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Higher Education Administration in California

Higher Education Administration Schools in California

Jobs for Higher Education Administration Grads in California

27,140 people in the state and 229,750 in the nation are employed in jobs related to Higher Education/Higher Education Administration.

Higher Education Administration Jobs Nationwide vs. CA

Wages for Higher Education Administration Jobs in California

Higher Education/Higher Education Administration grads earn an average of $130,333 in the state and $118,649 nationwide.

Higher Education Administration Wages Nationwide vs. CA

Our data covers 12 colleges in California offering Higher Education/Higher Education Administration degrees. Learn about the most popular 12 below:

Graduates earn a median salary of $63,275 in their first year after graduation. About 10% of those who apply are admitted. The full-time student retention rate is 96%.

Grads earn a median early-career salary of $50,201 after earning their degree at this institution. The full-time student retention rate is 100%. Undergrads from California pay around $14,760 a year in tuition.

One year after graduating, alumni of this school earn a median of $39,215 a year. The school admits about 87% of applicants. 85% of full-time students return after their first year.

Graduates earn a median salary of $72,179 in their first year after graduation.

#5

National University

San Diego

One year after graduating, alumni of this school earn a median of $66,420 a year. The full-time student retention rate is 54%. In-state undergraduate tuition runs about $13,320 a year.

Grads earn a median early-career salary of $36,356 after earning their degree at this institution. About 96% of those who apply are admitted. The full-time student retention rate is 78%.

One year after graduating, alumni of this school earn a median of $47,533 a year. With an admission rate of 74%, getting in takes some planning. The full-time student retention rate is 74%.

Graduates earn a median salary of $58,993 in their first year after graduation. The school admits about 80% of applicants. The full-time student retention rate is 86%.

Grads earn a median early-career salary of $55,049 after earning their degree at this institution. The school admits about 47% of applicants. The full-time student retention rate is 90%.

One year after graduating, alumni of this school earn a median of $50,824 a year. With an admission rate of 79%, getting in takes some planning. The full-time student retention rate is 84%.

Grads earn a median early-career salary of $51,944 after earning their degree at this institution. About 81% of those who apply are admitted. 81% of full-time students return after their first year.

#12

University of San Francisco

San Francisco

Grads earn a median early-career salary of $59,470 after earning their degree at this institution. About 51% of those who apply are admitted. 80% of full-time students return after their first year.

Higher Education Administration Careers in CA

Some of the careers Higher Education/Higher Education Administration majors go into include:

Job Title Nationwide Job Growth Nationwide Median Salary
Education Administrators, Postsecondary $161,927
Education Administrators, All Other $91,340

Below are some popular majors that are similar to Higher Education/Higher Education Administration.

Major Annual Graduates Nationwide
Bioethics/Medical Ethics 3,933
Non-Profit Organizational Management 2,454
Clinical Research Coordinator 347
Bioethics/Medical Ethics 102

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