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#1 #1 Best College for Higher Education/Higher Education Administration in the U.S. Maryville University of Saint Louis Saint Louis, MO Each year, Maryville University of Saint Louis grants around 159 degrees to those majoring in Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, the school’s most popular major....view more Acceptance Rate 95% Annual Degrees Awarded 61 SAT Score 1,010–1,240 Median Starting Salary $51,757
#2 #2 Best College for Higher Education/Higher Education Administration in the U.S. Saint Peter's University Jersey City, NJ At Saint Peter's University, the most popular majors students pursue are Business Administration and Management, General, Psychology, General, and Criminal Justice/Safety Studies....view more Acceptance Rate 90% Annual Degrees Awarded 24 SAT Score 970–1,170 Median Starting Salary $48,794
#3 #3 Best College for Higher Education/Higher Education Administration in the U.S. Boston College Chestnut Hill, MA Each year, Boston College awards around 324 degrees to students majoring in Econometrics and Quantitative Economics, which is the school’s most popular major. Other popular majors include Finance, General, Biology/Biological Sciences, General, and Speech Communication and Rhetoric....view more Acceptance Rate 16% Annual Degrees Awarded 22 SAT Score 1,450–1,540 Median Starting Salary $54,935
#4 #4 Best College for Higher Education/Higher Education Administration in the U.S. University of Southern Mississippi Hattiesburg, MS Every year, the University of Southern Mississippi grants about 173 degrees to those studying Business Administration and Management, General, the school’s most popular major....view more Acceptance Rate 99% Annual Degrees Awarded 117 SAT Score 1,040–1,340 Median Starting Salary $47,869
#5 #5 Best College for Higher Education/Higher Education Administration in the U.S. Fairleigh Dickinson University-Metropolitan Campus Teaneck, NJ Annually, Fairleigh Dickinson University-Metropolitan Campus grants about 166 degrees to those studying General Studies, the school’s most popular major....view more Acceptance Rate 91% Annual Degrees Awarded 19 SAT Score 930–1,180 Median Starting Salary $51,022
#6 #6 Best College for Higher Education/Higher Education Administration in the U.S. University of Pennsylvania Philadelphia, PA The University of Pennsylvania provides undergraduates with 89 choices for majors in four different schools: College of Arts and Sciences, Penn Engineering, School of Nursing, and The Wharton School for business....view more Acceptance Rate 5% Annual Degrees Awarded 18 SAT Score 1,510–1,580 Median Starting Salary $43,315
#7 #7 Best College for Higher Education/Higher Education Administration in the U.S. Harding University Searcy, AR Each year, Harding University awards about 49 degrees to those studying Elementary Education and Teaching, the school’s most popular major. Other popular majors include Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, Accounting, and Kinesiology and Exercise Science....view more Acceptance Rate 71% Annual Degrees Awarded 9 SAT Score 1,050–1,330 Median Starting Salary $53,701
#8 #8 Best College for Higher Education/Higher Education Administration in the U.S. University of Florida Gainesville, FL At the University of Florida, the most popular majors students pursue are Psychology, General, Biology/Biological Sciences, General, Business Administration and Management, and General. In fact, the University of Florida grants 578 degrees per year to Psychology, General majors....view more Acceptance Rate 24% Annual Degrees Awarded 21 SAT Score 1,330–1,480 Median Starting Salary $45,405
#9 #9 Best College for Higher Education/Higher Education Administration in the U.S. University of Georgia Athens, GA At the University of Georgia, the most popular majors students pursue are Psychology, General, Biology/Biological Sciences, General, Finance, and General. In fact, the University of Georgia awards 578 degrees annually to Psychology, General majors....view more Acceptance Rate 38% Annual Degrees Awarded 23 SAT Score 1,300–1,490 Median Starting Salary $50,144
#10 #10 Best College for Higher Education/Higher Education Administration in the U.S. University of North Georgia Dahlonega, GA At the University of North Georgia, the three most popular college majors students study are Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, Business Administration and Management, General, Research and Experimental Psychology, and Other....view more Acceptance Rate 68% Annual Degrees Awarded 10 SAT Score 990–1,210 Median Starting Salary $50,448
#11 #11 Best College for Higher Education/Higher Education Administration in the U.S. Southern Methodist University Dallas, TX At Southern Methodist University, the three most popular college majors students pursue are Finance, General, Economics, General, Psychology, and General. In fact, Southern Methodist University awards 280 degrees annually to graduating Finance, General students....view more Acceptance Rate 63% Annual Degrees Awarded 14 SAT Score 1,360–1,500 Median Starting Salary $49,412
#12 #12 Best College for Higher Education/Higher Education Administration in the U.S. Pacific University Forest Grove, OR Each year, Pacific University awards about 45 degrees to those studying Kinesiology and Exercise Science, the school’s most popular major. Other often-pursued majors include Biology/Biological Sciences, General, Business Administration and Management, General, and Dental Hygiene/Hygienist....view more Acceptance Rate 90% Annual Degrees Awarded 7 SAT Score 940–1,290 Median Starting Salary $53,177
#13 #13 Best College for Higher Education/Higher Education Administration in the U.S. University of Denver Denver, CO Annually, the University of Denver awards about 150 degrees to students studying Psychology, General, the institution’s most popular major. Other popular majors include International Relations and Affairs, Marketing/Marketing Management, General, Finance, and General....view more Acceptance Rate 78% Annual Degrees Awarded 15 SAT Score 1,270–1,430 Median Starting Salary $52,269
#14 #14 Best College for Higher Education/Higher Education Administration in the U.S. Jackson State University Jackson, MS At Jackson State University, the most popular majors students study are Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other, Criminal Justice/Safety Studies, Biology/Biological Sciences, and General....view more Acceptance Rate 93% Annual Degrees Awarded 14 SAT Score 850–1,050 Median Starting Salary $47,497
