Median Earnings (1yr)
$59,730
54th percentile (60th in TX)
Sample Size
32
Adequate data

Earnings Distribution

How Wayland Baptist University graduates compare to all programs nationally

Wayland Baptist University graduates earn $60k, placing them in the 54th percentile of all public administration masters programs nationally.

Compare to Similar Programs in Texas

Public Administration masters's programs at peer institutions in Texas (28 total in state)

SchoolEarnings (1yr)Earnings (4yr)Median DebtDebt/Earnings
Wayland Baptist University$59,730
Tarleton State University$67,986
Texas State University$65,219$71,507
The University of Texas at Arlington$64,946$73,662
The University of Texas at San Antonio$60,411$57,103
Texas A&M University-College Station$57,926$70,188
National Median$58,582

Other Public Administration Programs in Texas

Compare tuition, earnings, and debt across Texas schools

SchoolIn-State TuitionEarnings (1yr)Debt
Tarleton State University
Stephenville
$7,878$67,986
Texas State University
San Marcos
$11,450$65,219
The University of Texas at Arlington
Arlington
$11,728$64,946
The University of Texas at San Antonio
San Antonio
$8,991$60,411
Texas A&M University-College Station
College Station
$13,099$57,926

About This Data

Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (October 2025 release)

Population: Graduates who received federal financial aid (Title IV grants or loans). At Wayland Baptist University, approximately 40% of students receive Pell grants. Students who did not receive federal aid are not included in these figures.

Earnings: Median earnings from IRS W-2 data for graduates who are employed and not enrolled in further education, measured 1 year after completion. Earnings are pre-tax and include wages, salaries, and self-employment income.

Debt: Median cumulative federal loan debt at graduation. Does not include private loans or Parent PLUS loans borrowed on behalf of students.