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Higher Education Administration Schools in Virginia

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

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 254
Post-Master’s Certificate 34
Postbaccalaureate Certificate 34
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) 26
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 26
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 26

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: 1.3%
  • Black or African American: 23.2%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 7.0%
  • White: 53.2%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 1.3%
  • Other Races: 14.0%
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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
55% Graduation Rate
93,349 Total Students

In their early career, Liberty University grads earn an average salary of $33,492. An average student at Liberty University will pay a net price of $29,382. The student loan default rate of 6.30% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments.

40 Degrees in Major Awarded
94% Graduation Rate
25,628 Total Students

In their early career, University of Virginia grads earn an average salary of $64,712. Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $22,006. This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 0.70%.

20 Degrees in Major Awarded
70% Graduation Rate
38,541 Total Students

This public school has an average net price of $19,551. The student loan default rate is 2.50% which is lower than average. Grads earn an average early-career salary of $55,303 after earning their degree at this institution.

#4

Virginia Tech

Blacksburg
11 Degrees in Major Awarded
84% Graduation Rate
37,024 Total Students

This public college charges it's students an average net price of $21,301. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 14 to 1. 66% of students get financical aid.

6 Degrees in Major Awarded
47% Graduation Rate
2,110 Total Students

This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 7.10%. It takes the average student 4.00 years to graduate. Grads earn an average early-career salary of $34,745 after earning their degree at this institution.

#6

Regent University

Virginia Beach
2 Degrees in Major Awarded
59% Graduation Rate
10,483 Total Students

Of all the students who attend this school, 100% get financial aid. Grads earn an average early-career salary of $34,846 after earning their degree at this institution. The full-time teacher rate is 73%.

1 Degrees in Major Awarded
1,289 Total Students

The student loan default rate of 0.50% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 98% are considered 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

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