2026 Best Educational Administration Master’s Degree Schools
Looking for the best Educational Administration master’s degree programs in the United States? This list ranks 932 colleges by overall quality and student outcomes, using our 2026 methodology. Each school below is scored on factors such as graduation rate, post-graduation earnings, cost, and admissions selectivity.
So you can compare your options, Teaching Degree Search reviewed schools to build this 2026 ranking, drawing primarily on U.S. Department of Education data (IPEDS and College Scorecard). View our full ranking methodology.
Top 25 Educational Administration Master’s Degree Schools in the United States
Here are the top-ranked schools:
Bank Street College Of Education earned the #1 spot in this year's ranking in the United States. Based in New York, NY, Bank Street College Of Education is a private not-for-profit institution. Get the full Bank Street College Of Education report
Santa Clara University came in at #2 on this year's Educational Administration ranking in the United States. Based in Santa Clara, CA, Santa Clara University is a private not-for-profit institution. The six-year graduation rate is 88%. In-state tuition and fees run about $61,293. Graduates carry a median of $20,144 in student loans. See the full Santa Clara University profile
You'll be in good company at Teachers College At Columbia University, which ranked #3 this year. Set in New York, NY, Teachers College At Columbia University is a private not-for-profit institution. See the full Teachers College At Columbia University profile
You'll be in good company at Brandman University Part Of The Chapman University System, which ranked #4 this year. Located in Aliso Viejo, CA, Brandman University Part Of The Chapman University System is a public institution. In-state tuition and fees average $12,540. Students borrow a median of $27,471 to complete their Educational Administration program here. More on Brandman University Part Of The Chapman University System
Out of the 932 schools in the United States in this year's ranking, New York University landed the #5 spot. This private not-for-profit school is set in New York, NY. New York University graduates 88% of students within six years. In-state tuition and fees average $62,796. New York University Educational Administration students take on a median of $21,897 in debt. See the full New York University profile
Brown University ranked #6 on our 2026 list of the best Educational Administration schools. Set in Providence, RI, Brown University is a private not-for-profit institution. Brown University posts a six-year graduation rate of 96%. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $71,312. Students borrow a median of $13,025 to complete their Educational Administration program here. More on Brown University
Lehigh University placed #7 among Educational Administration schools in the United States. Located in Bethlehem, PA, Lehigh University is a private not-for-profit institution. About 88% of students finish within six years. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $64,980. Typical Educational Administration student debt is $23,008. See the full Lehigh University profile
Northwestern University landed the #8 spot in the United States this year. Located in Evanston, IL, Northwestern University is a private not-for-profit institution. The six-year graduation rate is 95%. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $68,322. Students borrow a median of $16,616 to complete their Educational Administration program here. Read the full report on Northwestern University
Wisconsin Lutheran College came in at #9 in this year's ranking. This private not-for-profit school is set in Milwaukee, WI. Wisconsin Lutheran College graduates 64% of students within six years. Students from in state pay about $36,110 in tuition and fees. Graduates carry a median of $26,916 in student loans. Read more about Wisconsin Lutheran College
University Of Pennsylvania ranked #10 on our 2026 list of the best Educational Administration schools. University Of Pennsylvania is a private not-for-profit school based in Philadelphia, PA. The six-year graduation rate is 96%. In-state tuition and fees run about $68,686. University Of Pennsylvania Educational Administration students take on a median of $16,155 in debt. See the full University Of Pennsylvania profile
Fresno Pacific University landed the #11 spot in the United States this year. This private not-for-profit school is set in Fresno, CA. Fresno Pacific University graduates 50% of students within six years. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $36,660. The median Educational Administration program debt is $24,596. Read the full report on Fresno Pacific University
Vanderbilt University ranked #13 on our 2026 list of the best Educational Administration schools. Located in Nashville, TN, Vanderbilt University is a private not-for-profit institution. Vanderbilt University graduates 94% of students within six years. Students from in state pay about $67,498 in tuition and fees. Vanderbilt University Educational Administration students take on a median of $13,975 in debt. Read more about Vanderbilt University
