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2027 Best Public Administration Schools in Texas

21 Colleges in the United States
912 Public Administration Degrees Awarded
$53,627 Avg Early-Career Salary

Public Administration programs are offered at a focused set of schools across the country. The schools below stand out for the quality of their public administration programs.

College Factual analyzed 21 schools to build this 2027 ranking of the best public administration schools.

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Best Schools for Public Administration in Texas

If you are not interested in a particular degree level and want to know which schools are the overall best at delivering an education for the public administration degrees they offer, see the list below.

Top Schools in Public Administration

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Leading the list is The University Of Texas At Austin, our #1 school for public administration. Located in the city of Austin, The University Of Texas At Austin is a very large public university. The University Of Texas At Austin graduates 89% of students within six years. There were roughly 38 public administration students who graduated with this degree at The University Of Texas At Austin in the most recent data year. Public Administration graduates of The University Of Texas At Austin earn a median of $57,819 early in their careers. Typical student debt for the program is $21,275. Read more about the public administration program at The University Of Texas At Austin

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Texas A And M University College Station is a great choice for students pursuing a degree in public administration, landing the #2 spot this year. Located in the city of College Station, Texas A And M University College Station is a very large public university. Roughly 84% of students complete a degree within six years here. About 138 public administration degrees were awarded at Texas A And M University College Station in the most recent year. Public Administration graduates of Texas A And M University College Station earn a median of $55,944 early in their careers. Texas A And M University College Station graduates carry a median of $20,031 in student loans. See the full public administration program report for Texas A And M University College Station

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Texas Tech University is one of the finest schools in the country for a degree in public administration, ranking #3. Set in the city of Lubbock, Texas Tech University is a very large public institution. About 69% of students finish within six years. Texas Tech University awarded about 16 public administration degrees in the most recent data year. Public Administration graduates of Texas Tech University earn a median of $50,332 early in their careers. Typical student debt for the program is $24,271. Read more about the public administration program at Texas Tech University

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A rank of #4 makes The University Of Texas At Dallas one of the top schools for public administration. Set in the city of Richardson, The University Of Texas At Dallas is a very large public institution. The six-year graduation rate is 76%. About 73 public administration degrees were awarded at The University Of Texas At Dallas in the most recent year. Graduates of the public administration program make about $46,992 in their early career. Typical student debt for the program is $17,961. Read more about the public administration program at The University Of Texas At Dallas

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Students looking for a strong public administration program will find one at Sam Houston State University, which ranked #5. This very large public university is located in the town of Huntsville. Sam Houston State University graduates 55% of students within six years. There were roughly 24 public administration students who graduated with this degree at Sam Houston State University in the most recent data year. Soon after graduation, public administration degree recipients from Sam Houston State University generally make around $46,365. Sam Houston State University graduates carry a median of $24,850 in student loans. More information about a degree in public administration from Sam Houston State University

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The University Of Texas At Arlington placed #6 among the best public administration schools. Located in the city of Arlington, The University Of Texas At Arlington is a very large public university. The University Of Texas At Arlington graduates 54% of students within six years. The University Of Texas At Arlington awarded about 115 public administration degrees in the most recent data year. Students who receive their public administration degree from The University Of Texas At Arlington earn around $64,946 in the first couple years of their career. Typical student debt for the program is $21,632. See the full public administration program report for The University Of Texas At Arlington

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University Of Houston came in at #7 for public administration this year. This very large public university is located in the city of Houston. About 65% of students finish within six years. University Of Houston awarded about 12 public administration degrees in the most recent data year. Students who receive their public administration degree from University Of Houston earn around $57,529 in the first couple years of their career. Typical student debt for the program is $21,255. More information about a degree in public administration from University Of Houston

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Lamar University
Beaumont, TX

Lamar University landed the #8 spot for public administration this year. Lamar University is a very large public school located in the city of Beaumont. Lamar University graduates 37% of students within six years. There were roughly 26 public administration students who graduated with this degree at Lamar University in the most recent data year. Students who receive their public administration degree from Lamar University earn around $52,678 in the first couple years of their career. Lamar University graduates carry a median of $26,988 in student loans. Read more about the public administration program at Lamar University

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Tarleton State University
Stephenville, TX

Tarleton State University earned the #9 position for public administration this year. Located in the town of Stephenville, Tarleton State University is a large public university. Roughly 48% of students complete a degree within six years here. Tarleton State University awarded about 72 public administration degrees in the most recent data year. Soon after graduation, public administration degree recipients from Tarleton State University generally make around $67,986. Students borrow a median of $23,222 to complete this degree. More information about a degree in public administration from Tarleton State University

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The University Of Texas Of The Permian Basin earned the #10 position for public administration this year. The University Of Texas Of The Permian Basin is a moderately-sized public school located in the city of Odessa. The University Of Texas Of The Permian Basin graduates 40% of students within six years. The University Of Texas Of The Permian Basin awarded about 24 public administration degrees in the most recent data year. Students who receive their public administration degree from The University Of Texas Of The Permian Basin earn around $60,503 in the first couple years of their career. Students borrow a median of $20,052 to complete this degree. Read more about the public administration program at The University Of Texas Of The Permian Basin

