Educational Administration at Gardner-Webb University
If you plan to study Educational Administration, you may want to check out the program at Gardner-Webb University. Get started with the following essential facts.
Gardner-Webb University is in Boiling Springs, NC.
During the most recent reporting year, 137 educational administration degrees were awarded at Gardner-Webb University.
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Studying Online at Gardner-Webb University
Online coursework is an option at Gardner-Webb University. Among 3,104 students, 1,075 (35%) studied exclusively online and 890 (29%) took at least some classes online.
Educational Administration Rankings at Gardner-Webb University
Use these rankings to compare Gardner-Webb University’s Educational Administration program against peer institutions.
Master’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | North Carolina | #9 of 23 |
| Best Value | North Carolina | #19 of 22 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Southeast (Region) | #52 of 158 |
| Best Value | Southeast (Region) | #132 of 157 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #322 of 598 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #443 of 587 |
Doctoral-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | North Carolina | #9 of 23 |
| Best Value | North Carolina | #19 of 22 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Southeast (Region) | #52 of 158 |
| Best Value | Southeast (Region) | #132 of 157 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #322 of 598 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #443 of 587 |
Earnings for Educational Administration Graduates from Gardner-Webb University
Students who complete Gardner-Webb 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 | $54,735 |
| 2 years | $55,449 |
| 3 years | $62,261 |
| 4 years | $67,895 |
| 5 years | $71,746 |
How do these earnings stack up against the rest of the school? Four years after graduating, Educational Administration graduates from Gardner-Webb University earn a median of $67,895, compared with $61,241 for all Gardner-Webb University graduates — about 11% higher than the school-wide median.
Student Demographics & Diversity
Below you’ll find the composition of Educational Administration graduates at Gardner-Webb University, by degree type.
Looking at the program as a whole, Educational Administration graduates at Gardner-Webb University are 77% women (105) and 23% men (32).
Educational Administration Master’s Program at Gardner-Webb University
Of the 106 master’s educational administration degrees awarded at Gardner-Webb University, 82% were women (87) and 18% were men (19).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Educational Administration master’s degree recipients at Gardner-Webb University.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 46 |
| Hispanic / Latino | 1 |
| Black / African American | 45 |
| Asian | 3 |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 1 |
| Two or More Races | 6 |
| Unknown | 4 |
Minority students account for 53% of Educational Administration master’s degree recipients at Gardner-Webb University, above the national average of 35%.*
Educational Administration Doctoral Program at Gardner-Webb University
Of the 30 doctoral educational administration degrees awarded at Gardner-Webb University, 60% were women (18) and 40% were men (12).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Educational Administration doctoral degree recipients at Gardner-Webb University.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 13 |
| Hispanic / Latino | 1 |
| Black / African American | 16 |
Racial-ethnic minorities make up 57% of Educational Administration doctoral degree recipients at Gardner-Webb University, higher than 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 Gardner-Webb University
This Educational Administration program at Gardner-Webb University breaks down into more specific concentrations:
| Concentration | Graduates |
|---|---|
| General Educational Leadership | 137 |
Top-Paying Careers for Educational Administration Graduates
Graduates of the Educational Administration program at Gardner-Webb University pursue many career paths. Below are the best-paid 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.