Educational Administration at Missouri State University-Springfield
If you are interested in studying Educational Administration, take a look at what Missouri State University-Springfield. Get started with the following essential facts.
Missouri State University-Springfield is in Springfield, MO.
For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, 42 educational administration degrees were awarded at Missouri State University-Springfield.
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Studying Online at Missouri State University-Springfield
Many students take online classes at Missouri State University-Springfield. Of 24,360 students, 3,698 (15%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 8,151 (33%) took at least some classes online.
Educational Administration Rankings at Missouri State University-Springfield
Rankings can help you compare Missouri State University-Springfield’s Educational Administration program against peer institutions.
Master’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Value | Missouri | #7 of 16 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Missouri | #11 of 16 |
| Best Value | The Plains States (Region) | #24 of 59 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | The Plains States (Region) | #47 of 60 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #300 of 587 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #487 of 598 |
Earnings for Educational Administration Graduates from Missouri State University-Springfield
Graduates of Missouri State University-Springfield’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 | $38,117 |
| 2 years | $42,235 |
| 3 years | $42,109 |
| 4 years | $47,284 |
| 5 years | $54,381 |
Is this above or below average for the school? Four years out, Educational Administration graduates from Missouri State University-Springfield earn a median of $47,284, compared with $55,416 for all Missouri State University-Springfield graduates — about 15% lower than the school-wide median.
Student Demographics & Diversity
Below you’ll find the composition of Educational Administration graduates at Missouri State University-Springfield, by degree type.
Looking at the program as a whole, Educational Administration graduates at Missouri State University-Springfield are 90% women (38) and 10% men (4).
Educational Administration Master’s Program at Missouri State University-Springfield
Among the 32 master’s educational administration graduates at Missouri State University-Springfield, 88% were women (28) and 12% were men (4).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Educational Administration master’s degree recipients at Missouri State University-Springfield.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 26 |
| Hispanic / Latino | 2 |
| International (Nonresident) | 4 |
Racial-ethnic minorities make up 6% of Educational Administration master’s degree recipients at Missouri State University-Springfield, lower than the national average of 35%.*
*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 Missouri State University-Springfield
This Educational Administration program at Missouri State University-Springfield includes the following sub-specializations:
| Concentration | Graduates |
|---|---|
| General Educational Leadership | 30 |
| Special Education Administration | 2 |
| Higher Education Administration | 10 |
Top-Paying Careers for Educational Administration Graduates
Graduates of the Educational Administration program at Missouri State University-Springfield pursue many career paths. Below are the top-paying careers for Educational Administration majors, 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.