#15 #15 Best College for Higher Education/Higher Education Administration in the U.S. Johnson & Wales University-Providence Providence, RI Annually, Johnson & Wales University-Providence grants about 76 degrees to those majoring in Culinary Arts/Chef Training, the school’s most popular major....view more Acceptance Rate 88% Annual Degrees Awarded 8 SAT Score 920–1,180 Median Starting Salary $50,475
#16 #16 Best College for Higher Education/Higher Education Administration in the U.S. University of Saint Mary Leavenworth, KS Each year, the University of Saint Mary awards about 33 degrees to those majoring in Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, which is the school’s most popular major....view more Acceptance Rate 87% Annual Degrees Awarded 12 SAT Score 920–1,160 Median Starting Salary $52,630
#17 #17 Best College for Higher Education/Higher Education Administration in the U.S. National Louis University Chicago, IL Every year, National Louis University grants around 214 degrees to those majoring in Early Childhood Education and Teaching, which is the school’s most popular major....view more Acceptance Rate 95% Annual Degrees Awarded 21 SAT Score 850–930 Median Starting Salary $47,511
#18 #18 Best College for Higher Education/Higher Education Administration in the U.S. Edgewood College Madison, WI At Edgewood College, the three most popular college majors students study are Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, Business/Commerce, General, and Elementary Education and Teaching. In fact, Edgewood College grants 99 degrees annually to Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse majors....view more Acceptance Rate 76% Annual Degrees Awarded 8 SAT Score 1,040–1,210 Median Starting Salary $52,359
#19 #19 Best College for Higher Education/Higher Education Administration in the U.S. Bethel University Saint Paul, MN At Bethel University, the three most popular college majors students study are Business Administration and Management, General, Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, Psychology, and General....view more Acceptance Rate 88% Annual Degrees Awarded 4 SAT Score 1,120–1,310 Median Starting Salary $54,273
#20 #20 Best College for Higher Education/Higher Education Administration in the U.S. University of West Georgia Carrollton, GA Every year, the University of West Georgia awards about 172 degrees to those studying Psychology, General, which is the institution’s most popular major. Other frequently pursued majors include Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, Criminology, and Elementary Education and Teaching....view more Acceptance Rate 52% Annual Degrees Awarded 11 SAT Score 950–1,130 Median Starting Salary $49,550
#21 #21 Best College for Higher Education/Higher Education Administration in the U.S. Liberty University Lynchburg, VA At Liberty University, the three most popular college majors students study are Business Administration and Management, General, Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other, Psychology, and General....view more Acceptance Rate 99% Annual Degrees Awarded 101 SAT Score 1,060–1,290 Median Starting Salary $48,276
#22 #22 Best College for Higher Education/Higher Education Administration in the U.S. Bellarmine University Louisville, KY At Bellarmine University, the three most popular college majors students study are Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, Psychology, General, Business Administration and Management, and General....view more Acceptance Rate 86% Annual Degrees Awarded 6 SAT Score 1,130–1,310 Median Starting Salary $53,209
#23 #23 Best College for Higher Education/Higher Education Administration in the U.S. Gwynedd Mercy University Gwynedd Valley, PA Annually, Gwynedd Mercy University grants about 194 degrees to those majoring in Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, which is the institution’s most popular major....view more Acceptance Rate 90% Annual Degrees Awarded 11 SAT Score 1,030–1,190 Median Starting Salary $50,536
#24 #24 Best College for Higher Education/Higher Education Administration in the U.S. Temple University Philadelphia, PA Each year, Temple University grants around 355 degrees to students majoring in Psychology, General, the school’s most popular major. Other often-pursued majors include Biology/Biological Sciences, General, Finance, General, Marketing/Marketing Management, and General....view more Acceptance Rate 80% Annual Degrees Awarded 14 SAT Score 1,030–1,240 Median Starting Salary $53,043
#25 #25 Best College for Higher Education/Higher Education Administration in the U.S. Lewis & Clark College Portland, OR Each year, Lewis & Clark College awards about 82 degrees to those majoring in Psychology, General, the institution’s most popular major. Other often-pursued majors include Biology/Biological Sciences, General, Sociology and Anthropology, and International Relations and Affairs....view more Acceptance Rate 78% Annual Degrees Awarded 1 SAT Score 1,240–1,400 Median Starting Salary $55,616
#26 #26 Best College for Higher Education/Higher Education Administration in the U.S. Saint Cloud State University Saint Cloud, MN At Saint Cloud State University, the three most popular college majors students pursue are Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other, Psychology, General, and Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse....view more Acceptance Rate 95% Annual Degrees Awarded 6 SAT Score 940–1,220 Median Starting Salary $51,659
#27 #27 Best College for Higher Education/Higher Education Administration in the U.S. University of Arkansas at Little Rock Little Rock, AR At the University of Arkansas at Little Rock, the three most popular college majors students study are Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, Business Administration and Management, General, and Criminal Justice/Safety Studies....view more Acceptance Rate 59% Annual Degrees Awarded 9 SAT Score 940–1,190 Median Starting Salary $47,538
#28 #28 Best College for Higher Education/Higher Education Administration in the U.S. Sam Houston State University Huntsville, TX At Sam Houston State University, the three most popular college majors students pursue are Criminal Justice/Safety Studies, Psychology, General, Teacher Education, and Multiple Levels....view more Acceptance Rate 90% Annual Degrees Awarded 11 SAT Score 930–1,130 Median Starting Salary $49,745
