Public Administration at Tarleton State University
Stephenville, TX · Master's Degree · about 28 graduates a year
Tarleton State University graduates in public administration earn 2% more than the national median for the same major four years after graduating. Their median federal debt equals about 43% of one year’s pay at that point.
How Tarleton State University Compares for Public Administration
All 243 colleges reporting public administration earnings at this degree level, ranked by median pay four years after graduation. “Wage-adjusted” divides pay by the square root of the state’s wage index so colleges in low-wage states aren’t penalized for local pay.
| # | College | 4 yrs after | Wage-adjusted | Adj. rank | 1 yr after |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Harvard University Cambridge, MA | $177,149 | $155,998 | #1 | $133,307 |
| 2 | Anna Maria College Paxton, MA | $123,207 | $108,497 | #5 | $110,456 |
| 3 | Golden Gate University San Francisco, CA | $122,598 | $111,556 | #3 | $91,136 |
| 4 | Johns Hopkins University Baltimore, MD | $122,517 | $107,523 | #6 | $83,974 |
| 5 | Calumet College of Saint Joseph Whiting, IN | $121,754 | $130,620 | #2 | $111,396 |
| 6 | Columbia University in the City of New York New York, NY | $115,874 | $110,288 | #4 | $89,478 |
| 7 | George Washington University Washington, DC | $113,891 | $99,798 | #13 | $78,177 |
| 8 | New York University New York, NY | $109,946 | $104,646 | #8 | $82,887 |
| 9 | San Francisco State University San Francisco, CA | $108,093 | $98,358 | #14 | $85,122 |
| 10 | Syracuse University Syracuse, NY | $107,868 | $102,668 | #9 | $82,788 |
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| 86 | Seton Hall University South Orange, NJ | $83,480 | $73,269 | #158 | $52,985 |
| 87 | Binghamton University Vestal, NY | $83,478 | $79,454 | #107 | $51,800 |
| 88 | The University of Texas at Arlington Arlington, TX | $83,344 | $84,736 | #65 | $64,946 |
| 89 | Tarleton State University Stephenville, TX | $83,252 | $84,643 | #66 | $67,986 |
| 90 | Northern Illinois University Dekalb, IL | $82,907 | $81,456 | #92 | $62,849 |
| 91 | University of Nevada-Las Vegas Las Vegas, NV | $82,864 | $86,003 | #56 | $63,996 |
| 92 | University of Georgia Athens, GA | $82,476 | $85,379 | #60 | $54,613 |
Other Majors at Tarleton State University by Graduate Pay
| Major | 4 yrs after | 1 yr after | Rank in major |
|---|---|---|---|
| Information Science/Studies | $111,578 | $69,819 | #27 of 71 |
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing | $94,823 | $76,120 | #419 of 432 |
| Accounting and Related Services | $87,838 | $62,995 | #235 of 349 |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | $86,431 | $71,832 | #560 of 861 |
| Human Resources Management and Services | $81,088 | $66,082 | #90 of 159 |
| Criminal Justice and Corrections | $64,860 | $58,771 | #60 of 115 |
| Educational Administration and Supervision | $64,791 | $56,485 | #315 of 453 |
| Agricultural Public Services | $60,588 | $49,216 | — |
| Social Work | $59,672 | $46,546 | #199 of 279 |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods | $58,498 | $53,121 | #204 of 380 |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas | $56,646 | $48,645 | #221 of 285 |
| Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions | $56,139 | $56,785 | #214 of 216 |
| Clinical, Counseling and Applied Psychology | $53,805 | $43,238 | #278 of 322 |
| Communication and Media Studies | $50,666 | — | #60 of 61 |
Frequently Asked Questions
How much do Tarleton State University public administration graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $67,986 one year after graduating and $83,252 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does Tarleton State University rank for public administration?
Among 243 colleges reporting earnings for public administration graduates, Tarleton State University ranks #89 by median pay four years after graduation, and #66 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is public administration at Tarleton State University worth it?
Its graduates earn 2% more than the national median for public administration ($81,408), and the median federal debt at graduation is $35,697.
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Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, field-of-study data. Earnings are medians for graduates who received federal aid and were working and not enrolled; programs with few graduates are not reported. Wage adjustment uses Census ACS state median household income.