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Higher Education Administration Schools in California

In 2020-2021, 314 students earned their Higher Education/Higher Education Administration degrees in CA.

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

Education Levels of Higher Education Administration Majors in California

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

Education Level Number of Grads
Master’s Degree 279
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) 23
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 23
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 23
Post-Master’s Certificate 12
Postbaccalaureate Certificate 12

Gender Distribution

In California, 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 California is as follows:

  • Asian: 7.3%
  • Black or African American: 9.2%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 46.5%
  • White: 27.7%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 1.0%
  • Other Races: 8.3%
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Jobs for Higher Education Administration Grads in California

In this state, there are 19,980 people employed in jobs related to a higher education/higher education administration degree, compared to 184,430 nationwide.

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Wages for Higher Education Administration Jobs in California

Higher Education/Higher Education Administration grads earn an average of $93,130 in the state and $89,570 nationwide.

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There are 10 colleges in California that offer higher education/higher education administration degrees. Learn about the most popular 10 below:

70 Degrees in Major Awarded
92% Graduation Rate
46,287 Total Students

Most students complete their degree in 4.17 years. Of all the students who attend this school, 70% get financial aid. Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $65,748 a year.

59 Degrees in Major Awarded
29% Graduation Rate
401 Total Students

13% of the teachers are full time. An average student at Humphreys University will pay a net price of $12,075. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 100% of students receive it.

26 Degrees in Major Awarded
75% Graduation Rate
10,068 Total Students

Seeking financial aid? At this school, 90% of students receive it. The student loan default rate of 1.50% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments. The average student takes 4.13 years to complete their degree at USFCA.

24 Degrees in Major Awarded
54% Graduation Rate
40,381 Total Students

Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $42,178 a year. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 28 to 1. 87% of students get financical aid.

21 Degrees in Major Awarded
80% Graduation Rate
8,861 Total Students

Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 13 to 1. 51% of the teachers are full time. The student loan default rate is 1.90% which is lower than average.

20 Degrees in Major Awarded
34% Graduation Rate
18,070 Total Students

It takes the average student 4.76 years to graduate. Grads earn an average early-career salary of $53,072 after earning their degree at this institution. Students who attend this private institution pay an average net price of $20,722.

18 Degrees in Major Awarded
74% Graduation Rate
4,566 Total Students

In their early career, University of Redlands grads earn an average salary of $53,517. The student loan default rate is 1.60% which is lower than average. Students who attend this private institution pay an average net price of $26,098.

17 Degrees in Major Awarded
54% Graduation Rate
25,497 Total Students

The average student takes 4.95 years to complete their degree at Fresno State. In their early career, Fresno State grads earn an average salary of $42,306. This public school has an average net price of $6,230.

16 Degrees in Major Awarded
4,711 Total Students

28% of the teachers are full time. This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 0.90%.

15 Degrees in Major Awarded
55% Graduation Rate
11,317 Total Students

Of all the teachers who work at the school, 42% are considered full time. Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $46,036 a year. Students who attend this private institution pay an average net price of $26,719.

Higher Education Administration Careers in CA

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

Job Title CA Job Growth CA Median Salary
Education Administrators 15% $84,450
Postsecondary Education Administrators 14% $118,810

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

Major Annual Graduates in CA
General Educational Leadership 1,888
Urban Education & Leadership 264
Other Educational Administration 103
Community College Education 102
16
Curriculum Administration 5

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