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Educational Administration Master's Degree

Educational Administration Master’s Degrees

A master’s degree in Educational Administration is offered at 846 colleges in the United States, where you can earn amaster’s degree in Educational Administration.

Education Levels of Educational Administration Majors

In the most recent reporting year, 42,255 students earned theirEducational Administration majors across all award levels. The following table shows the number of diplomas awarded in Educational Administration at each degree level.

Education Level Number of Grads
Certificate 2
Associate’s Degree 69
Bachelor’s Degree 557
Master’s Degree (this page) 32,648
Doctor’s Degree 8,979

Earnings of Educational Administration Majors With Master’s Degrees (All Award Levels)

Federal data tracks the median salary for graduates with amaster’s degree in Educational Administration of $67,022 four years after graduation. These figures are reported program-wide, across all award levels.

A lot of factors can contribute to this number, such as the location of your workplace and the availability of other perks and bonuses.

Years After Graduation Median Earnings
1 year $65,211
4 years $67,022
5 years $74,441

Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, field-of-study earnings tracker (program-wide, all award levels).

Student Debt (All Award Levels)

We do not have the data to estimate the median debt for graduates with this degree.

There are 932 colleges that offer a master’s degree in Educational Administration. Learn more about the most popular below:

#1

American College of Education

Indianapolis, IN

American College of Education tops the list of the most popular schools in the U.S. for Educational Administration majors seeking their master's degree. This school awarded 1,707 master's degrees in Educational Administration in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.

#2

Grand Canyon University

Phoenix, AZ

Grand Canyon University comes in at #2 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in Educational Administration. During the most recent year for which we have data, 1,421 people received their master's degree in Educational Administration from this school. Graduates who complete their master's degree in Educational Administration here go on to a median salary of $40,669.

#3

Lamar University

Beaumont, TX

Lamar University comes in at #3 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in Educational Administration. This school awarded 1,250 master's degrees in Educational Administration in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their master's degree in Educational Administration here go on to a median salary of $40,669.

#4

Liberty University

Lynchburg, VA

Liberty University comes in at #4 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in Educational Administration. During the most recent year for which we have data, 1,017 people received their master's degree in Educational Administration from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.

#5

Arkansas State University

Jonesboro, AR

Arkansas State University comes in at #5 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in Educational Administration. During the most recent year for which we have data, 783 people received their master's degree in Educational Administration from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.

#6

Western Governors University

Salt Lake City, UT

Western Governors University is a popular choice for Educational Administration majors seeking their master's degree. This school awarded 623 master's degrees in Educational Administration in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.

Northwest Missouri State University is a popular choice for Educational Administration majors seeking their master's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 532 people received their master's degree in Educational Administration from this school. Graduates who complete their master's degree in Educational Administration here go on to a median salary of $40,669.

#8

University of West Georgia

Carrollton, GA

University of West Georgia comes in at #8 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in Educational Administration. This school awarded 414 master's degrees in Educational Administration in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their master's degree in Educational Administration here go on to a median salary of $40,669.

#9

University of the Cumberlands

Williamsburg, KY

University of the Cumberlands is a popular choice for Educational Administration majors seeking their master's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 394 people received their master's degree in Educational Administration from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.

University of Southern California comes in at #10 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in Educational Administration. During the most recent year for which we have data, 385 people received their master's degree in Educational Administration from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.

#11

Concordia University-Chicago

River Forest, IL

Concordia University-Chicago is a popular choice for Educational Administration majors seeking their master's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 326 people received their master's degree in Educational Administration from this school. Graduates who complete their master's degree in Educational Administration here go on to a median salary of $40,669.

University of Phoenix-Arizona comes in at #12 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in Educational Administration. This school awarded 309 master's degrees in Educational Administration in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.

Southeastern Oklahoma State University comes in at #13 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in Educational Administration. This school awarded 235 master's degrees in Educational Administration in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.

Southern New Hampshire University is a popular choice for Educational Administration majors seeking their master's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 217 people received their master's degree in Educational Administration from this school. Graduates who complete their master's degree in Educational Administration here go on to a median salary of $40,669.

#15

University of Louisville

Louisville, KY

University of Louisville is a popular choice for Educational Administration majors seeking their master's degree. This school awarded 212 master's degrees in Educational Administration in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.

The University of Texas at Arlington comes in at #16 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in Educational Administration. This school awarded 203 master's degrees in Educational Administration in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.

Louisiana State University-Shreveport comes in at #17 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in Educational Administration. This school awarded 197 master's degrees in Educational Administration in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their master's degree in Educational Administration here go on to a median salary of $40,669.

#18

Point Park University

Pittsburgh, PA

Point Park University is a popular choice for Educational Administration majors seeking their master's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 197 people received their master's degree in Educational Administration from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.

#19

Stony Brook University

Stony Brook, NY

Stony Brook University comes in at #19 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in Educational Administration. During the most recent year for which we have data, 197 people received their master's degree in Educational Administration from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.

#20

Purdue University Global

West Lafayette, IN

Purdue University Global is a popular choice for Educational Administration majors seeking their master's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 189 people received their master's degree in Educational Administration from this school. Graduates who complete their master's degree in Educational Administration here go on to a median salary of $40,669.

Educational Administration Focus Areas

Major Annual Degrees Awarded
Educational Leadership and Administration, General 29,806
Higher Education/Higher Education Administration 4,404
Educational Administration and Supervision, Other 1,941
Educational, Instructional, and Curriculum Supervision 1,682
Elementary and Middle School Administration/Principalship 1,258

Below are some popular majors similar to Educational Administration that also offer master’s degrees.

Major Annual Degrees Awarded
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods 108,054
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas 39,881
Special Education and Teaching 33,988
Education, General 27,481
Curriculum and Instruction 21,331

References

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