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Graduate Certificates in Educational Administration

9,809 Yearly Graduations
$73,391 Median Salary
$27,975 Median Debt
A graduate certificate in education admin is offered at 424 colleges in the United States. Among those who recently graduated from the schools offering this degree, the majority were women, and 28% were students from underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Also, 0.3% of education admin graduates were international students.

Education Levels of Education Admin Majors

During the most recent year for which data is available, 9,809 people earned their graduate certificate in education admin. This makes it the 1st most popular graduate certificate program in the country.

The following table shows the number of diplomas awarded in education admin at each degree level.

Education Level Number of Grads
Master’s Degree 27,992
Graduate Certificate 9,809
Doctor’s Degree 8,260

Earnings of Education Admin Majors With Graduate Certificates

The median salary for graduates holding a graduate certificate in education admin is $73,391. This number may vary for a lot of reasons. For instance, you may decide to move to a location where people with your degree are rare and make more money. A better approximation of salary is to look at the typical range of salaries. In this case the low is $60,787 and the high is $79,957.

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Student Debt

The median student debt for graduates holding a graduate certificate in education admin is $27,975. The length of time it takes you to graduate and what college you attend can affect this number quite a bit. The chart below shows the range of accumulated debt loads. On the high side of the range, $35,601 is the debt load, and the debt load on the low side is $20,502.

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Student Diversity

More women than men pursue their graduate certificate in education admin. About 73.9% of graduates with this degree are female.

Gender Number of Grads
Men 2,560
Women 7,249
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The racial-ethnic distribution of education admin graduate certificate students is as follows:

Race/Ethnicity Number of Grads
Asian 139
Black or African American 1,578
Hispanic or Latino 719
White 6,506
International Students 27
Other Races/Ethnicities 840
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There are 424 colleges that offer a graduate certificate in education admin. Learn more about the most popular 20 below:

#1

The College of Saint Rose

Albany, New York
973 Yearly Graduations
77% Women
43% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

The College of Saint Rose tops the list of the most popular school in the U.S. for education admin majors who are seeking their graduate certificate. Each year, around 3,800 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $35,104 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $15,228 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 973 people received their graduate certificate in education admin from Saint Rose. Around 43% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 77% were women.

#2

Lamar University

Beaumont, Texas
670 Yearly Graduations
78% Women
48% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

Lamar University comes in at #2 on our list of the most popular colleges offering graduate certificates in education admin. Roughly 16,600 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $6,228 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $6,471 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 670 people received their graduate certificate in education admin from Lamar University. Of these students, 78% were women and 48% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.

546 Yearly Graduations
72% Women
27% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

Arkansas State University - Main Campus comes in at #3 on our list of the most popular colleges offering graduate certificates in education admin. Roughly 13,100 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $6,888 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $6,282 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 546 people received their graduate certificate in education admin from A-State. Of these students, 72% were women and 27% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.

#4

Stony Brook University

Stony Brook, New York
217 Yearly Graduations
72% Women
14% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

Stony Brook University is the 4th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a graduate certificate in education admin. Roughly 26,700 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $7,070 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $11,310 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 217 people received their graduate certificate in education admin from SUNY Stony Brook. About 72% of this group were women, and 14% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.

#5

Liberty University

Lynchburg, Virginia
174 Yearly Graduations
62% Women
38% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

Liberty University comes in at #5 on our list of the most popular colleges offering graduate certificates in education admin. Each year, around 93,300 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $15,467 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $7,893 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 174 people received their graduate certificate in education admin from Liberty University. Of these students, 62% were women and 38% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.

#6

University of Oregon

Eugene, Oregon
138 Yearly Graduations
63% Women
23% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

The 6th most popular school in the country for education admin majors who are seeking their graduate certificate is University of Oregon. Each year, around 21,700 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $11,674 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $16,011 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 138 people received their graduate certificate in education admin from UO. Of these students, 63% were women and 23% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.

#7

Viterbo University

La Crosse, Wisconsin
136 Yearly Graduations
56% Women
4% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

Viterbo University is the 7th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a graduate certificate in education admin. Each year, around 2,500 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $30,400 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $9,824 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 136 people received their graduate certificate in education admin from Viterbo. Around 4% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 56% were women.

#8

Gardner - Webb University

Boiling Springs, North Carolina
126 Yearly Graduations
86% Women
60% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

Gardner - Webb University is the 8th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a graduate certificate in education admin. Roughly 3,500 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $31,220 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $11,000 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 126 people received their graduate certificate in education admin from Gardner - Webb. Around 60% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 86% were women.

