Public Administration master's degree programs in Texas
Compare 16 reporting programs using the same federal field and master's degree credential definition. Earnings are observed four years after completion.
Highest reported earnings in Texas
Each bar uses the same field, credential, state and earnings year.
1Wayland Baptist UniversityPlainview · Debt not reported$85,0032Texas Tech UniversityLubbock · Debt not reported$84,6353The University of Texas at ArlingtonArlington · Debt not reported$83,3444Tarleton State UniversityStephenville · Debt not reported$83,2525The University of Texas at TylerTyler · Debt not reported$80,3156Texas A&M University-College StationCollege Station · Debt not reported$80,1537The University of Texas at DallasRichardson · Debt not reported$79,4278University of North TexasDenton · Debt not reported$77,0719The University of Texas at San AntonioSan Antonio · Debt not reported$76,33710The University of Texas at El PasoEl Paso · Debt not reported$72,517
CAREER CONTEXT IN TX
What related occupations pay in Texas
These are common occupational matches for this field, ranked by the strength of the federal education-to-occupation match.
11-9199Managers, All Other
- State median wage
- $134,390
- Middle 50% wage range
- $102,620–$173,480
- State employment
- 61,410
- Projected growth
- +4.9%
- Annual openings
- 100,900
11-3071Transportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers
- State median wage
- $100,700
- Middle 50% wage range
- $79,390–$135,960
- State employment
- 28,710
- Projected growth
- +6.1%
- Annual openings
- 18,300
11-1011Chief Executives
- State median wage
- $257,850
- Middle 50% wage range
- $172,490–$399,880
- State employment
- 8,780
- Projected growth
- +3.2%
- Annual openings
- 19,100
11-1021General and Operations Managers
- State median wage
- $103,230
- Middle 50% wage range
- $64,470–$168,510
- State employment
- 431,310
- Projected growth
- +5.0%
- Annual openings
- 285,000
11-9021Construction Managers
- State median wage
- $101,470
- Middle 50% wage range
- $79,390–$131,570
- State employment
- 59,060
- Projected growth
- +9.1%
- Annual openings
- 49,700
11-9131Postmasters and Mail Superintendents
- State median wage
- $97,550
- Middle 50% wage range
- $91,460–$103,520
- State employment
- 820
- Projected growth
- -0.3%
- Annual openings
- 900
19-3051Urban and Regional Planners
- State median wage
- $82,830
- Middle 50% wage range
- $66,620–$102,610
- State employment
- 2,190
- Projected growth
- +3.9%
- Annual openings
- 3,200
11-9151Social and Community Service Managers
- State median wage
- $76,520
- Middle 50% wage range
- $61,490–$98,080
- State employment
- 13,460
- Projected growth
- +7.2%
- Annual openings
- 18,500
Career wages and employment are BLS estimates for everyone working in each occupation in Texas; they are not earnings or placement rates for graduates of these programs. Wage ranges show the distribution across workers, not an entry-to-experienced career path. Growth and annual openings are national 2025–35 projections. BLS reports openings in thousands; DegreeVerdict displays the corresponding job count. These figures provide labor-market context and are not used in DegreeVerdict payoff or ROI calculations.
ALL REPORTING PROGRAMS
Compare every available outcome
Sorted by observed year-4 earnings. Open a row for its exact college-and-degree profile.
| # | College | City | Median year-4 earnings | Median federal debt |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Wayland Baptist University | Plainview | $85,003 | Not available |
| 2 | Texas Tech University | Lubbock | $84,635 | Not available |
| 3 | The University of Texas at Arlington | Arlington | $83,344 | Not available |
| 4 | Tarleton State University | Stephenville | $83,252 | Not available |
| 5 | The University of Texas at Tyler | Tyler | $80,315 | Not available |
| 6 | Texas A&M University-College Station | College Station | $80,153 | Not available |
| 7 | The University of Texas at Dallas | Richardson | $79,427 | Not available |
| 8 | University of North Texas | Denton | $77,071 | Not available |
| 9 | The University of Texas at San Antonio | San Antonio | $76,337 | Not available |
| 10 | The University of Texas at El Paso | El Paso | $72,517 | Not available |
| 11 | Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi | Corpus Christi | $69,631 | Not available |
| 12 | Texas State University | San Marcos | $68,342 | Not available |
| 13 | The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley | Edinburg | $68,057 | Not available |
| 14 | Texas Southern University | Houston | $64,662 | Not available |
| 15 | Strayer University-Texas | Farmers Branch | $62,227 | Not available |
| 16 | Texas A&M International University | Laredo | $62,148 | Not available |
This is an observed-outcomes comparison, not a universal quality ranking. Missing and privacy-suppressed programs are excluded.
A quick read on Public Administration in Texas
What do Public Administration master's degree graduates earn in Texas?
Across 16 reporting programs, the median observed earnings figure is $76,337 four years after completion.
How much federal debt is reported for these programs?
The current federal release does not contain enough reportable debt figures for this comparison.
Which Texas colleges report the highest earnings for this degree?
The table compares the same federal field, credential and earnings year. Wayland Baptist University has the highest reported figure among the programs shown.