Public Administration at Texas A&M University-College Station
If you are interested in studying Public Administration, you may want to check out the program at Texas A&M University-College Station. The following information will help you decide if it is a good fit for you.
Texas A&M University-College Station sits in College Station, TX.
For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, 153 public administration graduations were recorded at Texas A&M University-College Station.
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Studying Online at Texas A&M University-College Station
Distance learning is available at Texas A&M University-College Station. Of 78,321 students, 4,350 (6%) studied exclusively online and 26,832 (34%) took at least some classes online.
Public Administration Rankings at Texas A&M University-College Station
Rankings can help you compare Texas A&M University-College Station’s Public Administration program against other schools offering the same major.
Master’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | Southwest (Region) | #1 of 27 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Texas | #1 of 18 |
| Best Value | Texas | #18 of 18 |
| Best Value | Southwest (Region) | #26 of 27 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #35 of 258 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #181 of 252 |
Earnings for Public Administration Graduates from Texas A&M University-College Station
Students who complete Texas A&M University-College Station’s Public Administration program earn at the following median levels (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):
| Years After Graduation | Median Earnings |
|---|---|
| 1 year | $53,305 |
| 2 years | $47,963 |
| 3 years | $58,775 |
| 4 years | $70,188 |
| 5 years | $75,958 |
How do these earnings stack up against the rest of the school? At the four-year mark, Public Administration graduates from Texas A&M University-College Station take home a median $70,188, compared with $74,589 for all Texas A&M University-College Station graduates — about 6% lower than the school-wide median.
Student Demographics & Diversity
The following sections describe the student demographics for Public Administration graduates at Texas A&M University-College Station, by degree type.
Program-wide, Public Administration graduates at Texas A&M University-College Station are 43% women (66) and 57% men (87).
Public Administration Master’s Program at Texas A&M University-College Station
Of the 127 master’s public administration degrees awarded at Texas A&M University-College Station, 46% were women (59) and 54% were men (68).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Public Administration master’s degree recipients at Texas A&M University-College Station.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 72 |
| Hispanic / Latino | 23 |
| Black / African American | 12 |
| Asian | 1 |
| Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander | 1 |
| Two or More Races | 8 |
| International (Nonresident) | 10 |
Minority students account for 35% of Public Administration master’s degree recipients at Texas A&M University-College Station, lower than the national average of 40%.*
*The racial-ethnic minorities figure is the total number of graduates minus White, international (nonresident), and unknown-race graduates.
More Specific Public Administration Concentrations at Texas A&M University-College Station
The Public Administration program at Texas A&M University-College Station breaks down into more specific concentrations:
| Concentration | Graduates |
|---|---|
| Public Administration | 153 |
Top-Paying Careers for Public Administration Graduates
Those who complete Public Administration program at Texas A&M University-College Station work across a variety of fields. Below are the best-paid careers for Public Administration graduates, ordered by median annual salary:
| Occupation | Nationwide Median Wage |
|---|---|
| Wind Energy Development Managers | $169,952 |
| Legislators | $167,600 |
| Loss Prevention Managers | $165,723 |
| Social and Community Service Managers | $156,089 |
| General and Operations Managers | $149,694 |
| Chief Executives | $138,534 |
| Supply Chain Managers | $138,103 |
| Wind Energy Operations Managers | $122,567 |
| Compliance Managers | $117,178 |
| Brownfield Redevelopment Specialists and Site Managers | $99,321 |
References
- IPEDS — Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System
- U.S. Department of Education — College Scorecard
- O*NET Online (Bureau of Labor Statistics)
- National Center for Education Statistics
More about our data sources and methodologies.