Educational Administration at Samford University
If you are interested in studying Educational Administration, you may want to check out the program at Samford University. We’ve gathered the following information to help you decide.
Samford University is in Birmingham, AL.
In the most recent year for which we have data, 54 educational administration degrees were awarded at Samford University.
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Online Class Availability at Samford University
Many students take online classes at Samford University. Among 6,097 students, 412 (7%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 892 (15%) took at least some classes online.
Educational Administration Rankings at Samford University
Rankings can help you compare Samford University’s Educational Administration program to other colleges that offer this major.
Master’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | Alabama | #8 of 9 |
| Best Value | Alabama | #9 of 9 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Southeast (Region) | #89 of 158 |
| Best Value | Southeast (Region) | #147 of 157 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #443 of 598 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #536 of 587 |
Doctoral-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | Alabama | #8 of 9 |
| Best Value | Alabama | #9 of 9 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Southeast (Region) | #89 of 158 |
| Best Value | Southeast (Region) | #147 of 157 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #443 of 598 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #536 of 587 |
Earnings for Educational Administration Graduates from Samford University
Students who complete Samford University’s Educational Administration program earn the following amounts (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):
| Years After Graduation | Median Earnings |
|---|---|
| 1 year | $76,460 |
| 2 years | $80,409 |
| 3 years | $79,581 |
| 4 years | $82,060 |
| 5 years | $73,092 |
How do these earnings stack up against the rest of the school? At the four-year mark, Educational Administration graduates from Samford University take home a median $82,060, compared with $80,035 for all Samford University graduates — about 3% higher than the school-wide median.
Student Demographics & Diversity
The following sections describe the diversity of Educational Administration graduates at Samford University, by degree type.
Across all degree levels, Educational Administration graduates at Samford University are 72% women (39) and 28% men (15).
Educational Administration Master’s Program at Samford University
Among the 15 master’s educational administration graduates at Samford University, 80% were women (12) and 20% were men (3).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Educational Administration master’s degree recipients at Samford University.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 9 |
| Black / African American | 5 |
| Asian | 1 |
Racial-ethnic minorities make up 40% of Educational Administration master’s degree recipients at Samford University, above the national average of 35%.*
Educational Administration Doctoral Program at Samford University
Among the 35 doctoral educational administration degrees awarded at Samford University, 71% were women (25) and 29% were men (10).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Educational Administration doctoral degree recipients at Samford University.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 15 |
| Black / African American | 16 |
| Two or More Races | 4 |
Minority students account for 57% of Educational Administration doctoral degree recipients at Samford 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 Samford University
The Educational Administration program at Samford University includes the following sub-specializations:
| Concentration | Graduates |
|---|---|
| General Educational Leadership | 35 |
| Curriculum Administration | 19 |
Top-Paying Careers for Educational Administration Graduates
Students who finish Educational Administration program at Samford University pursue many career paths. Below are 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.