# The University of Texas at Dallas: Public Administration (bachelor's)

Richardson, TX. IPEDS 228787, CIP 44.04. Page: https://educationguide.com/colleges/the-university-of-texas-at-dallas/majors/public-administration

## Graduate outcomes
- Median earnings 1 year after graduating: $36,328
- Median earnings 4 years after graduating: $55,467 (U.S. median for this major: $61,551 across 44 colleges)
- Median federal loan debt: $17,961 (U.S. median $21,686)
- Rank in TX: 4 of 4 colleges by 4-year earnings
- Versus the TX median for this major (4 colleges, $57,816): -$2,349
- Versus the U.S. median: -$6,084

## Cost to finish and years to pay back (EducationGuide calculation)
School-wide net price x 4.26 years (average time graduates took). Earnings gain = $55,467 minus $33,516 for high school graduates ages 25-34 in TX (Census ACS 2020-2024).

| Family income | Net price / yr | Cost to finish | Years to pay back |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0-30k | $12,814 | $54,588 | 2.5 years |
| 30-48k | $13,510 | $57,553 | 2.6 years |
| 48-75k | $14,030 | $59,768 | 2.7 years |
| 75-110k | $19,892 | $84,740 | 3.9 years |
| 110k+ | $26,596 | $113,299 | 5.2 years |

Method: https://educationguide.com/how-we-score#value

## Public Administration at TX colleges
| College | Earnings 4 yrs | Median debt | Avg. net price | Graduation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| West Texas A & M University | $74,261 | $24,798 | $19,487 | 55% |
| Texas State University | $59,074 | $27,418 | $16,805 | 55% |
| The University of Texas at San Antonio | $56,557 | $20,500 | $10,836 | 53% |
| The University of Texas at Dallas | $55,467 | $17,961 | $18,267 | 76% |

## Careers
- General and Operations Managers (SOC 11-1021): median wage $111,010 Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX, $103,230 TX, $105,770 U.S.; U.S. jobs 5% by 2035
- Construction Managers (SOC 11-9021): median wage $103,550 Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX, $101,470 TX, $114,990 U.S.; U.S. jobs 9.1% by 2035
- Social and Community Service Managers (SOC 11-9151): median wage $80,480 Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX, $76,520 TX, $80,390 U.S.; U.S. jobs 7.2% by 2035

## Sources and years
- Earnings (4 yr): Treasury AY2017-2018, AY2018-2019 pooled earnings cohort measured in CY2022, CY2023, inflation adjusted to 2024 dollars; debt: NSLDS pooled AY2018-19, AY2019-20 cohort

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