Educational Administration at Appalachian State University
What traits are you looking for in a school for Educational Administration, you may want to check out the program at Appalachian State University. Get started with the following essential facts.
Appalachian State University is located in Boone, NC.
During the most recent reporting year, 118 educational administration degrees were granted at Appalachian State University.
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Online Class Availability at Appalachian State University
Online coursework is an option at Appalachian State University. Of 21,570 students, 2,551 (12%) studied exclusively online and 9,977 (46%) took at least some classes online.
Educational Administration Rankings at Appalachian State University
Rankings can help you compare Appalachian State University’s Educational Administration program against peer institutions.
Master’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | North Carolina | #8 of 23 |
| Best Value | North Carolina | #13 of 22 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Southeast (Region) | #43 of 158 |
| Best Value | Southeast (Region) | #70 of 157 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #232 of 587 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #274 of 598 |
Doctoral-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | North Carolina | #8 of 23 |
| Best Value | North Carolina | #13 of 22 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Southeast (Region) | #43 of 158 |
| Best Value | Southeast (Region) | #70 of 157 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #232 of 587 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #274 of 598 |
Earnings for Educational Administration Graduates from Appalachian State University
Graduates of Appalachian State University’s Educational Administration program report the following median earnings (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):
| Years After Graduation | Median Earnings |
|---|---|
| 1 year | $44,318 |
| 2 years | $53,373 |
| 3 years | $47,496 |
| 4 years | $53,249 |
| 5 years | $64,515 |
Is this above or below average for the school? Four years out, Educational Administration graduates from Appalachian State University earn a median of $53,249, compared with $50,311 for all Appalachian State University graduates — about 6% higher than the school-wide median.
Student Demographics & Diversity
Take a look at the student demographics for Educational Administration graduates at Appalachian State University, by degree type.
Looking at the program as a whole, Educational Administration graduates at Appalachian State University are 75% women (88) and 25% men (30).
Educational Administration Master’s Program at Appalachian State University
Among the 67 master’s educational administration degrees awarded at Appalachian State University, 70% were women (47) and 30% were men (20).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Educational Administration master’s degree recipients at Appalachian State University.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 54 |
| Hispanic / Latino | 1 |
| Black / African American | 10 |
| Two or More Races | 1 |
| Unknown | 1 |
Racial-ethnic minorities make up 18% of Educational Administration master’s degree recipients at Appalachian State University, below the national average of 35%.*
Educational Administration Doctoral Program at Appalachian State University
Of the 20 doctoral educational administration degrees awarded at Appalachian State University, 70% were women (14) and 30% were men (6).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Educational Administration doctoral degree recipients at Appalachian State University.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 13 |
| Hispanic / Latino | 1 |
| Black / African American | 4 |
| Two or More Races | 1 |
| Unknown | 1 |
Minority students account for 30% of Educational Administration doctoral degree recipients at Appalachian State University, below the national average of 43%.*
*The racial-ethnic minorities figure is the total number of graduates minus White, international (nonresident), and unknown-race graduates.
More Specific Educational Administration Concentrations at Appalachian State University
This Educational Administration program at Appalachian State University offers more specialized concentrations:
| Concentration | Graduates |
|---|---|
| General Educational Leadership | 23 |
| Higher Education Administration | 41 |
| Secondary School Administration | 54 |
Top-Paying Careers for Educational Administration Graduates
Those who complete Educational Administration program at Appalachian State University work across a variety of fields. The table below ranks the top-paying careers for Educational Administration graduates, ordered by median annual salary:
| Occupation | Nationwide Median Wage |
|---|---|
| Education and Childcare Administrators, Preschool and Daycare | $178,795 |
| Education Administrators, Postsecondary | $161,927 |
| Training and Development Managers | $139,524 |
| Education Administrators, Kindergarten through Secondary | $129,049 |
| Education Administrators, All Other | $91,340 |
References
- IPEDS — Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System
- U.S. Department of Education — College Scorecard
- O*NET Online (Bureau of Labor Statistics)
- National Center for Education Statistics
More about our data sources and methodologies.