Higher Education Administration at Northwestern University
What traits are you looking for in a school for Higher Education Administration, consider the program at Northwestern University. The following information will help you decide if it is a good fit for you.
Northwestern University is located in Evanston, IL.
In the most recent year for which we have data, 39 higher education administration degrees were granted at Northwestern University.
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Online Class Availability at Northwestern University
Online coursework is an option at Northwestern University. Among 23,856 students, 781 (3%) studied exclusively online and 1,509 (6%) took at least some classes online.
Higher Education Administration Rankings at Northwestern University
These rankings give you a sense of how Northwestern University’s Higher Education Administration program against other schools offering the same major.
Master’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | Great Lakes (Region) | #1 of 21 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Illinois | #1 of 7 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #4 of 128 |
| Best Value | Illinois | #11 of 12 |
| Best Value | Great Lakes (Region) | #34 of 39 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #165 of 225 |
Student Demographics & Diversity
The following sections describe the composition of Higher Education Administration graduates at Northwestern University, broken down by degree level.
Program-wide, Higher Education Administration graduates at Northwestern University are 82% women (32) and 18% men (7).
Higher Education Administration Master’s Program at Northwestern University
Among the 33 master’s higher education administration graduates at Northwestern University, 85% were women (28) and 15% were men (5).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Higher Education Administration master’s degree recipients at Northwestern University.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 12 |
| Hispanic / Latino | 5 |
| Asian | 3 |
| International (Nonresident) | 7 |
| Unknown | 6 |
Minority students account for 24% of Higher Education Administration master’s degree recipients at Northwestern University, lower 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 Northwestern University go on to a range of careers. Below 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
More about our data sources and methodologies.