Public Administration at Texas Southern University
Houston, TX · Master's Degree · about 41 graduates a year
Texas Southern University graduates in public administration earn 21% less than the national median for the same major four years after graduating. Their median federal debt equals about 81% of one year’s pay at that point.
How Texas Southern 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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| 188 | The University of Montana Missoula, MT | $65,365 | $71,401 | #167 | $49,746 |
| 189 | Boise State University Boise, ID | $65,231 | $69,364 | #180 | $55,582 |
| 190 | Purdue University Global West Lafayette, IN | $64,832 | $69,553 | #178 | $54,735 |
| 191 | Texas Southern University Houston, TX | $64,662 | $65,742 | #195 | $52,223 |
| 192 | Saint Peter's University Jersey City, NJ | $64,106 | $56,265 | #231 | — |
| 193 | Ashford University San Diego, CA | $63,856 | $58,105 | #227 | $50,264 |
| 194 | Kennesaw State University Kennesaw, GA | $63,462 | $65,696 | #199 | $50,197 |
Other Majors at Texas Southern University by Graduate Pay
| Major | 4 yrs after | 1 yr after | Rank in major |
|---|---|---|---|
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | $76,981 | $68,784 | #696 of 861 |
| Communication and Media Studies | $62,147 | $33,963 | #43 of 61 |
Frequently Asked Questions
How much do Texas Southern University public administration graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $52,223 one year after graduating and $64,662 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does Texas Southern University rank for public administration?
Among 243 colleges reporting earnings for public administration graduates, Texas Southern University ranks #191 by median pay four years after graduation, and #195 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is public administration at Texas Southern University worth it?
Its graduates earn 21% less than the national median for public administration ($81,408), and the median federal debt at graduation is $52,147.
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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.