Educational Administration at University of Missouri-Columbia
What traits are you looking for in a school for Educational Administration, consider the program at University of Missouri-Columbia. Get started with the following essential facts.
University of Missouri-Columbia sits in Columbia, MO.
In the most recent year for which we have data, 79 educational administration degrees were awarded at University of Missouri-Columbia.
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Online Class Availability at University of Missouri-Columbia
Many students take online classes at University of Missouri-Columbia. Among 31,543 students, 3,557 (11%) studied exclusively online and 12,572 (40%) took at least some classes online.
Educational Administration Rankings at University of Missouri-Columbia
These rankings give you a sense of how University of Missouri-Columbia’s Educational Administration program against other schools offering the same major.
Master’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | Missouri | #3 of 16 |
| Best Value | Missouri | #10 of 16 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | The Plains States (Region) | #17 of 60 |
| Best Value | The Plains States (Region) | #35 of 59 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #229 of 598 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #339 of 587 |
Doctoral-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | Missouri | #3 of 16 |
| Best Value | Missouri | #10 of 16 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | The Plains States (Region) | #17 of 60 |
| Best Value | The Plains States (Region) | #35 of 59 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #229 of 598 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #339 of 587 |
Earnings for Educational Administration Graduates from University of Missouri-Columbia
Those who finish University of Missouri-Columbia’s Educational Administration program earn at the following median levels (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):
| Years After Graduation | Median Earnings |
|---|---|
| 1 year | $60,164 |
| 2 years | $64,166 |
| 3 years | $66,545 |
| 4 years | $72,125 |
| 5 years | $81,208 |
How does this compare to the school overall? Four years out, Educational Administration graduates from University of Missouri-Columbia report median earnings of $72,125, compared with $65,467 for all University of Missouri-Columbia graduates — about 10% higher than the school-wide median.
Student Demographics & Diversity
Below you’ll find the composition of Educational Administration graduates at University of Missouri-Columbia, by degree type.
Looking at the program as a whole, Educational Administration graduates at University of Missouri-Columbia are 68% women (54) and 32% men (25).
Educational Administration Master’s Program at University of Missouri-Columbia
Of the 30 master’s educational administration degrees awarded at University of Missouri-Columbia, 80% were women (24) and 20% were men (6).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Educational Administration master’s degree recipients at University of Missouri-Columbia.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 23 |
| Hispanic / Latino | 2 |
| Black / African American | 2 |
| Two or More Races | 1 |
| International (Nonresident) | 2 |
Racial-ethnic minorities make up 17% of Educational Administration master’s degree recipients at University of Missouri-Columbia, below the national average of 35%.*
Educational Administration Doctoral Program at University of Missouri-Columbia
Of the 25 doctoral educational administration degrees awarded at University of Missouri-Columbia, 56% were women (14) and 44% were men (11).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Educational Administration doctoral degree recipients at University of Missouri-Columbia.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 14 |
| Hispanic / Latino | 1 |
| Black / African American | 6 |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 1 |
| Two or More Races | 1 |
| International (Nonresident) | 1 |
| Unknown | 1 |
Minority students account for 36% of Educational Administration doctoral degree recipients at University of Missouri-Columbia, lower 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 University of Missouri-Columbia
This Educational Administration program at University of Missouri-Columbia offers more specialized concentrations:
| Concentration | Graduates |
|---|---|
| General Educational Leadership | 54 |
| Higher Education Administration | 7 |
| Other Educational Administration | 18 |
Highest-Paying Careers for Educational Administration Graduates
Students who finish Educational Administration program at University of Missouri-Columbia go on to a range of careers. 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.