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Higher Education/Higher Education Administration in Michigan

Higher Education/Higher Education Administration Schools in Michigan

192 students earned Higher Education/Higher Education Administration degrees in Michigan in the 2022-2023 year.

As a degree choice, Higher Education/Higher Education Administration is the 34th most popular major in the state.

Education Levels of Higher Education/Higher Education Administration Majors in Michigan

Higher Education/Higher Education Administration majors in the state tend to have the following degree levels:

Education Level Number of Grads
Master’s Degree 132
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) 32
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 32
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 32
Post-Master’s Certificate 7
Postbaccalaureate Certificate 7

Gender Distribution

In Michigan, a higher education/higher education administration major is more popular with women than with men.

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Racial Distribution

The racial distribution of higher education/higher education administration majors in Michigan is as follows:

  • Asian: 4.7%
  • Black or African American: 15.1%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 9.4%
  • White: 58.3%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 7.3%
  • Other Races: 5.2%
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Jobs for Higher Education/Higher Education Administration Grads in Michigan

6,060 people in the state and 184,430 in the nation are employed in jobs related to higher education/higher education administration.

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Wages for Higher Education/Higher Education Administration Jobs in Michigan

A typical salary for a higher education/higher education administration grad in the state is $77,390, compared to a typical salary of $89,570 nationwide.

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There are 10 colleges in Michigan that offer higher education/higher education administration degrees. Learn about the most popular 10 below:

65 Degrees in Major Awarded
82% Graduation Rate
49,695 Total Students

Of all the teachers who work at the school, 86% are considered full time. Most students complete their degree in 4.35 years. 17 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio.

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33 Degrees in Major Awarded
69% Graduation Rate
23,350 Total Students

15 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. The full-time teacher rate is 66%. This public college charges it's students an average net price of $15,545.

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32 Degrees in Major Awarded
47% Graduation Rate
16,294 Total Students

96% of students get financical aid. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 99% are considered full time. A typical student attending Eastern Michigan will pay a net price of $15,472.

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31 Degrees in Major Awarded
93% Graduation Rate
47,907 Total Students

The student to faculty ratio is 12 to 1. This public school has an average net price of $16,792. Of all the students who attend this school, 74% get financial aid.

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Oakland University

Rochester Hills
22 Degrees in Major Awarded
56% Graduation Rate
18,552 Total Students

54% of the teachers are full time. 100% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. This public school has an average net price of $12,614.

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Central Michigan University

Mount Pleasant
13 Degrees in Major Awarded
64% Graduation Rate
17,311 Total Students

17 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. A typical student attending Central Michigan will pay a net price of $14,630. Most students complete their degree in 4.65 years.

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3 Degrees in Major Awarded
57% Graduation Rate
2,792 Total Students

The student to faculty ratio is 12 to 1. Most students complete their degree in 4.59 years. An average student at Madonna will pay a net price of $17,921.

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Andrews University

Berrien Springs
3 Degrees in Major Awarded
61% Graduation Rate
3,162 Total Students

Students who attend this private institution pay an average net price of $23,876. The full-time teacher rate is 62%. The student to faculty ratio is 10 to 1.

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3 Degrees in Major Awarded
57% Graduation Rate
19,887 Total Students

The average student takes 4.64 years to complete their degree at WMU. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 16 to 1. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 64% are considered full time.

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1 Degrees in Major Awarded
50% Graduation Rate
7,368 Total Students

100% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. A typical student attending Northern Michigan University will pay a net price of $16,723. Most students complete their degree in 4.52 years.

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Higher Education/Higher Education Administration Careers in MI

Some of the careers higher education/higher education administration majors go into include:

Job Title MI Job Growth MI Median Salary
Education Administrators 11% $67,500
Postsecondary Education Administrators 11% $98,670

Below are some popular majors in the state that are similar to higher education/higher education administration.

Major Annual Graduates in MI
General Educational Leadership 496
Curriculum Administration 76
Other Educational Administration 34
Community College Education 28
Adult Education Administration 11
Educational System Administration 6
Urban Education & Leadership 4
Special Education Administration 3

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