Overview

UTSA’s Public Administration Program

The Public Administration and Policy program of The University of Texas at San Antonio prepares students to take on a wide range of issues such as environmental sustainability, affordable housing, educational equity, and walkable neighborhoods. This degree will prepare you for leadership roles in public service by giving you a strong foundation on how government works, a focus on urban planning and management, and tools to analyze complex problems. Students learn from scholars as well as experienced practitioners in the policy field.

With the program based at UTSA’s Downtown Campus, the city becomes part of our classroom experience. Students walk to City Hall for class field trips and complete internships at a range of agencies near campus. The program also offers students opportunities to study and gain professional experience in Washington, DC and at the state capitol in Austin, TX.

With a Bachelor of Public Administration and Policy degree, you will be able to develop the following skills:

Critical thinking and problem solving

Data analysis

Written and verbal communication

Teamwork & collaboration

Policy analysis and implementation

Project planning

Budgeting and Fundraising

Careers in Public Administration and Policy

Top job titles for Public Administration and Policy graduates include:

Administrative Manager

Operations Manager

Chief Executive Officer

Policy Analyst

Communications/Human Services Manager

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Public Administration and Policy in American Society

Public Policy

Foundations of Civic Engagement

Analysis and Assessment for Public Administration

Contemporary Issues in Public Administration and Policy

Social Demography and Public Policy

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 48 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-08-25 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-06-01 00:00:00
Starting 2027-01-21 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-11-01 00:00:00 , International
- Apply before 2026-11-15 00:00:00 , National

Language

English

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IELTS

6.5

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Credits

120 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Helotes, United States

Disciplines

Public Administration Public Policy Urban Planning View 322 other Bachelors in Public Policy in United States

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Academic requirements

GPA

2.5

English requirements

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Other requirements

General requirements

Possess equivalent of a U.S. high school diploma

Meet the minimum English language proficiency requirements

Submit an application on ApplyTexas or Common App

Pay a non-refundable $70 application fee

Submit all official (English-translated) transcripts to UTSA

If you have taken the SAT or ACT, please send your scores to us directly from the testing agency

Tuition Fees

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Non-residents

27598 USD / year

≈ 27598 USD / year
Out-of-State

27598 USD / year

≈ 27598 USD / year
Domestic

Applies to you

In-State

11448 USD / year

≈ 11448 USD / year

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Overview

UTSA’s Public Administration Program

Careers in Public Administration and Policy

Programme Structure

Key information

Duration

Start dates & application deadlines

Language

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Credits

Delivered

Campus Location

Disciplines

What students do after studying

Academic requirements

English requirements

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Other requirements

General requirements

Tuition Fees

International Applies to you

Domestic

Funding

Scholarships Information

Available Scholarships

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