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Higher Education Administration Schools in Alabama

79 students earned Higher Education/Higher Education Administration degrees in Alabama in the 2020-2021 year.

As a degree choice, Higher Education Administration is the 14th most popular major in the state.

Education Levels of Higher Education Administration Majors in Alabama

Higher Education/Higher Education Administration majors in the state tend to have the following degree levels:

Education Level Number of Grads
Master’s Degree 60
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) 18
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 18
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 18
Post-Master’s Certificate 1
Postbaccalaureate Certificate 1

Gender Distribution

In Alabama, a higher education/higher education administration major is more popular with women than with men.

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Racial Distribution

The racial distribution of higher education/higher education administration majors in Alabama is as follows:

  • Asian: 0.0%
  • Black or African American: 41.8%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 1.3%
  • White: 46.8%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 2.5%
  • Other Races: 7.6%
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Jobs for Higher Education Administration Grads in Alabama

There are 2,960 people in the state and 184,430 people in the nation working in higher education/higher education administration jobs.

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Wages for Higher Education Administration Jobs in Alabama

Higher Education/Higher Education Administration grads earn an average of $95,830 in the state and $89,570 nationwide.

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There are 4 colleges in Alabama that offer higher education/higher education administration degrees. Learn about the most popular 4 below:

38 Degrees in Major Awarded
29% Graduation Rate
5,734 Total Students

Of all the students who attend this school, 96% get financial aid. The student to faculty ratio is 14 to 1. 47% of the teachers are full time.

36 Degrees in Major Awarded
72% Graduation Rate
37,840 Total Students

This public school has an average net price of $20,917. Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $44,485 a year. This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 4.00%.

4 Degrees in Major Awarded
50% Graduation Rate
2,016 Total Students

Of all the students who attend this school, 98% get financial aid. This private school has an average net price of $23,416. In their early career, University of Mobile grads earn an average salary of $33,075.

1 Degrees in Major Awarded
58% Graduation Rate
22,563 Total Students

This public college charges it's students an average net price of $16,530. The average student takes 4.44 years to complete their degree at UAB. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 20 to 1.

Higher Education Administration Careers in AL

Some of the careers higher education/higher education administration majors go into include:

Job Title AL Job Growth AL Median Salary
Postsecondary Education Administrators 7% $93,250
Education Administrators 5% $98,110

Below are some popular majors in the state that are similar to higher education/higher education administration.

Major Annual Graduates in AL
General Educational Leadership 505
Curriculum Administration 30
Other Educational Administration 3
Secondary School Administration 1

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