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Doctor’s Degrees in Higher Education/Higher Education Administration

872 Yearly Graduations
67% Women
34% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*
A doctor's degree in higher education/higher education administration is offered at 104 colleges in the United States. This degree is more popular with female students, and about 34% of recent graduates were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. Also, 3.1% of higher education/higher education administration graduates were international students.

Education Levels of Higher Education/Higher Education Administration Majors

During the most recent year for which data is available, 872 people earned their doctor's degree in higher education/higher education administration. This makes it the 39th most popular doctor's degree program in the country.

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 Doctor’s Degrees

We are unable to calculate the median earnings for higher education/higher education administration majors with their doctor's degree due to lack of data.

Student Debt

The data on debt ranges for higher education/higher education administration majors who have their doctor's degree is not available.

Student Diversity

More women than men pursue their doctor's degree in higher education/higher education administration. About 66.9% of graduates with this degree are female.

Gender Number of Grads
Men 289
Women 583
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The racial-ethnic distribution of higher education/higher education administration doctor’s degree students is as follows:

Race/Ethnicity Number of Grads
Asian 25
Black or African American 185
Hispanic or Latino 63
White 487
International Students 27
Other Races/Ethnicities 85
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There are 104 colleges that offer a doctor’s degree in higher education/higher education administration. Learn more about the most popular 20 below:

#1

Maryville University of Saint Louis

Saint Louis, Missouri
38 Yearly Graduations
65% Women
26% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

The most popular school in the United States for higher education/higher education administration students seekinga doctor's degree is Maryville University of Saint Louis. Each year, around 10,900 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $24,766 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $14,346 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 38 people received their doctor's degree in higher education/higher education administration from Maryville U. Of these students, 65% were women and 26% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.

#2

Edgewood College

Madison, Wisconsin
21 Yearly Graduations
69% Women
31% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

The 2nd most popular school in the country for higher education/higher education administration majors who are seeking their doctor's degree is Edgewood College. Each year, around 2,000 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $33,550 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $18,296 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 21 people received their doctor's degree in higher education/higher education administration from Edgewood. About 69% of this group were women, and 31% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.

#3

Wilmington University

New Castle, Delaware
20 Yearly Graduations
74% Women
26% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

The 3rd most popular school in the country for higher education/higher education administration majors who are seeking their doctor's degree is Wilmington University. Each year, around 14,700 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $11,970 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $9,216 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 20 people received their doctor's degree in higher education/higher education administration from Wilmington University. Of these students, 74% were women and 26% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.

#3

University of Pennsylvania

Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
20 Yearly Graduations
43% Women
17% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

University of Pennsylvania comes in at #3 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor'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, 20 people received their doctor's degree in higher education/higher education administration from UPenn. Of these students, 43% were women and 17% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.

#3

Liberty University

Lynchburg, Virginia
20 Yearly Graduations
59% Women
28% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

Liberty University comes in at #3 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in higher education/higher education administration. 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, 20 people received their doctor's degree in higher education/higher education administration from Liberty University. Of these students, 59% were women and 28% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.

#6

Seton Hall University

South Orange, New Jersey
19 Yearly Graduations
56% Women
31% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

Seton Hall University is the 6th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a doctor's degree in higher education/higher education administration. Each year, around 9,800 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $46,380 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $33,528 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 19 people received their doctor's degree in higher education/higher education administration from Seton Hall. Around 31% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 56% were women.

#7

The University of Alabama

Tuscaloosa, Alabama
18 Yearly Graduations
64% Women
43% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

The University of Alabama comes in at #7 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in higher education/higher education administration. Roughly 37,800 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $11,100 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $11,100 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 18 people received their doctor's degree in higher education/higher education administration from UA. Of these students, 64% were women and 43% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.

#8

Jackson State University

Jackson, Mississippi
17 Yearly Graduations
64% Women

Jackson State University comes in at #8 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in higher education/higher education administration. Roughly 6,900 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $8,270 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $8,270 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 17 people received their doctor's degree in higher education/higher education administration from Jackson State. About 64% of this group were women, and 100% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.

