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Higher Education Administration Schools in New Jersey

In 2020-2021, 101 students earned their Higher Education/Higher Education Administration degrees in NJ.

In this state, Higher Education Administration is the 12th most popular major out of a total 61 majors commonly available.

Education Levels of Higher Education Administration Majors in New Jersey

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

Education Level Number of Grads
Master’s Degree 66
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) 35
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 35
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 35

Gender Distribution

In New Jersey, 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 New Jersey is as follows:

  • Asian: 2.0%
  • Black or African American: 22.8%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 18.8%
  • White: 41.6%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 3.0%
  • Other Races: 11.9%
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Jobs for Higher Education Administration Grads in New Jersey

2,560 people in the state and 184,430 in the nation are employed in jobs related to higher education/higher education administration.

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Wages for Higher Education Administration Jobs in New Jersey

A typical salary for a higher education/higher education administration grad in the state is $100,040, compared to a typical salary of $89,570 nationwide.

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There are 7 colleges in New Jersey that offer higher education/higher education administration degrees. Learn about the most popular 7 below:

24 Degrees in Major Awarded
71% Graduation Rate
21,005 Total Students

This public college charges it's students an average net price of $17,381. Most students complete their degree in 4.39 years. 18 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio.

23 Degrees in Major Awarded
50% Graduation Rate
3,197 Total Students

100% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. Graduates earn an average $42,756 after graduation. This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 6.50%.

#3

Seton Hall University

South Orange
19 Degrees in Major Awarded
70% Graduation Rate
9,814 Total Students

An average student at Seton Hall will pay a net price of $32,634. 93% of the teachers are full time. 100% of students are awarded financial aid at this school.

14 Degrees in Major Awarded
52% Graduation Rate
9,635 Total Students

Graduates earn an average $43,130 after graduation. A typical student attending William Paterson University will pay a net price of $18,498. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 98% are considered full time.

12 Degrees in Major Awarded
55% Graduation Rate
7,479 Total Students

31% of the teachers are full time. Grads earn an average early-career salary of $43,453 after earning their degree at this institution. An average student at FDU will pay a net price of $12,069.

8 Degrees in Major Awarded
57% Graduation Rate
2,274 Total Students

The 4.30% student loan default rate is lower than average. 13 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $42,646 a year.

1 Degrees in Major Awarded
80% Graduation Rate
50,411 Total Students

In their early career, Rutgers New Brunswick grads earn an average salary of $54,962. The student to faculty ratio is 16 to 1. This public college charges it's students an average net price of $23,035.

Higher Education Administration Careers in NJ

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

Job Title NJ Job Growth NJ Median Salary
Education Administrators 11% $96,310
Postsecondary Education Administrators 8% $130,760

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

Major Annual Graduates in NJ
General Educational Leadership 765
Curriculum Administration 91
Urban Education & Leadership 58
Elementary & Jr High Administration 45
Community College Education 32
Secondary School Administration 15

View all majors related to Higher Education Administration

View Nationwide Higher Education Administration Report

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