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Master’s Degrees in Educational Administration

28,511 Yearly Graduations
$52,162 Median Salary
71% Women
There are 782 colleges and univerities across the nation that offer a master's degree in education admin. Among those who recently graduated from the schools offering this degree, the majority were women, and 33% were students from underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Also, 1.4% of education admin graduates were international students.

Education Levels of Education Admin Majors

During the 2020-2021 academic year, 28,511 students earned their master's degree in education admin. This makes it the 6th most popular master's degree program in the country.

The following table shows the number of diplomas awarded in education admin at each degree level.

Education Level Number of Grads
Master’s Degree 28,511
Graduate Certificate 9,263
Doctor’s Degree 7,684

Earnings of Education Admin Majors With Master’s Degrees

The median salary for graduates holding a master's degree in education admin is $52,162. This number may vary for a lot of reasons. For instance, you may decide to move to a location where people with your degree are rare and make more money. A better approximation of salary is to look at the typical range of salaries. In this case the low is $46,688 and the high is $57,819.

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Student Debt

We do not have the data to estimate the median debt for this class of people.

Student Diversity

More women than men pursue their master's degree in education admin. About 70.5% of graduates with this degree are female.

Gender Number of Grads
Men 8,405
Women 20,106
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The racial-ethnic distribution of education admin master’s degree students is as follows:

Race/Ethnicity Number of Grads
Asian 595
Black or African American 4,192
Hispanic or Latino 3,666
White 17,303
International Students 389
Other Races/Ethnicities 2,366
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There are 782 colleges that offer a master’s degree in education admin. Learn more about the most popular 20 below:

#1

American College of Education

Indianapolis, Indiana
1,152 Yearly Graduations
68% Women
21% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

The most popular school in the United States for education admin students seekinga master's degree is American College of Education. Each year, around 8,100 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $5,160 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $5,640 per year. The education admin program at American College of Education awarded 1,152 master's degrees during the 2020-2021 school year. About 68% of this group were women, and 21% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.

#2

Lamar University

Beaumont, Texas
1,148 Yearly Graduations
70% Women
43% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

The 2nd most popular school in the country for education admin majors who are seeking their master's degree is Lamar University. Each year, around 16,600 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $6,228 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $6,471 per year. The education admin program at Lamar University awarded 1,148 master's degrees during the 2020-2021 school year. Around 43% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 70% were women.

#3

Grand Canyon University

Phoenix, Arizona
908 Yearly Graduations
72% Women
42% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

Grand Canyon University comes in at #3 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in education admin. Roughly 103,400 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $16,401 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $10,621 per year. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 908 people received their master's degree in education admin from Grand Canyon University. Of these students, 72% were women and 42% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.

#4

Western Governors University

Salt Lake City, Utah
512 Yearly Graduations
71% Women
15% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

Western Governors University is the 4th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in education admin. Roughly 147,800 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $7,162 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $7,500 per year. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 512 people received their master's degree in education admin from WGU. Around 15% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 71% were women.

#5

Concordia University, Chicago

River Forest, Illinois
420 Yearly Graduations
69% Women
22% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

The 5th most popular school in the country for education admin majors who are seeking their master's degree is Concordia University, Chicago. Roughly 6,400 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $33,310 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $9,090 per year. The education admin program at Concordia University, Chicago awarded 420 master's degrees during the 2020-2021 school year. Around 22% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 69% were women.

#6

University of the Cumberlands

Williamsburg, Kentucky
373 Yearly Graduations
71% Women
3% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

The 6th most popular school in the country for education admin majors who are seeking their master's degree is University of the Cumberlands. Roughly 19,100 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $9,875 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $4,282 per year. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 373 master's degrees were handed out to education admin majors at Cumberlands. Around 3% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 71% were women.

#7

Liberty University

Lynchburg, Virginia
372 Yearly Graduations
67% Women
31% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

The 7th most popular school in the country for education admin majors who are seeking their master's degree is Liberty University. Roughly 93,300 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $15,409 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $7,847 per year. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 372 people received their master's degree in education admin from Liberty University. Around 31% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 67% were women.

363 Yearly Graduations
56% Women
14% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

Arkansas State University - Main Campus comes in at #8 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in education admin. Each year, around 13,100 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $5,232 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $4,986 per year. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 363 people received their master's degree in education admin from A-State. Of these students, 56% were women and 14% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.

