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Master’s Degrees in Educational Administration

28,511 Yearly Graduations
$52,162 Median Salary
71% Women
A master's degree in education admin is offered at 782 colleges in the United States. In recent years, the majority of the students getting degrees in this area were female, and 33% were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. Also, 1.4% of education admin graduates were international students.

Education Levels of Education Admin Majors

During the 2020-2021 academic year, 28,511 students 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
Master’s Degree 28,511
Graduate Certificate 9,263
Doctor’s Degree 7,684
Bachelor’s Degree 626
Basic Certificate 317
Associate Degree 59
Undergraduate Certificate 9

Earnings of Education Admin Majors With Master’s Degrees

The median salary for graduates holding a master's degree in education admin is $52,162. 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 $46,688 and the high is $57,819.

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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 70.5% of graduates with this degree are female.

Gender Number of Grads
Men 8,405
Women 20,106
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The racial-ethnic distribution of education admin master’s degree students is as follows:

Race/Ethnicity Number of Grads
Asian 595
Black or African American 4,192
Hispanic or Latino 3,666
White 17,303
International Students 389
Other Races/Ethnicities 2,366
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There are 782 colleges that offer a master’s degree in education admin. Learn more about the most popular 20 below:

#1

American College of Education

Indianapolis, Indiana
1,152 Yearly Graduations
68% Women
21% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

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. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 1,152 master's degrees were handed out to education admin majors at American College of Education. Of these students, 68% were women and 21% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.

#2

Lamar University

Beaumont, Texas
1,148 Yearly Graduations
70% Women
43% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

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. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 1,148 master's degrees were handed out to education admin majors at Lamar University. About 70% of this group were women, and 43% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.

#3

Grand Canyon University

Phoenix, Arizona
908 Yearly Graduations
72% Women
42% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

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 $16,401 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $10,621 per year. The education admin program at Grand Canyon University awarded 908 master's degrees during the 2020-2021 school year. Around 42% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 72% were women.

#4

Western Governors University

Salt Lake City, Utah
512 Yearly Graduations
71% Women
15% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

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 $7,162 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $7,500 per year. The education admin program at Western Governors University awarded 512 master's degrees during the 2020-2021 school year. About 71% of this group were women, and 15% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.

#5

Concordia University, Chicago

River Forest, Illinois
420 Yearly Graduations
69% Women
22% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

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 $33,310 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $9,090 per year. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 420 master's degrees were handed out to education admin majors at Concordia University, Chicago. About 69% of this group were women, and 22% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.

#6

University of the Cumberlands

Williamsburg, Kentucky
373 Yearly Graduations
71% Women
3% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

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 $4,282 per year. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 373 people received their master's degree in education admin from Cumberlands. About 71% of this group were women, and 3% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.

#7

Liberty University

Lynchburg, Virginia
372 Yearly Graduations
67% Women
31% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

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 $15,409 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $7,847 per year. The education admin program at Liberty University awarded 372 master's degrees during the 2020-2021 school year. About 67% of this group were women, and 31% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.

363 Yearly Graduations
56% Women
14% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

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 $5,232 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $4,986 per year. The education admin program at Arkansas State University - Main Campus awarded 363 master's degrees during the 2020-2021 school year. Around 14% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 56% were women.

#9

Montclair State University

Montclair, New Jersey
276 Yearly Graduations
68% Women
38% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

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 $12,323 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $12,978 per year. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 276 people received their master's degree in education admin from Montclair State. Of these students, 68% were women and 38% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.

266 Yearly Graduations
73% Women
40% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

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. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 266 master's degrees were handed out to education admin majors at UT Arlington. Of these students, 73% were women and 40% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.

265 Yearly Graduations
72% Women
43% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

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 $16,153 per year. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 265 people received their master's degree in education admin from UOPX - Arizona. Around 43% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 72% were women.

#12

Northern Arizona University

Flagstaff, Arizona
264 Yearly Graduations
72% Women
36% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

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 $10,381 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $10,724 per year. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 264 master's degrees were handed out to education admin majors at NAU. About 72% of this group were women, and 36% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.

#13

Loyola Marymount University

Los Angeles, California
245 Yearly Graduations
71% Women
71% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

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 $52,310 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $19,642 per year. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 245 master's degrees were handed out to education admin majors at Loyola Marymount. About 71% of this group were women, and 71% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.

#14

William Woods University

Fulton, Missouri
218 Yearly Graduations
61% Women
7% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

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 $25,750 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $7,200 per year. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 218 people received their master's degree in education admin from William Woods. Around 7% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 61% were women.

#15

Northwest Missouri State University

Maryville, Missouri
202 Yearly Graduations
61% Women
10% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

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 $5,461 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $6,301 per year. The education admin program at Northwest Missouri State University awarded 202 master's degrees during the 2020-2021 school year. Around 10% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 61% were women.

#16

Bank Street College of Education

New York, New York
186 Yearly Graduations
78% Women
56% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

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. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 186 master's degrees were handed out to education admin majors at Bank Street College of Education. Of these students, 78% were women and 56% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.

186 Yearly Graduations
81% Women
92% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

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 $7,857 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $7,002 per year. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 186 people received their master's degree in education admin from UT Rio Grande Valley. Around 92% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 81% were women.

#18

William Carey University

Hattiesburg, Mississippi
184 Yearly Graduations
77% Women
35% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

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 $11,875 per year. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 184 master's degrees were handed out to education admin majors at William Carey University. About 77% of this group were women, and 35% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.

#19

University of West Alabama

Livingston, Alabama
183 Yearly Graduations
64% Women
38% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

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. The education admin program at University of West Alabama awarded 183 master's degrees during the 2020-2021 school year. Of these students, 64% were women and 38% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.

#20

Louisiana State University - Shreveport

Shreveport, Louisiana
182 Yearly Graduations
81% Women
27% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

Louisiana State University - Shreveport is the 20th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in education admin. Roughly 9,900 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $5,656 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $6,196 per year. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 182 people received their master's degree in education admin from Louisiana State University - Shreveport. Around 27% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 81% were women.

Education Admin Focus Areas

Major Annual Degrees Awarded
General Educational Leadership 20,176
Higher Education Administration 3,686
Other Educational Administration 1,285
Curriculum Administration 1,115
Elementary & Jr High Administration 579

Below are some popular majors that are similar to education admin that offer master’s degrees.

Major Annual Degrees Awarded
Teacher Education Grade Specific 29,374
Special Education 21,797
Teacher Education Subject Specific 17,998
General Education 17,801
Curriculum & Instruction 16,825

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.

More about our data sources and methodologies.

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