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Graduate Certificates in Educational Administration

9,263 Yearly Graduations
$73,779 Median Salary
$17,367 Median Debt
There are 424 schools in the United States where you can get your graduate certificate in education admin. In recent years, the majority of the students getting degrees in this area were female, and 27% were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. Also, 0.5% of education admin graduates were international students.

Education Levels of Education Admin Majors

In 2020-2021, 9,263 earned their graduate certificate in education admin. This makes it the 1st most popular graduate certificate program in the country.

The following table shows the number of diplomas awarded in education admin at each degree level.

Education Level Number of Grads
Master’s Degree 28,511
Graduate Certificate 9,263
Doctor’s Degree 7,684
Bachelor’s Degree 626
Basic Certificate 317
Associate Degree 59
Undergraduate Certificate 9

Earnings of Education Admin Majors With Graduate Certificates

The median salary for graduates holding a graduate certificate in education admin is $73,779. However, this can depend on a number of factors, such as where you live and the number of years experience you have. To get a better picture, earnings for this category of people can range from a low of $60,949 to a high of $79,954.

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Student Debt

The median student debt for graduates holding a graduate certificate in education admin is $17,367. The length of time it takes you to graduate and what college you attend can affect this number quite a bit. The chart below shows the range of accumulated debt loads. On the high side of the range, $19,188 is the debt load, and the debt load on the low side is $17,016.

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Student Diversity

More women than men pursue their graduate certificate in education admin. About 72.7% of graduates with this degree are female.

Gender Number of Grads
Men 2,525
Women 6,738
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The racial-ethnic distribution of education admin graduate certificate students is as follows:

Race/Ethnicity Number of Grads
Asian 163
Black or African American 1,456
Hispanic or Latino 633
White 6,170
International Students 47
Other Races/Ethnicities 794
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There are 424 colleges that offer a graduate certificate in education admin. Learn more about the most popular 20 below:

#1

The College of Saint Rose

Albany, New York
973 Yearly Graduations
80% Women
48% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

The College of Saint Rose tops the list of the most popular school in the U.S. for education admin majors who are seeking their graduate certificate. Each year, around 3,800 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $34,114 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $14,796 per year. The education admin program at The College of Saint Rose awarded 973 graduate certificates during the 2020-2021 school year. Of these students, 80% were women and 48% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.

#2

Lamar University

Beaumont, Texas
670 Yearly Graduations
75% Women
54% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

Lamar University is the 2nd most popular school in the nation for students seeking a graduate certificate in education admin. Roughly 16,600 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $6,228 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $6,471 per year. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 670 graduate certificates were handed out to education admin majors at Lamar University. Of these students, 75% were women and 54% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.

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

Arkansas State University - Main Campus is the 3rd most popular school in the nation for students seeking a graduate certificate in education admin. 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 education admin 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.

#4

Stony Brook University

Stony Brook, New York
217 Yearly Graduations
71% Women
9% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

The 4th most popular school in the country for education admin majors who are seeking their graduate certificate is Stony Brook University. Roughly 26,700 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. The education admin program at Stony Brook University awarded 217 graduate certificates during the 2020-2021 school year. Of these students, 71% were women and 9% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.

#5

Liberty University

Lynchburg, Virginia
174 Yearly Graduations
69% Women
35% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

Liberty University is the 5th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a graduate certificate in education admin. Each year, around 93,300 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $15,409 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $7,847 per year. The education admin program at Liberty University awarded 174 graduate certificates during the 2020-2021 school year. Of these students, 69% were women and 35% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.

#6

University of Oregon

Eugene, Oregon
138 Yearly Graduations
70% Women
14% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

University of Oregon comes in at #6 on our list of the most popular colleges offering graduate certificates in education admin. Each year, around 21,700 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $11,458 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $15,714 per year. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 138 graduate certificates were handed out to education admin majors at UO. Around 14% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 70% were women.

#7

Viterbo University

La Crosse, Wisconsin
136 Yearly Graduations
69% Women
2% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

The 7th most popular school in the country for education admin majors who are seeking their graduate certificate is Viterbo University. Each year, around 2,500 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $29,230 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $9,488 per year. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 136 graduate certificates were handed out to education admin majors at Viterbo. About 69% of this group were women, and 2% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.

#8

Gardner - Webb University

Boiling Springs, North Carolina
126 Yearly Graduations
81% Women
48% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

The 8th most popular school in the country for education admin majors who are seeking their graduate certificate is Gardner - Webb University. Roughly 3,500 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $31,220 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $10,080 per year. The education admin program at Gardner - Webb University awarded 126 graduate certificates during the 2020-2021 school year. Of these students, 81% were women and 48% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.