Drake University came in at #14 in this year's ranking. Drake University is a private not-for-profit school based in Des Moines, IA. About 73% of students finish within six years. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $51,960. The median Educational Administration program debt is $22,273. Read more about Drake University
The College Of New Jersey ranked #15 on our 2026 list of the best Educational Administration schools. Based in Ewing, NJ, The College Of New Jersey is a public institution. The College Of New Jersey graduates 86% of students within six years. In-state tuition and fees average $19,632, while out-of-state students pay about $25,752. Graduates carry a median of $24,997 in student loans. More on The College Of New Jersey
Trinity University did well this year, earning the #16 position. Located in San Antonio, TX, Trinity University is a private not-for-profit institution. Roughly 84% of students complete a degree within six years here. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $53,676. Trinity University Educational Administration students take on a median of $23,314 in debt. Read the full report on Trinity University
Northwestern College Iowa did well this year, earning the #17 position. Northwestern College Iowa is a private not-for-profit school based in Orange City, IA. The six-year graduation rate is 66%. In-state tuition and fees average $36,710. Northwestern College Iowa Educational Administration students take on a median of $25,415 in debt. Get the full Northwestern College Iowa report
University Of California Berkeley placed #18 among Educational Administration schools in the United States. Set in Berkeley, CA, University Of California Berkeley is a public institution. About 93% of students finish within six years. In-state tuition and fees average $15,377, with out-of-state students paying around $47,265. The median Educational Administration program debt is $14,238. Read more about University Of California Berkeley
University Of Washington Seattle Campus landed the #20 spot in the United States this year. University Of Washington Seattle Campus is a public school based in Seattle, WA. About 85% of students finish within six years. In-state tuition and fees average $12,973, compared with $43,209 for out-of-state students. Students borrow a median of $16,481 to complete their Educational Administration program here. Read the full report on University Of Washington Seattle Campus
Loyola Marymount University came in at #21 in this year's ranking. Loyola Marymount University is a private not-for-profit school based in Los Angeles, CA. About 79% of students finish within six years. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $61,867. Loyola Marymount University Educational Administration students take on a median of $22,248 in debt. Read the full report on Loyola Marymount University
Concordia University Irvine landed the #22 spot in the United States this year. This private not-for-profit school is set in Irvine, CA. About 58% of students finish within six years. In-state tuition and fees run about $43,480. Typical Educational Administration student debt is $26,085. Read the full report on Concordia University Irvine
California Lutheran University came in at #23 in this year's ranking. Set in Thousand Oaks, CA, California Lutheran University is a private not-for-profit institution. Roughly 70% of students complete a degree within six years here. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $52,560. California Lutheran University Educational Administration students take on a median of $22,727 in debt. More on California Lutheran University
North Central College did well this year, earning the #24 position. Located in Naperville, IL, North Central College is a private not-for-profit institution. Roughly 64% of students complete a degree within six years here. In-state tuition and fees run about $45,726. The median Educational Administration program debt is $25,699. Get the full North Central College report
Texas Lutheran University placed #25 among Educational Administration schools in the United States. Set in Seguin, TX, Texas Lutheran University is a private not-for-profit institution. The six-year graduation rate is 54%. In-state tuition and fees run about $36,230. Graduates carry a median of $25,510 in student loans. Read more about Texas Lutheran University
California State University San Bernardino placed #26 among Educational Administration schools in the United States. Located in San Bernardino, CA, California State University San Bernardino is a public institution. About 55% of students finish within six years. In-state tuition and fees average $8,088, compared with $20,688 for out-of-state students. Students borrow a median of $15,149 to complete their Educational Administration program here. Read the full report on California State University San Bernardino
University Of Washington Tacoma Campus did well this year, earning the #27 position. Set in Tacoma, WA, University Of Washington Tacoma Campus is a public institution. University Of Washington Tacoma Campus posts a six-year graduation rate of 63%. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $13,168, with out-of-state students paying around $43,404. University Of Washington Tacoma Campus Educational Administration students take on a median of $16,151 in debt. Get the full University Of Washington Tacoma Campus report
Rest of the Top 50 Best Educational Administration Master’s Degree Schools in the United States
