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Graduate Certificates in Elementary & Middle School Administration/Principalship

825 Yearly Graduations
68% Women
19% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*
There are 23 colleges and univerities across the nation that offer a graduate certificate in elementary and middle school administration. This degree is more popular with female students, and about 19% of recent graduates were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. Also, 0.2% of elementary and middle school administration graduates were international students.

Education Levels of Elementary and Middle School Administration Majors

During the 2020-2021 academic year, 825 students earned their graduate certificate in elementary and middle school administration. This makes it the 11th most popular graduate certificate program in the country.

The following table shows the number of diplomas awarded in elementary and middle school administration at each degree level.

Education Level Number of Grads
Graduate Certificate 825
Master’s Degree 579
Bachelor’s Degree 150
Doctor’s Degree 11
Associate Degree 7

Earnings of Elementary and Middle School Administration Majors With Graduate Certificates

At this time, we do not have the data to estimate the median earnings for this class of people.

Student Debt

We do not have the data to calculate the median and range of debt loads for elementary and middle school administration students who are graduate certificate holders.

Student Diversity

More women than men pursue their graduate certificate in elementary and middle school administration. About 68.2% of graduates with this degree are female.

Gender Number of Grads
Men 262
Women 563
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The racial-ethnic distribution of elementary and middle school administration graduate certificate students is as follows:

Race/Ethnicity Number of Grads
Asian 5
Black or African American 111
Hispanic or Latino 20
White 634
International Students 2
Other Races/Ethnicities 53
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There are 23 colleges that offer a graduate certificate in elementary and middle school administration. Learn more about the most popular 20 below:

546 Yearly Graduations
66% Women
21% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

The most popular school in the United States for elementary and middle school administration students seekinga graduate certificate is Arkansas State University - Main Campus. Roughly 13,100 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $5,232 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $4,986 per year. The elementary and middle school administration program at Arkansas State University - Main Campus awarded 546 graduate certificates during the 2020-2021 school year. About 66% of this group were women, and 21% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.

#2

SUNY New Paltz

New Paltz, New York
67 Yearly Graduations
73% Women
12% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

SUNY New Paltz comes in at #2 on our list of the most popular colleges offering graduate certificates in elementary and middle school administration. Roughly 7,400 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $7,070 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $11,310 per year. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 67 people received their graduate certificate in elementary and middle school administration from SUNY New Paltz. About 73% of this group were women, and 12% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.

#3

Sacred Heart University

Fairfield, Connecticut
65 Yearly Graduations
63% Women
17% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

Sacred Heart University comes in at #3 on our list of the most popular colleges offering graduate certificates in elementary and middle school administration. Roughly 9,300 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $44,960 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $34,509 per year. The elementary and middle school administration program at Sacred Heart University awarded 65 graduate certificates during the 2020-2021 school year. Of these students, 63% were women and 17% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.

#4

SUNY Cortland

Cortland, New York
37 Yearly Graduations
68% Women
5% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

SUNY Cortland comes in at #4 on our list of the most popular colleges offering graduate certificates in elementary and middle school administration. Each year, around 6,800 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $7,070 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $11,310 per year. The elementary and middle school administration program at SUNY Cortland awarded 37 graduate certificates during the 2020-2021 school year. About 68% of this group were women, and 5% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.

#5

University at Buffalo

Buffalo, New York
29 Yearly Graduations
76% Women
24% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

University at Buffalo comes in at #5 on our list of the most popular colleges offering graduate certificates in elementary and middle school administration. Roughly 32,300 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $7,070 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $11,310 per year. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 29 graduate certificates were handed out to elementary and middle school administration majors at University at Buffalo. About 76% of this group were women, and 24% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.

#6

Northern Arizona University

Flagstaff, Arizona
19 Yearly Graduations
68% Women
32% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

The 6th most popular school in the country for elementary and middle school administration majors who are seeking their graduate certificate is Northern Arizona University. Roughly 29,500 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $10,381 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $10,724 per year. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 19 graduate certificates were handed out to elementary and middle school administration majors at NAU. Around 32% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 68% were women.