#9

Montclair State University

Montclair, New Jersey
276 Yearly Graduations
68% Women
38% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

The 9th most popular school in the country for education admin majors who are seeking their master's degree is Montclair State University. Each year, around 21,000 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $12,323 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $12,978 per year. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 276 master's degrees were handed out to education admin majors at Montclair State. About 68% of this group were women, and 38% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.

266 Yearly Graduations
73% Women
40% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

The University of Texas at Arlington comes in at #10 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in education admin. Each year, around 48,000 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $9,206 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $9,015 per year. The education admin program at The University of Texas at Arlington awarded 266 master's degrees during the 2020-2021 school year. About 73% of this group were women, and 40% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.

265 Yearly Graduations
72% Women
43% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

University of Phoenix - Arizona is the 11th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in education admin. Each year, around 89,700 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $9,552 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $16,153 per year. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 265 master's degrees were handed out to education admin majors at UOPX - Arizona. Of these students, 72% were women and 43% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.

#12

Northern Arizona University

Flagstaff, Arizona
264 Yearly Graduations
72% Women
36% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

Northern Arizona University is the 12th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in education admin. Each year, around 29,500 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $10,381 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $10,724 per year. The education admin program at Northern Arizona University awarded 264 master's degrees during the 2020-2021 school year. Around 36% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 72% were women.

#13

Loyola Marymount University

Los Angeles, California
245 Yearly Graduations
71% Women
71% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

The 13th most popular school in the country for education admin majors who are seeking their master's degree is Loyola Marymount University. Each year, around 9,600 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $52,310 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $19,642 per year. The education admin program at Loyola Marymount University awarded 245 master's degrees during the 2020-2021 school year. Around 71% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 71% were women.

#14

William Woods University

Fulton, Missouri
218 Yearly Graduations
61% Women
7% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

William Woods University is the 14th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in education admin. Roughly 2,100 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $25,750 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $7,200 per year. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 218 master's degrees were handed out to education admin majors at William Woods. Of these students, 61% were women and 7% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.

#15

Northwest Missouri State University

Maryville, Missouri
202 Yearly Graduations
61% Women
10% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

Northwest Missouri State University comes in at #15 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in education admin. Each year, around 7,200 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $5,461 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $6,301 per year. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 202 people received their master's degree in education admin from Northwest. Of these students, 61% were women and 10% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.

#16

Bank Street College of Education

New York, New York
186 Yearly Graduations
78% Women
56% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

Bank Street College of Education is the 16th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in education admin. Each year, around 500 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The education admin program at Bank Street College of Education awarded 186 master's degrees during the 2020-2021 school year. About 78% of this group were women, and 56% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.

186 Yearly Graduations
81% Women
92% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley is the 16th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in education admin. Roughly 32,400 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $7,857 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $7,002 per year. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 186 master's degrees were handed out to education admin majors at UT Rio Grande Valley. Of these students, 81% were women and 92% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.

#18

William Carey University

Hattiesburg, Mississippi
184 Yearly Graduations
77% Women
35% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

William Carey University is the 18th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in education admin. Each year, around 5,400 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $13,500 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $11,875 per year. The education admin program at William Carey University awarded 184 master's degrees during the 2020-2021 school year. Around 35% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 77% were women.

#19

University of West Alabama

Livingston, Alabama
183 Yearly Graduations
64% Women
38% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

University of West Alabama comes in at #19 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in education admin. Roughly 5,700 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $9,100 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $6,678 per year. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 183 people received their master's degree in education admin from University of West Alabama. About 64% of this group were women, and 38% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.

#20

Louisiana State University - Shreveport

Shreveport, Louisiana
182 Yearly Graduations
81% Women
27% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

Louisiana State University - Shreveport comes in at #20 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in education admin. Roughly 9,900 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $5,656 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $6,196 per year. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 182 master's degrees were handed out to education admin majors at Louisiana State University - Shreveport. Of these students, 81% were women and 27% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.

Below are some popular majors that are similar to education admin that offer master’s degrees.

Major Annual Degrees Awarded
Teacher Education Grade Specific 29,374
Special Education 21,797
Teacher Education Subject Specific 17,998
General Education 17,801
Curriculum & Instruction 16,825

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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