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Higher Education Administration Schools in North Carolina

127 students earned Higher Education/Higher Education Administration degrees in North Carolina in the 2020-2021 year.

A Higher Education Administration major is the 16th most popular major in this state.

Education Levels of Higher Education Administration Majors in North Carolina

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

Education Level Number of Grads
Master’s Degree 99
Post-Master’s Certificate 20
Postbaccalaureate Certificate 20
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) 8
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 8
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 8

Gender Distribution

In North Carolina, 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 North Carolina is as follows:

  • Asian: 0.8%
  • Black or African American: 23.6%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 3.9%
  • White: 63.0%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 0.0%
  • Other Races: 8.7%
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Jobs for Higher Education Administration Grads in North Carolina

In this state, there are 5,870 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 North Carolina

A typical salary for a higher education/higher education administration grad in the state is $82,040, compared to a typical salary of $89,570 nationwide.

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

51 Degrees in Major Awarded
72% Graduation Rate
20,023 Total Students

The student loan default rate of 3.60% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments. It takes the average student 4.31 years to graduate. The student to faculty ratio is 16 to 1.

33 Degrees in Major Awarded
53% Graduation Rate
19,764 Total Students

The student loan default rate is 5.30% which is lower than average. 76% of the teachers are full time. The student to faculty ratio is 16 to 1.

18 Degrees in Major Awarded
81% Graduation Rate
36,042 Total Students

68% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 14 to 1. Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $16,411.

12 Degrees in Major Awarded
83% Graduation Rate
7,117 Total Students

The student loan default rate of 1.20% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments. In their early career, Elon grads earn an average salary of $49,734. 78% of the teachers are full time.

7 Degrees in Major Awarded
51% Graduation Rate
3,653 Total Students

This private institution charges an average net price of $20,827. Graduates earn an average $38,647 after graduation. The 4.00% student loan default rate is lower than average.

5 Degrees in Major Awarded
46% Graduation Rate
8,078 Total Students

This public school has an average net price of $14,332. This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 8.20%. It takes the average student 4.59 years to graduate.

1 Degrees in Major Awarded
50% Graduation Rate
2,686 Total Students

Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $37,250 a year. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 100% of students receive it. Students who attend this private institution pay an average net price of $18,772.

Higher Education Administration Careers in NC

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

Job Title NC Job Growth NC Median Salary
Education Administrators 11% $76,800
Postsecondary Education Administrators 9% $90,070

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

Major Annual Graduates in NC
General Educational Leadership 712
Secondary School Administration 148
Adult Education Administration 109
Other Educational Administration 45
Urban Education & Leadership 38
Curriculum Administration 14
Community College Education 12

View all majors related to Higher Education Administration

View Nationwide Higher Education Administration Report

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