Explore the highest-ranked public affairs school in Texas.
The LBJ School's academic environment is consistently ranked No. 1 in Texas and among the best in the nation, and the vast resources of The University of Texas, a top research university, enrich our students’ educational and professional experience.
LBJ School
- #1 Public Affairs School in Texas (U.S. News & World Report, 2021)
- Nationally Ranked Public Affairs Schools (U.S. News & World Report, 2024)
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320 students |
15 average class size |
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5 degree programs |
7 affiliated research centers |
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17 dual degree programs |
31.5% out-of-state students |
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9 specializations |
9% international students |
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65 teaching faculty members |
4,400+ alumni |
The University of Texas at Austin
- #10 Colleges with the Best Student Life (Niche, 2021)
- #10 Top Public Schools, National Universities (U.S. News & World Report, 2022)
- #19 Most Innovative Schools (U.S. News & World Report, 2021)
- #38 Best Global Universities (U.S. News & World Report, 2021)
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18 colleges and schools |
431 acres on main campus |
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3,000+ teaching faculty |
17 libraries and 7 museums |
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51,000 students |
482,000+ alumni |
Austin
- #3 Best Place to Live (U.S. News & World Report, 2020)
- #4 Fastest Growing Large City (U.S. Census, 2020)
- #8 Best Place to Start a Business (WalletHub, 2021)
- #10 Best Cities in the United States (Travel + Leisure, 2020)
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10th largest city in the U.S. |
300+ average days of sunshine |
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250+ live music venues |
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