.
The majority of public administration bachelor’s degree graduates at Texas State are Hispanic or Latino. Roughly 45% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Texas State University with a bachelor’s in public administration.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 2 |
| Black or African American | 2 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 18 |
| White | 16 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 2 |
You can also pursue this field at the graduate level at Texas State. Here are the graduate award levels offered.
| Graduate Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Master’s Degrees in Public Administration | 29 |
