Master’s Degrees 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, 3,339 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 | 3,339 |
| Doctor’s Degree | 949 |
| Graduate Certificate | 345 |
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 71.8% of graduates with this degree are female.
| Gender | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Men | 941 |
| Women | 2,398 |
The racial-ethnic distribution of higher education/higher education administration master’s degree students is as follows:
| Race/Ethnicity | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Asian | 138 |
| Black or African American | 559 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 629 |
| White | 1,636 |
| International Students | 103 |
| Other Races/Ethnicities | 274 |
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 $15,015 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $7,740 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 182 people received their master's degree in higher education/higher education administration from Liberty University. Around 47% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 67% were women.
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 $12,632 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $14,222 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 103 people received their master's degree in higher education/higher education administration from UofL. Around 45% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 26% were women.
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. About 65% of this group were women, and 20% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
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, 72% were women and 44% 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 $66,640 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $66,640 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. Around 74% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 73% were women.
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 $19,672 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $24,956 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. Around 22% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 78% were women.
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 $11,070 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 72% of this group were women, and 30% 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. Of these students, 76% were women and 57% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
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. About 75% of this group were women, and 74% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
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 $9,252 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $9,252 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. About 77% of this group were women, and 30% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
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 $11,308 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $12,376 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. About 80% of this group were women, and 50% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
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 $47,636 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $34,208 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. Around 24% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 79% were women.
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 $64,896 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $58,848 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. About 84% of this group were women, and 40% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
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 70% of this group were women, and 72% 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 $58,620 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $41,544 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. About 79% of this group were women, and 38% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
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 $66,410 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $35,784 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. Around 27% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 65% were women.
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 $11,595 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $12,483 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 40 people received their master's degree in higher education/higher education administration from Kent State. About 77% of this group were women, and 11% 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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