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Higher Education Administration Schools in Colorado

89 Higher Education/Higher Education Administration students earned their degrees in the state in 2020-2021.

A Higher Education Administration major is the 11th most popular major in this state.

Education Levels of Higher Education Administration Majors in Colorado

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

Education Level Number of Grads
Master’s Degree 82
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) 7
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 7
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 7

Gender Distribution

In Colorado, 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 Colorado is as follows:

  • Asian: 5.6%
  • Black or African American: 6.7%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 21.3%
  • White: 58.4%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 0.0%
  • Other Races: 7.9%
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Jobs for Higher Education Administration Grads in Colorado

There are 2,580 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 Colorado

A typical salary for a higher education/higher education administration grad in the state is $103,350, compared to a typical salary of $89,570 nationwide.

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There are 5 colleges in Colorado that offer higher education/higher education administration degrees. Learn about the most popular 5 below:

31 Degrees in Major Awarded
77% Graduation Rate
13,856 Total Students

The student to faculty ratio is 11 to 1. Grads earn an average early-career salary of $51,490 after earning their degree at this institution. The full-time teacher rate is 51%.

26 Degrees in Major Awarded
71% Graduation Rate
32,428 Total Students

A typical student attending Colorado State will pay a net price of $18,679. 72% of the teachers are full time. The student to faculty ratio is 16 to 1.

14 Degrees in Major Awarded
71% Graduation Rate
37,437 Total Students

18 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. 67% of students get financical aid. Most students complete their degree in 4.38 years.

11 Degrees in Major Awarded
47% Graduation Rate
11,460 Total Students

99% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. Grads earn an average early-career salary of $39,460 after earning their degree at this institution. The student loan default rate of 4.40% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments.

7 Degrees in Major Awarded
29% Graduation Rate
3,164 Total Students

13 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. The student loan default rate is 5.60% which is lower than average. The average student takes 4.56 years to complete their degree at Adams State.

Higher Education Administration Careers in CO

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

Job Title CO Job Growth CO Median Salary
Postsecondary Education Administrators 23% $93,400
Education Administrators 8% $96,710

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

Major Annual Graduates in CO
General Educational Leadership 400
Curriculum Administration 136
Other Educational Administration 110
Urban Education & Leadership 23

View all majors related to Higher Education Administration

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