#9

Capella University

Minneapolis, Minnesota
117 Yearly Graduations
81% Women
42% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

Capella University is the 9th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a graduate certificate in education admin. Each year, around 38,900 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $14,148 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $14,784 per year. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 117 people received their graduate certificate in education admin from Capella University. Around 42% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 81% were women.

#10

McDaniel College

Westminster, Maryland
114 Yearly Graduations
82% Women
17% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

McDaniel College comes in at #10 on our list of the most popular colleges offering graduate certificates in education admin. Each year, around 2,900 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $46,336 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $9,468 per year. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 114 people received their graduate certificate in education admin from McDaniel. About 82% of this group were women, and 17% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.

#11

Bank Street College of Education

New York, New York
109 Yearly Graduations
80% Women
48% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

Bank Street College of Education comes in at #11 on our list of the most popular colleges offering graduate certificates in education admin. Roughly 500 attend the school each year. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 109 people received their graduate certificate in education admin from Bank Street College of Education. Of these students, 80% were women and 48% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.

#12

Central Connecticut State University

New Britain, Connecticut
99 Yearly Graduations
68% Women
6% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

Central Connecticut State University is the 12th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a graduate certificate in education admin. Each year, around 10,600 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $6,162 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $7,674 per year. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 99 graduate certificates were handed out to education admin majors at CCSU. Around 6% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 68% were women.

#13

National Louis University

Chicago, Illinois
97 Yearly Graduations
76% Women
42% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

National Louis University is the 13th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a graduate certificate in education admin. Roughly 7,400 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $13,419 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $11,646 per year. The education admin program at National Louis University awarded 97 graduate certificates during the 2020-2021 school year. Around 42% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 76% were women.

#14

Lincoln Memorial University

Harrogate, Tennessee
89 Yearly Graduations
65% Women
12% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

Lincoln Memorial University comes in at #14 on our list of the most popular colleges offering graduate certificates in education admin. Each year, around 4,800 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $23,760 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $19,654 per year. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 89 graduate certificates were handed out to education admin majors at LMU. About 65% of this group were women, and 12% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.

#15

Point Park University

Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
84 Yearly Graduations
62% Women
24% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

Point Park University comes in at #15 on our list of the most popular colleges offering graduate certificates in education admin. Roughly 3,500 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $33,870 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $15,858 per year. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 84 graduate certificates were handed out to education admin majors at Point Park. About 62% of this group were women, and 24% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.

#16

American College of Education

Indianapolis, Indiana
81 Yearly Graduations
70% Women
41% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

American College of Education comes in at #16 on our list of the most popular colleges offering graduate certificates in education admin. Roughly 8,100 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $5,160 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $5,640 per year. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 81 people received their graduate certificate in education admin from American College of Education. About 70% of this group were women, and 41% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.

#17

University of Rochester

Rochester, New York
80 Yearly Graduations
64% Women
6% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

University of Rochester is the 17th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a graduate certificate in education admin. Each year, around 11,700 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $58,276 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $46,779 per year. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 80 graduate certificates were handed out to education admin majors at University of Rochester. Of these students, 64% were women and 6% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.

#18

University of New England

Biddeford, Maine
79 Yearly Graduations
80% Women
1% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

University of New England comes in at #18 on our list of the most popular colleges offering graduate certificates in education admin. Roughly 7,200 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $38,420 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $28,778 per year. The education admin program at University of New England awarded 79 graduate certificates during the 2020-2021 school year. Around 1% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 80% were women.

#19

University of West Alabama

Livingston, Alabama
77 Yearly Graduations
79% Women
27% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

University of West Alabama comes in at #19 on our list of the most popular colleges offering graduate certificates in education admin. Each year, around 5,700 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $9,100 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $6,678 per year. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 77 people received their graduate certificate in education admin from University of West Alabama. About 79% of this group were women, and 27% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.

#20

Thomas University

Thomasville, Georgia
71 Yearly Graduations
82% Women
38% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

Thomas University is the 20th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a graduate certificate in education admin. Each year, around 1,300 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $10,800 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $13,050 per year. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 71 people received their graduate certificate in education admin from TU. About 82% of this group were women, and 38% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.

Education Admin Concentrations

Major Annual Degrees Awarded
General Educational Leadership 6,207
Elementary & Jr High Administration 825
Educational System Administration 646
Curriculum Administration 435
Other Educational Administration 388

Below are some popular majors that are similar to education admin that offer graduate certificates.

Major Annual Degrees Awarded
Teacher Education Grade Specific 4,646
Special Education 3,157
Teacher Education Subject Specific 2,123
Curriculum & Instruction 1,525
Instructional Media Design 1,383

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.

More about our data sources and methodologies.

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