Public Administration at The University of Texas at Dallas
Richardson, TX · Bachelor's Degree · about 9 graduates a year
The University of Texas at Dallas graduates in public administration earn 15% less than the national median for the same major four years after graduating. Their median federal debt equals about 32% of one year’s pay at that point.
How The University of Texas at Dallas 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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| 35 | The University of Texas at San Antonio San Antonio, TX | $56,557 | $57,502 | #35 | $38,358 |
| 36 | California State University-San Bernardino San Bernardino, CA | $56,534 | $51,442 | #41 | $36,969 |
| 37 | Indian River State College Fort Pierce, FL | $56,032 | $59,639 | #33 | $38,521 |
| 38 | The University of Texas at Dallas Richardson, TX | $55,467 | $56,394 | #37 | $36,328 |
| 39 | University of Central Florida Orlando, FL | $55,259 | $58,816 | #34 | $38,681 |
| 40 | California State University-Chico Chico, CA | $54,714 | $49,786 | #46 | — |
| 41 | University of Hawaii-West Oahu Kapolei, HI | $53,891 | $49,035 | #47 | $42,481 |
Other Public Administration Credentials at The University of Texas at Dallas
| Credential | 1 yr after | 4 yrs after | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Master's Degree | $57,655 | $79,427 | — |
Other Majors at The University of Texas at Dallas by Graduate Pay
Frequently Asked Questions
How much do The University of Texas at Dallas public administration graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $36,328 one year after graduating and $55,467 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does The University of Texas at Dallas rank for public administration?
Among 47 colleges reporting earnings for public administration graduates, The University of Texas at Dallas ranks #38 by median pay four years after graduation, and #37 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is public administration at The University of Texas at Dallas worth it?
Its graduates earn 15% less than the national median for public administration ($65,093), and the median federal debt at graduation is $18,000.
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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.