Master’s Degrees 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, 437 people earned their master's degree in elementary and middle school administration. This makes it the 216th most popular master's degree program in the country.
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 Master’s Degrees
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Student Debt
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Student Diversity
More women than men pursue their master's degree in elementary and middle school administration. About 58.6% of graduates with this degree are female.
| Gender | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Men | 181 |
| Women | 256 |
The racial-ethnic distribution of elementary and middle school administration master’s degree students is as follows:
| Race/Ethnicity | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 28 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 23 |
| White | 356 |
| International Students | 13 |
| Other Races/Ethnicities | 16 |
Most Popular Elementary and Middle School Administration Programs for Master’s Degrees
There are 22 colleges that offer a master’s degree in elementary and middle school administration. Learn more about the most popular 20 below:
The most popular school in the United States for elementary and middle school administration students seekinga master's degree is Arkansas State University - Main Campus. Roughly 13,100 attend the school each year. 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, 363 people received their master's degree in elementary and middle school administration from A-State. About 54% of this group were women, and 15% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
The 2nd most popular school in the country for elementary and middle school administration majors who are seeking their master's degree is Wilkes University. Each year, around 4,700 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $40,308 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $24,000 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 54 people received their master's degree in elementary and middle school administration from Wilkes. Of these students, 60% were women and 9% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
Rowan University comes in at #3 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in elementary and middle school administration. Roughly 19,600 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $11,250 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $14,380 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 45 people received their master's degree in elementary and middle school administration from Rowan. About 68% of this group were women, and 23% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
Southeast Missouri State University comes in at #4 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in elementary and middle school administration. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $8,151 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $6,565 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 31 people received their master's degree in elementary and middle school administration from Southeast Missouri State University.
University of Louisville comes in at #5 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in elementary and middle school administration. Roughly 22,200 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $12,632 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $14,222 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 17 people received their master's degree in elementary and middle school administration from UofL.
The 6th most popular school in the country for elementary and middle school administration majors who are seeking their master's degree is Wayne State College. Each year, around 4,200 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $5,760 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $4,320 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 16 people received their master's degree in elementary and middle school administration from WSC.
The 7th most popular school in the country for elementary and middle school administration majors who are seeking their master's degree is University of Mary. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $19,084 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $10,620 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 14 people received their master's degree in elementary and middle school administration from UMary. About 100% of this group were women, and 50% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
The 9th most popular school in the country for elementary and middle school administration majors who are seeking their master's degree is Henderson State University. Each year, around 3,100 students seeking various degrees attend the university. 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, 10 people received their master's degree in elementary and middle school administration from Henderson State University. Around 30% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 60% were women.
Northwest Nazarene University is the 10th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in elementary and middle school administration. Each year, around 2,100 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $40,095 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $11,108 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 9 people received their master's degree in elementary and middle school administration from NNU. Around 6% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 50% were women.
Charleston Southern University is the 11th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in elementary and middle school administration. Roughly 3,300 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $30,380 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $18,994 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 7 people received their master's degree in elementary and middle school administration from CSU. Around 43% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 86% were women.
Trinity Washington University is the 13th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in elementary and middle school administration. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $25,860 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $15,390 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 0 people received their master's degree in elementary and middle school administration from Trinity College.
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Related Majors
Below are some popular majors that are similar to elementary and middle school administration that offer master’s degrees.
| Major | Annual Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| General Educational Leadership | 18,267 |
| Higher Education Administration | 3,339 |
| Curriculum Administration | 1,066 |
| Other Educational Administration | 1,046 |
| Urban Education & Leadership | 355 |
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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