Best Public Administration Schools Near Weslaco, TX (2026)

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

Weslaco, Texas has 2 accredited schools offering public administration programs. Weslaco has a population of about 41,437. Median household income is $54,995 (Census ACS 2023, 5-year). About 23.2% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor’s degree or higher. In the McAllen-Edinburg-Mission, TX metro area, the top-earning public administration-related role is General and Operations Manager at a median $74,570 annually (BLS OEWS, May 2025).

Closest Public Administration Schools to Weslaco

The accredited institutions listed below are the closest in our directory that offer public administration programs near Weslaco, ranked by BOC Score and straight-line distance from Weslaco 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 Weslaco. 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

The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley

Edinburg, TX 15.1 miles from Weslaco
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
64.8 BOC Score
Graduation rate 60%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $49,620
Avg net price $4,831/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 80%
  • Programs offered: 98

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#2

South Texas College

McAllen, TX 17.0 miles from Weslaco
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
54.6 BOC Score
Graduation rate 33%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $36,788
Avg net price $1,751/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 59%
  • Programs offered: 72

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#3

Texas A & M University-Corpus Christi

Corpus Christi, TX 114.4 miles from Weslaco
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
43.6 BOC Score
Graduation rate 43%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $51,865
Avg net price $15,225/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 58%
  • Programs offered: 70

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#4

Texas A & M International University

Laredo, TX 131.9 miles from Weslaco
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
58.7 BOC Score
Graduation rate 56%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $48,386
Avg net price $3,637/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 76%
  • Programs offered: 39

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#5

San Antonio College

San Antonio, TX 228.7 miles from Weslaco
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
  • Accredited
42.3 BOC Score
Graduation rate 24%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $39,711
Avg net price $4,585/yr
Tuition
In‑state$3,412
Out‑of‑state$9,952
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 46%
  • Programs offered: 32

Source:Accreditor: Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on CollegesIPEDSCollege Scorecard

#6

St. Mary's University

San Antonio, TX 229.8 miles from Weslaco
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
  • Accredited
53.0 BOC Score
Acceptance rate 98%
Graduation rate 60%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $56,955
Avg net price $21,145/yr
Tuition
In‑state$37,434
Out‑of‑state$37,434
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 70%
  • Programs offered: 51

Source:Accreditor: Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on CollegesIPEDSCollege Scorecard

#7

University of the Incarnate Word

San Antonio, TX 229.9 miles from Weslaco
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
48.9 BOC Score
Graduation rate 54%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $56,733
Avg net price $22,775/yr
TuitionContact school for pricing
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 72%
  • Programs offered: 79

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#8

The University of Texas at San Antonio

San Antonio, TX 239.2 miles from Weslaco
  • 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
TuitionContact school for pricing
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 80%
  • Programs offered: 120

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

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

Public Administration Wages Near Weslaco

Weslaco is part of the McAllen-Edinburg-Mission, TX metro area (BLS area code 32580). Where MSA-level wages are published, the table below shows MSA medians; otherwise it falls back to Texas statewide.

OccupationMedian WageSourceCOL-Adjusted (US=100)
Social and Community Service Manager$63,130McAllen-Edinburg-Mission, TX$73,492
Urban and Regional Planner$60,010McAllen-Edinburg-Mission, TX$69,860
General and Operations Manager$74,570McAllen-Edinburg-Mission, TX$86,810
Management Analyst$72,150McAllen-Edinburg-Mission, TX$83,993

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.

Weslaco at a Glance

MetricValueSource
Population41,437Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B01003)
Median household income$54,995Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B19013)
Adults 25+ with bachelor’s+23.2%Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B15003)
Regional Price Parity (US=100)85.9 (below U.S. average)BEA RPP 2024

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Frequently Asked Questions

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

Our directory has 2 accredited schools offering public administration programs near Weslaco. The closest is The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley in Edinburg, TX (15.1 miles), and the farthest of the schools shown is South Texas College (17.0 miles). 2 of the highlighted schools are flagged as offering distance education.

What are the highest-paying public administration roles near Weslaco?

Based on BLS OEWS May 2025 wage data, the top-paying public administration-related roles near Weslaco are: General and Operations Manager ($74,570), Management Analyst ($72,150), Social and Community Service Manager ($63,130). 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 San Juan instead of Weslaco?

San Juan, TX is 10.4 miles from Weslaco 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 Weslaco an affordable place to study public administration?

Weslaco’s median household income of $54,995 (Census ACS 2023) is one input. Online programs let students stay in Weslaco 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 Weslaco

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

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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