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Higher Education Administration Graduate Certificate

Higher Education Administration Graduate Certificates

There are 254 schools in the United States where you can earn agraduate certificate in Higher Education Administration.

Education Levels of Higher Education Administration Majors

In the most recent year for which data is available, 4,404 degrees were awarded toHigher 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 1,068

Earnings of Higher Education Administration Majors With Graduate Certificates (All Award Levels)

The U.S. Department of Education reports a median salary for graduates with agraduate certificate 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 graduate certificate is not currently available.

There are 291 colleges that offer a graduate certificate in Higher Education Administration. Learn more about the most popular below:

#1

Liberty University

Lynchburg, VA

The most popular school in the United States for Higher Education Administration students seeking a graduate certificate is Liberty University. This school awarded 318 graduate certificates 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.

#2

University of Louisville

Louisville, KY

University of Louisville is a popular choice for Higher Education Administration majors seeking their graduate certificate. This school awarded 189 graduate certificates in Higher Education Administration in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their graduate certificate in Higher Education Administration here go on to a median salary of $40,669.

University of Southern Mississippi comes in at #3 on our list of the most popular colleges offering graduate certificates in Higher Education Administration. During the most recent year for which we have data, 126 people received their graduate certificate in Higher Education Administration from this school. Graduates who complete their graduate certificate in Higher Education Administration here go on to 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 graduate certificates in Higher Education Administration. During the most recent year for which we have data, 93 people received their graduate certificate 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.

#5

Grand Canyon University

Phoenix, AZ

Grand Canyon University comes in at #5 on our list of the most popular colleges offering graduate certificates in Higher Education Administration. During the most recent year for which we have data, 92 people received their graduate certificate in Higher Education Administration from this school. Graduates who complete their graduate certificate in Higher Education Administration here go on to a median salary of $40,669.

#6

Purdue University Global

West Lafayette, IN

Purdue University Global comes in at #6 on our list of the most popular colleges offering graduate certificates in Higher Education Administration. During the most recent year for which we have data, 77 people received their graduate certificate in Higher Education Administration from this school. Graduates who complete their graduate certificate in Higher Education Administration here go on to a median salary of $40,669.

#7

University of Pennsylvania

Philadelphia, PA

University of Pennsylvania is a popular choice for Higher Education Administration majors seeking their graduate certificate. During the most recent year for which we have data, 64 people received their graduate certificate in Higher Education Administration from this school. Graduates who complete their graduate certificate in Higher Education Administration here go on to a median salary of $40,669.

University of Southern California comes in at #8 on our list of the most popular colleges offering graduate certificates in Higher Education Administration. During the most recent year for which we have data, 63 people received their graduate certificate 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.

Maryville University of Saint Louis is a popular choice for Higher Education Administration majors seeking their graduate certificate. During the most recent year for which we have data, 61 people received their graduate certificate in Higher Education Administration from this school. Graduates who complete their graduate certificate in Higher Education Administration here go on to a median salary of $40,669.

#10

Stony Brook University

Stony Brook, NY

Stony Brook University comes in at #10 on our list of the most popular colleges offering graduate certificates in Higher Education Administration. This school awarded 59 graduate certificates in Higher Education Administration in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their graduate certificate in Higher Education Administration here go on to a median salary of $40,669.

#11

Boston College

Chestnut Hill, MA

Boston College is a popular choice for Higher Education Administration majors seeking their graduate certificate. During the most recent year for which we have data, 56 people received their graduate certificate in Higher Education Administration from this school. Graduates who complete their graduate certificate 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 graduate certificates in Higher Education Administration. During the most recent year for which we have data, 54 people received their graduate certificate 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.

#13

Sam Houston State University

Huntsville, TX

Sam Houston State University is a popular choice for Higher Education Administration majors seeking their graduate certificate. During the most recent year for which we have data, 51 people received their graduate certificate in Higher Education Administration from this school. Graduates who complete their graduate certificate in Higher Education Administration here go on to a median salary of $40,669.

Florida International University is a popular choice for Higher Education Administration majors seeking their graduate certificate. During the most recent year for which we have data, 48 people received their graduate certificate 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.

#15

Georgia Southern University

Statesboro, GA

Georgia Southern University is a popular choice for Higher Education Administration majors seeking their graduate certificate. During the most recent year for which we have data, 47 people received their graduate certificate in Higher Education Administration from this school. Graduates who complete their graduate certificate in Higher Education Administration here go on to a median salary of $40,669.

University of Maine at Farmington comes in at #16 on our list of the most popular colleges offering graduate certificates in Higher Education Administration. This school awarded 46 graduate certificates 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 comes in at #17 on our list of the most popular colleges offering graduate certificates in Higher Education Administration. This school awarded 42 graduate certificates in Higher Education Administration in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their graduate certificate in Higher Education Administration here go on to a median salary of $40,669.

Appalachian State University comes in at #18 on our list of the most popular colleges offering graduate certificates in Higher Education Administration. This school awarded 41 graduate certificates in Higher Education Administration in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their graduate certificate in Higher Education Administration here go on to a median salary of $40,669.

California State University-Fullerton comes in at #19 on our list of the most popular colleges offering graduate certificates in Higher Education Administration. During the most recent year for which we have data, 41 people received their graduate certificate 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.

East Texas A&M University is a popular choice for Higher Education Administration majors seeking their graduate certificate. This school awarded 41 graduate certificates in Higher Education Administration in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their graduate certificate in Higher Education Administration here go on to a median salary of $40,669.

Below are some popular majors similar to Higher Education Administration that also offer graduate certificates.

Major Annual Degrees Awarded
Educational Leadership and Administration, General 29,806
Educational Administration and Supervision, Other 1,941
Educational, Instructional, and Curriculum Supervision 1,682
Elementary and Middle School Administration/Principalship 1,258
Superintendency and Educational System Administration 1,056

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 to obtain the percentage of racial-ethnic minorities.

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