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Best Public Administration Schools Near Keller, TX (2026)
Keller, Texas has 7 accredited schools offering public administration programs, with tuition ranging from $8,302 to $58,100 per year for indexed programs. Keller has a population of about 45,598. Median household income is $172,654 (Census ACS 2023, 5-year). About 60.1% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor’s degree or higher. In the Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX metro area, the top-earning public administration-related role is General and Operations Manager at a median $111,010 annually (BLS OEWS, May 2025).
Closest Public Administration Schools to Keller
The accredited institutions listed below are the closest in our directory that offer public administration programs near Keller, ranked by BOC Score and straight-line distance from Keller 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 Keller
Keller is part of the Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX metro area (BLS area code 19100). Where MSA-level wages are published, the table below shows MSA medians; otherwise it falls back to Texas statewide.
| Occupation | Median Wage | Source | COL-Adjusted (US=100) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Social and Community Service Manager | $80,480 | Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX | $78,060 |
| Urban and Regional Planner | $83,520 | Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX | $81,009 |
| General and Operations Manager | $111,010 | Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX | $107,672 |
| Management Analyst | $102,860 | Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX | $99,767 |
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.
Keller at a Glance
| Metric | Value | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 45,598 | Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B01003) |
| Median household income | $172,654 | Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B19013) |
| Adults 25+ with bachelor’s+ | 60.1% | Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B15003) |
| Regional Price Parity (US=100) | 103.1 (above U.S. average) | BEA RPP 2024 |
Other Keller-Area Cities With Public Administration Programs
- Watauga, TX – 4.5 mi away (24,629 pop)
- Southlake, TX – 4.6 mi away (30,991 pop)
- North Richland Hills, TX – 5.1 mi away (69,798 pop)
- Colleyville, TX – 5.3 mi away (26,152 pop)
- Hurst, TX – 7.3 mi away (39,160 pop)
Frequently Asked Questions
How many accredited public administration schools are near Keller, TX?
Our directory has 7 accredited schools offering public administration programs near Keller. The closest is The University of Texas at Arlington in Arlington, TX (15.5 miles), and the farthest of the schools shown is Baylor University (96.0 miles). 7 of the highlighted schools are flagged as offering distance education.
What are the highest-paying public administration roles near Keller?
Based on BLS OEWS May 2025 wage data, the top-paying public administration-related roles near Keller are: General and Operations Manager ($111,010), Management Analyst ($102,860), Urban and Regional Planner ($83,520). These reflect MSA-level medians where published, with Texas statewide fallback for occupations not reported at the metro level.
Should I look at programs in Watauga instead of Keller?
Watauga, TX is 4.5 miles from Keller 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 Keller an affordable place to study public administration?
Keller’s median household income of $172,654 (Census ACS 2023) is one input. Online programs let students stay in Keller 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.