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Higher Education Administration Schools in Pennsylvania

346 students earned Higher Education/Higher Education Administration degrees in Pennsylvania in the <nil> year.

In this state, Higher Education Administration is the 12th most popular major out of a total 86 majors commonly available.

Education Levels of Higher Education Administration Majors in Pennsylvania

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

Education Level Number of Grads
Master’s Degree 264
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) 73
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 73
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 73
Post-Master’s Certificate 9
Postbaccalaureate Certificate 9

Gender Distribution

In Pennsylvania, 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 Pennsylvania is as follows:

  • Asian: 3.8%
  • Black or African American: 16.2%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 6.1%
  • White: 66.5%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 4.0%
  • Other Races: 3.5%
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Jobs for Higher Education Administration Grads in Pennsylvania

5,690 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 Pennsylvania

Higher Education/Higher Education Administration grads earn an average of $80,560 in the state and $89,570 nationwide.

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

76 Degrees in Major Awarded
63 Degrees in Major Awarded
96% Graduation Rate
28,038 Total Students

Of all the teachers who work at the school, 78% are considered full time. Of all the students who attend this school, 63% get financial aid. This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 0.30%.

#3

Temple University

Philadelphia
38 Degrees in Major Awarded
74% Graduation Rate
35,626 Total Students

55% of the teachers are full time. This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 1.30%. Most students complete their degree in 4.33 years.

32 Degrees in Major Awarded
77% Graduation Rate
17,614 Total Students

Of all the students who attend this school, 100% get financial aid. Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $13,183. This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 1.20%.

#5

Geneva College

Beaver Falls
15 Degrees in Major Awarded
72% Graduation Rate
1,315 Total Students

It takes the average student 4.15 years to graduate. 11 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $40,386 a year.

#6

Gwynedd Mercy University

Gwynedd Valley
14 Degrees in Major Awarded
62% Graduation Rate
2,521 Total Students

This private school has an average net price of $26,072. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 10 to 1. Of all the students who attend this school, 100% get financial aid.

#7

Drexel University

Philadelphia
12 Degrees in Major Awarded
69% Graduation Rate
23,216 Total Students

This private institution charges an average net price of $23,167. The student loan default rate is 0.90% which is lower than average. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 10 to 1.

#7

Duquesne University

Pittsburgh
12 Degrees in Major Awarded
80% Graduation Rate
8,300 Total Students

This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 1.20%. Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $60,449 a year. 49% of the teachers are full time.

#9

Messiah University

Mechanicsburg
11 Degrees in Major Awarded
79% Graduation Rate
3,276 Total Students

This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 0.60%. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 48% are considered full time. It takes the average student 4.06 years to graduate.

#10

Immaculata University

Immaculata
7 Degrees in Major Awarded
67% Graduation Rate
2,478 Total Students

Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $56,491 a year. 9 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. Most students complete their degree in 4.20 years.

Higher Education Administration Careers in PA

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

Job Title PA Job Growth PA Median Salary
Postsecondary Education Administrators 8% $97,440
Education Administrators 5% $73,500

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

Major Annual Graduates in PA
General Educational Leadership 1,245
Curriculum Administration 102
Other Educational Administration 68
Elementary & Jr High Administration 56
Educational System Administration 48
Secondary School Administration 15
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Special Education Administration 8

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