Graduate Certificates in Higher Education/Higher Education Administration
Education Levels of Higher Education/Higher Education Administration Majors
During the most recent year for which data is available, 345 people earned their graduate certificate in higher education/higher education administration. This earns it the #57 spot on the list of the most popular graduate certificate programs in the nation.
The following table shows the number of diplomas awarded in higher education/higher education administration at each degree level.
| Education Level | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Master’s Degree | 3,339 |
| Doctor’s Degree | 949 |
| Graduate Certificate | 345 |
| Associate Degree | 21 |
| Bachelor’s Degree | 4 |
Earnings of Higher Education/Higher Education Administration Majors With Graduate Certificates
We are unable to calculate the median earnings for higher education/higher education 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 higher education/higher education administration. About 64.9% of graduates with this degree are female.
| Gender | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Men | 121 |
| Women | 224 |
The racial-ethnic distribution of higher education/higher education administration graduate certificate students is as follows:
| Race/Ethnicity | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Asian | 8 |
| Black or African American | 72 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 32 |
| White | 184 |
| International Students | 10 |
| Other Races/Ethnicities | 39 |
Most Popular Higher Education/Higher Education Administration Programs for Graduate Certificates
There are 82 colleges that offer a graduate certificate in higher education/higher education administration. Learn more about the most popular 20 below:
The most popular school in the United States for higher education/higher education administration students seekinga graduate certificate is Kent State University at Kent. Roughly 26,800 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $11,595 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $12,483 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 43 people received their graduate certificate in higher education/higher education administration from Kent State. Around 7% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 79% were women.
University of Louisville is the 2nd most popular school in the nation for students seeking a graduate certificate in higher education/higher education 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, 39 people received their graduate certificate in higher education/higher education administration from UofL. Around 46% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 26% were women.
Liberty University is the 3rd most popular school in the nation for students seeking a graduate certificate in higher education/higher education administration. Each year, around 93,300 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $15,015 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $7,740 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 32 people received their graduate certificate in higher education/higher education administration from Liberty University. Around 43% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 53% were women.
Michigan State University is the 4th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a graduate certificate in higher education/higher education administration. Each year, around 49,600 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $16,930 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $20,808 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 20 people received their graduate certificate in higher education/higher education administration from Michigan State. Of these students, 50% were women and 33% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
Appalachian State University is the 4th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a graduate certificate in higher education/higher education administration. Each year, around 20,000 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $4,242 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $5,081 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 20 people received their graduate certificate in higher education/higher education administration from Appalachian State. Of these students, 53% were women and 27% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
University of Massachusetts Amherst is the 6th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a graduate certificate in higher education/higher education administration. Roughly 31,600 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $16,591 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $14,723 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 18 people received their graduate certificate in higher education/higher education administration from UMass Amherst. Of these students, 82% were women and 27% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
Bay Path University comes in at #7 on our list of the most popular colleges offering graduate certificates in higher education/higher education administration. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $37,227 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $19,235 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 17 people received their graduate certificate in higher education/higher education administration from Bay Path.
The 8th most popular school in the country for higher education/higher education administration majors who are seeking their graduate certificate is University of South Carolina - Columbia. Each year, around 35,400 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $12,288 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $13,374 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 13 people received their graduate certificate in higher education/higher education administration from UofSC. About 50% of this group were women, and 14% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
Texas A&M University - College Station is the 9th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a graduate certificate in higher education/higher education administration. Each year, around 70,400 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $9,003 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $6,885 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 12 people received their graduate certificate in higher education/higher education administration from Texas A&M College Station. Of these students, 82% were women and 27% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
National Louis University comes in at #11 on our list of the most popular colleges offering graduate certificates in higher education/higher education administration. Roughly 7,400 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $13,776 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $11,700 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 11 people received their graduate certificate in higher education/higher education administration from NLU. Of these students, 85% were women and 55% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
Portland State University comes in at #12 on our list of the most popular colleges offering graduate certificates in higher education/higher education administration. Roughly 23,600 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $8,694 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $15,279 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 7 people received their graduate certificate in higher education/higher education administration from Portland State University. Around 44% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 89% were women.
The 12th most popular school in the country for higher education/higher education administration majors who are seeking their graduate certificate is Stony Brook University. Roughly 26,700 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, 7 people received their graduate certificate in higher education/higher education administration from SUNY Stony Brook. About 63% of this group were women, and 38% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
Arizona State University - Skysong comes in at #12 on our list of the most popular colleges offering graduate certificates in higher education/higher education administration. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $11,308 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $10,170 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 7 people received their graduate certificate in higher education/higher education administration from ASU - Skysong. Of these students, 100% were women and 25% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
University of Miami is the 16th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a graduate certificate in higher education/higher education administration. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $58,104 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $43,578 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 6 people received their graduate certificate in higher education/higher education administration from U Miami. Of these students, 100% were women and 100% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
Citadel Military College of South Carolina is the 18th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a graduate certificate in higher education/higher education administration. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $8,356 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $12,540 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 5 people received their graduate certificate in higher education/higher education administration from The Citadel.
University of Nevada - Las Vegas is the 19th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a graduate certificate in higher education/higher education administration. Each year, around 31,100 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $8,354 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $6,119 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 4 people received their graduate certificate in higher education/higher education administration from UNLV. Around 33% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 67% were women.
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Related Majors
Below are some popular majors that are similar to higher education/higher education administration that offer graduate certificates.
| Major | Annual Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| General Educational Leadership | 6,241 |
| Educational System Administration | 682 |
| Elementary & Jr High Administration | 634 |
| Other Educational Administration | 416 |
| Curriculum Administration | 367 |
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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- National Center for Education Statistics
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- Bureau of Labor Statistics
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