Public Administration at The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley
Edinburg, TX · Master's Degree · about 84 graduates a year
The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley graduates in public administration earn 16% less than the national median for the same major four years after graduating. Their median federal debt equals about 31% of one year’s pay at that point.
How The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley 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 |
| … | |||||
| 176 | Valdosta State University Valdosta, GA | $68,427 | $70,836 | #170 | $43,810 |
| 177 | Texas State University San Marcos, TX | $68,342 | $69,484 | #179 | $65,219 |
| 178 | University of Akron Main Campus Akron, OH | $68,211 | $72,791 | #161 | — |
| 179 | The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley Edinburg, TX | $68,057 | $69,194 | #181 | $51,938 |
| 180 | Indiana University-Kokomo Kokomo, IN | $67,820 | $72,758 | #162 | — |
| 181 | University of North Florida Jacksonville, FL | $67,442 | $71,783 | #166 | $53,302 |
| 182 | Jacksonville State University Jacksonville, AL | $67,184 | $76,260 | #140 | — |
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Frequently Asked Questions
How much do The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley public administration graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $51,938 one year after graduating and $68,057 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley rank for public administration?
Among 243 colleges reporting earnings for public administration graduates, The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley ranks #179 by median pay four years after graduation, and #181 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is public administration at The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley worth it?
Its graduates earn 16% less than the national median for public administration ($81,408), and the median federal debt at graduation is $21,250.
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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.