#29 #29 Best College for Higher Education/Higher Education Administration in the U.S. The University of Alabama Tuscaloosa, AL At The University of Alabama, the most popular majors students study are Marketing/Marketing Management, General, Finance, General, and Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse....view more Acceptance Rate 77% Annual Degrees Awarded 13 SAT Score 1,180–1,400 Median Starting Salary $51,378
#30 #30 Best College for Higher Education/Higher Education Administration in the U.S. Vanderbilt University Nashville, TN At Vanderbilt University, the most popular majors students study are Social Sciences, General, Econometrics and Quantitative Economics, Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, and Other. In fact, Vanderbilt University awards 304 degrees annually to graduating Social Sciences, General students....view more Acceptance Rate 6% Annual Degrees Awarded 6 SAT Score 1,500–1,560 Median Starting Salary $45,502
#31 #31 Best College for Higher Education/Higher Education Administration in the U.S. University of Virginia-Main Campus Charlottesville, VA All first year students have the ability to apply to either the College of Arts and Sciences, School of Architecture, School of Engineering, School of Nursing, or the Kinesiology program at the Curry School of Education....view more Acceptance Rate 17% Annual Degrees Awarded 7 SAT Score 1,420–1,540 Median Starting Salary $50,537
#32 #32 Best College for Higher Education/Higher Education Administration in the U.S. Saint Louis University Saint Louis, MO At Saint Louis University, the most popular majors students pursue are Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, Kinesiology and Exercise Science, Biology/Biological Sciences, and General....view more Acceptance Rate 75% Annual Degrees Awarded 11 SAT Score 1,210–1,410 Median Starting Salary $52,796
#33 #33 Best College for Higher Education/Higher Education Administration in the U.S. Regis College Weston, MA At Regis College, the three most popular college majors students pursue are Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, Dental Hygiene/Hygienist, and Radiologic Technology/Science - Radiographer....view more Acceptance Rate 70% Annual Degrees Awarded 13 SAT Score 860–1,070 Median Starting Salary $52,614
#34 #34 Best College for Higher Education/Higher Education Administration in the U.S. Texas Tech University Lubbock, TX At Texas Tech University, the three most popular college majors students study are Business Administration and Management, General, Psychology, General, Marketing/Marketing Management, and General....view more Acceptance Rate 73% Annual Degrees Awarded 15 SAT Score 1,110–1,290 Median Starting Salary $49,525
#35 #35 Best College for Higher Education/Higher Education Administration in the U.S. Texas Christian University Fort Worth, TX At Texas Christian University, the three most popular college majors students study are Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, Finance, General, Marketing/Marketing Management, and General....view more Acceptance Rate 44% Annual Degrees Awarded 5 SAT Score 1,190–1,380 Median Starting Salary $52,232
#36 #36 Best College for Higher Education/Higher Education Administration in the U.S. New York University New York, NY Each year, New York University awards around 794 degrees to students majoring in Management Science, which is the institution’s most popular major....view more Acceptance Rate 9% Annual Degrees Awarded 7 SAT Score 1,490–1,560 Median Starting Salary $47,255
#37 #37 Best College for Higher Education/Higher Education Administration in the U.S. University of Rochester Rochester, NY At the University of Rochester, the three most popular college majors students study are Biology/Biological Sciences, General, Management Sciences and Quantitative Methods, Other, and Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse....view more Acceptance Rate 40% Annual Degrees Awarded 8 SAT Score 1,410–1,530 Median Starting Salary $48,193
#38 #38 Best College for Higher Education/Higher Education Administration in the U.S. Seton Hall University South Orange, NJ At Seton Hall University, the three most popular college majors students study are Biology/Biological Sciences, General, Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, Finance, and General....view more Acceptance Rate 73% Annual Degrees Awarded 7 SAT Score 1,230–1,400 Median Starting Salary $51,846
#39 #39 Best College for Higher Education/Higher Education Administration in the U.S. University of Mary Hardin-Baylor Belton, TX Every year, the University of Mary Hardin-Baylor awards about 135 degrees to students studying Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, the institution’s most popular major....view more Acceptance Rate 96% Annual Degrees Awarded 4 SAT Score 980–1,220 Median Starting Salary $51,294
#40 #40 Best College for Higher Education/Higher Education Administration in the U.S. Michigan State University East Lansing, MI Every year, Michigan State University awards around 580 degrees to those majoring in Biology/Biological Sciences, General, the school’s most popular major. Other frequently pursued majors include Psychology, General, Advertising, Finance, and General....view more Acceptance Rate 85% Annual Degrees Awarded 11 SAT Score 1,190–1,370 Median Starting Salary $52,307
#41 #41 Best College for Higher Education/Higher Education Administration in the U.S. Missouri Baptist University Saint Louis, MO Annually, Missouri Baptist University grants around 41 degrees to those majoring in Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, the institution’s most popular major. Other popular majors include Psychology, General, Elementary Education and Teaching, Business Administration and Management, and General....view more Acceptance Rate 69% Annual Degrees Awarded 6 SAT Score 710–970 Median Starting Salary $50,948
#42 #42 Best College for Higher Education/Higher Education Administration in the U.S. Northern Illinois University Dekalb, IL Each year, Northern Illinois University grants around 213 degrees to those studying Psychology, General, the school’s most popular major. Other popular majors include Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, Computer Science, and Mechanical Engineering....view more Acceptance Rate 70% Annual Degrees Awarded 14 SAT Score 960–1,180 Median Starting Salary $48,868
#43 #43 Best College for Higher Education/Higher Education Administration in the U.S. Pennsylvania State University-Main Campus University Park, PA At Pennsylvania State University-Main Campus, the most popular majors students study are Finance, General, Psychology, General, and Information Science/Studies. In fact, Pennsylvania State University-Main Campus awards 533 degrees annually to Finance, General majors....view more Acceptance Rate 61% Annual Degrees Awarded 9 SAT Score 1,250–1,430 Median Starting Salary $49,684
