Best Public Administration Schools Near Brownwood, TX (2026)

Updated August 31, 2026 BLS data College Scorecard On this page

Brownwood, Texas has 1 accredited school offering public administration 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.

How We Rank Schools

Every school list on this site is ordered by the BOC Score, computed from the most recent school-level data published by the U.S. Department of Education (College Scorecard and IPEDS). To qualify, a school must be currently operating and accredited by an agency recognized by the U.S. Department of Education. Each eligible school is then scored on five measures, percentile-ranked against schools at the same credential level:

  • Graduation rate 30%
  • Median earnings, 10 years after entry 25%
  • Average net price (lower is better) 20%
  • Retention rate 15%
  • Fully online availability 10%

Schools without enough outcome data appear after ranked schools, without a score. On this page, schools are ordered by distance from Brownwood. Advertising never affects these rankings. Read the full methodology.

Ranked by BOC Score — U.S. Dept. of Education outcome data. Advertising never affects rankings.

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#1

Tarleton State University

Stephenville, TX 56.5 miles from Brownwood
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
51.9 BOC Score
Graduation rate 59%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $53,040
Avg net price $20,783/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 72%
  • Programs offered: 79

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#2

The University of Texas at Arlington

Arlington, TX 129.6 miles from Brownwood
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
64.0 BOC Score
Graduation rate 58%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $63,199
Avg net price $13,951/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 73%
  • Programs offered: 99

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#3

Texas State University

San Marcos, TX 140.1 miles from Brownwood
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
64.5 BOC Score
Graduation rate 62%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $56,906
Avg net price $16,805/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 79%
  • Programs offered: 132

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#4

University of North Texas at Dallas

Dallas, TX 142.9 miles from Brownwood
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
61.9 BOC Score
Graduation rate 56%
Avg net price $6,420/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 67%
  • Programs offered: 29

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#5

Strayer University-Texas

Farmers Branch, TX 147.4 miles from Brownwood
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
18.0 BOC Score
Graduation rate 18%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $40,092
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 37%
  • Programs offered: 17

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#6

The University of Texas at San Antonio

San Antonio, TX 148.6 miles from Brownwood
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
68.4 BOC Score
Graduation rate 60%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $57,131
Avg net price $10,836/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 80%
  • Programs offered: 120

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#7

University of North Texas

Denton, TX 148.6 miles from Brownwood
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
65.8 BOC Score
Graduation rate 64%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $57,010
Avg net price $15,649/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 77%
  • Programs offered: 138

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#8

The University of Texas at Dallas

Richardson, TX 156.9 miles from Brownwood
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
78.2 BOC Score
Graduation rate 72%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $68,227
Avg net price $18,267/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 89%
  • Programs offered: 73

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

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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Other Programs Available in Brownwood

Compare every accredited online degree program with city-level data for Brownwood:

Data verified: August 31, 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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