Best Public Administration Schools Near Brownwood, TX (2026)

Updated August 11, 2026 BLS data College Scorecard On this page

Brownwood, Texas has 1 accredited school offering public administration programs, with tuition ranging from $8,302 to $18,142 per year for indexed programs. Brownwood has a population of about 18,805. Median household income is $47,821 (Census ACS 2023, 5-year). About 18.7% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor’s degree or higher. In Texas, the top-earning public administration-related role is General and Operations Manager at a median $103,230 annually (BLS, May 2025).

Closest Public Administration Schools to Brownwood

The accredited institutions listed below are the closest in our directory that offer public administration programs near Brownwood, ranked by BOC Score and straight-line distance from Brownwood city center. The list is rebuilt from federal IPEDS data on every site update.

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Source: IPEDS / College Scorecard (2023 cohort). Browse all Texas schools on the Texas public administration page.

Public Administration Wages Near Brownwood

OccupationMedian Annual Wage (Texas, statewide)
Social and Community Service Manager$76,520
Urban and Regional Planner$82,830
General and Operations Manager$103,230
Management Analyst$101,400

Source: BLS, May 2025 Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics. The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics publishes wage data at the metro (MSA) and state level – not by individual city.

Brownwood at a Glance

MetricValueSource
Population18,805Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B01003)
Median household income$47,821Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B19013)
Adults 25+ with bachelor’s+18.7%Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B15003)

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many accredited public administration schools are near Brownwood, TX?

Our directory has 1 accredited schools offering public administration programs near Brownwood. The closest is Tarleton State University in Stephenville, TX (56.5 miles), and the farthest of the schools shown is Tarleton State University (56.5 miles). 1 of the highlighted schools is flagged as offering distance education.

What are the highest-paying public administration roles in Texas?

Based on BLS May 2025 state wage data, the top-paying public administration-related roles in Texas are: General and Operations Manager ($103,230), Management Analyst ($101,400), Urban and Regional Planner ($82,830). Wages for Brownwood workers will track these statewide medians, adjusted for local cost of living.

Should I look at programs in Stephenville instead of Brownwood?

Stephenville, TX is 56.3 miles from Brownwood and has its own set of local public administration programs – see the city’s page. For online programs, distance matters less; for hybrid or in-person formats, comparing both can help.

Is Brownwood an affordable place to study public administration?

Brownwood’s median household income of $47,821 (Census ACS 2023) is one input. Online programs let students stay in Brownwood while attending lower-cost out-of-state schools, and Texas public universities often offer reduced in-state online tuition.

How do I verify a program is accredited?

Confirm institutional accreditation via the U.S. Department of Education database (U.S. Dept. of Education database), and check for any program-specific accreditation listed by the school.

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Data verified: August 11, 2026. Salary, employment, and tuition figures on this page are sourced from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (OEWS May 2025; Employment Projections 2024–2034) and the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (2023 cohort). The source agency and data year are cited inline with every statistic.

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