Educational Administration Master’s Degrees
A master’s degree in Educational Administration is offered at 846 colleges in the United States, where you can earn amaster’s degree in Educational Administration. This degree is more popular with female students, and about39% were students from underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Also, 1.9% of Educational Administration graduates were international students.
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Education Levels of Educational Administration Majors
In the most recent year for which data is available, 42,255 degrees were awarded toEducational Administration majors across all award levels. The following table shows the number of diplomas awarded in Educational Administration at each degree level.
| Education Level | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Certificate | 2 |
| Associate’s Degree | 69 |
| Bachelor’s Degree | 557 |
| Master’s Degree (this page) | 32,648 |
| Doctor’s Degree | 8,979 |
Earnings of Educational Administration Majors With Master’s Degrees (All Award Levels)
The median salary for graduates holding amaster’s degree in Educational Administration of $67,022 four years after graduation. These figures are reported program-wide, across all award levels.
This number may vary for many reasons. For instance, you may move to a location where people with your degree are rare and make more money.
| Years After Graduation | Median Earnings |
|---|---|
| 1 year | $65,211 |
| 4 years | $67,022 |
| 5 years | $74,441 |
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, field-of-study earnings tracker (program-wide, all award levels).
Student Debt (All Award Levels)
The data on debt ranges for Educational Administration majors who have their master’s degree is not currently available.
Student Diversity
More women than men pursue their master’s degree in Educational Administration. About 72.1% of graduates with this degree are women.
| Gender | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Men | 6,543 |
| Women | 16,883 |
The racial-ethnic distribution of Educational Administration graduates is as follows:
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Grads | Share |
|---|---|---|
| White | 13,887 | 59.3% |
| Asian | 529 | 2.3% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 3,133 | 13.4% |
| Black or African American | 3,609 | 15.4% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 167 | 0.7% |
| Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander | 35 | 0.1% |
| Two or More Races | 618 | 2.6% |
| Race Unknown | 992 | 4.2% |
| International Students | 456 | 1.9% |
This degree is not very popular with international students. Only 1.9% of graduates fall into this category.
See the minority definition in the References below.
Most Popular Educational Administration Programs for Master’s Degrees
There are 932 colleges that offer a master’s degree in Educational Administration. Learn more about the most popular below:
The most popular school in the United States for Educational Administration students seeking a master's degree is American College of Education. This school awarded 1,707 master's degrees in Educational Administration in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their master's degree in Educational Administration here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Grand Canyon University is a popular choice for Educational Administration majors seeking their master's degree. This school awarded 1,421 master's degrees in Educational Administration in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their master's degree in Educational Administration here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Lamar University is a popular choice for Educational Administration majors seeking their master's degree. This school awarded 1,250 master's degrees in Educational Administration in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Liberty University is a popular choice for Educational Administration majors seeking their master's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 1,017 people received their master's degree in Educational Administration from this school. Graduates who complete their master's degree in Educational Administration here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Arkansas State University comes in at #5 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in Educational Administration. This school awarded 783 master's degrees in Educational Administration in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their master's degree in Educational Administration here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Western Governors University comes in at #6 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in Educational Administration. During the most recent year for which we have data, 623 people received their master's degree in Educational Administration from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Northwest Missouri State University is a popular choice for Educational Administration majors seeking their master's degree. This school awarded 532 master's degrees in Educational Administration in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
University of West Georgia comes in at #8 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in Educational Administration. During the most recent year for which we have data, 414 people received their master's degree in Educational Administration from this school. Graduates who complete their master's degree in Educational Administration here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
University of the Cumberlands comes in at #9 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in Educational Administration. During the most recent year for which we have data, 394 people received their master's degree in Educational Administration from this school. Graduates who complete their master's degree in Educational Administration here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
University of Southern California is a popular choice for Educational Administration majors seeking their master's degree. This school awarded 385 master's degrees in Educational Administration in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their master's degree in Educational Administration here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Concordia University-Chicago is a popular choice for Educational Administration majors seeking their master's degree. This school awarded 326 master's degrees in Educational Administration in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
University of Phoenix-Arizona is a popular choice for Educational Administration majors seeking their master's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 309 people received their master's degree in Educational Administration from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Southeastern Oklahoma State University comes in at #13 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in Educational Administration. During the most recent year for which we have data, 235 people received their master's degree in Educational Administration from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Southern New Hampshire University comes in at #14 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in Educational Administration. During the most recent year for which we have data, 217 people received their master's degree in Educational Administration from this school. Graduates who complete their master's degree in Educational Administration here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
University of Louisville is a popular choice for Educational Administration majors seeking their master's degree. This school awarded 212 master's degrees in Educational Administration in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their master's degree in Educational Administration here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
The University of Texas at Arlington is a popular choice for Educational Administration majors seeking their master's degree. This school awarded 203 master's degrees in Educational Administration in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their master's degree in Educational Administration here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Louisiana State University-Shreveport comes in at #17 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in Educational Administration. During the most recent year for which we have data, 197 people received their master's degree in Educational Administration from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Point Park University is a popular choice for Educational Administration majors seeking their master's degree. This school awarded 197 master's degrees in Educational Administration in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their master's degree in Educational Administration here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Stony Brook University is a popular choice for Educational Administration majors seeking their master's degree. This school awarded 197 master's degrees in Educational Administration in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Purdue University Global is a popular choice for Educational Administration majors seeking their master's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 189 people received their master's degree in Educational Administration from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
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Related Majors
Below are some popular majors similar to Educational Administration that also offer master’s degrees.
| Major | Annual Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods | 108,054 |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas | 39,881 |
| Special Education and Teaching | 33,988 |
| Education, General | 27,481 |
| Curriculum and Instruction | 21,331 |
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 to obtain the percentage of racial-ethnic minorities.
- College Factual
- National Center for Education Statistics (IPEDS)
- O*NET Online
- U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics
- U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard
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