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Higher Education Administration Schools in District of Columbia

85 students earned Higher Education/Higher Education Administration degrees in District of Columbia in the 2020-2021 year.

In terms of popularity, Higher Education Administration is the 2nd most popular major in the state out of a total 43 majors commonly available.

Education Levels of Higher Education Administration Majors in District of Columbia

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

Education Level Number of Grads
Master’s Degree 66
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) 17
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 17
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 17
Post-Master’s Certificate 2
Postbaccalaureate Certificate 2

Gender Distribution

In District of Columbia, 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 District of Columbia is as follows:

  • Asian: 7.1%
  • Black or African American: 23.5%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 4.7%
  • White: 47.1%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 5.9%
  • Other Races: 11.8%
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Jobs for Higher Education Administration Grads in District of Columbia

There are 2,430 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 District of Columbia

In this state, higher education/higher education administration grads earn an average of $105,730. Nationwide, they make an average of $89,570.

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There are 3 colleges in District of Columbia that offer higher education/higher education administration degrees. Learn about the most popular 3 below:

#1

Georgetown University

Washington
44 Degrees in Major Awarded
94% Graduation Rate
19,371 Total Students

Of all the teachers who work at the school, 57% are considered full time. This private school has an average net price of $32,108. 11 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio.

39 Degrees in Major Awarded
82% Graduation Rate
27,017 Total Students

It takes the average student 4.10 years to graduate. The full-time teacher rate is 53%. 72% of students get financical aid.

#3

Howard University

Washington
2 Degrees in Major Awarded
62% Graduation Rate
10,859 Total Students

Of all the teachers who work at the school, 77% are considered full time. Most students complete their degree in 4.23 years. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 12 to 1.

Higher Education Administration Careers in DC

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

Job Title DC Job Growth DC Median Salary
Postsecondary Education Administrators 12% $92,400
Education Administrators 8% $108,550

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

Major Annual Graduates in DC
General Educational Leadership 234
Other Educational Administration 27
Adult Education Administration 8
Special Education Administration 1

View all majors related to Higher Education Administration

View Nationwide Higher Education Administration Report

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