Higher Education Administration Master’s Degrees
A master’s degree in Higher Education Administration is offered at 254 colleges in the United States, where you can earn amaster’s degree in Higher Education Administration.
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Education Levels of Higher Education Administration Majors
In the most recent reporting year, 4,404 students earned theirHigher Education Administration majors across all award levels. The following table shows the number of diplomas awarded in Higher Education Administration at each degree level.
| Education Level | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Associate’s Degree | 15 |
| Bachelor’s Degree | 3 |
| Master’s Degree (this page) | 3,318 |
| Doctor’s Degree | 1,068 |
Earnings of Higher Education Administration Majors With Master’s Degrees (All Award Levels)
Federal data tracks the median salary for graduates with amaster’s degree in Higher Education Administration of $67,022 four years after graduation. These figures are reported program-wide, across all award levels.
A lot of factors can contribute to this number, such as the location of your workplace and the availability of other perks and bonuses.
| Years After Graduation | Median Earnings |
|---|---|
| 1 year | $65,211 |
| 4 years | $67,022 |
| 5 years | $74,441 |
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, field-of-study earnings tracker (program-wide, all award levels).
Student Debt (All Award Levels)
We do not have the data to calculate the median and range of debt loads for Higher Education Administration students with their master’s degree.
Most Popular Higher Education Administration Programs for Master’s Degrees
There are 291 colleges that offer a master’s degree in Higher Education Administration. Learn more about the most popular below:
Liberty University tops the list of the most popular schools in the U.S. for Higher Education Administration majors seeking their master's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 318 people received their master's degree in Higher Education Administration from this school. Graduates who complete their master's degree in Higher Education Administration here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
University of Louisville comes in at #2 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in Higher Education Administration. During the most recent year for which we have data, 189 people received their master's degree in Higher Education Administration from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
University of Southern Mississippi comes in at #3 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in Higher Education Administration. During the most recent year for which we have data, 126 people received their master's degree in Higher Education Administration from this school. Graduates who complete their master's degree in Higher Education Administration here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley is a popular choice for Higher Education Administration majors seeking their master's degree. This school awarded 93 master's degrees in Higher Education Administration in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Grand Canyon University is a popular choice for Higher Education Administration majors seeking their master's degree. This school awarded 92 master's degrees in Higher Education Administration in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their master's degree in Higher Education Administration here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Purdue University Global comes in at #6 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in Higher Education Administration. During the most recent year for which we have data, 77 people received their master's degree in Higher Education Administration from this school. Graduates who complete their master's degree in Higher Education Administration here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
University of Pennsylvania is a popular choice for Higher Education Administration majors seeking their master's degree. This school awarded 64 master's degrees in Higher Education Administration in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their master's degree in Higher Education Administration here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
University of Southern California comes in at #8 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in Higher Education Administration. This school awarded 63 master's degrees in Higher Education Administration in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Maryville University of Saint Louis comes in at #9 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in Higher Education Administration. During the most recent year for which we have data, 61 people received their master's degree in Higher Education Administration from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Stony Brook University is a popular choice for Higher Education Administration majors seeking their master's degree. This school awarded 59 master's degrees in Higher Education Administration in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their master's degree in Higher Education Administration here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Boston College comes in at #11 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in Higher Education Administration. During the most recent year for which we have data, 56 people received their master's degree in Higher Education Administration from this school. Graduates who complete their master's degree in Higher Education Administration here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Humphreys University-Stockton and Modesto Campuses is a popular choice for Higher Education Administration majors seeking their master's degree. This school awarded 54 master's degrees in Higher Education Administration in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Sam Houston State University comes in at #13 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in Higher Education Administration. During the most recent year for which we have data, 51 people received their master's degree in Higher Education Administration from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Florida International University is a popular choice for Higher Education Administration majors seeking their master's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 48 people received their master's degree in Higher Education Administration from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Georgia Southern University is a popular choice for Higher Education Administration majors seeking their master's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 47 people received their master's degree in Higher Education Administration from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
University of Maine at Farmington comes in at #16 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in Higher Education Administration. This school awarded 46 master's degrees in Higher Education Administration in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Kent State University at Kent comes in at #17 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in Higher Education Administration. During the most recent year for which we have data, 42 people received their master's degree in Higher Education Administration from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Appalachian State University comes in at #18 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in Higher Education Administration. During the most recent year for which we have data, 41 people received their master's degree in Higher Education Administration from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
California State University-Fullerton comes in at #19 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in Higher Education Administration. This school awarded 41 master's degrees in Higher Education Administration in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
East Texas A&M University comes in at #20 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in Higher Education Administration. During the most recent year for which we have data, 41 people received their master's degree in Higher Education Administration from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
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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 to obtain the percentage of racial-ethnic minorities.
- College Factual
- National Center for Education Statistics (IPEDS)
- O*NET Online
- U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics
- U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard
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