#44 #44 Best College for Higher Education/Higher Education Administration in the U.S. University of Miami Coral Gables, FL At the University of Miami, the most popular majors students pursue are Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, Finance, General, Psychology, and General. In fact, the University of Miami grants 233 degrees every year to graduating Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse students....view more Acceptance Rate 19% Annual Degrees Awarded 7 SAT Score 1,340–1,480 Median Starting Salary $47,930
#45 #45 Best College for Higher Education/Higher Education Administration in the U.S. University of Michigan-Ann Arbor Ann Arbor, MI At the University of Michigan-Ann Arbor, the three most popular college majors students pursue are Computer and Information Sciences, General, Economics, General, Business Administration and Management, and General....view more Acceptance Rate 16% Annual Degrees Awarded 4 SAT Score 1,370–1,530 Median Starting Salary $48,501
#46 #46 Best College for Higher Education/Higher Education Administration in the U.S. Indiana University-Bloomington Bloomington, IN At Indiana University-Bloomington, the three most popular college majors students study are Business/Commerce, General, Kinesiology and Exercise Science, and Public Administration....view more Acceptance Rate 78% Annual Degrees Awarded 8 SAT Score 1,200–1,420 Median Starting Salary $53,180
#47 #47 Best College for Higher Education/Higher Education Administration in the U.S. Benedictine University Lisle, IL At Benedictine University, the three most popular college majors students study are Biology/Biological Sciences, General, Psychology, General, Business Administration, Management and Operations, and Other....view more Acceptance Rate 95% Annual Degrees Awarded 2 SAT Score 1,030–1,300 Median Starting Salary $50,620
#48 #48 Best College for Higher Education/Higher Education Administration in the U.S. Baker University Baldwin City, KS At Baker University, the most popular majors students pursue are Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, Business Administration and Management, General, Business/Commerce, and General. In fact, Baker University grants 56 degrees annually to Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse majors....view more Acceptance Rate 94% Annual Degrees Awarded 7 SAT Score 760–1,080 Median Starting Salary $50,994
#49 #49 Best College for Higher Education/Higher Education Administration in the U.S. Florida State University Tallahassee, FL At Florida State University, the three most popular college majors students study are Psychology, General, Finance, General, Marketing/Marketing Management, and General. In fact, Florida State University grants 760 degrees annually to Psychology, General majors....view more Acceptance Rate 24% Annual Degrees Awarded 6 SAT Score 1,300–1,420 Median Starting Salary $47,189
#50 #50 Best College for Higher Education/Higher Education Administration in the U.S. George Washington University Washington, DC At George Washington University, the most popular majors students pursue are International Relations and Affairs, Political Science and Government, General, and Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse....view more Acceptance Rate 47% Annual Degrees Awarded 4 SAT Score 1,370–1,500 Median Starting Salary $49,739
#51 #51 Best College for Higher Education/Higher Education Administration in the U.S. Wilmington University New Castle, DE Annually, Wilmington University grants about 134 degrees to those majoring in Computer Science, which is the institution’s most popular major....view more Acceptance Rate -- Annual Degrees Awarded 21 SAT Score -- Median Starting Salary $48,472
#52 #52 Best College for Higher Education/Higher Education Administration in the U.S. Seattle Pacific University Seattle, WA Every year, Seattle Pacific University grants about 89 degrees to students majoring in Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, which is the school’s most popular major. Other often-pursued majors include Psychology, General, Business/Commerce, General, and Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies....view more Acceptance Rate 83% Annual Degrees Awarded 7 SAT Score 1,050–1,320 Median Starting Salary $52,858
#53 #53 Best College for Higher Education/Higher Education Administration in the U.S. Howard University Washington, DC At Howard University, the most popular majors students study are Biology/Biological Sciences, General, Political Science and Government, General, Psychology, and General. In fact, Howard University awards 202 degrees annually to Biology/Biological Sciences, General majors....view more Acceptance Rate 41% Annual Degrees Awarded 6 SAT Score 1,100–1,320 Median Starting Salary $47,989
#54 #54 Best College for Higher Education/Higher Education Administration in the U.S. Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University Blacksburg, VA Each year, Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University grants about 541 degrees to those majoring in Management Science, the institution’s most popular major. Other frequently pursued majors include Computer and Information Sciences, General, Mechanical Engineering, Finance, and General....view more Acceptance Rate 55% Annual Degrees Awarded 4 SAT Score 1,290–1,450 Median Starting Salary $53,400
#55 #55 Best College for Higher Education/Higher Education Administration in the U.S. Rutgers University-New Brunswick New Brunswick, NJ At Rutgers University-New Brunswick, the three most popular college majors students study are Computer and Information Sciences, General, Psychology, General, Finance, and General....view more Acceptance Rate 58% Annual Degrees Awarded 2 SAT Score 1,310–1,500 Median Starting Salary $46,788
#56 #56 Best College for Higher Education/Higher Education Administration in the U.S. Syracuse University Syracuse, NY At Syracuse University, the most popular majors students pursue are Psychology, General, Finance, General, and Information Science/Studies. In fact, Syracuse University awards 220 degrees annually to graduating Psychology, General students....view more Acceptance Rate 46% Annual Degrees Awarded 2 SAT Score 1,290–1,440 Median Starting Salary $52,893
