Master’s Degrees in Educational Administration
Education Levels of Education Admin Majors
During the most recent year for which data is available, 25,551 people earned their master's degree in education admin. This makes it the 2nd most popular master's degree program in the country.
The following table shows the number of diplomas awarded in education admin at each degree level.
Education Level | Number of Grads |
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Master’s Degree | 25,551 |
Graduate Certificate | 9,140 |
Doctor’s Degree | 8,361 |
Bachelor’s Degree | 586 |
Basic Certificate | 228 |
Associate Degree | 53 |
Undergraduate Certificate | 2 |
Earnings of Education Admin Majors With Master’s Degrees
The median salary for graduates holding a master's degree in education admin is $60,279. However, this can depend on a number of factors, such as where you live and the number of years experience you have. A better approximation of salary is to look at the typical range of salaries. In this case the low is $53,695 and the high is $66,976.
Student Debt
The data on debt ranges for education admin majors who have their master's degree is not available.
Student Diversity
More women than men pursue their master's degree in education admin. About 71.6% of graduates with this degree are female.
Gender | Number of Grads |
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Men | 7,245 |
Women | 18,306 |
The racial-ethnic distribution of education admin master’s degree students is as follows:
Race/Ethnicity | Number of Grads |
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Asian | 547 |
Black or African American | 3,647 |
Hispanic or Latino | 3,259 |
White | 15,456 |
International Students | 387 |
Other Races/Ethnicities | 2,255 |
Most Popular Education Admin Programs for Master’s Degrees
There are 782 colleges that offer a master’s degree in education admin. Learn more about the most popular 20 below:
The most popular school in the United States for education admin students seekinga master's degree is American College of Education. Each year, around 8,100 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $5,160 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $5,640 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 1,152 people received their master's degree in education admin from American College of Education. Of these students, 70% were women and 21% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Those who complete their master's degree in education admin at American College of Education make a median salary of 60,279.
Lamar University comes in at #2 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in education admin. Each year, around 16,600 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $6,228 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $6,471 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 1,148 people received their master's degree in education admin from Lamar University. Of these students, 74% were women and 41% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Data shows that Lamar University graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $60,279.
Grand Canyon University is the 3rd most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in education admin. Roughly 103,400 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $16,390 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $10,138 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 908 people received their master's degree in education admin from Grand Canyon University. Of these students, 76% were women and 40% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Grand Canyon University education admin graduates who receive their master's degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $60,279.
The 4th most popular school in the country for education admin majors who are seeking their master's degree is Western Governors University. Roughly 147,800 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $7,710 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $8,302 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 512 people received their master's degree in education admin from WGU. Around 13% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 75% were women. Western Governors University education admin graduates who receive their master's degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $60,279.
Concordia University, Chicago comes in at #5 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in education admin. Roughly 6,400 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $35,200 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $10,458 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 420 people received their master's degree in education admin from Concordia University, Chicago. About 75% of this group were women, and 26% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. Data shows that Concordia University, Chicago graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $60,279.
University of the Cumberlands comes in at #6 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in education admin. Roughly 19,100 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $9,875 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $4,260 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 373 people received their master's degree in education admin from Cumberlands. About 71% of this group were women, and 2% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. Those who complete their master's degree in education admin at University of the Cumberlands make a median salary of 60,279.
Liberty University comes in at #7 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in education admin. Roughly 93,300 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $15,015 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $7,740 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 372 people received their master's degree in education admin from Liberty University. Of these students, 73% were women and 33% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Liberty University education admin graduates who receive their master's degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $60,279.
Arkansas State University - Main Campus is the 8th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in education admin. Each year, around 13,100 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $7,176 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $6,534 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 363 people received their master's degree in education admin from A-State. About 54% of this group were women, and 15% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. Those who complete their master's degree in education admin at Arkansas State University - Main Campus make a median salary of 60,279.
Montclair State University comes in at #9 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in education admin. Each year, around 21,000 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $13,710 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $14,562 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 276 people received their master's degree in education admin from Montclair State. About 70% of this group were women, and 38% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. Those who complete their master's degree in education admin at Montclair State University make a median salary of 60,279.
