by our College Data Analytics TeamFor its 2024 ranking, College Factual looked at 6 schools in Texas to determine which ones were the best for public administration & social service students pursuing a doctor's degree. When you put them all together, these colleges and universities awarded 68 doctor's degrees in public administration & social service during the 2020-2021 academic year.
What's on this page: * Our Methodology
The public administration & social service doctor's degree program you select can have a big impact on your future. Important measures of a quality public administration & social service program can vary widely even among the top schools. Below we explain some of the most important factors to consider before making your choice:
A school that excels in educating for a particular major and degree level must be a great school overall as well. To take this into account we consider a school's overall Best Colleges for a Doctor's Degree ranking which itself looks at a combination of different factors like degree completion, educational resources, student body caliber and post-graduation earnings for the school as a whole.
Average early-career salary of those graduating with their doctor's degree is one indicator we use in our analysis to find the schools that offer the highest-quality education. That is, everyone wants their doctor's degree to be worth something, and salaries are one measure of determining that.
The metrics below are just some of the other metrics that we use to determine our rankings.
Our complete ranking methodology documents in more detail how we consider these factors to identify the best schools for public administration & social service students working on their doctor's degree.
The public administration & social service school you choose to invest your time and money in matters. To help you make the decision that is right for you, we've developed a number of major-specific rankings, including this list of the Best Public Administration & Social Service Doctor's Degree Schools in Texas.
Learn about start dates, transferring credits, availability of financial aid, and more by contacting the universities below.
The following list ranks the best colleges and universities for pursuing a doctor's degree in public administration & social service.
Any student pursuing a degree in a doctor's degree in public administration & social service needs to take a look at The University of Texas at Austin. UT Austin is a very large public university located in the large city of Austin.More information about a doctorate in public administration & social service from The University of Texas at Austin
It's difficult to beat The University of Texas at Dallas if you wish to pursue a doctor's degree in public administration & social service. UT Dallas is a fairly large public university located in the midsize city of Richardson.More information about a doctorate in public administration & social service from The University of Texas at Dallas
It's difficult to beat University of Houston if you wish to pursue a doctor's degree in public administration & social service. UH is a fairly large public university located in the city of Houston.More information about a doctorate in public administration & social service from University of Houston
Baylor University is a wonderful decision for students pursuing a doctor's degree in public administration & social service. Located in the midsize city of Waco, Baylor is a private not-for-profit university with a fairly large student population.More information about a doctorate in public administration & social service from Baylor University
The University of Texas at Arlington is one of the best schools in the country for getting a doctor's degree in public administration & social service. UT Arlington is a very large public university located in the city of Arlington.More information about a doctorate in public administration & social service from The University of Texas at Arlington
Located in the large city of San Antonio, OLLU is a private not-for-profit university with a small student population.More information about a doctorate in public administration & social service from Our Lady of the Lake University
UNT is a fairly large public university located in the city of Denton.More information about a doctorate in public administration & social service from University of North Texas
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| State | Colleges | Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|---|
| Arizona | 28 | 13 |
| Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Public Administration | 26 |
| Public Policy | 25 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Parks, Recreation, Leisure, & Fitness Studies | 42 |
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