These schools also placed among the very best this year:
Saint Josephs University came in at #28 in this year's ranking. This private not-for-profit school is set in Philadelphia, PA. Saint Josephs University graduates 79% of students within six years. In-state tuition and fees average $53,260. Graduates carry a median of $26,426 in student loans. Read the full report on Saint Josephs University
Seattle Pacific University did well this year, earning the #29 position. Set in Seattle, WA, Seattle Pacific University is a private not-for-profit institution. Seattle Pacific University graduates 62% of students within six years. In-state tuition and fees average $40,407. Seattle Pacific University Educational Administration students take on a median of $25,188 in debt. Get the full Seattle Pacific University report
Westminster College Pa came in at #30 in this year's ranking. Set in New Wilmington, PA, Westminster College Pa is a private not-for-profit institution. The six-year graduation rate is 65%. In-state tuition and fees average $40,290. Students borrow a median of $26,528 to complete their Educational Administration program here. Read the full report on Westminster College Pa
Washington State University placed #31 among Educational Administration schools in the United States. This public school is set in Pullman, WA. About 60% of students finish within six years. In-state tuition and fees average $13,391, while out-of-state students pay about $29,950. Typical Educational Administration student debt is $21,903. Read more about Washington State University
Wagner College ranked #32 on our 2026 list of the best Educational Administration schools. Located in Staten Island, NY, Wagner College is a private not-for-profit institution. Roughly 65% of students complete a degree within six years here. In-state tuition and fees run about $53,200. The median Educational Administration program debt is $26,997. Get the full Wagner College report
Montclair State University placed #33 among Educational Administration schools in the United States. Montclair State University is a public school based in Montclair, NJ. Montclair State University posts a six-year graduation rate of 65%. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $15,912, with out-of-state students paying around $26,022. Students borrow a median of $25,286 to complete their Educational Administration program here. More on Montclair State University
University Of Delaware landed the #34 spot in the United States this year. University Of Delaware is a public school based in Newark, DE. University Of Delaware graduates 82% of students within six years. Students from in state pay about $16,810 in tuition and fees, with out-of-state students paying around $41,400. Typical Educational Administration student debt is $25,000. More on University Of Delaware
Gonzaga University came in at #35 in this year's ranking. Set in Spokane, WA, Gonzaga University is a private not-for-profit institution. Gonzaga University posts a six-year graduation rate of 86%. In-state tuition and fees average $55,480. The median Educational Administration program debt is $25,188. See the full Gonzaga University profile
Carthage College ranked #36 on our 2026 list of the best Educational Administration schools. Located in Kenosha, WI, Carthage College is a private not-for-profit institution. About 64% of students finish within six years. In-state tuition and fees run about $38,750. Graduates carry a median of $25,708 in student loans. More on Carthage College
University Of Virginia Main Campus placed #37 among Educational Administration schools in the United States. This public school is set in Charlottesville, VA. About 96% of students finish within six years. In-state tuition and fees average $23,118, compared with $61,591 for out-of-state students. The median Educational Administration program debt is $18,627. Read the full report on University Of Virginia Main Campus
Loyola University Baltimore landed the #38 spot in the United States this year. Based in Baltimore, MD, Loyola University Baltimore is a private not-for-profit institution. Loyola University Baltimore graduates 79% of students within six years. In-state tuition and fees average $57,150. Typical Educational Administration student debt is $27,000. Read more about Loyola University Baltimore
Manhattan College came in at #39 in this year's ranking. Based in Riverdale, NY, Manhattan College is a private not-for-profit institution. About 64% of students finish within six years. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $53,400. Manhattan College Educational Administration students take on a median of $25,968 in debt. Get the full Manhattan College report
National University ranked #40 on our 2026 list of the best Educational Administration schools. Set in San Diego, CA, National University is a private not-for-profit institution. About 50% of students finish within six years. In-state tuition and fees average $13,284. The median Educational Administration program debt is $30,426. Read the full report on National University
Providence College did well this year, earning the #41 position. Located in Providence, RI, Providence College is a private not-for-profit institution. About 86% of students finish within six years. In-state tuition and fees average $63,550. Typical Educational Administration student debt is $26,833. Read the full report on Providence College