#7

SUNY Plattsburgh

Plattsburgh, New York
18 Yearly Graduations
89% Women

SUNY Plattsburgh comes in at #7 on our list of the most popular colleges offering graduate certificates in elementary and middle school administration. Each year, around 5,100 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $7,070 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $11,310 per year. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 18 graduate certificates were handed out to elementary and middle school administration majors at SUNY Plattsburgh.

#8

University of Southern Maine

Portland, Maine
14 Yearly Graduations
79% Women

University of Southern Maine comes in at #8 on our list of the most popular colleges offering graduate certificates in elementary and middle school administration. Each year, around 8,000 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $8,064 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $7,776 per year. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 14 graduate certificates were handed out to elementary and middle school administration majors at University of Southern Maine.

#9

Henderson State University

Arkadelphia, Arkansas
11 Yearly Graduations
82% Women
9% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

Henderson State University comes in at #9 on our list of the most popular colleges offering graduate certificates in elementary and middle school administration. Each year, around 3,100 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $5,880 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $5,670 per year. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 11 graduate certificates were handed out to elementary and middle school administration majors at Henderson State University. Of these students, 82% were women and 9% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.

#10

Ball State University

Muncie, Indiana
9 Yearly Graduations
89% Women
22% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

The 10th most popular school in the country for elementary and middle school administration majors who are seeking their graduate certificate is Ball State University. Roughly 21,500 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $9,628 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $9,482 per year. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 9 graduate certificates were handed out to elementary and middle school administration majors at Ball State. About 89% of this group were women, and 22% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.

#11

Fitchburg State University

Fitchburg, Massachusetts
4 Yearly Graduations
100% Women
25% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

Fitchburg State University is the 11th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a graduate certificate in elementary and middle school administration. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $970 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $3,420 per year. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 4 graduate certificates were handed out to elementary and middle school administration majors at Fitchburg State. About 100% of this group were women, and 25% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.

#12

Furman University

Greenville, South Carolina
2 Yearly Graduations
100% Women

The 12th most popular school in the country for elementary and middle school administration majors who are seeking their graduate certificate is Furman University. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $52,992 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $7,513 per year. The elementary and middle school administration program at Furman University awarded 2 graduate certificates during the 2020-2021 school year.

#13

Drexel University

Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
1 Yearly Graduations
100% Women

The 13th most popular school in the country for elementary and middle school administration majors who are seeking their graduate certificate is Drexel University. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $54,766 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $36,234 per year. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 1 people received their graduate certificate in elementary and middle school administration from Drexel.

#13

Buffalo State

Buffalo, New York
1 Yearly Graduations
100% Women

The 13th most popular school in the country for elementary and middle school administration majors who are seeking their graduate certificate is Buffalo State. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $7,070 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $11,310 per year. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 1 people received their graduate certificate in elementary and middle school administration from Buffalo State.

#13

Rosemont College

Rosemont, Pennsylvania
1 Yearly Graduations

Rosemont College is the 13th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a graduate certificate in elementary and middle school administration. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $19,500 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $12,780 per year. The elementary and middle school administration program at Rosemont College awarded 1 graduate certificates during the 2020-2021 school year.

#13

Whitworth University

Spokane, Washington
1 Yearly Graduations
100% Women

Whitworth University comes in at #13 on our list of the most popular colleges offering graduate certificates in elementary and middle school administration. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $46,350 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $12,456 per year. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 1 graduate certificates were handed out to elementary and middle school administration majors at Whitworth.

Below are some popular majors that are similar to elementary and middle school administration that offer graduate certificates.

Major Annual Degrees Awarded
General Educational Leadership 6,207
Educational System Administration 646
Curriculum Administration 435
Other Educational Administration 388
Higher Education Administration 345

References

*The racial-ethnic minority student count is calculated by taking the total number of students and subtracting white students, international students, and students whose race/ethnicity was unknown. This number is then divided by the total number of students at the school to obtain the percentage of racial-ethnic minorities.

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