Higher Education Administration at Grand Valley State University
If you plan to study Higher Education Administration, consider the program at Grand Valley State University. Get started with the following essential facts.
Grand Valley State University is located in Allendale, MI.
During the most recent reporting year, 20 higher education administration degrees were awarded at Grand Valley State University.
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Online Class Availability at Grand Valley State University
Many students take online classes at Grand Valley State University. Among 22,011 students, 1,443 (7%) studied exclusively online and 9,272 (42%) took at least some classes online.
Higher Education Administration Rankings at Grand Valley State University
Rankings can help you compare Grand Valley State University’s Higher Education Administration program against peer institutions.
Master’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | Michigan | #3 of 6 |
| Best Value | Michigan | #6 of 9 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Great Lakes (Region) | #9 of 21 |
| Best Value | Great Lakes (Region) | #18 of 39 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #72 of 128 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #85 of 225 |
Student Demographics & Diversity
Below you’ll find the composition of Higher Education Administration graduates at Grand Valley State University, by degree type.
Looking at the program as a whole, Higher Education Administration graduates at Grand Valley State University are 70% women (14) and 30% men (6).
Higher Education Administration Master’s Program at Grand Valley State University
Of the 20 master’s higher education administration graduates at Grand Valley State University, 70% were women (14) and 30% were men (6).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Higher Education Administration master’s degree recipients at Grand Valley State University.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 12 |
| Hispanic / Latino | 3 |
| Black / African American | 4 |
| International (Nonresident) | 1 |
Racial-ethnic minorities make up 35% of Higher Education Administration master’s degree recipients at Grand Valley State University, below the national average of 45%.*
*The racial-ethnic minorities figure is the total number of graduates minus White, international (nonresident), and unknown-race graduates.
Highest-Paying Careers for Higher Education Administration Graduates
Students who finish Higher Education Administration program at Grand Valley State University go on to a range of careers. Here are the highest-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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