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Higher Education Administration Schools in Washington

40 students earned Higher Education/Higher Education Administration degrees in Washington in the 2020-2021 year.

A Higher Education Administration major is the 16th most popular major in this state.

Education Levels of Higher Education Administration Majors in Washington

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

Education Level Number of Grads
Master’s Degree 34
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) 5
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 5
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 5
Post-Master’s Certificate 1
Postbaccalaureate Certificate 1

Gender Distribution

In Washington, 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 Washington is as follows:

  • Asian: 12.5%
  • Black or African American: 5.0%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 17.5%
  • White: 25.0%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 7.5%
  • Other Races: 32.5%
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Jobs for Higher Education Administration Grads in Washington

There are 3,180 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 Washington

A typical salary for a higher education/higher education administration grad in the state is $86,750, compared to a typical salary of $89,570 nationwide.

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There are 4 colleges in Washington that offer higher education/higher education administration degrees. Learn about the most popular 4 below:

17 Degrees in Major Awarded
74% Graduation Rate
7,050 Total Students

It takes the average student 4.19 years to graduate. The student loan default rate is 1.10% which is lower than average. 78% of the teachers are full time.

14 Degrees in Major Awarded
55% Graduation Rate
11,174 Total Students

Seeking financial aid? At this school, 88% of students receive it. A typical student attending CWU will pay a net price of $16,514. 20 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio.

5 Degrees in Major Awarded
68% Graduation Rate
3,601 Total Students

99% of students get financical aid. This private school has an average net price of $26,714. Grads earn an average early-career salary of $49,228 after earning their degree at this institution.

4 Degrees in Major Awarded
62% Graduation Rate
1,638 Total Students

99% of students get financical aid. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 52% are considered full time. Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $47,115 a year.

Higher Education Administration Careers in WA

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

Job Title WA Job Growth WA Median Salary
Education Administrators 19% $78,610
Postsecondary Education Administrators 18% $92,320

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

Major Annual Graduates in WA
General Educational Leadership 297
Other Educational Administration 48
Curriculum Administration 32
Urban Education & Leadership 4
Educational System Administration 2
Elementary & Jr High Administration 1

View all majors related to Higher Education Administration

View Nationwide Higher Education Administration Report

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