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Higher Education Administration Schools in Pennsylvania

295 Higher Education/Higher Education Administration students earned their degrees in the state in 2020-2021.

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 228
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) 62
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 62
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 62
Post-Master’s Certificate 5
Postbaccalaureate Certificate 5

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: 3.1%
  • Black or African American: 16.3%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 8.1%
  • White: 59.3%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 5.1%
  • Other Races: 8.1%
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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
71% Graduation Rate
89,816 Total Students

The student to faculty ratio is 15 to 1. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 75% of students receive it. 83% of the teachers are full time.

63 Degrees in Major Awarded
95% Graduation Rate
26,552 Total Students

An average student at UPenn will pay a net price of $25,046. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 79% are considered full time. 57% of students are awarded financial aid at this school.

#3

Temple University

Philadelphia
38 Degrees in Major Awarded
73% Graduation Rate
37,236 Total Students

The 3.50% student loan default rate is lower than average. 56% of the teachers are full time. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 13 to 1.

32 Degrees in Major Awarded
75% Graduation Rate
17,719 Total Students

It takes the average student 4.34 years to graduate. 71% of the teachers are full time. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 20 to 1.

#5

Geneva College

Beaver Falls
15 Degrees in Major Awarded
64% Graduation Rate
1,349 Total Students

The student loan default rate of 3.80% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments. In their early career, Geneva grads earn an average salary of $37,554. 88% of the teachers are full time.

#6

Gwynedd Mercy University

Gwynedd Valley
14 Degrees in Major Awarded
61% Graduation Rate
2,737 Total Students

In their early career, Gwynedd - Mercy grads earn an average salary of $55,354. Most students complete their degree in 4.22 years. 11 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio.

#7

Drexel University

Philadelphia
12 Degrees in Major Awarded
74% Graduation Rate
23,589 Total Students

55% of the teachers are full time. The 1.90% student loan default rate is lower than average. The average student takes 4.68 years to complete their degree at Drexel.

#7

Duquesne University

Pittsburgh
12 Degrees in Major Awarded
78% Graduation Rate
8,830 Total Students

It takes the average student 4.12 years to graduate. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 13 to 1. The 2.30% student loan default rate is lower than average.

#9

Messiah University

Mechanicsburg
11 Degrees in Major Awarded
78% Graduation Rate
3,370 Total Students

Of all the teachers who work at the school, 57% are considered full time. The 2.30% student loan default rate is lower than average. It takes the average student 4.06 years to graduate.

#10

Immaculata University

Immaculata
7 Degrees in Major Awarded
69% Graduation Rate
2,563 Total Students

Most students complete their degree in 4.20 years. The 3.50% student loan default rate is lower than average. The full-time teacher rate is 100%.

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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