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2023 Most Popular Online Educational Administration Schools in Pennsylvania

10 Colleges
$62,494 Avg Salary
$20,844 Avg Student Debt

In 2020-2021, educational administration students earned 1,855 degrees and certificates from a Pennsylvania school, making the subject the 2nd in the state.

There are lots of options to pick from today when trying to decide which teaching program is right for you. Along with traditional schools that require in-person attendence, you can attend one of many reputable online schools. Some programs even offer a hybrid experience. Alternatively, you may choose a trade school that prepares you to enter the workforce with knowledge in a specific field.

The Most Popular Online Educational Administration Schools in Pennsylvania ranking is one of many tools that Teaching Degree Search has developed to help you make your educational decision. Our analysis looked at 10 schools in Pennsylvania to see which online programs were the most popular for teaching students. To create this ranking we looked at how many students graduated from schools with online programs.

The following schools top our list of the Most Popular Online Educational Administration Colleges.

#1

Point Park University

Pittsburgh, PA

Our analysis found Point Park University to be the most popular school for educational administration students who want to pursue an online degree in Pennsylvania. Point Park is a small private not-for-profit school located in the large city of Pittsburgh.

After completing their degree, education admin graduates from Point Park carry an average student debtload of $25,000.

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Out of the 10 schools in Pennsylvania that were part of this year’s ranking, California University of Pennsylvania landed the # 2 spot on the list. Cal U is a moderately-sized public school located in the suburb of California.

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#3

Gwynedd Mercy University

Gwynedd Valley, PA

The excellent online programs at Gwynedd Mercy University helped the school earn the #3 place on this year’s ranking of the best educational administration schools in Pennsylvania. Gwynedd - Mercy is a small private not-for-profit school located in the suburb of Gwynedd Valley.

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#4

Wilkes University

Wilkes-Barre, PA

You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend Wilkes University. It ranked #4 on our 2023 Most Popular Online Educational Administration Schools in Pennsylvania list. Located in the city of Wilkes-Barre, Wilkes is a private not-for-profit school with a moderately-sized student population.

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#5

Gannon University

Erie, PA

A rank of #5 on this year’s list means Gannon University is a great place for educational administration students pursuing an online degree. Located in the city of Erie, Gannon is a private not-for-profit college with a small student population.

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#6

Drexel University

Philadelphia, PA

Drexel University did quite well in this year’s ranking of the best schools for educational administration students. It came in at #6 on the list. Located in the city of Philadelphia, Drexel is a private not-for-profit school with a fairly large student population.

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#7

Gratz College

Melrose Park, PA

Gratz College came in at #7 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular Online Educational Administration Schools in Pennsylvania ranking. Located in the large suburb of Melrose Park, Gratz College is a private not-for-profit college with a fairly small student population.

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Edinboro University of Pennsylvania came in at #8 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular Online Educational Administration Schools in Pennsylvania ranking. Edinboro is a small public school located in the fringe town of Edinboro.

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#9

Messiah University

Mechanicsburg, PA

Messiah University came in at #9 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular Online Educational Administration Schools in Pennsylvania ranking. Messiah is a small private not-for-profit school located in the large suburb of Mechanicsburg.

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Slippery Rock University of Pennsylvania ranked #9 on this year’s Most Popular Online Educational Administration Schools in Pennsylvania list. SRU is a moderately-sized public school located in the distant town of Slippery Rock.

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Best Educational Administration Colleges in the Middle Atlantic Region

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State Degrees Awarded
New Jersey 1,107
New York 3,715
Maryland 548
District of Columbia 355
Delaware 292

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One of 14 majors within the teaching area of study, educational administration has other similar majors worth exploring.

Education Admin Concentrations

Major Annual Graduates
General Educational Leadership & Administration 32,837
Higher Education/Higher Education Administration 4,709
Other Educational Administration & Supervision 2,247
Educational, Instructional, & Curriculum Supervision 1,727
Elementary & Middle School Administration/Principalship 1,572
Superintendency & Educational System Administration 1,107
Urban Education & Leadership 736
Adult & Continuing Education Administration 462
Secondary School Administration/Principalship 452
Community College Education 354
Administration of Special Education 186
Early Childhood Program Administration 70
International School Administration/Leadership 10

Related Major Annual Graduates
Teacher Education Grade Specific 110,226
Teacher Education Subject Specific 43,297
Special Education 36,792
General Education 29,810
Curriculum & Instruction 19,832

Notes and References

*These averages are for the top 10 schools only.

  • The Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS) from the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), a branch of the U.S. Department of Education (DOE) serves as the core of the rest of our data about colleges.
  • Some other college data, including much of the graduate earnings data, comes from the U.S. Department of Education’s (College Scorecard).
  • Credit for the banner image above goes to Shai-WMIL.

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