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Higher Education Administration Schools in Virginia

349 Higher Education/Higher Education Administration students earned their degrees in the state in <nil>.

In this state, Higher Education Administration is the 11th most popular major out of a total 67 majors commonly available.

Education Levels of Higher Education Administration Majors in Virginia

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

Education Level Number of Grads
Master’s Degree 244
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) 62
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 62
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 62
Post-Master’s Certificate 43
Postbaccalaureate Certificate 43

Gender Distribution

In Virginia, 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 Virginia is as follows:

  • Asian: 1.7%
  • Black or African American: 22.6%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 5.2%
  • White: 48.4%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 1.1%
  • Other Races: 20.9%
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Jobs for Higher Education Administration Grads in Virginia

There are 4,050 people in the state and 184,430 people in the nation working in higher education/higher education administration jobs.

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Wages for Higher Education Administration Jobs in Virginia

A typical salary for a higher education/higher education administration grad in the state is $104,310, compared to a typical salary of $89,570 nationwide.

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

#1

Liberty University

Lynchburg
234 Degrees in Major Awarded
52% Graduation Rate
94,709 Total Students

The student loan default rate is 2.00% which is lower than average. Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $35,216 a year. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 98% of students receive it.

40 Degrees in Major Awarded
95% Graduation Rate
26,005 Total Students

Of all the teachers who work at the school, 96% are considered full time. The student loan default rate of 0.50% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments. Of all the students who attend this school, 63% get financial aid.

20 Degrees in Major Awarded
71% Graduation Rate
38,628 Total Students

The student to faculty ratio is 16 to 1. Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $58,412 a year. Most students complete their degree in 4.36 years.

#4

Virginia Tech

Blacksburg
11 Degrees in Major Awarded
86% Graduation Rate
37,279 Total Students

It takes the average student 4.28 years to graduate. In their early career, Virginia Tech grads earn an average salary of $65,701. A typical student attending Virginia Tech will pay a net price of $20,927.

6 Degrees in Major Awarded
38% Graduation Rate
2,142 Total Students

This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 1.30%. Grads earn an average early-career salary of $38,390 after earning their degree at this institution. 30% of the teachers are full time.

#6

Regent University

Virginia Beach
2 Degrees in Major Awarded
59% Graduation Rate
10,330 Total Students

The student to faculty ratio is 21 to 1. 72% of the teachers are full time. Of all the students who attend this school, 100% get financial aid.

1 Degrees in Major Awarded
1,301 Total Students

95% of the teachers are full time.

Higher Education Administration Careers in VA

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

Job Title VA Job Growth VA Median Salary
Postsecondary Education Administrators 14% $97,320
Education Administrators 14% $105,280

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

Major Annual Graduates in VA
General Educational Leadership 1,099
Other Educational Administration 135
Community College Education 20
Curriculum Administration 12
Urban Education & Leadership 2

View all majors related to Higher Education Administration

View Nationwide Higher Education Administration Report

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