Public Administration
Master's degree · St. Mary's University · San Antonio, TX
$45,166Median earnings 1 year after graduating
—Median earnings 3 years after
—Median earnings 5 years after
—Median federal debt
14Graduates per year
How this program compares
Graduates of the master's degree program in Public Administration at St. Mary's University earn a median of $45,166 one year after completing the program. Nationally, master's degree graduates in this field earn a median of $81,408 four years after graduating (middle half: $60,052–$109,056).
Public Administration (Master's degree) at other Texas schools
| College | Earnings (1 yr) | Median debt |
|---|---|---|
| Tarleton State University Stephenville | $67,986 | $35,697 |
| Texas State University San Marcos | $65,219 | $22,440 |
| The University of Texas at Arlington Arlington | $64,946 | $33,971 |
| The University of Texas at San Antonio San Antonio | $60,411 | $37,147 |
| Wayland Baptist University Plainview | $59,730 | $38,823 |
| Texas A&M University-College Station College Station | $57,926 | $33,765 |
| Texas A & M University-Corpus Christi Corpus Christi | $57,714 | $37,812 |
| The University of Texas at Dallas Richardson | $57,655 | — |
| University of North Texas Denton | $55,873 | $36,241 |
| Texas Southern University Houston | $52,223 | $52,147 |
| The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley Edinburg | $51,938 | $21,250 |
| Strayer University-Texas Farmers Branch | $49,512 | $81,723 |
Other programs at St. Mary's University
- Business Administration, Management and OperationsMaster's degree
$69,022 - LawFirst professional degree
$61,615 - Clinical, Counseling and Applied PsychologyMaster's degree
$57,606 - International Relations and National Security StudiesMaster's degree
$56,547 - Finance and Financial Management ServicesBachelor's degree
$48,018 - MarketingBachelor's degree
$46,438 - LawMaster's degree
$45,738 - Mental and Social Health Services and Allied ProfessionsMaster's degree
$41,496 - English Language and Literature, GeneralBachelor's degree
$39,752 - Business Administration, Management and OperationsBachelor's degree
$39,105 - Political Science and GovernmentBachelor's degree
$36,392 - CriminologyBachelor's degree
$33,978 - Criminal Justice and CorrectionsBachelor's degree
$30,237 - Psychology, GeneralBachelor's degree
$28,175 - Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/FitnessBachelor's degree
$27,978 - Biology, GeneralBachelor's degree
$20,104 - International Relations and National Security StudiesBachelor's degree
$58,487 - Communication and Media StudiesBachelor's degree
$35,547 - MathematicsBachelor's degree
$31,992 - Accounting and Related ServicesBachelor's degree
$62,421
Frequently asked questions
How much do Public Administration graduates from St. Mary's University make?
The median salary is $45,166 one year after graduation.
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, June 2026 release (Field of Study data). Earnings are for graduates who received federal financial aid.