Graduate Certificates in Higher Education/Higher Education Administration
Education Levels of Higher Education/Higher Education Administration Majors
During the most recent year for which data is available, 345 people earned their graduate certificate in higher education/higher education administration. This earns it the #57 spot on the list of the most popular graduate certificate 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 | 3,339 |
| Doctor’s Degree | 949 |
| Graduate Certificate | 345 |
Earnings of Higher Education/Higher Education Administration Majors With Graduate Certificates
We are unable to calculate the median earnings for higher education/higher education administration majors with their graduate certificate due to lack of data.
Student Debt
The data on debt ranges for higher education/higher education administration majors who have their graduate certificate is not available.
Student Diversity
More women than men pursue their graduate certificate in higher education/higher education administration. About 64.9% of graduates with this degree are female.
| Gender | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Men | 121 |
| Women | 224 |
The racial-ethnic distribution of higher education/higher education administration graduate certificate students is as follows:
| Race/Ethnicity | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Asian | 8 |
| Black or African American | 72 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 32 |
| White | 184 |
| International Students | 10 |
| Other Races/Ethnicities | 39 |
Most Popular Higher Education/Higher Education Administration Programs for Graduate Certificates
There are 82 colleges that offer a graduate certificate in higher education/higher education administration. Learn more about the most popular 20 below:
The most popular school in the United States for higher education/higher education administration students seekinga graduate certificate is Kent State University at Kent. Roughly 26,800 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $11,595 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $12,483 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 43 people received their graduate certificate in higher education/higher education administration from Kent State. About 79% of this group were women, and 7% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
The 2nd most popular school in the country for higher education/higher education administration majors who are seeking their graduate certificate is University of Louisville. Roughly 22,200 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $12,632 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $14,222 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 39 people received their graduate certificate in higher education/higher education administration from UofL. About 26% of this group were women, and 46% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
The 3rd most popular school in the country for higher education/higher education administration majors who are seeking their graduate certificate is Liberty University. Each year, around 93,300 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $15,015 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $7,740 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 32 people received their graduate certificate in higher education/higher education administration from Liberty University. About 53% of this group were women, and 43% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
The 4th most popular school in the country for higher education/higher education administration majors who are seeking their graduate certificate is Michigan State University. Each year, around 49,600 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $16,930 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $20,808 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 20 people received their graduate certificate in higher education/higher education administration from Michigan State. Around 33% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 50% were women.
The 4th most popular school in the country for higher education/higher education administration majors who are seeking their graduate certificate is Appalachian State University. Each year, around 20,000 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $4,242 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $5,081 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 20 people received their graduate certificate in higher education/higher education administration from Appalachian State. Around 27% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 53% were women.
The 6th most popular school in the country for higher education/higher education administration majors who are seeking their graduate certificate is University of Massachusetts Amherst. Roughly 31,600 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $16,591 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $14,723 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 18 people received their graduate certificate in higher education/higher education administration from UMass Amherst. Around 27% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 82% were women.
Bay Path University is the 7th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a graduate certificate in higher education/higher education administration. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $37,227 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $19,235 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 17 people received their graduate certificate in higher education/higher education administration from Bay Path.
University of South Carolina - Columbia comes in at #8 on our list of the most popular colleges offering graduate certificates in higher education/higher education administration. Each year, around 35,400 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $12,288 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $13,374 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 13 people received their graduate certificate in higher education/higher education administration from UofSC. Of these students, 50% were women and 14% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
The 9th most popular school in the country for higher education/higher education administration majors who are seeking their graduate certificate is Texas A&M University - College Station. Each year, around 70,400 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $9,003 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $6,885 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 12 people received their graduate certificate in higher education/higher education administration from Texas A&M College Station. Around 27% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 82% were women.
National Louis University is the 11th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a graduate certificate in higher education/higher education administration. Roughly 7,400 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $13,776 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $11,700 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 11 people received their graduate certificate in higher education/higher education administration from NLU. Around 55% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 85% were women.
Stony Brook University comes in at #12 on our list of the most popular colleges offering graduate certificates in higher education/higher education administration. 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, 7 people received their graduate certificate in higher education/higher education administration from SUNY Stony Brook. Of these students, 63% were women and 38% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
Portland State University is the 12th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a graduate certificate in higher education/higher education administration. Roughly 23,600 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $8,694 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $15,279 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 7 people received their graduate certificate in higher education/higher education administration from Portland State University. About 89% of this group were women, and 44% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
Arizona State University - Skysong is the 12th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a graduate certificate in higher education/higher education administration. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $11,308 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $10,170 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 7 people received their graduate certificate in higher education/higher education administration from ASU - Skysong. Around 25% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 100% were women.
The 16th most popular school in the country for higher education/higher education administration majors who are seeking their graduate certificate is University of Miami. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $58,104 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $43,578 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 6 people received their graduate certificate in higher education/higher education administration from U Miami. Around 100% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 100% were women.
The 18th most popular school in the country for higher education/higher education administration majors who are seeking their graduate certificate is Citadel Military College of South Carolina. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $8,356 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $12,540 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 5 people received their graduate certificate in higher education/higher education administration from The Citadel.
University of Central Missouri is the 19th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a graduate certificate in higher education/higher education administration. Each year, around 9,900 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $8,325 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $8,544 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 4 people received their graduate certificate in higher education/higher education administration from UCM.
The 19th most popular school in the country for higher education/higher education administration majors who are seeking their graduate certificate is University of Nevada - Las Vegas. Each year, around 31,100 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $8,354 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $6,119 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 4 people received their graduate certificate in higher education/higher education administration from UNLV. About 67% of this group were women, and 33% 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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