The University of Texas at Arlington is the 10th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in education admin. Each year, around 48,000 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $9,206 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $9,015 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 266 people received their master's degree in education admin from UT Arlington. Of these students, 78% were women and 42% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Data shows that UT Arlington graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $60,279.
The 11th most popular school in the country for education admin majors who are seeking their master's degree is University of Phoenix - Arizona. Each year, around 89,700 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $9,552 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $16,215 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 265 people received their master's degree in education admin from UOPX - Arizona. Around 45% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 77% were women. Data shows that UOPX - Arizona graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $60,279.
The 12th most popular school in the country for education admin majors who are seeking their master's degree is Northern Arizona University. Each year, around 29,500 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $11,015 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $11,674 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 264 people received their master's degree in education admin from NAU. Around 34% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 71% were women. Those who complete their master's degree in education admin at Northern Arizona University make a median salary of 60,279.
Loyola Marymount University comes in at #13 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in education admin. Each year, around 9,600 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $57,602 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $21,588 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 245 people received their master's degree in education admin from Loyola Marymount. Of these students, 72% were women and 76% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Data shows that Loyola Marymount graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $60,279.
The 14th most popular school in the country for education admin majors who are seeking their master's degree is William Woods University. Roughly 2,100 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $27,800 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $13,800 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 218 people received their master's degree in education admin from William Woods. Of these students, 46% were women and 7% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Data shows that William Woods graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $60,279.
Northwest Missouri State University is the 15th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in education admin. Each year, around 7,200 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $6,442 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $6,704 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 202 people received their master's degree in education admin from Northwest. Around 6% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 56% were women. Data shows that Northwest graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $60,279.
The 16th most popular school in the country for education admin majors who are seeking their master's degree is Bank Street College of Education. Each year, around 500 students seeking various degrees attend the university. During the most recent year for which we have data, 186 people received their master's degree in education admin from Bank Street College of Education. Of these students, 73% were women and 40% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Bank Street College of Education education admin graduates who receive their master's degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $60,279.
The 16th most popular school in the country for education admin majors who are seeking their master's degree is The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley. Roughly 32,400 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $7,637 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $6,948 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 186 people received their master's degree in education admin from UT Rio Grande Valley. Around 87% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 74% were women. Data shows that UT Rio Grande Valley graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $60,279.
The 18th most popular school in the country for education admin majors who are seeking their master's degree is William Carey University. Each year, around 5,400 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $13,500 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $12,312 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 184 people received their master's degree in education admin from William Carey University. Around 34% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 69% were women. William Carey University education admin graduates who receive their master's degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $60,279.
University of West Alabama is the 19th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in education admin. Roughly 5,700 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $9,100 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $6,678 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 183 people received their master's degree in education admin from University of West Alabama. Around 22% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 63% were women. University of West Alabama education admin graduates who receive their master's degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $60,279.
National University comes in at #20 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in education admin. Each year, around 18,000 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $13,320 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $15,912 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 182 people received their master's degree in education admin from National University. About 72% of this group were women, and 44% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. Data shows that National University graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $60,279.
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Education Admin Focus Areas
Major | Annual Degrees Awarded |
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General Educational Leadership | 18,267 |
Higher Education Administration | 1,191 |
Curriculum Administration | 1,066 |
Other Educational Administration | 1,046 |
Elementary & Jr High Administration | 437 |
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Major | Annual Degrees Awarded |
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Teacher Education Grade Specific | 28,813 |
Special Education | 19,631 |
Curriculum & Instruction | 17,349 |
Teacher Education Subject Specific | 16,456 |
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References
*The racial-ethnic minority student count is calculated by taking the total number of students and subtracting white students, international students, and students whose race/ethnicity was unknown. This number is then divided by the total number of students at the school to obtain the percentage of racial-ethnic minorities.
- College Factual
- National Center for Education Statistics
- O*NET Online
- Bureau of Labor Statistics
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