Educational Administration at William Carey University
If you are interested in studying Educational Administration, take a look at what William Carey University. The following information will help you decide if it is a good fit for you.
William Carey University sits in Hattiesburg, MS.
During the most recent reporting year, 159 educational administration degrees were granted at William Carey University.
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Studying Online at William Carey University
Many students take online classes at William Carey University. Of 5,321 students, 1,850 (35%) studied exclusively online and 1,311 (25%) took at least some classes online.
Educational Administration Rankings at William Carey University
Rankings can help you compare William Carey University’s Educational Administration program against other schools offering the same major.
Master’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | Mississippi | #4 of 9 |
| Best Value | Mississippi | #6 of 9 |
| Best Value | Southeast (Region) | #89 of 157 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Southeast (Region) | #114 of 158 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #291 of 587 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #504 of 598 |
Doctoral-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | Mississippi | #4 of 9 |
| Best Value | Mississippi | #6 of 9 |
| Best Value | Southeast (Region) | #89 of 157 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Southeast (Region) | #114 of 158 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #291 of 587 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #504 of 598 |
Earnings for Educational Administration Graduates from William Carey University
Those who finish William Carey University’s Educational Administration program earn the following amounts (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):
| Years After Graduation | Median Earnings |
|---|---|
| 1 year | $51,053 |
| 2 years | $43,622 |
| 3 years | $45,871 |
| 4 years | $56,800 |
| 5 years | $59,868 |
How do these earnings stack up against the rest of the school? Four years out, Educational Administration graduates from William Carey University report median earnings of $56,800, compared with $73,067 for all William Carey University graduates — about 22% lower than the school-wide median.
Student Demographics & Diversity
Take a look at the diversity of Educational Administration graduates at William Carey University, broken down by degree level.
Looking at the program as a whole, Educational Administration graduates at William Carey University are 79% women (126) and 21% men (33).
Educational Administration Master’s Program at William Carey University
Of the 117 master’s educational administration degrees awarded at William Carey University, 79% were women (93) and 21% were men (24).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Educational Administration master’s degree recipients at William Carey University.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 60 |
| Hispanic / Latino | 2 |
| Black / African American | 51 |
| International (Nonresident) | 4 |
Racial-ethnic minorities make up 45% of Educational Administration master’s degree recipients at William Carey University, above the national average of 35%.*
Educational Administration Doctoral Program at William Carey University
Of the 42 doctoral educational administration degrees awarded at William Carey University, 79% were women (33) and 21% were men (9).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Educational Administration doctoral degree recipients at William Carey University.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 25 |
| Black / African American | 17 |
Minority students account for 40% of Educational Administration doctoral degree recipients at William Carey University, 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.
More Specific Educational Administration Concentrations at William Carey University
The Educational Administration program at William Carey University offers more specialized concentrations:
| Concentration | Graduates |
|---|---|
| General Educational Leadership | 126 |
| Curriculum Administration | 30 |
| Higher Education Administration | 3 |
Top-Paying Careers for Educational Administration Graduates
Graduates of the Educational Administration program at William Carey University pursue many career paths. The table below ranks the top-paying careers for Educational Administration majors, ordered by median annual salary:
| Occupation | Nationwide Median Wage |
|---|---|
| Education and Childcare Administrators, Preschool and Daycare | $178,795 |
| Education Administrators, Postsecondary | $161,927 |
| Education Administrators, Kindergarten through Secondary | $129,049 |
| 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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