BACHELOR OF SCIENCE IN
PUBLIC ADMINISTRATION

Tarleton State University

Create Your Career

Want to make a difference in your community? Start building your career with a degree in Public Administration. The Bachelor’s in Public Administration equips you with knowledge and skills that cover a wide range of topics and disciplines related to the public sector. Acquire knowledge about government bodies and agencies, including municipal, state, and federal operations in areas such as intergovernmental relations, human resource management, budgeting and finance, and public policy. The Bachelor’s in Public Administration at Tarleton State University-RELLIS will prepare students to pursue a graduate degree and/or provide graduates with a unique skill set applicable to all related fields.

Program pathway options:

Associate of Arts in Liberal Arts

Associate of Science in Business

Associate of Arts in Criminal Justice

Associate of Arts in Psychology 

Dual Enrollment

Tarleton State University & Blinn College District

Duration

2 Years

Total Credit Hours

120 Hours

Requirements

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Careers And Median Salaries

Budget Analyst

$79,940

City/County Manager

$194,350

Emergency Management Directors

$76,730

Government Relations Manager

$73,431

Human Resource Manager

$126,230

Public Education Administrator

$86,058

Public Policy Mediator

$72,730

Public Works Director

$194,350

Our Graduates Have Landed

Here’s where you can find our alumni:

WHAT YOU WILL LEARN

  • Effective problem-solving methods, policy analysis, and evidence-based decision-making skills
  • Management expertise in leading people and projects
  • Powerful writing and speaking skills necessary for public-facing communications
  • Critical thinking and research skills in leadership, ethics, and the use of technology to accomplish public goals

Faculty Spotlight

Grace Kelly

PUBLIC ADMINISTRATION

Ms. Kelly is a returned Peace Corps volunteer and a former legislative director with the Texas House of Representatives. Her purpose is to educate public servants so that they can become the authentic and inspirational leaders of tomorrow.
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FAQ

Human Resource Managers, Urban and Regional Planners, City Managers, Budget Analysts
Principles of Public Administration, Intro to Public Budgeting, Professional Writings in Public Admin
Texas A&M-RELLIS offers a free career assessment to help determine your career interests and a major to match. Visit Vita Navis to learn more. Free Access Code: TAMUSrellis-ExploreNS
This program is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges (SACSCOC) We can add engineering (ABET), business (AACSB) to their pages as well.

BACHELOR OF SCIENCE IN PUBLIC ADMINISTRATION

Tarleton State University

Create Your Career

Want to make a difference in your community? Start building your career with a degree in Public Administration.
The Bachelor’s in Public Administration equips you with knowledge and skills that cover a wide range of topics and disciplines related to the public sector. Acquire knowledge about government bodies and agencies, including municipal, state, and federal operations in areas such as intergovernmental relations, human resource management, budgeting and finance, and public policy. The Bachelor’s in Public Administration at Tarleton State University-RELLIS will prepare students to pursue a graduate degree and/or provide graduates with a unique skill set applicable to all related fields.

Program pathway options:

Associate of Arts in Liberal Arts

Associate of Science in Business

Associate of Arts in Criminal Justice

Associate of Arts in Psychology 

Dual Enrollment

Tarleton Statue University & Blinn College District​

Duration

2 Years

Total Credit Hours

120 Hours

Requirements

View or Download Requirements

Careers And Median Salaries

Budget Analyst

$79,940

City/County Manager

$194,350

Emergency Management Directors

$76,730

Government Relations Manager

$73,431

Human Resource Manager

$126,230

Public Education Administrator

$86,058

Public Policy Mediator

$72,730

Public Works Director

$194,350

Our Graduates Have Landed

Here’s where you can find our alumni:

WHAT YOU WILL LEARN

  • Effective problem-solving methods, policy analysis, and evidence-based decision-making skills.
  • Management expertise in leading people and projects.
  • Powerful writing and speaking skills necessary for public-facing communications.
  • Critical thinking and research skills in leadership, ethics, and the use of technology to accomplish public goals.

Faculty Spotlight

Grace Kelly

Ms. Kelly is a returned Peace Corps volunteer and a former legislative director with the Texas House of Representatives. Her purpose is to educate public servants so that they can become the authentic and inspirational leaders of tomorrow.

 Public Administration

FAQ

Human Resource Managers, Urban and Regional Planners, City Managers, Budget Analysts
Principles of Public Administration, Intro to Public Budgeting, Professional Writings in Public Admin

Texas A&M-RELLIS offers a free career assessment to help determine your career interests and a major to match. Visit Vita Navis to learn more.  Free Access Code: TAMUSrellis-ExploreNS

This program is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges (SACSCOC) We can add engineering (ABET), business (AACSB) to their pages as well.

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We’re here to help! If you have questions about the application process, a specific degree program, or anything else, simply fill out the form and we’ll get back to you as soon as possible.