#9

George Washington University

Washington, District of Columbia
16 Yearly Graduations
67% Women
50% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

The 9th most popular school in the country for higher education/higher education administration majors who are seeking their doctor's degree is George Washington University. Each year, around 27,000 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $60,856 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $33,930 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 16 people received their doctor's degree in higher education/higher education administration from GWU. Of these students, 67% were women and 50% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.

16 Yearly Graduations
73% Women
27% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

University of St. Augustine for Health Sciences comes in at #9 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in higher education/higher education administration. Roughly 4,700 attend the school each year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 16 people received their doctor's degree in higher education/higher education administration from USAHS. Of these students, 73% were women and 27% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.

#11

University of Arizona

Tucson, Arizona
15 Yearly Graduations
71% Women
14% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

University of Arizona comes in at #11 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in higher education/higher education administration. Roughly 45,600 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $11,210 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $12,348 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 15 people received their doctor's degree in higher education/higher education administration from University of Arizona. Of these students, 71% were women and 14% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.

#11

Michigan State University

East Lansing, Michigan
15 Yearly Graduations
67% Women
33% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

Michigan State University is the 11th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a doctor's degree in higher education/higher education administration. Roughly 49,600 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $16,437 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $20,202 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 15 people received their doctor's degree in higher education/higher education administration from Michigan State. Of these students, 67% were women and 33% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.

#11

Saint Peter's University

Jersey City, New Jersey
15 Yearly Graduations
65% Women
29% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

Saint Peter's University is the 11th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a doctor's degree in higher education/higher education administration. Roughly 3,100 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $38,790 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $14,670 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 15 people received their doctor's degree in higher education/higher education administration from Saint Peter's College. About 65% of this group were women, and 29% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.

#14

Indiana University - Bloomington

Bloomington, Indiana
14 Yearly Graduations
93% Women
47% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

Indiana University - Bloomington comes in at #14 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in higher education/higher education administration. Roughly 43,000 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $10,012 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $10,033 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 14 people received their doctor's degree in higher education/higher education administration from IU Bloomington. Around 47% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 93% were women.

#14

Gwynedd Mercy University

Gwynedd Valley, Pennsylvania
14 Yearly Graduations
75% Women
42% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

The 14th most popular school in the country for higher education/higher education administration majors who are seeking their doctor's degree is Gwynedd Mercy University. Each year, around 2,700 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $36,791 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $15,246 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 14 people received their doctor's degree in higher education/higher education administration from Gwynedd - Mercy. Around 42% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 75% were women.

#16

Florida State University

Tallahassee, Florida
13 Yearly Graduations
71% Women
43% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

Florida State University comes in at #16 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in higher education/higher education administration. Each year, around 43,500 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $4,640 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $9,684 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 13 people received their doctor's degree in higher education/higher education administration from Florida State. About 71% of this group were women, and 43% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.

#17

University of Southern Mississippi

Hattiesburg, Mississippi
12 Yearly Graduations
83% Women
38% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

University of Southern Mississippi is the 17th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a doctor's degree in higher education/higher education administration. Each year, around 14,600 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $9,340 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $9,340 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 12 people received their doctor's degree in higher education/higher education administration from Southern Miss. Of these students, 83% were women and 38% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.

#17

Texas Tech University

Lubbock, Texas
12 Yearly Graduations
39% Women
28% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

Texas Tech University is the 17th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a doctor's degree in higher education/higher education administration. Roughly 40,300 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $8,935 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $6,956 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 12 people received their doctor's degree in higher education/higher education administration from Texas Tech. About 39% of this group were women, and 28% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.

#17

Capella University

Minneapolis, Minnesota
12 Yearly Graduations
100% Women
57% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

Capella University comes in at #17 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in higher education/higher education administration. 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, 12 people received their doctor's degree in higher education/higher education administration from Capella University. Of these students, 100% were women and 57% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.

#20

Concordia University, Chicago

River Forest, Illinois
10 Yearly Graduations
59% Women
53% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

The 20th most popular school in the country for higher education/higher education administration majors who are seeking their doctor's degree is Concordia University, Chicago. Roughly 6,400 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $33,944 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $9,399 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 10 people received their doctor's degree in higher education/higher education administration from Concordia University, Chicago. Around 53% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 59% were women.

Below are some popular majors that are similar to higher education/higher education administration that offer doctor’s degrees.

Major Annual Degrees Awarded
6,101
565
176
170
153

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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