#57 #57 Best College for Higher Education/Higher Education Administration in the U.S. University of Arizona Tucson, AZ Every year, the University of Arizona awards around 486 degrees to students majoring in Psychology, General, which is the institution’s most popular major....view more Acceptance Rate 86% Annual Degrees Awarded 8 SAT Score 1,110–1,370 Median Starting Salary $48,219
#58 #58 Best College for Higher Education/Higher Education Administration in the U.S. Widener University Chester, PA At Widener University, the most popular majors students pursue are Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, Psychology, General, Business Administration and Management, and General. In fact, Widener University grants 198 degrees annually to Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse majors....view more Acceptance Rate 71% Annual Degrees Awarded 4 SAT Score 1,080–1,290 Median Starting Salary $54,635
#59 #59 Best College for Higher Education/Higher Education Administration in the U.S. The University of Tennessee-Knoxville Knoxville, TN At The University of Tennessee-Knoxville, the three most popular college majors students pursue are Logistics, Materials, and Supply Chain Management, Marketing/Marketing Management, General, Research and Experimental Psychology, and Other....view more Acceptance Rate 42% Annual Degrees Awarded 6 SAT Score 1,210–1,400 Median Starting Salary $48,608
#60 #60 Best College for Higher Education/Higher Education Administration in the U.S. University of Pittsburgh-Pittsburgh Campus Pittsburgh, PA Annually, the University of Pittsburgh-Pittsburgh Campus grants around 471 degrees to those studying Research and Experimental Psychology, Other, the institution’s most popular major....view more Acceptance Rate 58% Annual Degrees Awarded 2 SAT Score 1,300–1,460 Median Starting Salary $51,885
#61 #61 Best College for Higher Education/Higher Education Administration in the U.S. Portland State University Portland, OR At Portland State University, the three most popular college majors students pursue are Psychology, General, Social Sciences, General, and Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies. In fact, Portland State University awards 389 degrees per year to graduating Psychology, General students....view more Acceptance Rate 91% Annual Degrees Awarded 9 SAT Score 970–1,220 Median Starting Salary $46,324
#62 #62 Best College for Higher Education/Higher Education Administration in the U.S. University of Toledo Toledo, OH Each year, the University of Toledo grants around 250 degrees to those studying Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, the school’s most popular major. Other popular majors include Marketing/Marketing Management, General, Mechanical Engineering, Biology/Biological Sciences, and General....view more Acceptance Rate 92% Annual Degrees Awarded 9 SAT Score 1,130–1,330 Median Starting Salary $49,380
#63 #63 Best College for Higher Education/Higher Education Administration in the U.S. Manhattanville University Purchase, NY Every year, Manhattanville University awards around 63 degrees to those studying Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, the institution’s most popular major. Other often-pursued majors include Sports Studies, Psychology, General, and Radiologic Technology/Science - Radiographer....view more Acceptance Rate 87% Annual Degrees Awarded 3 SAT Score 1,060–1,260 Median Starting Salary $52,646
#64 #64 Best College for Higher Education/Higher Education Administration in the U.S. Loyola University Chicago Chicago, IL Annually, Loyola University Chicago grants around 322 degrees to students majoring in Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, which is the school’s most popular major....view more Acceptance Rate 82% Annual Degrees Awarded 5 SAT Score 1,220–1,390 Median Starting Salary $50,792
#65 #65 Best College for Higher Education/Higher Education Administration in the U.S. Union University Jackson, TN At Union University, the most popular majors students study are Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, Organizational Leadership, and Social Work. In fact, Union University awards 120 degrees annually to Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse majors....view more Acceptance Rate 60% Annual Degrees Awarded 4 SAT Score 1,120–1,380 Median Starting Salary $47,651
#66 #66 Best College for Higher Education/Higher Education Administration in the U.S. Baylor University Waco, TX At Baylor University, the three most popular college majors students study are Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, Biology/Biological Sciences, General, Health/Medical Preparatory Programs, and Other....view more Acceptance Rate 51% Annual Degrees Awarded 3 SAT Score 1,230–1,420 Median Starting Salary $52,916
#67 #67 Best College for Higher Education/Higher Education Administration in the U.S. Ball State University Muncie, IN Every year, Ball State University awards around 205 degrees to students studying Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies, which is the institution’s most popular major....view more Acceptance Rate 86% Annual Degrees Awarded 5 SAT Score 1,080–1,260 Median Starting Salary $54,113
#68 #68 Best College for Higher Education/Higher Education Administration in the U.S. New England College Henniker, NH Each year, New England College awards around 31 degrees to those majoring in Business Administration and Management, General, which is the institution’s most popular major....view more Acceptance Rate 92% Annual Degrees Awarded 2 SAT Score 820–1,040 Median Starting Salary $48,563
#69 #69 Best College for Higher Education/Higher Education Administration in the U.S. University of Iowa Iowa City, IA Every year, the University of Iowa grants around 377 degrees to students studying Kinesiology and Exercise Science, the school’s most popular major. Other often-pursued majors include Finance, General, Behavioral Sciences, Marketing/Marketing Management, and General....view more Acceptance Rate 84% Annual Degrees Awarded 4 SAT Score 1,100–1,320 Median Starting Salary $52,882
#70 #70 Best College for Higher Education/Higher Education Administration in the U.S. University at Buffalo Buffalo, NY Each year, the University at Buffalo awards around 642 degrees to those studying Business Administration and Management, General, the institution’s most popular major. Other popular majors include Psychology, General, Computer Science, and Speech Communication and Rhetoric....view more Acceptance Rate 74% Annual Degrees Awarded 3 SAT Score 1,220–1,390 Median Starting Salary $47,383
