Master’s Degrees in Higher Education/Higher Education Administration
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Education Levels of Higher Education/Higher Education Administration Majors
In 2020-2021, 3,686 master's degrees were awarded to higher education/higher education administration majors. 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 | 3,686 |
| Doctor’s Degree | 663 |
| Graduate Certificate | 345 |
| Associate Degree | 11 |
| Undergraduate Certificate | 3 |
| Bachelor’s Degree | 1 |
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 70.7% of graduates with this degree are female.
| Gender | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Men | 1,080 |
| Women | 2,606 |
The racial-ethnic distribution of higher education/higher education administration master’s degree students is as follows:
| Race/Ethnicity | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Asian | 131 |
| Black or African American | 638 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 582 |
| White | 1,967 |
| International Students | 76 |
| Other Races/Ethnicities | 292 |
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 $15,409 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $7,847 per year. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 182 people received their master's degree in higher education/higher education administration from Liberty University. Of these students, 60% were women and 37% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
Purdue University Global is the 2nd most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in higher education/higher education administration. Each year, around 43,900 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $10,080 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $8,730 per year. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 109 people received their master's degree in higher education/higher education administration from Purdue University Global. Of these students, 73% were women and 34% 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 $12,174 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $13,524 per year. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 103 people received their master's degree in higher education/higher education administration from UofL. About 23% of this group were women, and 45% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
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. The higher education/higher education administration program at Stony Brook University awarded 96 master's degrees during the 2020-2021 school year. Around 32% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 80% 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. The higher education/higher education administration program at Georgia Southern University awarded 87 master's degrees during the 2020-2021 school year. About 76% of this group were women, and 49% 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 $60,446 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $60,446 per year. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 70 master's degrees were handed out to higher education/higher education administration majors at USC. About 70% of this group were women, and 77% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
Pennsylvania State University - University Park is the 7th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in higher education/higher education administration. Roughly 89,800 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $15,400 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $23,189 per year. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 68 people received their master's degree in higher education/higher education administration from Penn State University Park. Around 21% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 81% were women.
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 $14,580 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $10,503 per year. The higher education/higher education administration program at Humphreys University - Stockton and Modesto Campuses awarded 59 master's degrees during the 2020-2021 school year. About 66% of this group were women, and 36% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
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. The higher education/higher education administration program at Texas A&M University - Commerce awarded 55 master's degrees during the 2020-2021 school year. Around 49% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 75% were women.
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 $8,912 per year. The higher education/higher education administration program at Florida International University awarded 50 master's degrees during the 2020-2021 school year. About 78% of this group were women, and 88% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
Capella University comes in at #10 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in higher education/higher education administration. Each year, around 38,900 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $14,148 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $14,784 per year. The higher education/higher education administration program at Capella University awarded 50 master's degrees during the 2020-2021 school year. Around 60% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 88% 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 $8,934 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $8,938 per year. The higher education/higher education administration program at University of Mississippi awarded 48 master's degrees during the 2020-2021 school year. Around 27% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 75% were women.
Walden University is the 13th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in higher education/higher education administration. Each year, around 49,600 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $10,064 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $9,651 per year. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 47 people received their master's degree in higher education/higher education administration from Walden University. Of these students, 81% were women and 57% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
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 $10,710 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $11,720 per year. The higher education/higher education administration program at Arizona State University - Tempe awarded 46 master's degrees during the 2020-2021 school year. About 70% of this group were women, and 37% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
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 $43,842 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $31,488 per year. The higher education/higher education administration program at Merrimack College awarded 45 master's degrees during the 2020-2021 school year. Around 9% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 84% were women.
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 $59,784 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $54,672 per year. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 44 people received their master's degree in higher education/higher education administration from Georgetown. Around 32% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 68% 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. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 44 master's degrees were handed out to higher education/higher education administration majors at Baruch. About 70% of this group were women, and 66% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
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 $54,652 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $38,732 per year. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 43 people received their master's degree in higher education/higher education administration from UPenn. About 72% of this group were women, and 33% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
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 $60,530 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $32,616 per year. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 42 master's degrees were handed out to higher education/higher education administration majors at Boston College. Of these students, 74% were women and 26% 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 $11,000 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $11,766 per year. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 40 people received their master's degree in higher education/higher education administration from Kent State. Of these students, 78% were women and 20% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
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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 | 20,176 |
| Other Educational Administration | 1,213 |
| Curriculum Administration | 1,115 |
| Elementary & Jr High Administration | 579 |
| Urban Education & Leadership | 526 |
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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