Public Administration
Master's degree · Texas Tech University · Lubbock, TX
—Median earnings 1 year after graduating
$84,635Median earnings 4 years after
—Median earnings 5 years after
—Median federal debt
17Graduates per year
How this program compares
Graduates of the master's degree program in Public Administration at Texas Tech University earn a median of $84,635. 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 |
| St. Mary's University San Antonio | $45,166 | — |
Other programs at Texas Tech University
- Information Science/StudiesMaster's degree
$87,966 - Computer EngineeringBachelor's degree
$85,619 - Computer and Information Sciences, GeneralBachelor's degree
$82,521 - Petroleum EngineeringBachelor's degree
$80,460 - Electrical, Electronics, and Communications EngineeringBachelor's degree
$79,544 - Curriculum and InstructionDoctoral degree
$77,754 - Chemical EngineeringBachelor's degree
$77,586 - Environmental/Environmental Health EngineeringMaster's degree
$76,829 - Environmental/Environmental Health EngineeringBachelor's degree
$76,708 - Family and Consumer Economics and Related StudiesMaster's degree
$75,686 - Business Administration, Management and OperationsMaster's degree
$75,666 - Construction EngineeringBachelor's degree
$75,421 - Civil EngineeringBachelor's degree
$74,655 - Mechanical EngineeringBachelor's degree
$73,268 - LawFirst professional degree
$72,448 - Industrial EngineeringBachelor's degree
$71,545 - Clinical, Counseling and Applied PsychologyDoctoral degree
$69,689 - Science, Technology and SocietyBachelor's degree
$69,382 - Finance and Financial Management ServicesMaster's degree
$69,066 - Accounting and Related ServicesMaster's degree
$65,786
Frequently asked questions
How much do Public Administration graduates from Texas Tech University make?
The median salary is $84,635.
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, June 2026 release (Field of Study data). Earnings are for graduates who received federal financial aid.