Master’s Degrees 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, 3,339 people earned their master's degree in higher education/higher education administration. This earns it the #52 spot on the list of the most popular master's degree 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 Master’s Degrees
At this time, we do not have the data to estimate the median earnings for this class of people.
Student Debt
We do not have the data to calculate the median and range of debt loads for higher education/higher education administration students who are master's degree holders.
Student Diversity
More women than men pursue their master's degree in higher education/higher education administration. About 71.8% of graduates with this degree are female.
| Gender | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Men | 941 |
| Women | 2,398 |
The racial-ethnic distribution of higher education/higher education administration master’s degree students is as follows:
| Race/Ethnicity | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Asian | 138 |
| Black or African American | 559 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 629 |
| White | 1,636 |
| International Students | 103 |
| Other Races/Ethnicities | 274 |
Most Popular Higher Education/Higher Education Administration Programs for Master’s Degrees
There are 200 colleges that offer a master’s degree in higher education/higher education administration. Learn more about the most popular 20 below:
Liberty University tops the list of the most popular school in the U.S. for higher education/higher education administration majors who are seeking their master's degree. Roughly 93,300 attend the school each year. 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, 182 people received their master's degree in higher education/higher education administration from Liberty University. About 67% of this group were women, and 47% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
University of Louisville is the 3rd most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in higher education/higher education administration. Each year, around 22,200 students seeking various degrees attend the university. 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, 103 people received their master's degree in higher education/higher education administration from UofL. About 26% of this group were women, and 45% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
Stony Brook University is the 4th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in higher education/higher education administration. Each year, around 26,700 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, 96 people received their master's degree in higher education/higher education administration from SUNY Stony Brook. Of these students, 65% were women and 20% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
Georgia Southern University is the 5th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in higher education/higher education administration. Each year, around 26,900 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $4,371 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $4,986 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 87 people received their master's degree in higher education/higher education administration from GaSou. Around 44% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 72% were women.
University of Southern California comes in at #6 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in higher education/higher education administration. Roughly 46,200 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $66,640 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $66,640 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 70 people received their master's degree in higher education/higher education administration from USC. About 73% of this group were women, and 74% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
Pennsylvania State University - Main Campus is the 7th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in higher education/higher education administration. Each year, around 0 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $19,672 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $24,956 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 68 people received their master's degree in higher education/higher education administration from Penn State University Park. About 78% of this group were women, and 22% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
The 8th most popular school in the country for higher education/higher education administration majors who are seeking their master's degree is Humphreys University - Stockton and Modesto Campuses. Each year, around 400 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $14,760 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $11,070 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 59 people received their master's degree in higher education/higher education administration from Humphreys University. Of these students, 72% were women and 30% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
The 9th most popular school in the country for higher education/higher education administration majors who are seeking their master's degree is Texas A&M University - Commerce. Roughly 12,200 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $4,790 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $3,630 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 55 people received their master's degree in higher education/higher education administration from Texas A&M Commerce. Around 57% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 76% were women.
The 10th most popular school in the country for higher education/higher education administration majors who are seeking their master's degree is Florida International University. Each year, around 58,800 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $4,721 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $9,119 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 50 people received their master's degree in higher education/higher education administration from FIU. Of these students, 75% were women and 74% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
University of Mississippi comes in at #12 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in higher education/higher education administration. Each year, around 21,000 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $9,252 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $9,252 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 48 people received their master's degree in higher education/higher education administration from Ole Miss. Of these students, 77% were women and 30% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
Arizona State University - Tempe is the 14th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in higher education/higher education administration. Roughly 74,700 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $11,308 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $12,376 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 46 people received their master's degree in higher education/higher education administration from ASU - Tempe. Of these students, 80% were women and 50% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
Merrimack College comes in at #15 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in higher education/higher education administration. Each year, around 5,400 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $47,636 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $34,208 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 45 people received their master's degree in higher education/higher education administration from Merrimack. About 79% of this group were women, and 24% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
Georgetown University is the 16th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in higher education/higher education administration. Each year, around 19,300 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $64,896 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $58,848 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 44 people received their master's degree in higher education/higher education administration from Georgetown. Of these students, 84% were women and 40% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
The 16th most popular school in the country for higher education/higher education administration majors who are seeking their master's degree is Baruch College. Each year, around 19,700 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $6,930 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $11,090 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 44 people received their master's degree in higher education/higher education administration from Baruch. Of these students, 70% were women and 72% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
University of Pennsylvania is the 18th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in higher education/higher education administration. Each year, around 26,500 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $58,620 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $41,544 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 43 people received their master's degree in higher education/higher education administration from UPenn. Of these students, 79% were women and 38% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
The 19th most popular school in the country for higher education/higher education administration majors who are seeking their master's degree is Boston College. Each year, around 14,900 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $66,410 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $35,784 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 42 people received their master's degree in higher education/higher education administration from Boston College. About 65% of this group were women, and 27% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
The 20th most popular school in the country for higher education/higher education administration majors who are seeking their master's degree is Kent State University at Kent. Each year, around 26,800 students seeking various degrees attend the university. 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, 40 people received their master's degree in higher education/higher education administration from Kent State. Of these students, 77% were women and 11% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
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Related Majors
Below are some popular majors that are similar to higher education/higher education administration that offer master’s degrees.
| Major | Annual Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| General Educational Leadership | 18,267 |
| Curriculum Administration | 1,066 |
| Other Educational Administration | 1,046 |
| Elementary & Jr High Administration | 437 |
| 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.
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- National Center for Education Statistics
- O*NET Online
- Bureau of Labor Statistics
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