#71 #71 Best College for Higher Education/Higher Education Administration in the U.S. University of Houston Houston, TX Each year, the University of Houston awards about 718 degrees to those studying Psychology, General, the institution’s most popular major. Other popular majors include Computer and Information Sciences, General, Finance, General, Marketing/Marketing Management, and General....view more Acceptance Rate 74% Annual Degrees Awarded 7 SAT Score 1,160–1,340 Median Starting Salary $45,996
#72 #72 Best College for Higher Education/Higher Education Administration in the U.S. Kent State University at Kent Kent, OH At Kent State University at Kent, the three most popular college majors students study are Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, Psychology, General, Business Administration and Management, and General....view more Acceptance Rate 86% Annual Degrees Awarded 7 SAT Score 990–1,220 Median Starting Salary $51,110
#73 #73 Best College for Higher Education/Higher Education Administration in the U.S. University of Arkansas Fayetteville, AR Annually, the University of Arkansas grants about 382 degrees to students studying Finance, General, which is the institution’s most popular major. Other popular majors include Marketing/Marketing Management, General, Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, Psychology, and General....view more Acceptance Rate 74% Annual Degrees Awarded 5 SAT Score 1,070–1,290 Median Starting Salary $51,051
#74 #74 Best College for Higher Education/Higher Education Administration in the U.S. Ohio University-Main Campus Athens, OH Each year, Ohio University-Main Campus grants around 1212 degrees to students studying Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, the school’s most popular major. Other popular majors include Psychology, General, Marketing/Marketing Management, General, and Speech Communication and Rhetoric....view more Acceptance Rate 85% Annual Degrees Awarded 5 SAT Score 1,110–1,310 Median Starting Salary $51,420
#75 #75 Best College for Higher Education/Higher Education Administration in the U.S. University of Northern Colorado Greeley, CO At the University of Northern Colorado, the three most popular college majors students pursue are Psychology, General, Business Administration and Management, General, and Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse....view more Acceptance Rate 86% Annual Degrees Awarded 7 SAT Score 970–1,200 Median Starting Salary $52,238
#76 #76 Best College for Higher Education/Higher Education Administration in the U.S. West Virginia University Morgantown, WV Each year, West Virginia University awards about 179 degrees to students majoring in Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, the school’s most popular major....view more Acceptance Rate 89% Annual Degrees Awarded 6 SAT Score 1,020–1,230 Median Starting Salary $51,034
#77 #77 Best College for Higher Education/Higher Education Administration in the U.S. Wingate University Wingate, NC At Wingate University, the three most popular college majors students study are Psychology, General, Biology/Biological Sciences, General, and Kinesiology and Exercise Science. In fact, Wingate University awards 60 degrees every year to graduating Psychology, General students....view more Acceptance Rate 91% Annual Degrees Awarded 6 SAT Score 990–1,210 Median Starting Salary $53,770
#78 #78 Best College for Higher Education/Higher Education Administration in the U.S. Florida International University Miami, FL Each year, Florida International University awards about 1486 degrees to those majoring in Psychology, General, the institution’s most popular major....view more Acceptance Rate 55% Annual Degrees Awarded 3 SAT Score 1,080–1,270 Median Starting Salary $45,800
#79 #79 Best College for Higher Education/Higher Education Administration in the U.S. Immaculata University Immaculata, PA At Immaculata University, the most popular majors students pursue are Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods, Other, Business Administration and Management, and General....view more Acceptance Rate 86% Annual Degrees Awarded 2 SAT Score 1,160–1,330 Median Starting Salary $53,576
#80 #80 Best College for Higher Education/Higher Education Administration in the U.S. Andrews University Berrien Springs, MI At Andrews University, the most popular majors students pursue are Psychology, General, Audiology/Audiologist and Speech-Language Pathology/Pathologist, and Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse. In fact, Andrews University grants 29 degrees annually to graduating Psychology, General students....view more Acceptance Rate 82% Annual Degrees Awarded 3 SAT Score 1,020–1,270 Median Starting Salary $51,120
#81 #81 Best College for Higher Education/Higher Education Administration in the U.S. University of Mississippi University, MS At the University of Mississippi, the three most popular college majors students pursue are Digital Communication and Media/Multimedia, Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, Business/Commerce, and General....view more Acceptance Rate 97% Annual Degrees Awarded 1 SAT Score 1,060–1,310 Median Starting Salary $49,286
#82 #82 Best College for Higher Education/Higher Education Administration in the U.S. East Texas A&M University Commerce, TX At East Texas A&M University, the three most popular college majors students study are Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other, Criminal Justice/Safety Studies, and General Studies. In fact, East Texas A&M University grants 334 degrees annually to Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other majors....view more Acceptance Rate 92% Annual Degrees Awarded 7 SAT Score 930–1,160 Median Starting Salary $48,684
#83 #83 Best College for Higher Education/Higher Education Administration in the U.S. Bowling Green State University-Main Campus Bowling Green, OH At Bowling Green State University-Main Campus, the most popular majors students pursue are Education/Teaching of Individuals in Early Childhood Special Education Programs, Psychology, General, Biology/Biological Sciences, and General....view more Acceptance Rate 81% Annual Degrees Awarded 3 SAT Score 1,010–1,240 Median Starting Salary $54,320
#84 #84 Best College for Higher Education/Higher Education Administration in the U.S. University of Memphis Memphis, TN Each year, the University of Memphis awards about 392 degrees to students studying Kinesiology and Exercise Science, which is the institution’s most popular major....view more Acceptance Rate 72% Annual Degrees Awarded 7 SAT Score 970–1,180 Median Starting Salary $47,372
