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Higher Education Administration Schools in Massachusetts

In 2020-2021, 210 students earned their Higher Education/Higher Education Administration degrees in MA.

As a degree choice, Higher Education Administration is the 10th most popular major in the state.

Education Levels of Higher Education Administration Majors in Massachusetts

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

Education Level Number of Grads
Master’s Degree 168
Post-Master’s Certificate 35
Postbaccalaureate Certificate 35
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) 7
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 7
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 7

Gender Distribution

In Massachusetts, 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 Massachusetts is as follows:

  • Asian: 3.8%
  • Black or African American: 4.8%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 7.1%
  • White: 74.8%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 1.4%
  • Other Races: 8.1%
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Jobs for Higher Education Administration Grads in Massachusetts

In this state, there are 11,130 people employed in jobs related to a higher education/higher education administration degree, compared to 184,430 nationwide.

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Wages for Higher Education Administration Jobs in Massachusetts

In this state, higher education/higher education administration grads earn an average of $96,570. Nationwide, they make an average of $89,570.

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There are 10 colleges in Massachusetts that offer higher education/higher education administration degrees. Learn about the most popular 10 below:

#1

Merrimack College

North Andover
45 Degrees in Major Awarded
71% Graduation Rate
5,418 Total Students

The student to faculty ratio is 15 to 1. Students who attend this private institution pay an average net price of $34,367. It takes the average student 4.10 years to graduate.

#2

Boston College

Chestnut Hill
44 Degrees in Major Awarded
92% Graduation Rate
14,934 Total Students

Of all the students who attend this school, 56% get financial aid. The student loan default rate is 0.90% which is lower than average. An average student at Boston College will pay a net price of $36,599.

#3

Bay Path University

Longmeadow
35 Degrees in Major Awarded
59% Graduation Rate
3,224 Total Students

Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 12 to 1. The full-time teacher rate is 21%. This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 4.90%.

23 Degrees in Major Awarded
58% Graduation Rate
7,242 Total Students

The average student takes 4.35 years to complete their degree at Salem State. 99% of the teachers are full time. The student to faculty ratio is 14 to 1.

18 Degrees in Major Awarded
80% Graduation Rate
31,642 Total Students

Of all the students who attend this school, 90% get financial aid. Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $52,450 a year. 81% of the teachers are full time.

16 Degrees in Major Awarded
11,310 Total Students

The student to faculty ratio is 14 to 1. Graduates earn an average $65,632 after graduation. This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 1.50%.

10 Degrees in Major Awarded
59% Graduation Rate
6,830 Total Students

Most students complete their degree in 4.31 years. An average student at Suffolk will pay a net price of $30,995. This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 4.30%.

#8

Endicott College

Beverly
7 Degrees in Major Awarded
75% Graduation Rate
4,287 Total Students

Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 13 to 1. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 96% of students receive it. 26% of the teachers are full time.

#9

Regis College

Weston
5 Degrees in Major Awarded
57% Graduation Rate
3,460 Total Students

The student loan default rate is 3.90% which is lower than average. This private school has an average net price of $32,338. 34% of the teachers are full time.

5 Degrees in Major Awarded
45% Graduation Rate
699 Total Students

The 5.30% student loan default rate is lower than average. Of all the students who attend this school, 100% get financial aid. 33% of the teachers are full time.

Higher Education Administration Careers in MA

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

Job Title MA Job Growth MA Median Salary
Education Administrators 14% $93,500

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

Major Annual Graduates in MA
General Educational Leadership 544
Urban Education & Leadership 11
Special Education Administration 7
Elementary & Jr High Administration 4

View all majors related to Higher Education Administration

View Nationwide Higher Education Administration Report

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