Master’s Degrees in Educational Administration
Education Levels of Education Admin Majors
During the most recent year for which data is available, 25,551 people earned their master's degree in education admin. This makes it the 6th most popular master's degree program in the country.
The following table shows the number of diplomas awarded in education admin at each degree level.
Education Level | Number of Grads |
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Master’s Degree | 25,551 |
Graduate Certificate | 9,140 |
Doctor’s Degree | 8,361 |
Bachelor’s Degree | 586 |
Basic Certificate | 228 |
Associate Degree | 53 |
Undergraduate Certificate | 2 |
Earnings of Education Admin Majors With Master’s Degrees
The median salary for graduates holding a master's degree in education admin is $60,279. This number may vary for a lot of reasons. For instance, you may decide to move to a location where people with your degree are rare and make more money. To get a better picture, earnings for this category of people can range from a low of $53,652 to a high of $66,880.
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 master's degree in education admin. About 71.6% of graduates with this degree are female.
Gender | Number of Grads |
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Men | 7,245 |
Women | 18,306 |
The racial-ethnic distribution of education admin master’s degree students is as follows:
Race/Ethnicity | Number of Grads |
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Asian | 547 |
Black or African American | 3,647 |
Hispanic or Latino | 3,259 |
White | 15,456 |
International Students | 387 |
Other Races/Ethnicities | 2,255 |
Most Popular Education Admin Programs for Master’s Degrees
There are 782 colleges that offer a master’s degree in education admin. Learn more about the most popular 20 below:
The most popular school in the United States for education admin students seekinga master's degree is American College of Education. Each year, around 8,100 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $5,160 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $5,640 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 1,152 people received their master's degree in education admin from American College of Education. About 70% of this group were women, and 21% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. Data shows that American College of Education graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $60,279.
The 2nd most popular school in the country for education admin majors who are seeking their master's degree is Lamar University. Each year, around 16,600 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $6,228 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $6,471 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 1,148 people received their master's degree in education admin from Lamar University. About 74% of this group were women, and 41% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. Lamar University education admin graduates who receive their master's degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $60,279.
Grand Canyon University comes in at #3 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in education admin. Roughly 103,400 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $16,390 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $10,138 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 908 people received their master's degree in education admin from Grand Canyon University. About 76% of this group were women, and 40% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. Those who complete their master's degree in education admin at Grand Canyon University make a median salary of 60,279.
Western Governors University is the 4th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in education admin. Roughly 147,800 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $7,710 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $8,302 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 512 people received their master's degree in education admin from WGU. Of these students, 75% were women and 13% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Those who complete their master's degree in education admin at Western Governors University make a median salary of 60,279.
The 5th most popular school in the country for education admin majors who are seeking their master's degree is Concordia University, Chicago. Roughly 6,400 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $35,200 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $10,458 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 420 people received their master's degree in education admin from Concordia University, Chicago. Around 26% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 75% were women. Concordia University, Chicago education admin graduates who receive their master's degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $60,279.
The 6th most popular school in the country for education admin majors who are seeking their master's degree is University of the Cumberlands. Roughly 19,100 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $9,875 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $4,260 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 373 people received their master's degree in education admin from Cumberlands. Around 2% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 71% were women. Data shows that Cumberlands graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $60,279.
The 7th most popular school in the country for education admin majors who are seeking their master's degree is Liberty University. 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, 372 people received their master's degree in education admin from Liberty University. About 73% of this group were women, and 33% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. Those who complete their master's degree in education admin at Liberty University make a median salary of 60,279.
Arkansas State University - Main Campus comes in at #8 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in education admin. Each year, around 13,100 students seeking various degrees attend the university. 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 education admin from A-State. Around 15% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 54% were women. Data shows that A-State graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $60,279.
The 9th most popular school in the country for education admin majors who are seeking their master's degree is Montclair State University. Each year, around 21,000 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $13,710 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $14,562 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 276 people received their master's degree in education admin from Montclair State. Around 38% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 70% were women. Data shows that Montclair State graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $60,279.
The University of Texas at Arlington comes in at #10 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in education admin. Each year, around 48,000 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $9,206 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $9,015 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 266 people received their master's degree in education admin from UT Arlington. About 78% of this group were women, and 42% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. The University of Texas at Arlington education admin graduates who receive their master's degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $60,279.
University of Phoenix - Arizona is the 11th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in education admin. Each year, around 89,700 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $9,552 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $16,215 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 265 people received their master's degree in education admin from UOPX - Arizona. Of these students, 77% were women and 45% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. University of Phoenix - Arizona education admin graduates who receive their master's degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $60,279.
Northern Arizona University is the 12th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in education admin. Each year, around 29,500 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $11,015 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $11,674 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 264 people received their master's degree in education admin from NAU. Of these students, 71% were women and 34% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Data shows that NAU graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $60,279.
The 13th most popular school in the country for education admin majors who are seeking their master's degree is Loyola Marymount University. Each year, around 9,600 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $57,602 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $21,588 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 245 people received their master's degree in education admin from Loyola Marymount. About 72% of this group were women, and 76% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. Loyola Marymount University education admin graduates who receive their master's degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $60,279.
William Woods University is the 14th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in education admin. Roughly 2,100 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $27,800 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $13,800 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 218 people received their master's degree in education admin from William Woods. About 46% of this group were women, and 7% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. William Woods University education admin graduates who receive their master's degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $60,279.
Northwest Missouri State University comes in at #15 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in education admin. Each year, around 7,200 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $6,442 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $6,704 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 202 people received their master's degree in education admin from Northwest. Of these students, 56% were women and 6% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Northwest Missouri State University education admin graduates who receive their master's degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $60,279.
Bank Street College of Education is the 16th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in education admin. Each year, around 500 students seeking various degrees attend the university. During the most recent year for which we have data, 186 people received their master's degree in education admin from Bank Street College of Education. About 73% of this group were women, and 40% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. Those who complete their master's degree in education admin at Bank Street College of Education make a median salary of 60,279.
The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley is the 16th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in education admin. Roughly 32,400 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $7,637 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $6,948 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 186 people received their master's degree in education admin from UT Rio Grande Valley. Of these students, 74% were women and 87% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley education admin graduates who receive their master's degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $60,279.
William Carey University is the 18th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in education admin. Each year, around 5,400 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $13,500 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $12,312 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 184 people received their master's degree in education admin from William Carey University. Of these students, 69% were women and 34% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Those who complete their master's degree in education admin at William Carey University make a median salary of 60,279.
University of West Alabama comes in at #19 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in education admin. Roughly 5,700 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $9,100 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $6,678 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 183 people received their master's degree in education admin from University of West Alabama. Of these students, 63% were women and 22% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Those who complete their master's degree in education admin at University of West Alabama make a median salary of 60,279.
Louisiana State University - Shreveport comes in at #20 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in education admin. Roughly 9,900 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $5,656 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $6,196 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 182 people received their master's degree in education admin from Louisiana State University - Shreveport. Around 38% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 81% were women. Louisiana State University - Shreveport education admin graduates who receive their master's degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $60,279.
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Related Majors
Below are some popular majors that are similar to education admin that offer master’s degrees.
Major | Annual Degrees Awarded |
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Teacher Education Grade Specific | 28,813 |
Special Education | 19,631 |
Curriculum & Instruction | 17,349 |
Teacher Education Subject Specific | 16,456 |
General Education | 14,076 |
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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