by our College Data Analytics TeamFor its 2024 ranking, College Factual looked at 16 schools in Texas to determine which ones were the best for public administration students pursuing a master's degree. Combined, these schools handed out 717 master's degrees in public administration to qualified students.
What's on this page: * Our Methodology
The public admin master's degree program you select can have a big impact on your future. This section explores some of the factors we include in our ranking and how much they vary depending on the school you select. Below we explain some of the most important factors to consider before making your choice:
The overall quality of a master's degree school is important to ensure a quality education, not just how well they do in a particular major. To take this into account we consider a college's overall Best Colleges for a Master's Degree ranking which itself looks at a host of various factors like degree completion, educational resources, student body caliber and post-graduation earnings for the school as a whole.
The metrics below are just some of the other metrics that we use to determine our rankings.
Our full ranking methodology documents in more detail how we consider these factors to identify the best schools for public administration students working on their master's degree.
The public admin school you choose to invest your time and money in matters. To help you make the decision that is right for you, we've developed a number of major-specific rankings, including this list of the Best Public Administration Master's Degree Schools in Texas.
Below you'll see a list of the best colleges and universities for pursuing a master's degree in public administration.
It is hard to beat Texas A&M University - College Station if you want to pursue a master's degree in public administration. Texas A&M College Station is a very large public university located in the midsize city of College Station.More information about a master’s in public administration from Texas A&M University - College Station
It is difficult to beat The University of Texas at Dallas if you wish to pursue a master's degree in public administration. UT Dallas is a very large public university located in the midsize city of Richardson.More information about a master’s in public administration from The University of Texas at Dallas
Any student who is interested in a master's degree in public administration has to take a look at The University of Texas at Arlington. UT Arlington is a fairly large public university located in the city of Arlington.More information about a master’s in public administration from The University of Texas at Arlington
It is hard to beat University of North Texas if you want to pursue a master's degree in public administration. UNT is a fairly large public university located in the medium-sized city of Denton.More information about a master’s in public administration from University of North Texas
UTSA is a fairly large public university located in the city of San Antonio.More information about a master’s in public administration from The University of Texas at San Antonio
UT Rio Grande Valley is a very large public university located in the city of Edinburg.More information about a master’s in public administration from The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley
Texas State is a fairly large public university located in the city of San Marcos.More information about a master’s in public administration from Texas State University
Located in the large city of Lubbock, Texas Tech is a public university with a very large student population.More information about a master’s in public administration from Texas Tech University
Located in the medium-sized city of Beaumont, Lamar University is a public university with a fairly large student population.More information about a master’s in public administration from Lamar University
Located in the city of Houston, TSU is a public university with a moderately-sized student population.More information about a master’s in public administration from Texas Southern University
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| State | Colleges | Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|---|
| Arizona | 322 | 514 |
| Oklahoma | 257 | 54 |
| New Mexico | 160 | 54 |
Public Administration is one of 3 different types of Public Administration programs to choose from.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Transportation and Infrastructure Planning/Studies | 8 |