#85 #85 Best College for Higher Education/Higher Education Administration in the U.S. University of North Texas Denton, TX At the University of North Texas, the most popular majors students pursue are Psychology, General, Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other, and General Studies. In fact, the University of North Texas grants 613 degrees every year to Psychology, General majors....view more Acceptance Rate 72% Annual Degrees Awarded 5 SAT Score 990–1,240 Median Starting Salary $48,636
#86 #86 Best College for Higher Education/Higher Education Administration in the U.S. North Greenville University Tigerville, SC At North Greenville University, the three most popular college majors students study are Business Administration and Management, General, Early Childhood Education and Teaching, and Elementary Education and Teaching....view more Acceptance Rate 67% Annual Degrees Awarded 1 SAT Score 1,060–1,270 Median Starting Salary $51,501
#87 #87 Best College for Higher Education/Higher Education Administration in the U.S. Concordia University-Chicago River Forest, IL At Concordia University-Chicago, the most popular majors students study are Kinesiology and Exercise Science, Health/Health Care Administration/Management, Psychology, and General....view more Acceptance Rate 93% Annual Degrees Awarded 7 SAT Score 1,000–1,200 Median Starting Salary $51,837
#88 #88 Best College for Higher Education/Higher Education Administration in the U.S. Montana State University Bozeman, MT At Montana State University, the most popular majors students pursue are Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, Business/Commerce, General, Psychology, and General. In fact, Montana State University grants 374 degrees annually to Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse majors....view more Acceptance Rate 82% Annual Degrees Awarded 2 SAT Score 1,080–1,290 Median Starting Salary $49,963
#89 #89 Best College for Higher Education/Higher Education Administration in the U.S. University of Nevada-Las Vegas Las Vegas, NV At the University of Nevada-Las Vegas, the three most popular college majors students study are Psychology, General, Hospitality Administration/Management, General, and Criminal Justice/Safety Studies....view more Acceptance Rate 96% Annual Degrees Awarded 5 SAT Score 980–1,220 Median Starting Salary $48,383
#90 #90 Best College for Higher Education/Higher Education Administration in the U.S. Western Michigan University Kalamazoo, MI Every year, Western Michigan University grants about 243 degrees to those majoring in Aeronautics/Aviation/Aerospace Science and Technology, General, which is the school’s most popular major. Other popular majors include Finance, General, Accounting, Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, and Other....view more Acceptance Rate 85% Annual Degrees Awarded 2 SAT Score 1,000–1,230 Median Starting Salary $50,777
#91 #91 Best College for Higher Education/Higher Education Administration in the U.S. William Carey University Hattiesburg, MS At William Carey University, the most popular majors students pursue are Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, Elementary Education and Teaching, and Physical Education Teaching and Coaching....view more Acceptance Rate 60% Annual Degrees Awarded 3 SAT Score 1,020–1,220 Median Starting Salary $47,016
#92 #92 Best College for Higher Education/Higher Education Administration in the U.S. Morgan State University Baltimore, MD Annually, Morgan State University grants around 97 degrees to students majoring in Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies, the institution’s most popular major....view more Acceptance Rate 82% Annual Degrees Awarded 4 SAT Score 850–1,080 Median Starting Salary $49,199
#93 #93 Best College for Higher Education/Higher Education Administration in the U.S. Alverno College Milwaukee, WI At Alverno College, the most popular majors students study are Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities, Other, and Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies....view more Acceptance Rate 86% Annual Degrees Awarded 1 SAT Score 890–1,110 Median Starting Salary $49,260
#94 #94 Best College for Higher Education/Higher Education Administration in the U.S. Inter American University of Puerto Rico-Metro San Juan, PR Every year, Inter American University of Puerto Rico-Metro awards around 39 degrees to those studying Biomedical Sciences, General, the institution’s most popular major. Other popular majors include Criminal Justice/Safety Studies, Psychology, General, and Accounting....view more Acceptance Rate 70% Annual Degrees Awarded 3 SAT Score -- Median Starting Salary $46,151
#95 #95 Best College for Higher Education/Higher Education Administration in the U.S. Amridge University Montgomery, AL At Amridge University, the three most popular college majors students pursue are Business Administration and Management, General, Bible/Biblical Studies, Human Development and Family Studies, and General....view more Acceptance Rate 71% Annual Degrees Awarded 1 SAT Score -- Median Starting Salary $50,863
#96 #96 Best College for Higher Education/Higher Education Administration in the U.S. University of St. Augustine for Health Sciences San Marcos, CA Acceptance Rate -- Annual Degrees Awarded 32 SAT Score -- Median Starting Salary $50,863
#97 #97 Best College for Higher Education/Higher Education Administration in the U.S. Eastern Virginia Medical School Norfolk, VA Acceptance Rate -- Annual Degrees Awarded 3 SAT Score -- Median Starting Salary $50,863
#98 #98 Best College for Higher Education/Higher Education Administration in the U.S. Capella University Minneapolis, MN Each year, Capella University awards around 7779 degrees to students studying Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, the institution’s most popular major....view more Acceptance Rate 100% Annual Degrees Awarded 4 SAT Score -- Median Starting Salary $50,863
#99 #99 Best College for Higher Education/Higher Education Administration in the U.S. University of Phoenix-Arizona Phoenix, AZ At the University of Phoenix-Arizona, the three most popular college majors students study are Business Administration and Management, General, Hospital and Health Care Facilities Administration/Management, and Information Technology....view more Acceptance Rate -- Annual Degrees Awarded 3 SAT Score -- Median Starting Salary $50,863
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About Higher Education/Higher Education Administration

