Higher Education Administration at George Mason University
What traits are you looking for in a school for Higher Education Administration, consider the program at George Mason University. The following information will help you decide if it is a good fit for you.
George Mason University is located in Fairfax, VA.
During the most recent reporting year, 10 higher education administration graduations were recorded at George Mason University.
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Online & Distance Learning at George Mason University
Distance learning is available at George Mason University. Among 39,766 students, 7,435 (19%) studied exclusively online and 20,269 (51%) took at least some classes online.
Higher Education Administration Rankings at George Mason University
These rankings give you a sense of how George Mason University’s Higher Education Administration program to other colleges that offer this major.
Master’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | Southeast (Region) | #1 of 30 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Virginia | #1 of 4 |
| Best Value | Virginia | #1 of 5 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #3 of 128 |
| Best Value | Southeast (Region) | #31 of 56 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #79 of 225 |
Student Demographics & Diversity
The following sections describe the student demographics for Higher Education Administration graduates at George Mason University, by degree type.
Looking at the program as a whole, Higher Education Administration graduates at George Mason University are 70% women (7) and 30% men (3).
Higher Education Administration Master’s Program at George Mason University
Of the 10 master’s higher education administration graduates at George Mason University, 70% were women (7) and 30% were men (3).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Higher Education Administration master’s degree recipients at George Mason University.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 5 |
| Hispanic / Latino | 2 |
| Black / African American | 2 |
| Asian | 1 |
Racial-ethnic minorities make up 50% of Higher Education Administration master’s degree recipients at George Mason University, higher than the national average of 45%.*
*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 George Mason University work across a variety of fields. Here are the top-paying careers for Higher Education Administration majors, 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
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