Study.com names Texas State's public administration degree among best in nation

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Jayme Blaschke | June 10, 2021

Texas State University has been ranked No. 36 on Study.com's list of "Best Bachelor's Degrees in Public Administration" for 2021.

The Purdue University Fort Wayne topped the list, followed by Flagler College-St. Augustine at No. 2 and the Rutgers University-Newark at No. 3.

A bachelor's degree is an important step to becoming a public service professional. Not only do bachelor's degree in public administration prepare students to join the workforce, but it also provides them with a good base should they ever decide to pursue a master's or doctoral degree. Students can expect to develop strong communication skills, in-depth knowledge of public policy and an understanding of the administrative process.

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Study.com's school ranking lists are created using a proprietary ranking system that includes data from the U.S. Department of Education and school details. Some factors considered include tuition rates and availability of financial aid, admittance rates, educational support and resources, retention rates and graduation rates, student-faculty ratio and career resources and job placement.

Since 2004, Study.com has provided users with free college and career resources. More than 40 million visitors every month use Study.com articles to research schools, degrees and careers. For more information, visit https://study.com/degrees/bachelors-degrees-in-public-administration.html.

For more information, contact University Communications:

Jayme Blaschke, 512-245-2555

Sandy Pantlik, 512-245-2922