Public Administration
Master's degree · The University of Texas at Dallas · Richardson, TX
$57,655Median earnings 1 year after graduating
$79,427Median earnings 4 years after
$76,817Median earnings 5 years after
—Median federal debt
21Graduates per year
How this program compares
Graduates of the master's degree program in Public Administration at The University of Texas at Dallas earn a median of $57,655 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 |
| 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 |
| St. Mary's University San Antonio | $45,166 | — |
Other programs at The University of Texas at Dallas
- Business Administration, Management and OperationsMaster's degree
$113,550 - Systems EngineeringMaster's degree
$109,325 - Electrical, Electronics, and Communications EngineeringMaster's degree
$104,444 - Management Sciences and Quantitative MethodsGraduate certificate
$102,651 - Computer EngineeringMaster's degree
$100,030 - Computer and Information Sciences, GeneralMaster's degree
$96,040 - Mechanical EngineeringMaster's degree
$88,397 - Management Sciences and Quantitative MethodsMaster's degree
$88,049 - Information Science/StudiesMaster's degree
$86,410 - Communication Disorders Sciences and ServicesDoctoral degree
$79,413 - Electrical, Electronics, and Communications EngineeringBachelor's degree
$77,928 - Computer EngineeringBachelor's degree
$77,609 - Applied MathematicsMaster's degree
$73,814 - Computer and Information Sciences, GeneralBachelor's degree
$72,472 - Health and Medical Administrative ServicesMaster's degree
$72,425 - Accounting and Related ServicesMaster's degree
$69,940 - Health and Medical Administrative ServicesGraduate certificate
$69,652 - MarketingMaster's degree
$65,897 - Geological and Earth Sciences/GeosciencesMaster's degree
$65,546 - Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and HumanitiesDoctoral degree
$64,534
Frequently asked questions
How much do Public Administration graduates from The University of Texas at Dallas make?
The median salary is $57,655 one year after graduation and $76,817 after five years.
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, June 2026 release (Field of Study data). Earnings are for graduates who received federal financial aid.