Public Administration Degree

The public administration program at West Texas A&M University prepares students for careers as a budget analyst, city manager, county clerk, legislative support, lobbyist, non-profit manager, policy analyst, and more. The program focuses on serving as management in the executive arm of local, state, and federal government. Program courses include: roles of public administration, the management of public policy, executive-legislative relations, public budgetary processes and financial management, administrative law, professional ethics, and research methods. Get more details below including other Texas colleges that offer public administration degrees.

Learn more by requesting information now!

West Texas A&M University

225 College Park Drive, Weatherford, TX

History

West Texas A & M University is a public four year institution in Canyon, Texas. Established in 1910, WTAMU has gone through name and location changes and has had its share of controversy, yet has maintained its educational standards throughout. WTAMU is a leader in distance education offering individual courses online as well as three undergrad and two graduate programs that can be completed fully online. The school joined the Texas A & M University System in 1990 and currently has approximately 7000 students enrolled.

Academics

WTAMU has over 61 undergraduate degree programs, 45 graduate degree programs, and 1 doctoral program. The school believes in excellence in teaching, research and service, providing quality education and experience to its students through a dedicated faculty and modern facilities.

Programs offered include:

• Agribusiness
• Civil Engineering
• Environmental Science
• Finance
• Criminal Justice
• Psychology

Admissions and Financial Aid

Students wishing to enroll at WTAMU must meet the minimum requirements of the school. These requirements are calculated based on class placement percentage and ACT score along with the necessary courses completed as per Texas curricula. The financial aid office will assist students in determining financial aid eligibility and meting out awards.

Athletics

West Texas A & M University plays in the NCAA Division II Lonestar Conference. The school colors are maroon and white and the school mascot is the buffalo.

Athletic programs:

• Baseball/Softball
• Basketball
• Cross Country
• Equestrian
• Golf
• Football
• Soccer
• Track & Field
• Volleyball

Students Enrolled in the Public Administration Program

Get more details below regarding enrollment, academics, and school demographics. West Texas A&M University offers a bachelor's degree program in public administration.

Students by Gender (2019)

Students by Race (2019)

Source: IPEDS Survey 2012-2020: Data obtained from the US Dept. of Education's Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS). Data may vary depending on school and academic year.

Career Options for Graduates

Chief Executives

Description

Determine and formulate policies and provide overall direction of companies or private and public sector organizations within guidelines set up by a board of directors or similar governing body. Plan, direct, or coordinate operational activities at the highest level of management with the help of subordinate executives and staff managers.

Career Outlook & Projections ()

According to the BLS, chief executives employment is expected to shrink at a rate of -1.2% from 2014 to 2024

Salary & Wages

• Dallas-Plano-Irving, TX Metropolitan Division
  • Total Employment: 1
  • Average Hourly Rate: $110.22
  • Average Annual Salary: $229250
• Fort Worth-Arlington, TX Metropolitan Division
  • Total Employment: 550
  • Average Hourly Rate: $93.90
  • Average Annual Salary: $195320

General and Operations Managers

Description

Plan, direct, or coordinate the operations of public or private sector organizations. Duties and responsibilities include formulating policies, managing daily operations, and planning the use of materials and human resources, but are too diverse and general in nature to be classified in any one functional area of management or administration, such as personnel, purchasing, or administrative services.

Career Outlook & Projections ()

According to the BLS, general and operations managers employment is expected to grow at a rate of 7.1% from 2014 to 2024

Salary & Wages

• Dallas-Plano-Irving, TX Metropolitan Division
  • Total Employment: 36
  • Average Hourly Rate: $69.69
  • Average Annual Salary: $144950
• Fort Worth-Arlington, TX Metropolitan Division
  • Total Employment: 14
  • Average Hourly Rate: $59.54
  • Average Annual Salary: $123840

Legislators

Description

Develop, introduce or enact laws and statutes at the local, tribal, State, or Federal level. Includes only workers in elected positions.

Career Outlook & Projections ()

According to the BLS, legislators employment is expected to shrink at a rate of -0.7% from 2014 to 2024

Salary & Wages

• Dallas-Plano-Irving, TX Metropolitan Division
  • Total Employment: 150
  • Average Annual Salary: $45880
• Fort Worth-Arlington, TX Metropolitan Division
  • Total Employment: 70
  • Average Annual Salary: $41120

Transportation Managers

Description

Plan, direct, or coordinate the transportation operations within an organization or the activities of organizations that provide transportation services.

Career Outlook & Projections ()

According to the BLS, transportation managers employment is expected to grow at a rate of 2.2% from 2014 to 2024

Salary & Wages

• Dallas-Plano-Irving, TX Metropolitan Division
  • Total Employment: 2
  • Average Hourly Rate: $49.33
  • Average Annual Salary: $102610
• Fort Worth-Arlington, TX Metropolitan Division
  • Total Employment: 970
  • Average Hourly Rate: $45.81
  • Average Annual Salary: $95290

Source: Job descriptions, estimated salary and wages, and projected job growth are taken from the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS).