Best Colleges with Higher Education/higher Education Administration Degrees in the U.S.

If you want to become a principal of a middle school or the dean at a college or university, a degree in higher education and administration is the perfect choice for you. Higher education administrators are leaders who build relationships with the faculty, staff, and students to ensure the school as a whole meets the necessary goals set forth, such as decreasing drop-out rates and increasing test scores. Higher ed administrators are problem solvers, key decision makers, and critical thinkers. Individuals interested in this career area will need to earn a graduate degree before becoming a higher education administrator. Those with master's degrees pursue mid- or entry-level positions in administrative roles, while individuals who have doctorates become provosts, presidents, and deans. Post-secondary education administrators can also work in the registrar?s office, student affairs, and the admissions office.

Academic leadership, counseling, curriculum, law and higher education, cultural diversity in education, faculty and labor relations, and student assessment and admissions are just a few course topics students will cover. The median annual wage for elementary, middle, and high school principals was $86,970 in May 2010, and the median annual wage for post-secondary education administrators was $83,710. These individuals generally work full time; most work year-round to prepare for the upcoming school year, but some schools may reduce their hours during the summer.

The Best Higher Education/higher Education Administration Colleges of 2019

Rank	School Name	Location		Rating
1	University of Pennsylvania	Philadelphia, PA	Image by @moonizzang University of Pennsylvania offers 6 Higher Education/higher Education Administration Degree programs. It's a large private university in a large city. In 2015, 184 students graduated in the study area of Higher Education/higher Education Administration with students earning 118 Master's degrees, and 66 Doctoral degrees.	Based on 56 Reviews	Read more: University of Pennsylvania Reviews
2	Vanderbilt University	Nashville, TN	Image by @alexqmaclin Vanderbilt University offers 4 Higher Education/higher Education Administration Degree programs. It's a large private university in a large city. In 2015, 68 students graduated in the study area of Higher Education/higher Education Administration with students earning 58 Master's degrees, and 10 Doctoral degrees.	Based on 28 Reviews	Read more: Vanderbilt University Reviews
3	Harvard University	Cambridge, MA	Image by @sophie_studemann Harvard University offers 2 Higher Education/higher Education Administration Degree programs. It's a large private university in a mid sized city.	Based on 44 Reviews	Read more: Harvard University Reviews
4	Boston College	Chestnut Hill, MA	Boston College offers 6 Higher Education/higher Education Administration Degree programs. It's a large private university in a small city. In 2015, 94 students graduated in the study area of Higher Education/higher Education Administration with students earning 74 Master's degrees, 20 Doctoral degrees.	Based on 16 Reviews	Read more: Boston College Reviews
5	University of Southern California	Los Angeles, CA	Image by @anders_eggert University of Southern California offers 2 Higher Education/higher Education Administration Degree programs. It's a large private university in a large city. In 2015, 80 students graduated in the study area of Higher Education/higher Education Administration with students earning 80 Master's degrees.	Based on 52 Reviews	Read more: University of Southern California Reviews
6	Northwestern University	Evanston, IL	Image by @ojas_ Northwestern University offers 4 Higher Education/higher Education Administration Degree programs. It's a large private university in a small city. In 2015, 48 students graduated in the study area of Higher Education/higher Education Administration with students earning 48 Master's degrees.	Based on 40 Reviews	Read more: Northwestern University Reviews
7	University of Virginia-Main Campus	Charlottesville, VA	University of Virginia-Main Campus offers 4 Higher Education/higher Education Administration Degree programs. It's a large public university in a small suburb. In 2015, 80 students graduated in the study area of Higher Education/higher Education Administration with students earning 76 Master's degrees, and 4 Doctoral degrees.	Based on 60 Reviews	Read more: University of Virginia-Main Campus Reviews
8	University of Michigan-Ann Arbor	Ann Arbor, MI	Image by @deb_fancylife University of Michigan-Ann Arbor offers 4 Higher Education/higher Education Administration Degree programs. It's a large public university in a mid sized city. In 2015, 102 students graduated in the study area of Higher Education/higher Education Administration with students earning 76 Master's degrees, and 26 Doctoral degrees.	Based on 128 Reviews	Read more: University of Michigan-Ann Arbor Reviews
9	Johns Hopkins University	Baltimore, MD	Johns Hopkins University offers 2 Higher Education/higher Education Administration Degree programs. It's a large private university in a large city.	Based on 32 Reviews	Read more: Johns Hopkins University Reviews
10	George Washington University	Washington, DC	Image by @clementine_zyb George Washington University offers 6 Higher Education/higher Education Administration Degree programs. It's a large private university in a large city. In 2015, 70 students graduated in the study area of Higher Education/higher Education Administration with students earning 48 Master's degrees, 22 Doctoral degrees.	Based on 28 Reviews	Read more: George Washington University Reviews

List of Higher Education/higher Education Administration Schools in the U.S.

School Name	Average tuition	Student Teacher Ratio	Enrolled Students
University of Pennsylvania Philadelphia, PA	5/5	12 : 1	24,876
Vanderbilt University Nashville, TN	5/5	4 : 1	12,567
Harvard University Cambridge, MA	5/5	14 : 1	29,652
Boston College Chestnut Hill, MA	5/5	15 : 1	14,354
University of Southern California Los Angeles, CA	5/5	16 : 1	43,401
Northwestern University Evanston, IL	5/5	10 : 1	21,655
University of Virginia-Main Campus Charlottesville, VA	4/5	11 : 1	23,883
University of Michigan-Ann Arbor Ann Arbor, MI	3/5	7 : 1	43,651
Johns Hopkins University Baltimore, MD	5/5	6 : 1	22,686
George Washington University Washington, DC	5/5	17 : 1	26,212
University of Miami Coral Gables, FL	5/5	11 : 1	16,825
New York University New York, NY	5/5	8 : 1	50,027
Drexel University Philadelphia, PA	5/5	14 : 1	25,595
Stony Brook University Stony Brook, NY	3/5	14 : 1	25,272
Pennsylvania State University-Main Campus University Park, PA	4/5	16 : 1	47,307
Michigan State University East Lansing, MI	3/5	18 : 1	50,538
Syracuse University Syracuse, NY	5/5	18 : 1	21,789
Loyola University Chicago Chicago, IL	5/5	15 : 1	16,437
Appalachian State University Boone, NC	2/5	17 : 1	17,932
The University of Alabama Tuscaloosa, AL	3/5	25 : 1	37,098
University of San Diego San Diego, CA	5/5	15 : 1	8,251
North Carolina State University at Raleigh Raleigh, NC	3/5	19 : 1	34,015
University of Connecticut Storrs, CT	3/5	15 : 1	27,043
University of Georgia Athens, GA	3/5	18 : 1	36,130
Bucknell University Lewisburg, PA	5/5	9 : 1	3,625

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Getting a Higher Education/higher Education Administration Degree Online

Schools offering online Higher Education/higher Education Administration degrees

Online Higher Education/higher Education Administration degrees are available at a variety of different schools with as many as 183 degrees earned at the most popular school. Read more below about all schools that have offered online Higher Education/higher Education Administration degrees. If you are interested learning more about getting a degree online, check out our page dedicated to online degree information.

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Bachelor's

Master's

Doctoral

School Name	Certificate	Master's
Kaplan University-Davenport Campus	47	136
Walden University	15	124
Drexel University	3	79
Stony Brook University	4	72
Universidad Internacional Iberoamericana	0	47
Capella University	9	46
Abilene Christian University	1	39
University of Louisville	0	32
Sam Houston State University	0	27
University of Mississippi	0	27
Nova Southeastern University	0	26
National University	0	25
Hofstra University	0	24
University of Houston	0	22
Michigan State University	0	22
Tiffin University	0	17
McKendree University	0	14
Bay Path University	3	14
Appalachian State University	13	0
Adams State University	0	10
Pennsylvania State University-World Campus	10	0
North Park University	0	9
New England College	0	8
Inter American University of Puerto Rico-Metro	0	8
Mississippi College	0	6
University of Massachusetts-Amherst	6	0
University of Sioux Falls	0	6
Morgan State University	0	2
Saint Leo University	0	1
University of St Francis	0	1
SUNY College at Plattsburgh	0	1

How many schools offer online Higher Education/higher Education Administration degrees?

14 Certificates
40 Master's

What degrees do people get in Higher Education/higher Education Administration?

Degree Level	Program Length	Colleges	Graduates
Associate's	2-year Length	1 Colleges	11 Graduates
Bachelor's	4-year Length	2 Colleges	2 Graduates
Certificates	< 1 year Length	45 Colleges	195 Graduates
Doctoral	1-2 year Length	95 Colleges	573 Graduates
Master's	1+ years Length	158 Colleges	2,837 Graduates

Higher Education/higher Education Administration Degree Overview

When it comes to choosing a Higher Education/higher Education Administration degree, there are many choices for a traditional degree as well as higher education opportunities. Earning a degree in Higher Education/higher Education Administration may take more time than just your traditional degree as it is common to acquire advanced degrees as companion to the traditional. The standard Higher Education/higher Education Administration degree earned was a master's degree and it also has the widest range of school possibilities as well. The second most popular Higher Education/higher Education Administration degree that people acquire is a doctoral degree which illustrates a focus on higher learning. This shows that the degree requires dedication to schooling and you may want to seek more than a four year time commitment. Although a bachelor's degree is offered at some schools, getting a traditional degree is not very common. With your goals in mind, look for the Higher Education/higher Education Administration degree that can match your flexibility and needs in addition to finding a school with the right opportunities for you to earn that degree.

Average cost of college for a Higher Education/higher Education Administration degree

Average Tuition and Fees for a 2 year Degree

Average Tuition and Fees	School Control	Student Residence
$5,270	Public	In-State
$7,766	Public	Out-of-State

Average Tuition and Fees for a 4 year Degree

Average Tuition and Fees	School Control	Student Residence
$9,023	Public	In-State
$24,586	Private	In-State
$21,740	Public	Out-of-State
$24,586	Private	Out-of-State