Saint Martins University placed #42 among Educational Administration schools in the United States. Located in Lacey, WA, Saint Martins University is a private not-for-profit institution. The six-year graduation rate is 52%. Students from in state pay about $45,510 in tuition and fees. The median Educational Administration program debt is $22,818. Read the full report on Saint Martins University
University Of Redlands did well this year, earning the #43 position. University Of Redlands is a private not-for-profit school based in Redlands, CA. University Of Redlands graduates 67% of students within six years. In-state tuition and fees average $60,878. The median Educational Administration program debt is $27,175. More on University Of Redlands
University Of Mary did well this year, earning the #44 position. Based in Bismarck, ND, University Of Mary is a private not-for-profit institution. Roughly 67% of students complete a degree within six years here. In-state tuition and fees run about $22,356. Typical Educational Administration student debt is $26,983. See the full University Of Mary profile
Saint Marys College Of California came in at #45 in this year's ranking. This private not-for-profit school is set in Moraga, CA. Roughly 70% of students complete a degree within six years here. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $57,803. Typical Educational Administration student debt is $25,041. Read more about Saint Marys College Of California
University Of Northern Iowa placed #46 among Educational Administration schools in the United States. University Of Northern Iowa is a public school based in Cedar Falls, IA. University Of Northern Iowa graduates 68% of students within six years. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $9,936, while out-of-state students pay about $21,712. Students borrow a median of $22,635 to complete their Educational Administration program here. More on University Of Northern Iowa
Ramapo College Of New Jersey placed #47 among Educational Administration schools in the United States. Located in Mahwah, NJ, Ramapo College Of New Jersey is a public institution. Ramapo College Of New Jersey posts a six-year graduation rate of 70%. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $16,777, while out-of-state students pay about $27,708. Graduates carry a median of $24,014 in student loans. Read the full report on Ramapo College Of New Jersey
George Mason University ranked #48 on our 2026 list of the best Educational Administration schools. Located in Fairfax, VA, George Mason University is a public institution. George Mason University graduates 68% of students within six years. Students from in state pay about $14,220 in tuition and fees, with out-of-state students paying around $38,688. Typical Educational Administration student debt is $23,529. Read more about George Mason University
Johns Hopkins University placed #49 among Educational Administration schools in the United States. Set in Baltimore, MD, Johns Hopkins University is a private not-for-profit institution. Johns Hopkins University posts a six-year graduation rate of 94%. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $64,730. Johns Hopkins University Educational Administration students take on a median of $13,426 in debt. See the full Johns Hopkins University profile
Carroll University did well this year, earning the #50 position. Set in Waukesha, WI, Carroll University is a private not-for-profit institution. Carroll University posts a six-year graduation rate of 71%. In-state tuition and fees run about $38,890. Typical Educational Administration student debt is $26,904. Get the full Carroll University report
Centenary College did well this year, earning the #51 position. Centenary College is a private not-for-profit school based in Hackettstown, NJ. About 55% of students finish within six years. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $37,732. Students borrow a median of $25,081 to complete their Educational Administration program here. See the full Centenary College profile
Whitworth University did well this year, earning the #52 position. Based in Spokane, WA, Whitworth University is a private not-for-profit institution. Whitworth University posts a six-year graduation rate of 71%. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $52,880. Students borrow a median of $26,051 to complete their Educational Administration program here. Read the full report on Whitworth University
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Ranking Methodology & Notes
These rankings are produced by Teaching Degree Search (DMS_RANKING_2023), 2026 edition. The methodology weighs a blend of student outcomes (graduation rate, post-graduation earnings), affordability, and admissions data drawn primarily from the U.S. Department of Education (IPEDS and College Scorecard).
Ranking method: Dms College Quality · Scope: Nation. *Averages shown above reflect the top 932 ranked schools only.
References
- Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS) — National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education (core institutional data).
- College Scorecard — U.S. Department of Education (graduate earnings and outcomes data).
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