Public Administration
Master's degree · Wayland Baptist University · Plainview, TX
$59,730Median earnings 1 year after graduating
$85,003Median earnings 4 years after
—Median earnings 5 years after
$38,823Median federal debt
15Graduates per year
How this program compares
Graduates of the master's degree program in Public Administration at Wayland Baptist University earn a median of $59,730 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). Median debt is $38,823, about 65% of first-year earnings.
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 |
| 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 | — |
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$33,082
Frequently asked questions
How much do Public Administration graduates from Wayland Baptist University make?
The median salary is $59,730 one year after graduation.
How much student debt do graduates have?
Graduates who borrowed federal loans owe a median of $38,823.
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, June 2026 release (Field of Study data). Earnings are for graduates who received federal financial aid.