#9

Capella University

Minneapolis, Minnesota
117 Yearly Graduations
75% Women
33% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

Capella University comes in at #9 on our list of the most popular colleges offering graduate certificates in education admin. Each year, around 38,900 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $14,328 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $14,826 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 117 people received their graduate certificate in education admin from Capella University. Of these students, 75% were women and 33% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.

#10

McDaniel College

Westminster, Maryland
114 Yearly Graduations
78% Women
13% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

The 10th most popular school in the country for education admin majors who are seeking their graduate certificate is McDaniel College. Each year, around 2,900 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $46,800 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $9,666 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 114 people received their graduate certificate in education admin from McDaniel. Of these students, 78% were women and 13% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.

#11

Bank Street College of Education

New York, New York
109 Yearly Graduations
83% Women
53% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

The 11th most popular school in the country for education admin majors who are seeking their graduate certificate is Bank Street College of Education. Roughly 500 attend the school each year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 109 people received their graduate certificate in education admin from Bank Street College of Education. Around 53% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 83% were women.

#12

Central Connecticut State University

New Britain, Connecticut
99 Yearly Graduations
73% Women
24% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

Central Connecticut State University comes in at #12 on our list of the most popular colleges offering graduate certificates in education admin. Each year, around 10,600 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $6,470 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $8,058 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 99 people received their graduate certificate in education admin from CCSU. About 73% of this group were women, and 24% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.

#13

National Louis University

Chicago, Illinois
97 Yearly Graduations
80% Women
33% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

National Louis University comes in at #13 on our list of the most popular colleges offering graduate certificates in education admin. Roughly 7,400 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $13,419 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $11,646 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 97 people received their graduate certificate in education admin from NLU. Around 33% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 80% were women.

#14

Lincoln Memorial University

Harrogate, Tennessee
89 Yearly Graduations
68% Women
15% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

The 14th most popular school in the country for education admin majors who are seeking their graduate certificate is Lincoln Memorial University. Each year, around 4,800 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $24,720 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $19,160 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 89 people received their graduate certificate in education admin from LMU. Around 15% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 68% were women.

#15

Point Park University

Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
84 Yearly Graduations
71% Women
17% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

The 15th most popular school in the country for education admin majors who are seeking their graduate certificate is Point Park University. Roughly 3,500 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $34,880 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $13,662 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 84 people received their graduate certificate in education admin from Point Park. About 71% of this group were women, and 17% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.

#16

American College of Education

Indianapolis, Indiana
81 Yearly Graduations
70% Women
35% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

The 16th most popular school in the country for education admin majors who are seeking their graduate certificate is American College of Education. Roughly 8,100 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $5,160 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $5,640 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 81 people received their graduate certificate in education admin from American College of Education. About 70% of this group were women, and 35% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.

#17

University of Rochester

Rochester, New York
80 Yearly Graduations
66% Women
9% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

University of Rochester comes in at #17 on our list of the most popular colleges offering graduate certificates in education admin. Each year, around 11,700 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $60,550 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $41,888 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 80 people received their graduate certificate in education admin from University of Rochester. About 66% of this group were women, and 9% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.

#18

University of New England

Biddeford, Maine
79 Yearly Graduations
80% Women
4% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

The 18th most popular school in the country for education admin majors who are seeking their graduate certificate is University of New England. Roughly 7,200 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $39,510 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $29,607 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 79 people received their graduate certificate in education admin from UNE. Of these students, 80% were women and 4% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.

#19

University of West Alabama

Livingston, Alabama
77 Yearly Graduations
73% Women
45% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

The 19th most popular school in the country for education admin majors who are seeking their graduate certificate is University of West Alabama. Each year, around 5,700 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $9,100 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $6,678 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 77 people received their graduate certificate in education admin from University of West Alabama. About 73% of this group were women, and 45% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.

#20

Thomas University

Thomasville, Georgia
71 Yearly Graduations
92% Women
41% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

Thomas University comes in at #20 on our list of the most popular colleges offering graduate certificates in education admin. Each year, around 1,300 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $10,800 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $13,050 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 71 people received their graduate certificate in education admin from TU. Of these students, 92% were women and 41% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.

Education Admin Concentrations

Major Annual Degrees Awarded
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687
417
409

Below are some popular majors that are similar to education admin that offer graduate certificates.

Major Annual Degrees Awarded
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3,486
2,069
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References

*The racial-ethnic minority student count is calculated by taking the total number of students and subtracting white students, international students, and students whose race/ethnicity was unknown. This number is then divided by the total number of students at the school to obtain the percentage of racial-ethnic minorities.

More about our data sources and methodologies.

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