Master’s Degrees in Educational Administration
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Education Levels of Education Admin Majors
During the most recent year for which data is available, 27,992 people earned their master's degree in education admin. This makes it the 6th most popular master's degree program in the country.
The following table shows the number of diplomas awarded in education admin at each degree level.
| Education Level | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Master’s Degree | 27,992 |
| Graduate Certificate | 9,809 |
| Doctor’s Degree | 8,260 |
| Bachelor’s Degree | 553 |
| Basic Certificate | 303 |
| Associate Degree | 55 |
| Undergraduate Certificate | 3 |
Earnings of Education Admin Majors With Master’s Degrees
The median salary for graduates holding a master's degree in education admin is $52,163. This number may vary for a lot of reasons. For instance, you may decide to move to a location where people with your degree are rare and make more money. A better approximation of salary is to look at the typical range of salaries. In this case the low is $46,947 and the high is $58,342.
Student Debt
The median student debt for graduates holding a master's degree in education admin is $28,636. The school you go to and how long it takes you to graduate, among other things, can cause this number to vary. The chart below shows the range of accumulated debt loads. On the high side of the range, $35,800 is the debt load, and the debt load on the low side is $22,323.
Student Diversity
More women than men pursue their master's degree in education admin. About 70.9% of graduates with this degree are female.
| Gender | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Men | 8,150 |
| Women | 19,842 |
The racial-ethnic distribution of education admin master’s degree students is as follows:
| Race/Ethnicity | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Asian | 591 |
| Black or African American | 4,180 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 3,538 |
| White | 16,897 |
| International Students | 386 |
| Other Races/Ethnicities | 2,400 |
Most Popular Education Admin Programs for Master’s Degrees
There are 782 colleges that offer a master’s degree in education admin. Learn more about the most popular 20 below:
The most popular school in the United States for education admin students seekinga master's degree is American College of Education. Each year, around 8,100 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $5,160 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $5,640 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 1,152 people received their master's degree in education admin from American College of Education. Around 21% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 66% were women.
The 2nd most popular school in the country for education admin majors who are seeking their master's degree is Lamar University. Each year, around 16,600 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $6,228 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $6,471 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 1,148 people received their master's degree in education admin from Lamar University. Around 45% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 71% were women.
Grand Canyon University comes in at #3 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in education admin. Roughly 103,400 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $16,407 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $10,655 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 908 people received their master's degree in education admin from Grand Canyon University. Of these students, 72% were women and 42% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
Western Governors University is the 4th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in education admin. Roughly 147,800 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $7,404 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $7,765 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 512 people received their master's degree in education admin from WGU. Around 15% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 71% were women.
The 5th most popular school in the country for education admin majors who are seeking their master's degree is Concordia University, Chicago. Roughly 6,400 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $33,944 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $9,399 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 420 people received their master's degree in education admin from Concordia University, Chicago. Around 21% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 75% were women.
The 6th most popular school in the country for education admin majors who are seeking their master's degree is University of the Cumberlands. Roughly 19,100 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $9,875 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $4,282 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 373 people received their master's degree in education admin from Cumberlands. Around 5% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 68% were women.
The 7th most popular school in the country for education admin majors who are seeking their master's degree is Liberty University. Roughly 93,300 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $15,467 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $7,893 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 372 people received their master's degree in education admin from Liberty University. About 69% of this group were women, and 29% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
Arkansas State University - Main Campus comes in at #8 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in education admin. Each year, around 13,100 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $6,888 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $6,282 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 363 people received their master's degree in education admin from A-State. Around 14% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 55% were women.
The 9th most popular school in the country for education admin majors who are seeking their master's degree is Montclair State University. Each year, around 21,000 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $12,755 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $13,740 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 276 people received their master's degree in education admin from Montclair State. Around 35% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 66% were women.
The University of Texas at Arlington comes in at #10 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in education admin. Each year, around 48,000 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $9,206 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $9,015 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 266 people received their master's degree in education admin from UT Arlington. About 74% of this group were women, and 41% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
University of Phoenix - Arizona is the 11th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in education admin. Each year, around 89,700 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $9,552 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $16,239 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 265 people received their master's degree in education admin from UOPX - Arizona. Of these students, 76% were women and 45% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
Northern Arizona University is the 12th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in education admin. Each year, around 29,500 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $10,644 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $11,103 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 264 people received their master's degree in education admin from NAU. Of these students, 78% were women and 41% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
The 13th most popular school in the country for education admin majors who are seeking their master's degree is Loyola Marymount University. Each year, around 9,600 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $54,630 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $20,468 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 245 people received their master's degree in education admin from Loyola Marymount. Around 77% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 73% were women.
William Woods University is the 14th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in education admin. Roughly 2,100 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $26,500 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $13,992 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 218 people received their master's degree in education admin from William Woods. About 50% of this group were women, and 8% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
Northwest Missouri State University comes in at #15 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in education admin. Each year, around 7,200 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $6,015 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $6,004 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 202 people received their master's degree in education admin from Northwest. Around 6% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 58% were women.
Bank Street College of Education is the 16th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in education admin. Each year, around 500 students seeking various degrees attend the university. During the most recent year for which we have data, 186 people received their master's degree in education admin from Bank Street College of Education. About 87% of this group were women, and 57% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley is the 16th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in education admin. Roughly 32,400 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $7,857 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $7,002 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 186 people received their master's degree in education admin from UT Rio Grande Valley. Around 95% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 74% were women.
William Carey University is the 18th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in education admin. Each year, around 5,400 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $13,500 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $12,312 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 184 people received their master's degree in education admin from William Carey University. Of these students, 71% were women and 37% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
University of West Alabama comes in at #19 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in education admin. Roughly 5,700 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $9,100 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $6,678 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 183 people received their master's degree in education admin from University of West Alabama. Of these students, 69% were women and 32% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
Louisiana State University - Shreveport comes in at #20 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in education admin. Roughly 9,900 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $5,656 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $6,196 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 182 people received their master's degree in education admin from Louisiana State University - Shreveport. About 76% of this group were women, and 34% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
Education Admin Focus Areas
| Major | Annual Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| 19,555 | |
| 3,839 | |
| 1,227 | |
| 1,115 | |
| 580 |
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References
*The racial-ethnic minority student count is calculated by taking the total number of students and subtracting white students, international students, and students whose race/ethnicity was unknown. This number is then divided by the total number of students at the school to obtain the percentage of racial-ethnic minorities.
- College Factual
- National Center for Education Statistics
- O*NET Online
- Bureau of Labor Statistics
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