Educational Administration at Wilkes University
If you plan to study Educational Administration, consider the program at Wilkes University. Get started with the following essential facts.
Wilkes University sits in Wilkes-Barre, PA.
In the most recent year for which we have data, 86 educational administration graduations were recorded at Wilkes University.
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Online Class Availability at Wilkes University
Online coursework is an option at Wilkes University. Among 5,381 students, 3,097 (58%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 1,264 (23%) took at least some classes online.
Educational Administration Rankings at Wilkes University
Use these rankings to compare Wilkes University’s Educational Administration program to other colleges that offer this major.
Master’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | Pennsylvania | #6 of 25 |
| Best Value | Pennsylvania | #14 of 25 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Middle Atlantic (Region) | #24 of 100 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #65 of 598 |
| Best Value | Middle Atlantic (Region) | #70 of 98 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #490 of 587 |
Doctoral-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | Pennsylvania | #6 of 25 |
| Best Value | Pennsylvania | #14 of 25 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Middle Atlantic (Region) | #24 of 100 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #65 of 598 |
| Best Value | Middle Atlantic (Region) | #70 of 98 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #490 of 587 |
Student Demographics & Diversity
The following sections describe the composition of Educational Administration graduates at Wilkes University, by degree type.
Looking at the program as a whole, Educational Administration graduates at Wilkes University are 66% women (57) and 34% men (29).
Educational Administration Master’s Program at Wilkes University
Of the 48 master’s educational administration graduates at Wilkes University, 73% were women (35) and 27% were men (13).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Educational Administration master’s degree recipients at Wilkes University.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 44 |
| Hispanic / Latino | 2 |
| Black / African American | 1 |
| Asian | 1 |
Racial-ethnic minorities make up 8% of Educational Administration master’s degree recipients at Wilkes University, lower than the national average of 35%.*
Educational Administration Doctoral Program at Wilkes University
Of the 38 doctoral educational administration degrees awarded at Wilkes University, 58% were women (22) and 42% were men (16).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Educational Administration doctoral degree recipients at Wilkes University.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 35 |
| Two or More Races | 2 |
| Unknown | 1 |
Racial-ethnic minorities make up 5% of Educational Administration doctoral degree recipients at Wilkes 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 Wilkes University
The Educational Administration program at Wilkes University offers more specialized concentrations:
| Concentration | Graduates |
|---|---|
| General Educational Leadership | 26 |
| Elementary & Jr High Administration | 46 |
| International School Administration/Leadership. | 14 |
Top-Paying Careers for Educational Administration Graduates
Students who finish Educational Administration program at Wilkes University pursue many career paths. 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.