by our College Data Analytics TeamHere, you'll find out more about the major, including such details as the number of graduates, what degree levels are offered, ethnicity of students, average salaries, and more. We've also included details on how UT Dallas ranks compared to other colleges offering a major in public admin.
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The bachelor's program at UT Dallas was ranked #69 on College Factual's Best Schools for public admin list. It is also ranked #2 in Texas.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, The University of Texas at Dallas handed out 10 bachelor's degrees in public administration. This is a decrease of 23% over the previous year when 13 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 29 students received their master’s degree in public admin from UT Dallas. This makes it the #126 most popular school for public admin master’s degree candidates in the country.
In addition, 6 students received their doctoral degrees in public admin in 2022, making the school the #14 most popular school in the United States for this category of students.
Public Admin majors who earn their bachelor's degree from UT Dallas go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $36,328 a year. Unfortunately, this is lower than the national average of $45,278 for all public admin students.
During the 2022-2023 academic year, part-time undergraduate students at UT Dallas paid an average of $1,669 per credit hour if they came to the school from out-of-state. In-state students paid a discounted rate of $607 per credit hour. The following table shows the average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $14,564 | $40,064 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,200 | $1,200 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $13,832 | $13,832 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $3,780 | $3,780 |
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The public admin program at UT Dallas awarded 10 bachelor's degrees in 2021-2022. About 40% of these degrees went to men with the other 60% going to women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 60% of 2022 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from The University of Texas at Dallas with a bachelor's in public admin.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 2 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 2 |
| White | 6 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Online degrees for the UT Dallas public admin bachelor’s degree program are not available at this time. To see if the school offers distance learning options in other areas, visit the UT Dallas Online Learning page.
Graduates of the master's public admin program at UT Dallas make a median salary of $57,655. This is less than what their typical peers from other schools make. Their median salary is $58,617.
Of the 34 students who graduated with a Master’s in public admin from UT Dallas in 2022, 26% were men and 74% were women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from The University of Texas at Dallas with a master's in public admin.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 4 |
| Black or African American | 4 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 10 |
| White | 10 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 5 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the public admin majors at The University of Texas at Dallas.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Public Policy | 48 |
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