Master’s Degrees in Higher Education/Higher Education Administration
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Education Levels of Higher Education/Higher Education Administration Majors
During the most recent year for which data is available, 3,839 people earned their master's degree in higher education/higher education administration. This earns it the #52 spot on the list of the most popular master's degree programs in the nation.
The following table shows the number of diplomas awarded in higher education/higher education administration at each degree level.
| Education Level | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Master’s Degree | 3,839 |
| Doctor’s Degree | 872 |
| Graduate Certificate | 309 |
Earnings of Higher Education/Higher Education Administration Majors With Master’s Degrees
At this time, we do not have the data to estimate the median earnings for this class of people.
Student Debt
The data on debt ranges for higher education/higher education administration majors who have their master's degree is not available.
Student Diversity
More women than men pursue their master's degree in higher education/higher education administration. About 72.9% of graduates with this degree are female.
| Gender | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Men | 1,041 |
| Women | 2,798 |
The racial-ethnic distribution of higher education/higher education administration master’s degree students is as follows:
| Race/Ethnicity | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Asian | 178 |
| Black or African American | 701 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 621 |
| White | 1,963 |
| International Students | 71 |
| Other Races/Ethnicities | 305 |
Most Popular Higher Education/Higher Education Administration Programs for Master’s Degrees
There are 200 colleges that offer a master’s degree in higher education/higher education administration. Learn more about the most popular 20 below:
Liberty University tops the list of the most popular school in the U.S. for higher education/higher education administration majors who are seeking their master's degree. Roughly 93,300 attend the school each year. 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, 182 people received their master's degree in higher education/higher education administration from Liberty University. About 62% of this group were women, and 36% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
University of Louisville comes in at #3 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in higher education/higher education administration. Each year, around 22,200 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $12,324 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $13,944 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 103 people received their master's degree in higher education/higher education administration from UofL. About 38% of this group were women, and 41% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
Stony Brook University comes in at #4 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in higher education/higher education administration. Each year, around 26,700 students seeking various degrees attend the university. 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, 96 people received their master's degree in higher education/higher education administration from SUNY Stony Brook. Around 33% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 73% were women.
Georgia Southern University comes in at #5 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in higher education/higher education administration. Each year, around 26,900 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $4,371 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $4,986 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 87 people received their master's degree in higher education/higher education administration from GaSou. Of these students, 78% were women and 58% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
The 6th most popular school in the country for higher education/higher education administration majors who are seeking their master's degree is University of Southern California. Roughly 46,200 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $63,468 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $63,468 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 70 people received their master's degree in higher education/higher education administration from USC. About 72% of this group were women, and 82% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
Pennsylvania State University - Main Campus comes in at #7 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in higher education/higher education administration. Each year, around 0 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $19,286 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $24,466 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 68 people received their master's degree in higher education/higher education administration from Penn State University Park. Of these students, 57% were women and 36% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
Humphreys University - Stockton and Modesto Campuses is the 8th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in higher education/higher education administration. Each year, around 400 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $14,760 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $9,360 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 59 people received their master's degree in higher education/higher education administration from Humphreys University. About 74% of this group were women, and 34% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
Texas A&M University - Commerce is the 9th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in higher education/higher education administration. Roughly 12,200 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $4,790 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $3,630 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 55 people received their master's degree in higher education/higher education administration from Texas A&M Commerce. About 78% of this group were women, and 48% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
Florida International University is the 10th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in higher education/higher education administration. Each year, around 58,800 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $4,721 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $9,119 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 50 people received their master's degree in higher education/higher education administration from FIU. Around 83% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 73% were women.
Capella University is the 10th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in higher education/higher education administration. Roughly 38,900 attend the school each year. 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, 50 people received their master's degree in higher education/higher education administration from Capella University. Around 48% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 81% were women.
The 12th most popular school in the country for higher education/higher education administration majors who are seeking their master's degree is University of Mississippi. Each year, around 21,000 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $9,072 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $9,072 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 48 people received their master's degree in higher education/higher education administration from Ole Miss. Of these students, 65% were women and 35% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
Arizona State University - Tempe comes in at #14 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in higher education/higher education administration. Roughly 74,700 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $10,978 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $12,014 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 46 people received their master's degree in higher education/higher education administration from ASU - Tempe. Around 38% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 83% were women.
The 15th most popular school in the country for higher education/higher education administration majors who are seeking their master's degree is Merrimack College. Each year, around 5,400 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $45,815 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $32,896 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 45 people received their master's degree in higher education/higher education administration from Merrimack. About 60% of this group were women, and 40% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
Georgetown University comes in at #16 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in higher education/higher education administration. Each year, around 19,300 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $61,872 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $56,592 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 44 people received their master's degree in higher education/higher education administration from Georgetown. Of these students, 81% were women and 32% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
Baruch College is the 16th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in higher education/higher education administration. Each year, around 19,700 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $6,930 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $11,090 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 44 people received their master's degree in higher education/higher education administration from Baruch. About 86% of this group were women, and 76% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
University of Pennsylvania comes in at #18 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in higher education/higher education administration. Each year, around 26,500 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $56,212 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $39,838 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 43 people received their master's degree in higher education/higher education administration from UPenn. Of these students, 79% were women and 29% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
Boston College is the 19th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in higher education/higher education administration. Each year, around 14,900 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $62,950 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $33,912 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 42 people received their master's degree in higher education/higher education administration from Boston College. About 80% of this group were women, and 17% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
Kent State University at Kent is the 20th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in higher education/higher education administration. Each year, around 26,800 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $11,218 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $12,071 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 40 people received their master's degree in higher education/higher education administration from Kent State. About 80% of this group were women, and 20% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
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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.
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- National Center for Education Statistics
- O*NET Online
- Bureau of Labor Statistics
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