Public Administration at The University of Texas at Arlington
Arlington, TX · Master's Degree · about 77 graduates a year
The University of Texas at Arlington 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 41% of one year’s pay at that point.
How The University of Texas at Arlington 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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| 85 | Clark University Worcester, MA | $83,740 | $73,742 | #154 | $61,207 |
| 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 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
How much do The University of Texas at Arlington public administration graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $64,946 one year after graduating and $83,344 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does The University of Texas at Arlington rank for public administration?
Among 243 colleges reporting earnings for public administration graduates, The University of Texas at Arlington ranks #88 by median pay four years after graduation, and #65 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is public administration at The University of Texas at Arlington worth it?
Its graduates earn 2% more than the national median for public administration ($81,408), and the median federal debt at graduation is $33,971.
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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.