Public Administration

Bachelor's degree · The University of Texas at Dallas · Richardson, TX

CIP 44.04

$36,328Median earnings 1 year after graduating
$55,467Median earnings 4 years after
$57,861Median earnings 5 years after
$18,000Median federal debt
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How this program compares

Graduates of the bachelor's degree program in Public Administration at The University of Texas at Dallas earn a median of $36,328 one year after completing the program. Nationally, bachelor's degree graduates in this field earn a median of $65,093 four years after graduating (middle half: $47,237–$86,663). Median debt is $18,000, about 50% of first-year earnings – a manageable level by common guidelines.

Public Administration (Bachelor's degree) at other Texas schools

CollegeEarnings (1 yr)Median debt
Texas State University
San Marcos
$46,491$24,141
The University of Texas at San Antonio
San Antonio
$38,358$20,000

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Frequently asked questions

How much do Public Administration graduates from The University of Texas at Dallas make?

The median salary is $36,328 one year after graduation and $57,861 after five years.

How much student debt do graduates have?

Graduates who borrowed federal loans owe a median of $18,000.

Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, June 2026 release (Field of Study data). Earnings are for graduates who received federal financial aid.