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Higher Education Administration in Rhode Island

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Higher Education Administration Schools in Rhode Island

In 2020-2021, 50 students earned their Higher Education/Higher Education Administration degrees in RI.

In terms of popularity, Higher Education Administration is the 5th most popular major in the state out of a total 45 majors commonly available.

Education Levels of Higher Education Administration Majors in Rhode Island

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

Education Level Number of Grads
Master’s Degree 44
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) 6
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 6
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 6

Gender Distribution

In Rhode Island, 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 Rhode Island is as follows:

  • Asian: 2.0%
  • Black or African American: 8.0%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 14.0%
  • White: 56.0%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 4.0%
  • Other Races: 16.0%
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Jobs for Higher Education Administration Grads in Rhode Island

In this state, there are 890 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 Rhode Island

A typical salary for a higher education/higher education administration grad in the state is $104,700, compared to a typical salary of $89,570 nationwide.

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There are 3 colleges in Rhode Island that offer higher education/higher education administration degrees. Learn about the most popular 3 below:

#1

Providence College

Providence
32 Degrees in Major Awarded
86% Graduation Rate
4,821 Total Students

76% of students get financical aid. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 64% are considered full time. Most students complete their degree in 4.04 years.

12 Degrees in Major Awarded
67% Graduation Rate
17,649 Total Students

This public school has an average net price of $18,638. The student loan default rate is 4.30% which is lower than average. Grads earn an average early-career salary of $51,827 after earning their degree at this institution.

6 Degrees in Major Awarded
63% Graduation Rate
5,676 Total Students

100% of the teachers are full time. Most students complete their degree in 4.14 years. The student loan default rate of 6.50% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments.

Higher Education Administration Careers in RI

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

Job Title RI Job Growth RI Median Salary
Postsecondary Education Administrators 6% $101,200
Education Administrators 0% $101,870

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

Major Annual Graduates in RI
Urban Education & Leadership 39
General Educational Leadership 25

View all majors related to Higher Education Administration

View Nationwide Higher Education Administration Report

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