Higher Education Administration Doctor’s Degrees
A doctor’s degree in Higher Education Administration is offered at 254 colleges in the United States, where you can earn adoctor’s degree in Higher Education Administration.
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Education Levels of Higher Education Administration Majors
During the most recent year for which data is available, 4,404 people earned theirHigher Education Administration majors across all award levels. The following table shows the number of diplomas awarded in Higher Education Administration at each degree level.
| Education Level | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Associate’s Degree | 15 |
| Bachelor’s Degree | 3 |
| Master’s Degree | 3,318 |
| Doctor’s Degree (this page) | 1,068 |
Earnings of Higher Education Administration Majors With Doctor’s Degrees (All Award Levels)
The median salary for graduates holding adoctor’s degree in Higher Education Administration of $67,022 four years after graduation. These figures are reported program-wide, across all award levels.
However, this can depend on a number of factors, such as where you live and the number of years of experience you have.
| Years After Graduation | Median Earnings |
|---|---|
| 1 year | $65,211 |
| 4 years | $67,022 |
| 5 years | $74,441 |
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, field-of-study earnings tracker (program-wide, all award levels).
Student Debt (All Award Levels)
The data on debt ranges for Higher Education Administration majors who have their doctor’s degree is not currently available.
Most Popular Higher Education Administration Programs for Doctor’s Degrees
There are 291 colleges that offer a doctor’s degree in Higher Education Administration. Learn more about the most popular below:
The most popular school in the United States for Higher Education Administration students seeking a doctor's degree is Liberty University. This school awarded 318 doctor's degrees in Higher Education Administration in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
University of Louisville comes in at #2 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in Higher Education Administration. During the most recent year for which we have data, 189 people received their doctor's degree in Higher Education Administration from this school. Graduates who complete their doctor's degree in Higher Education Administration here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
University of Southern Mississippi is a popular choice for Higher Education Administration majors seeking their doctor's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 126 people received their doctor's degree in Higher Education Administration from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley comes in at #4 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in Higher Education Administration. This school awarded 93 doctor's degrees in Higher Education Administration in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their doctor's degree in Higher Education Administration here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Grand Canyon University is a popular choice for Higher Education Administration majors seeking their doctor's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 92 people received their doctor's degree in Higher Education Administration from this school. Graduates who complete their doctor's degree in Higher Education Administration here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Purdue University Global is a popular choice for Higher Education Administration majors seeking their doctor's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 77 people received their doctor's degree in Higher Education Administration from this school. Graduates who complete their doctor's degree in Higher Education Administration here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
University of Pennsylvania is a popular choice for Higher Education Administration majors seeking their doctor's degree. This school awarded 64 doctor's degrees in Higher Education Administration in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
University of Southern California is a popular choice for Higher Education Administration majors seeking their doctor's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 63 people received their doctor's degree in Higher Education Administration from this school. Graduates who complete their doctor's degree in Higher Education Administration here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Maryville University of Saint Louis is a popular choice for Higher Education Administration majors seeking their doctor's degree. This school awarded 61 doctor's degrees in Higher Education Administration in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their doctor's degree in Higher Education Administration here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Stony Brook University comes in at #10 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in Higher Education Administration. During the most recent year for which we have data, 59 people received their doctor's degree in Higher Education Administration from this school. Graduates who complete their doctor's degree in Higher Education Administration here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Boston College is a popular choice for Higher Education Administration majors seeking their doctor's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 56 people received their doctor's degree in Higher Education Administration from this school. Graduates who complete their doctor's degree in Higher Education Administration here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Humphreys University-Stockton and Modesto Campuses comes in at #12 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in Higher Education Administration. This school awarded 54 doctor's degrees in Higher Education Administration in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their doctor's degree in Higher Education Administration here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Sam Houston State University comes in at #13 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in Higher Education Administration. During the most recent year for which we have data, 51 people received their doctor's degree in Higher Education Administration from this school. Graduates who complete their doctor's degree in Higher Education Administration here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Florida International University comes in at #14 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in Higher Education Administration. This school awarded 48 doctor's degrees in Higher Education Administration in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Georgia Southern University comes in at #15 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in Higher Education Administration. During the most recent year for which we have data, 47 people received their doctor's degree in Higher Education Administration from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
University of Maine at Farmington is a popular choice for Higher Education Administration majors seeking their doctor's degree. This school awarded 46 doctor's degrees in Higher Education Administration in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Kent State University at Kent is a popular choice for Higher Education Administration majors seeking their doctor's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 42 people received their doctor's degree in Higher Education Administration from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Appalachian State University is a popular choice for Higher Education Administration majors seeking their doctor's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 41 people received their doctor's degree in Higher Education Administration from this school. Graduates who complete their doctor's degree in Higher Education Administration here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
California State University-Fullerton is a popular choice for Higher Education Administration majors seeking their doctor's degree. This school awarded 41 doctor's degrees in Higher Education Administration in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their doctor's degree in Higher Education Administration here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
East Texas A&M University comes in at #20 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in Higher Education Administration. This school awarded 41 doctor's degrees in Higher Education Administration in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
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References
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- College Factual
- National Center for Education Statistics (IPEDS)
- O*NET Online
- U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics
- U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard
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