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University Of North Texas ranked #11 on our 2027 list of the best public administration schools. Located in the city of Denton, University Of North Texas is a very large public university. The six-year graduation rate is 61%. University Of North Texas awarded about 35 public administration degrees in the most recent data year. Graduates of the public administration program make about $55,873 in their early career. University Of North Texas graduates carry a median of $21,817 in student loans. Read more about the public administration program at University Of North Texas

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Texas State University San Marcos landed the #12 spot for public administration this year. Texas State University San Marcos is a very large public school located in the city of San Marcos. Roughly 55% of students complete a degree within six years here. There were roughly 57 public administration students who graduated with this degree at Texas State University San Marcos in the most recent data year. Soon after graduation, public administration degree recipients from Texas State University San Marcos generally make around $55,855. Texas State University San Marcos graduates carry a median of $27,418 in student loans. More information about a degree in public administration from Texas State University San Marcos

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University Of North Texas At Dallas landed the #13 spot for public administration this year. Located in the city of Dallas, University Of North Texas At Dallas is a mid-sized public university. Roughly 42% of students complete a degree within six years here. About 11 public administration degrees were awarded at University Of North Texas At Dallas in the most recent year. See the full public administration program report for University Of North Texas At Dallas

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West Texas A And M University earned the #14 position for public administration this year. Set in the town of Canyon, West Texas A And M University is a large public institution. West Texas A And M University graduates 48% of students within six years. There were roughly 10 public administration students who graduated with this degree at West Texas A And M University in the most recent data year. Graduates of the public administration program make about $43,515 in their early career. Typical student debt for the program is $24,798. More information about a degree in public administration from West Texas A And M University

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Wayland Baptist University landed the #15 spot for public administration this year. Wayland Baptist University is a mid-sized private not-for-profit school located in the town of Plainview. Wayland Baptist University graduates 19% of students within six years. There were roughly 17 public administration students who graduated with this degree at Wayland Baptist University in the most recent data year. Soon after graduation, public administration degree recipients from Wayland Baptist University generally make around $59,730. Students borrow a median of $30,204 to complete this degree. Read more about the public administration program at Wayland Baptist University

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The University Of Texas At San Antonio earned the #16 position for public administration this year. Set in the city of San Antonio, The University Of Texas At San Antonio is a very large public institution. The University Of Texas At San Antonio graduates 53% of students within six years. About 56 public administration degrees were awarded at The University Of Texas At San Antonio in the most recent year. Students who receive their public administration degree from The University Of Texas At San Antonio earn around $49,385 in the first couple years of their career. Typical student debt for the program is $20,500. More information about a degree in public administration from The University Of Texas At San Antonio

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University Of Houston Clear Lake came in at #17 for public administration this year. This moderately-sized public university is located in the city of Houston. The six-year graduation rate is 52%. University Of Houston Clear Lake awarded about 12 public administration degrees in the most recent data year. Students who receive their public administration degree from University Of Houston Clear Lake earn around $51,252 in the first couple years of their career. Typical student debt for the program is $21,100. Get the full public administration details for University Of Houston Clear Lake

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The University Of Texas Pan American landed the #18 spot for public administration this year. This very large public university is located in the city of Edinburg. Roughly 51% of students complete a degree within six years here. The University Of Texas Pan American awarded about 73 public administration degrees in the most recent data year. Students who receive their public administration degree from The University Of Texas Pan American earn around $51,938 in the first couple years of their career. The University Of Texas Pan American graduates carry a median of $14,694 in student loans. Read more about the public administration program at The University Of Texas Pan American

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Tyler Junior College landed the #19 spot for public administration this year. Located in the city of Tyler, Tyler Junior College is a large public university. About 23 public administration degrees were awarded at Tyler Junior College in the most recent year. Students who receive their public administration degree from Tyler Junior College earn around $43,348 in the first couple years of their career. Tyler Junior College graduates carry a median of $14,869 in student loans. See the full public administration program report for Tyler Junior College

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The University Of Texas At El Paso landed the #20 spot for public administration this year. Set in the city of El Paso, The University Of Texas At El Paso is a very large public institution. The six-year graduation rate is 50%. The University Of Texas At El Paso awarded about 31 public administration degrees in the most recent data year. Soon after graduation, public administration degree recipients from The University Of Texas At El Paso generally make around $48,335. The University Of Texas At El Paso graduates carry a median of $19,819 in student loans. Get the full public administration details for The University Of Texas At El Paso

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Texas Southern University ranked #21 on our 2027 list of the best public administration schools. This moderately-sized public university is located in the city of Houston. Texas Southern University graduates 22% of students within six years. Texas Southern University awarded about 49 public administration degrees in the most recent data year. Public Administration graduates of Texas Southern University earn a median of $52,223 early in their careers. Typical student debt for the program is $35,330. See the full public administration program report for Texas Southern University

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Notes and References

This list is compiled by College Factual (MF_RANKING_2025), 2027 edition. The methodology weighs graduation rate, post-graduation earnings, cost, and program quality, drawn primarily from the U.S. Department of Education (IPEDS and College Scorecard).

Ranking method: College Major Top Ranked · 21 schools evaluated.

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