Graduate Certificates in Elementary & Middle School Administration/Principalship
Education Levels of Elementary and Middle School Administration Majors
During the most recent year for which data is available, 634 people earned their graduate certificate in elementary and middle school administration. This earns it the #22 spot on the list of the most popular graduate certificate programs in the nation.
The following table shows the number of diplomas awarded in elementary and middle school administration at each degree level.
| Education Level | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Graduate Certificate | 634 |
| Master’s Degree | 437 |
| Bachelor’s Degree | 190 |
| Doctor’s Degree | 13 |
| Associate Degree | 4 |
Earnings of Elementary and Middle School Administration Majors With Graduate Certificates
We are unable to calculate the median earnings for elementary and middle school administration majors with their graduate certificate due to lack of data.
Student Debt
We do not have the data to estimate the median debt for this class of people.
Student Diversity
More women than men pursue their graduate certificate in elementary and middle school administration. About 71.9% of graduates with this degree are female.
| Gender | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Men | 178 |
| Women | 456 |
The racial-ethnic distribution of elementary and middle school administration graduate certificate students is as follows:
| Race/Ethnicity | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 105 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 25 |
| White | 472 |
| International Students | 1 |
| Other Races/Ethnicities | 30 |
Most Popular Elementary and Middle School Administration Programs for Graduate Certificates
There are 23 colleges that offer a graduate certificate in elementary and middle school administration. Learn more about the most popular 20 below:
Arkansas State University - Main Campus tops the list of the most popular school in the U.S. for elementary and middle school administration majors who are seeking their graduate certificate. Each year, around 13,100 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $7,176 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $6,534 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 546 people received their graduate certificate in elementary and middle school administration from A-State. Around 26% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 70% were women.
SUNY New Paltz is the 2nd most popular school in the nation for students seeking a graduate certificate in elementary and middle school administration. Each year, around 7,400 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $7,070 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $11,310 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 67 people received their graduate certificate in elementary and middle school administration from SUNY New Paltz. Of these students, 79% were women and 28% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
Sacred Heart University is the 3rd most popular school in the nation for students seeking a graduate certificate in elementary and middle school administration. Each year, around 9,300 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $48,160 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $34,060 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 65 people received their graduate certificate in elementary and middle school administration from Sacred Heart. About 66% of this group were women, and 11% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
University at Buffalo is the 5th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a graduate certificate in elementary and middle school administration. Each year, around 32,300 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $7,070 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $11,310 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 29 people received their graduate certificate in elementary and middle school administration from University at Buffalo.
Northern Arizona University comes in at #6 on our list of the most popular colleges offering graduate certificates in elementary and middle school administration. Each year, around 29,500 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $11,015 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $11,674 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 19 people received their graduate certificate in elementary and middle school administration from NAU. Of these students, 88% were women and 35% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
SUNY Plattsburgh is the 7th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a graduate certificate in elementary and middle school administration. Roughly 5,100 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $7,070 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $11,310 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 18 people received their graduate certificate in elementary and middle school administration from SUNY Plattsburgh.
University of Southern Maine is the 8th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a graduate certificate in elementary and middle school administration. Roughly 8,000 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $8,316 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $8,010 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 14 people received their graduate certificate in elementary and middle school administration from University of Southern Maine.
Henderson State University is the 9th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a graduate certificate in elementary and middle school administration. Roughly 3,100 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $5,928 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $5,670 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 11 people received their graduate certificate in elementary and middle school administration from Henderson State University.
Ball State University comes in at #10 on our list of the most popular colleges offering graduate certificates in elementary and middle school administration. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $8,688 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $9,922 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 9 people received their graduate certificate in elementary and middle school administration from Ball State. Around 33% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 100% were women.
Drexel University comes in at #13 on our list of the most popular colleges offering graduate certificates in elementary and middle school administration. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $58,293 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $36,234 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 1 people received their graduate certificate in elementary and middle school administration from Drexel. Of these students, 100% were women and 50% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
Buffalo State comes in at #13 on our list of the most popular colleges offering graduate certificates in elementary and middle school administration. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $7,070 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $11,310 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 1 people received their graduate certificate in elementary and middle school administration from Buffalo State.
The 13th most popular school in the country for elementary and middle school administration majors who are seeking their graduate certificate is Rosemont College. Each year, around 700 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $20,885 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $12,780 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 1 people received their graduate certificate in elementary and middle school administration from Rosemont. Around 33% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 67% were women.
Whitworth University is the 13th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a graduate certificate in elementary and middle school administration. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $49,600 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $12,924 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 1 people received their graduate certificate in elementary and middle school administration from Whitworth. Of these students, 100% were women and 20% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
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Related Majors
Below are some popular majors that are similar to elementary and middle school administration that offer graduate certificates.
| Major | Annual Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| General Educational Leadership | 6,241 |
| Educational System Administration | 682 |
| Other Educational Administration | 416 |
| Curriculum Administration | 367 |
| Higher Education Administration | 345 |
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.
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- Bureau of Labor Statistics
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