A program that focuses on the principles and practice of administration in four-year colleges, universities and higher education systems, the study of higher education as an object of applied research, and which may prepare individuals to function as administrators in such settings. Includes instruction in higher education economics and finance; policy and planning studies; curriculum; faculty and labor relations; higher education law; college student services; research on higher education; institutional research; marketing and promotion; and issues of evaluation, accountability and philosophy.

While Higher Education/Higher Education Administration offers degrees up to the Doctors degree professional practice, the majority of students earn a Masters degree. Students major in Higher Education/Higher Education Administration all around the US, though the major at the Doctors degree research scholarship level sees the most graduates in Mississippi. The average starting salary for a graduate with a bachelor's degree in Higher Education/Higher Education Administration is $37,307.

Popularity of Higher Education/Higher Education Administration Degrees in the U.S.

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Careers

Some top careers related to Higher Education/Higher Education Administration, include Education Administrators, All Other, which have lots of job openings. Though there are careers that pay more, such as Education Administrators, Postsecondary. The most in-demand position for Higher Education/Higher Education Administration majors is Education Administrators, Postsecondary.

Top Paying Careers

These are the highest paying careers for Higher Education/Higher Education Administration majors.

Most In-Demand Careers

These are the careers in highest demand for Higher Education/Higher Education Administration majors.

Student Demographics

Total Students

1,025

Female Students

708 (69%)

Male Students

317 (30%)

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