Master’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, 3,339 people earned their master's degree in higher education/higher education administration. This earns it the #13 spot on the list of the most popular master'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 Master’s Degrees
We are unable to calculate the median earnings for higher education/higher education administration majors with their master's degree due to lack of data.
Student Debt
We do not have the data to estimate the median debt for this class of people.
Student Diversity
More women than men pursue their master's degree in higher education/higher education administration. About 71.8% of graduates with this degree are female.
| Gender | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Men | 941 |
| Women | 2,398 |
The racial-ethnic distribution of higher education/higher education administration master’s degree students is as follows:
| Race/Ethnicity | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Asian | 138 |
| Black or African American | 559 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 629 |
| White | 1,636 |
| International Students | 103 |
| Other Races/Ethnicities | 274 |
Most Popular Higher Education/Higher Education Administration Programs for Master’s Degrees
There are 200 colleges that offer a master’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 master's degree is Liberty University. Each year, around 93,300 students seeking various degrees attend the university. 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, 182 people received their master's degree in higher education/higher education administration from Liberty University. Of these students, 67% were women and 47% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
The 3rd most popular school in the country for higher education/higher education administration majors who are seeking their master's degree is University of Louisville. Roughly 22,200 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $12,632 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $14,222 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 103 people received their master's degree in higher education/higher education administration from UofL. Of these students, 26% were women and 45% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
The 4th most popular school in the country for higher education/higher education administration majors who are seeking their master's degree is Stony Brook University. Roughly 26,700 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $7,070 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $11,310 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 96 people received their master's degree in higher education/higher education administration from SUNY Stony Brook. Around 20% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 65% were women.
The 5th most popular school in the country for higher education/higher education administration majors who are seeking their master's degree is Georgia Southern University. Roughly 26,900 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $4,371 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $4,986 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 87 people received their master's degree in higher education/higher education administration from GaSou. About 72% of this group were women, and 44% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
University of Southern California is the 6th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in higher education/higher education administration. Each year, around 46,200 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $66,640 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $66,640 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 70 people received their master's degree in higher education/higher education administration from USC. Of these students, 73% were women and 74% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
The 7th most popular school in the country for higher education/higher education administration majors who are seeking their master's degree is Pennsylvania State University - Main Campus. Roughly 0 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $19,672 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $24,956 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 68 people received their master's degree in higher education/higher education administration from Penn State University Park. Of these students, 78% were women and 22% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
Humphreys University - Stockton and Modesto Campuses comes in at #8 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in higher education/higher education administration. Roughly 400 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $14,760 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $11,070 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 59 people received their master's degree in higher education/higher education administration from Humphreys University. Around 30% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 72% were women.
Texas A&M University - Commerce comes in at #9 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in higher education/higher education administration. Each year, around 12,200 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $4,790 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $3,630 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 55 people received their master's degree in higher education/higher education administration from Texas A&M Commerce. About 76% of this group were women, and 57% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
Florida International University comes in at #10 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in higher education/higher education administration. Roughly 58,800 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $4,721 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $9,119 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 50 people received their master's degree in higher education/higher education administration from FIU. Around 74% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 75% were women.
University of Mississippi is the 12th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in higher education/higher education administration. Roughly 21,000 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $9,252 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $9,252 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 48 people received their master's degree in higher education/higher education administration from Ole Miss. Around 30% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 77% were women.
The 14th most popular school in the country for higher education/higher education administration majors who are seeking their master's degree is Arizona State University - Tempe. Each year, around 74,700 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $11,308 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $12,376 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 46 people received their master's degree in higher education/higher education administration from ASU - Tempe. Around 50% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 80% were women.
Merrimack College is the 15th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in higher education/higher education administration. Roughly 5,400 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $47,636 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $34,208 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 45 people received their master's degree in higher education/higher education administration from Merrimack. Of these students, 79% were women and 24% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
The 16th most popular school in the country for higher education/higher education administration majors who are seeking their master's degree is Georgetown University. Roughly 19,300 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $64,896 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $58,848 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 44 people received their master's degree in higher education/higher education administration from Georgetown. Around 40% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 84% were women.
Baruch College comes in at #16 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in higher education/higher education administration. Roughly 19,700 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $6,930 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $11,090 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 44 people received their master's degree in higher education/higher education administration from Baruch. Around 72% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 70% were women.
The 18th most popular school in the country for higher education/higher education administration majors who are seeking their master's degree is University of Pennsylvania. Roughly 26,500 attend the school each year. 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, 43 people received their master's degree in higher education/higher education administration from UPenn. Around 38% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 79% were women.
Boston College comes in at #19 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in higher education/higher education administration. Roughly 14,900 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $66,410 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $35,784 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 42 people received their master's degree in higher education/higher education administration from Boston College. Of these students, 65% were women and 27% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
Kent State University at Kent comes in at #20 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in higher education/higher education administration. Roughly 26,800 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $11,595 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $12,483 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 40 people received their master's degree in higher education/higher education administration from Kent State. Around 11% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 77% were women.
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Related Majors
Below are some popular majors that are similar to higher education/higher education administration that offer master’s degrees.
| Major | Annual Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| General Educational Leadership | 18,267 |
| Curriculum Administration | 1,066 |
| Other Educational Administration | 1,046 |
| Elementary & Jr High Administration | 437 |
| Urban Education & Leadership | 355 |
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.
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