Public Administration at Texas State University
San Marcos, TX · Bachelor's Degree · about 30 graduates a year
Texas State University graduates in public administration earn 9% less than the national median for the same major four years after graduating. Their median federal debt equals about 41% of one year’s pay at that point.
How Texas State University Compares for Public Administration
All 47 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 | Barry University Miami, FL | $97,702 | $103,991 | #1 | $103,107 |
| 2 | Syracuse University Syracuse, NY | $89,732 | $85,406 | #2 | $53,912 |
| 3 | University of Maryland Global Campus Adelphi, MD | $85,909 | $75,395 | #7 | $74,053 |
| 4 | California State University-Northridge Northridge, CA | $85,789 | $78,062 | #4 | $76,049 |
| 5 | Indiana University-Bloomington Bloomington, IN | $77,422 | $83,060 | #3 | $47,013 |
| 6 | California Baptist University Riverside, CA | $75,949 | $69,109 | #14 | $68,682 |
| 7 | West Texas A & M University Canyon, TX | $74,261 | $75,502 | #5 | — |
| 8 | Southern New Hampshire University Manchester, NH | $72,437 | $66,722 | #17 | $73,129 |
| 9 | University of Nevada-Las Vegas Las Vegas, NV | $72,433 | $75,177 | #8 | — |
| 10 | James Madison University Harrisonburg, VA | $71,626 | $65,222 | #20 | $48,396 |
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| 27 | Indiana University-Indianapolis Indianapolis, IN | $60,564 | $64,974 | #21 | $43,110 |
| 28 | University of Wisconsin-Whitewater Whitewater, WI | $60,383 | $62,831 | #24 | $44,951 |
| 29 | University of Wisconsin-La Crosse La Crosse, WI | $60,079 | $62,515 | #25 | $43,632 |
| 30 | Texas State University San Marcos, TX | $59,074 | $60,061 | #32 | $46,491 |
| 31 | University of Northern Iowa Cedar Falls, IA | $58,307 | $61,332 | #31 | $38,877 |
| 32 | Kean University Union, NJ | $58,100 | $50,993 | #43 | $45,850 |
| 33 | Florida Atlantic University Boca Raton, FL | $57,679 | $61,392 | #30 | $46,047 |
Other Public Administration Credentials at Texas State University
| Credential | 1 yr after | 4 yrs after | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Master's Degree | $65,219 | $68,342 | $22,440 |
Other Majors at Texas State University by Graduate Pay
Frequently Asked Questions
How much do Texas State University public administration graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $46,491 one year after graduating and $59,074 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does Texas State University rank for public administration?
Among 47 colleges reporting earnings for public administration graduates, Texas State University ranks #30 by median pay four years after graduation, and #32 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is public administration at Texas State University worth it?
Its graduates earn 9% less than the national median for public administration ($65,093), and the median federal debt at graduation is $24,141.
← All data for Texas State University · Methodology
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.