Doctor’s Degrees in Higher Education/Higher Education Administration
Education Levels of Higher Education/Higher Education Administration Majors
During the most recent year for which data is available, 949 people earned their doctor's degree in higher education/higher education administration. This earns it the #4 spot on the list of the most popular doctor's degree programs in the nation.
The following table shows the number of diplomas awarded in higher education/higher education administration at each degree level.
| Education Level | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Master’s Degree | 3,339 |
| Doctor’s Degree | 949 |
| Graduate Certificate | 345 |
| Associate Degree | 21 |
| Bachelor’s Degree | 4 |
Earnings of Higher Education/Higher Education Administration Majors With Doctor’s Degrees
We are unable to calculate the median earnings for higher education/higher education administration majors with their doctor's degree due to lack of data.
Student Debt
We do not have the data to calculate the median and range of debt loads for higher education/higher education administration students who are doctor's degree holders.
Student Diversity
More women than men pursue their doctor's degree in higher education/higher education administration. About 69.8% of graduates with this degree are female.
| Gender | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Men | 287 |
| Women | 662 |
The racial-ethnic distribution of higher education/higher education administration doctor’s degree students is as follows:
| Race/Ethnicity | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Asian | 32 |
| Black or African American | 212 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 87 |
| White | 493 |
| International Students | 37 |
| Other Races/Ethnicities | 88 |
Most Popular Higher Education/Higher Education Administration Programs for Doctor’s Degrees
There are 104 colleges that offer a doctor’s degree in higher education/higher education administration. Learn more about the most popular 20 below:
The most popular school in the United States for higher education/higher education administration students seekinga doctor's degree is Maryville University of Saint Louis. Each year, around 10,900 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $24,766 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $14,346 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 38 people received their doctor's degree in higher education/higher education administration from Maryville U. Of these students, 70% were women and 44% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
Edgewood College comes in at #2 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in higher education/higher education administration. Each year, around 2,000 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $34,850 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $19,656 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 21 people received their doctor's degree in higher education/higher education administration from Edgewood. About 78% of this group were women, and 11% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
Wilmington University comes in at #3 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in higher education/higher education administration. Each year, around 14,700 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $12,270 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $9,432 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 20 people received their doctor's degree in higher education/higher education administration from Wilmington University. Of these students, 64% were women and 32% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
University of Pennsylvania is the 3rd most popular school in the nation for students seeking a doctor's degree in higher education/higher education administration. Each year, around 26,500 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $58,620 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $41,544 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 20 people received their doctor's degree in higher education/higher education administration from UPenn. About 60% of this group were women, and 30% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
Liberty University is the 3rd most popular school in the nation for students seeking a doctor's degree in higher education/higher education administration. Roughly 93,300 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $15,015 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $7,740 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 20 people received their doctor's degree in higher education/higher education administration from Liberty University. Of these students, 61% were women and 32% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
The 6th most popular school in the country for higher education/higher education administration majors who are seeking their doctor's degree is Seton Hall University. Each year, around 9,800 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $48,670 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $35,160 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 19 people received their doctor's degree in higher education/higher education administration from Seton Hall. Around 40% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 73% were women.
The University of Alabama is the 7th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a doctor's degree in higher education/higher education administration. Roughly 37,800 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $11,100 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $11,100 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 18 people received their doctor's degree in higher education/higher education administration from UA. About 60% of this group were women, and 50% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
Jackson State University is the 8th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a doctor's degree in higher education/higher education administration. Roughly 6,900 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $8,520 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $8,520 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 17 people received their doctor's degree in higher education/higher education administration from Jackson State. Of these students, 60% were women and 100% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
George Washington University comes in at #9 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in higher education/higher education administration. Each year, around 27,000 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $64,508 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $35,100 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 16 people received their doctor's degree in higher education/higher education administration from GWU. About 77% of this group were women, and 46% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
University of St. Augustine for Health Sciences is the 9th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a doctor's degree in higher education/higher education administration. Roughly 4,700 attend the school each year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 16 people received their doctor's degree in higher education/higher education administration from USAHS. About 73% of this group were women, and 35% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
University of Arizona is the 11th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a doctor's degree in higher education/higher education administration. Roughly 45,600 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $11,546 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $12,718 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 15 people received their doctor's degree in higher education/higher education administration from University of Arizona. Around 70% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 60% were women.
The 11th most popular school in the country for higher education/higher education administration majors who are seeking their doctor's degree is Michigan State University. Roughly 49,600 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $16,930 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $20,808 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 15 people received their doctor's degree in higher education/higher education administration from Michigan State. About 62% of this group were women, and 15% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
The 11th most popular school in the country for higher education/higher education administration majors who are seeking their doctor's degree is Saint Peter's University. Roughly 3,100 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $39,954 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $15,210 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 15 people received their doctor's degree in higher education/higher education administration from Saint Peter's College. Of these students, 72% were women and 44% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
Indiana University - Bloomington is the 14th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a doctor's degree in higher education/higher education administration. Roughly 43,000 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $10,312 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $10,133 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 14 people received their doctor's degree in higher education/higher education administration from IU Bloomington. Of these students, 67% were women and 44% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
Gwynedd Mercy University comes in at #14 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in higher education/higher education administration. Each year, around 2,700 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $37,825 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $15,321 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 14 people received their doctor's degree in higher education/higher education administration from Gwynedd - Mercy. Of these students, 86% were women and 57% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
Florida State University is the 16th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a doctor's degree in higher education/higher education administration. Each year, around 43,500 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $4,640 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $9,684 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 13 people received their doctor's degree in higher education/higher education administration from Florida State. About 90% of this group were women, and 60% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
The 17th most popular school in the country for higher education/higher education administration majors who are seeking their doctor's degree is University of Southern Mississippi. Each year, around 14,600 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $9,508 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $9,508 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 12 people received their doctor's degree in higher education/higher education administration from Southern Miss. Of these students, 69% were women and 49% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
The 17th most popular school in the country for higher education/higher education administration majors who are seeking their doctor's degree is Texas Tech University. Roughly 40,300 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $8,935 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $6,956 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 12 people received their doctor's degree in higher education/higher education administration from Texas Tech. Around 33% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 39% were women.
Concordia University, Chicago comes in at #20 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in higher education/higher education administration. Roughly 6,400 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $35,200 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $10,458 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 10 people received their doctor's degree in higher education/higher education administration from Concordia University, Chicago. Around 56% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 78% were women.
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Related Majors
Below are some popular majors that are similar to higher education/higher education administration that offer doctor’s degrees.
| Major | Annual Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| Other Educational Administration | 551 |
| Educational System Administration | 188 |
| Community College Education | 168 |
| Curriculum Administration | 143 |
| Urban Education & Leadership | 87 |
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.
- College Factual
- National Center for Education Statistics
- O*NET Online
- Bureau of Labor Statistics
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