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Graduate Certificates in Educational Administration

9,263 Yearly Graduations
$73,779 Median Salary
$17,367 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 27% were students from underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Also, 0.5% of education admin graduates were international students.

Education Levels of Education Admin Majors

During the 2020-2021 academic year, 9,263 students 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 28,511
Graduate Certificate 9,263
Doctor’s Degree 7,684

Earnings of Education Admin Majors With Graduate Certificates

The median salary for graduates holding a graduate certificate in education admin is $73,779. 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. To get a better picture, earnings for this category of people can range from a low of $60,949 to a high of $79,954.

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Student Debt

The median student debt for graduates holding a graduate certificate in education admin is $17,367. 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, $19,188 is the debt load, and the debt load on the low side is $17,016.

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Student Diversity

More women than men pursue their graduate certificate in education admin. About 72.7% of graduates with this degree are female.

Gender Number of Grads
Men 2,525
Women 6,738
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The racial-ethnic distribution of education admin graduate certificate students is as follows:

Race/Ethnicity Number of Grads
Asian 163
Black or African American 1,456
Hispanic or Latino 633
White 6,170
International Students 47
Other Races/Ethnicities 794
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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
80% Women
48% 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 $34,114 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $14,796 per year. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 973 people received their graduate certificate in education admin from Saint Rose. About 80% of this group were women, and 48% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.

#2

Lamar University

Beaumont, Texas
670 Yearly Graduations
75% Women
54% 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. The education admin program at Lamar University awarded 670 graduate certificates during the 2020-2021 school year. About 75% of this group were women, and 54% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.

546 Yearly Graduations
66% Women
21% 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 $5,232 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $4,986 per year. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 546 people received their graduate certificate in education admin from A-State. Around 21% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 66% were women.

#4

Stony Brook University

Stony Brook, New York
217 Yearly Graduations
71% Women
9% 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 2020-2021 academic year, 217 people received their graduate certificate in education admin from SUNY Stony Brook. About 71% of this group were women, and 9% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.

#5

Liberty University

Lynchburg, Virginia
174 Yearly Graduations
69% Women
35% 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 $15,409 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $7,847 per year. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 174 people received their graduate certificate in education admin from Liberty University. About 69% of this group were women, and 35% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.

#6

University of Oregon

Eugene, Oregon
138 Yearly Graduations
70% Women
14% 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 $11,458 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $15,714 per year. The education admin program at University of Oregon awarded 138 graduate certificates during the 2020-2021 school year. Of these students, 70% were women and 14% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.

#7

Viterbo University

La Crosse, Wisconsin
136 Yearly Graduations
69% Women
2% 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 $29,230 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $9,488 per year. The education admin program at Viterbo University awarded 136 graduate certificates during the 2020-2021 school year. Around 2% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 69% were women.

#8

Gardner - Webb University

Boiling Springs, North Carolina
126 Yearly Graduations
81% Women
48% 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 $10,080 per year. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 126 people received their graduate certificate in education admin from Gardner - Webb. About 81% of this group were women, and 48% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.

#9

Capella University

Minneapolis, Minnesota
117 Yearly Graduations
81% Women
42% 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 $14,148 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $14,784 per year. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 117 graduate certificates were handed out to education admin majors at Capella University. Of these students, 81% were women and 42% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.

#10

McDaniel College

Westminster, Maryland
114 Yearly Graduations
82% Women
17% 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 $46,336 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $9,468 per year. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 114 graduate certificates were handed out to education admin majors at McDaniel. Around 17% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 82% were women.

#11

Bank Street College of Education

New York, New York
109 Yearly Graduations
80% Women
48% 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. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 109 graduate certificates were handed out to education admin majors at Bank Street College of Education. About 80% of this group were women, and 48% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.

#12

Central Connecticut State University

New Britain, Connecticut
99 Yearly Graduations
68% Women
6% 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 $6,162 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $7,674 per year. The education admin program at Central Connecticut State University awarded 99 graduate certificates during the 2020-2021 school year. Of these students, 68% were women and 6% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.

#13

National Louis University

Chicago, Illinois
97 Yearly Graduations
76% Women
42% 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 2020-2021 academic year, 97 people received their graduate certificate in education admin from NLU. Of these students, 76% were women and 42% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.

#14

Lincoln Memorial University

Harrogate, Tennessee
89 Yearly Graduations
65% Women
12% 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 $23,760 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $19,654 per year. The education admin program at Lincoln Memorial University awarded 89 graduate certificates during the 2020-2021 school year. Around 12% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 65% were women.

#15

Point Park University

Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
84 Yearly Graduations
62% Women
24% 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 $33,870 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $15,858 per year. The education admin program at Point Park University awarded 84 graduate certificates during the 2020-2021 school year. Around 24% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 62% were women.

#16

American College of Education

Indianapolis, Indiana
81 Yearly Graduations
70% Women
41% 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. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 81 graduate certificates were handed out to education admin majors at American College of Education. Around 41% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 70% were women.

#17

University of Rochester

Rochester, New York
80 Yearly Graduations
64% Women
6% 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 $58,276 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $46,779 per year. The education admin program at University of Rochester awarded 80 graduate certificates during the 2020-2021 school year. About 64% of this group were women, and 6% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.

#18

University of New England

Biddeford, Maine
79 Yearly Graduations
80% Women
1% 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 $38,420 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $28,778 per year. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 79 people received their graduate certificate in education admin from UNE. Of these students, 80% were women and 1% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.

#19

University of West Alabama

Livingston, Alabama
77 Yearly Graduations
79% Women
27% 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. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 77 graduate certificates were handed out to education admin majors at University of West Alabama. Around 27% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 79% were women.

#20

Thomas University

Thomasville, Georgia
71 Yearly Graduations
82% Women
38% 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. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 71 graduate certificates were handed out to education admin majors at TU. Around 38% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 82% were women.

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

Major Annual Degrees Awarded
Teacher Education Grade Specific 4,646
Special Education 3,157
Teacher Education Subject Specific 2,123
Curriculum & Instruction 1,525
Instructional Media Design 1,383

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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