Public Administration and Social Service Professions at South Texas College
Ranked 85th of 132 associate programs in Public Administration and Social Service Professions by 5-year earnings.
Salary trajectory
Median earnings vs the national median for Public Administration and Social Service Professions (associate) graduates.
Graduates of South Texas College's associate program in Public Administration and Social Service Professions earn a median $27,132 one year after graduating, rising to $52,636 by year ten. Five years out, earnings run 3% below the national median of $39,857 for this field, ranking 85th of 132 reporting programs.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau PSEO, release V4.13.0 2025Q4. Earnings are for graduates working in covered states; figures are medians in nominal dollars.
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