Higher Education Administration at University of Illinois Chicago
If you are interested in studying Higher Education Administration, consider the program at University of Illinois Chicago. We’ve gathered the following information to help you decide.
University of Illinois Chicago sits in Chicago, IL.
For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, 14 higher education administration degrees were awarded at University of Illinois Chicago.
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Online & Distance Learning at University of Illinois Chicago
Distance learning is available at University of Illinois Chicago. Among 33,906 students, 4,153 (12%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 18,836 (56%) took at least some classes online.
Higher Education Administration Rankings at University of Illinois Chicago
Use these rankings to compare University of Illinois Chicago’s Higher Education Administration program to other colleges that offer this major.
Master’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Value | Great Lakes (Region) | #1 of 39 |
| Best Value | Illinois | #1 of 12 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Great Lakes (Region) | #2 of 21 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Illinois | #2 of 7 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #11 of 225 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #25 of 128 |
Student Demographics & Diversity
Below you’ll find the composition of Higher Education Administration graduates at University of Illinois Chicago, broken down by degree level.
Program-wide, Higher Education Administration graduates at University of Illinois Chicago are 79% women (11) and 21% men (3).
Higher Education Administration Master’s Program at University of Illinois Chicago
Of the 14 master’s higher education administration graduates at University of Illinois Chicago, 79% were women (11) and 21% were men (3).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Higher Education Administration master’s degree recipients at University of Illinois Chicago.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 1 |
| Hispanic / Latino | 5 |
| Black / African American | 4 |
| Asian | 3 |
| Two or More Races | 1 |
Minority students account for 93% of Higher Education Administration master’s degree recipients at University of Illinois Chicago, above 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 University of Illinois Chicago pursue many career paths. Here are the best-paid 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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