Higher Education Administration at Boston College
If you plan to study Higher Education Administration, consider the program at Boston College. The following information will help you decide if it is a good fit for you.
Boston College is located in Chestnut Hill, MA.
During the most recent reporting year, 56 higher education administration degrees were granted at Boston College.
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Online Class Availability at Boston College
Online coursework is an option at Boston College. Of 15,432 students, 732 (5%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 2,039 (13%) took at least some classes online.
Higher Education Administration Rankings at Boston College
These rankings give you a sense of how Boston College’s Higher Education Administration program against peer institutions.
Master’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | Massachusetts | #1 of 5 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | New England (Region) | #1 of 10 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #5 of 128 |
| Best Value | Massachusetts | #5 of 5 |
| Best Value | New England (Region) | #14 of 16 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #216 of 225 |
Doctoral-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | Massachusetts | #1 of 5 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | New England (Region) | #1 of 10 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #5 of 128 |
| Best Value | Massachusetts | #5 of 5 |
| Best Value | New England (Region) | #14 of 16 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #216 of 225 |
Student Demographics & Diversity
The following sections describe the diversity of Higher Education Administration graduates at Boston College, broken down by degree level.
Program-wide, Higher Education Administration graduates at Boston College are 64% women (36) and 36% men (20).
Higher Education Administration Master’s Program at Boston College
Among the 34 master’s higher education administration degrees awarded at Boston College, 65% were women (22) and 35% were men (12).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Higher Education Administration master’s degree recipients at Boston College.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 21 |
| Hispanic / Latino | 3 |
| Black / African American | 4 |
| Asian | 4 |
| Two or More Races | 2 |
Racial-ethnic minorities make up 38% of Higher Education Administration master’s degree recipients at Boston College, below the national average of 45%.*
Higher Education Administration Doctoral Program at Boston College
Among the 22 doctoral higher education administration degrees awarded at Boston College, 64% were women (14) and 36% were men (8).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Higher Education Administration doctoral degree recipients at Boston College.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 11 |
| Hispanic / Latino | 2 |
| Black / African American | 3 |
| Asian | 2 |
| Two or More Races | 1 |
| International (Nonresident) | 3 |
Racial-ethnic minorities make up 36% of Higher Education Administration doctoral degree recipients at Boston College, below the national average of 43%.*
*The racial-ethnic minorities figure is the total number of graduates minus White, international (nonresident), and unknown-race graduates.
Top-Paying Careers for Higher Education Administration Graduates
Graduates of the Higher Education Administration program at Boston College go on to a range of careers. Below are the top-paying careers for Higher Education Administration graduates, ordered by median annual salary:
| Occupation | Nationwide Median Wage |
|---|---|
| Education Administrators, Postsecondary | $161,927 |
| Education Administrators, All Other | $91,340 |
References
- IPEDS — Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System
- U.S. Department of Education — College Scorecard
- O*NET Online (Bureau of Labor Statistics)
- National Center for Education Statistics
More about our data sources and methodologies.