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#1 #1 Best College for Higher Education/Higher Education Administration in the U.S. Boston College Chestnut Hill, MA Each year, Boston College awards around 338 degrees to students majoring in Econometrics and Quantitative Economics, which is the school’s most popular major. Other popular majors include Biology/Biological Sciences, General, Finance, General, and Speech Communication and Rhetoric....view more Acceptance Rate 14% Annual Degrees Awarded 20 SAT Score 1,440–1,540 Median Starting Salary $54,935
#2 #2 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 121 degrees to those majoring in Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, the school’s most popular major....view more Acceptance Rate 95% Annual Degrees Awarded 24 SAT Score 970–1,240 Median Starting Salary $51,757
#3 #3 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 186 degrees to those studying Business Administration and Management, General, the school’s most popular major....view more Acceptance Rate 93% Annual Degrees Awarded 75 SAT Score 1,040–1,340 Median Starting Salary $47,869
#4 #4 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 17 SAT Score 1,510–1,570 Median Starting Salary $43,315
#5 #5 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 87% Annual Degrees Awarded 12 SAT Score 1,180–1,350 Median Starting Salary $53,576
#6 #6 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, and Kinesiology and Exercise Science....view more Acceptance Rate 89% Annual Degrees Awarded 7 SAT Score 1,120–1,310 Median Starting Salary $54,273
#7 #7 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 166 degrees to those studying Psychology, General, which is the institution’s most popular major. Other frequently pursued majors include Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, Business Administration and Management, General, and Criminology....view more Acceptance Rate 80% Annual Degrees Awarded 16 SAT Score 930–1,140 Median Starting Salary $49,550
#8 #8 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, Business Administration and Management, General, Biology/Biological Sciences, and General....view more Acceptance Rate 96% Annual Degrees Awarded 16 SAT Score 840–1,040 Median Starting Salary $47,497
#9 #9 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 283 degrees annually to graduating Social Sciences, General students....view more Acceptance Rate 6% Annual Degrees Awarded 12 SAT Score 1,500–1,560 Median Starting Salary $45,502
#10 #10 Best College for Higher Education/Higher Education Administration in the U.S. Harding University Searcy, AR Each year, Harding University awards about 79 degrees to those studying Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, the school’s most popular major. Other popular majors include Accounting, Elementary Education and Teaching, and Kinesiology and Exercise Science....view more Acceptance Rate 71% Annual Degrees Awarded 7 SAT Score 1,050–1,330 Median Starting Salary $53,701
#11 #11 Best College for Higher Education/Higher Education Administration in the U.S. Pacific University Forest Grove, OR Each year, Pacific University awards about 51 degrees to those studying Kinesiology and Exercise Science, the school’s most popular major. Other often-pursued majors include Business Administration and Management, General, Dental Hygiene/Hygienist, Psychology, and General....view more Acceptance Rate 90% Annual Degrees Awarded 9 SAT Score 860–1,180 Median Starting Salary $53,177
#12 #12 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 169 degrees to those studying General Studies, the school’s most popular major....view more Acceptance Rate 97% Annual Degrees Awarded 9 SAT Score 930–1,180 Median Starting Salary $51,022
#13 #13 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 Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, Psychology, General, Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, and Other....view more Acceptance Rate 95% Annual Degrees Awarded 13 SAT Score 940–1,220 Median Starting Salary $51,659
#14 #14 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, and Elementary Education and Teaching....view more Acceptance Rate 96% Annual Degrees Awarded 13 SAT Score 990–1,210 Median Starting Salary $50,448
#15 #15 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 Psychology, General, Business Administration and Management, General, and Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse. In fact, Saint Peter's University awards 111 degrees per year to graduating Psychology, General students....view more Acceptance Rate 90% Annual Degrees Awarded 8 SAT Score 970–1,170 Median Starting Salary $48,794
#16 #16 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 148 SAT Score 1,060–1,290 Median Starting Salary $48,276
#17 #17 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 Mass Communication/Media Studies....view more Acceptance Rate 76% Annual Degrees Awarded 14 SAT Score 1,230–1,430 Median Starting Salary $53,180
#18 #18 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 Marketing/Marketing Management, General, Logistics, Materials, and Supply Chain Management, Research and Experimental Psychology, and Other....view more Acceptance Rate 44% Annual Degrees Awarded 14 SAT Score 1,250–1,400 Median Starting Salary $48,608
#19 #19 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 Business Administration and Management, General, Psychology, General, Computer and Information Sciences, and General....view more Acceptance Rate 20% Annual Degrees Awarded 10 SAT Score 1,340–1,480 Median Starting Salary $45,405
#20 #20 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 87 degrees to those majoring in Culinary Arts/Chef Training, the school’s most popular major....view more Acceptance Rate 88% Annual Degrees Awarded 4 SAT Score 920–1,180 Median Starting Salary $50,475
#21 #21 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 586 degrees to those majoring in Biology/Biological Sciences, General, the school’s most popular major. Other frequently pursued majors include Advertising, Psychology, General, Computer and Information Sciences, and General....view more Acceptance Rate 83% Annual Degrees Awarded 13 SAT Score 1,100–1,330 Median Starting Salary $52,307
#22 #22 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, Business Administration and Management, General, Economics, and General....view more Acceptance Rate 16% Annual Degrees Awarded 8 SAT Score 1,390–1,530 Median Starting Salary $48,501
#23 #23 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 16% Annual Degrees Awarded 6 SAT Score 1,420–1,540 Median Starting Salary $50,537
#24 #24 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 545 degrees to students majoring in Psychology, General, which is the institution’s most popular major....view more Acceptance Rate 84% Annual Degrees Awarded 15 SAT Score 1,060–1,320 Median Starting Salary $48,219
#25 #25 Best College for Higher Education/Higher Education Administration in the U.S. Missouri Baptist University Saint Louis, MO Annually, Missouri Baptist University grants around 54 degrees to those majoring in Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, the institution’s most popular major....view more Acceptance Rate 71% Annual Degrees Awarded 6 SAT Score 850–970 Median Starting Salary $50,948
#26 #26 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 27 degrees to those majoring in Business Administration and Management, General, which is the school’s most popular major....view more Acceptance Rate 82% Annual Degrees Awarded 5 SAT Score 940–1,230 Median Starting Salary $52,630
#27 #27 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 678 degrees to students majoring in Management Science, which is the institution’s most popular major....view more Acceptance Rate 9% Annual Degrees Awarded 5 SAT Score 1,490–1,560 Median Starting Salary $47,255
#28 #28 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 228 degrees annually to Biology/Biological Sciences, General majors....view more Acceptance Rate 41% Annual Degrees Awarded 10 SAT Score 1,100–1,320 Median Starting Salary $47,989
#29 #29 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 1035 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 87% Annual Degrees Awarded 11 SAT Score 1,140–1,310 Median Starting Salary $51,420
#30 #30 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 261 degrees annually to graduating Finance, General students....view more Acceptance Rate 48% Annual Degrees Awarded 6 SAT Score 1,370–1,490 Median Starting Salary $49,412
#31 #31 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 42% Annual Degrees Awarded 8 SAT Score 1,390–1,530 Median Starting Salary $48,193
#32 #32 Best College for Higher Education/Higher Education Administration in the U.S. New England College Henniker, NH Each year, New England College awards around 25 degrees to those majoring in Business Administration and Management, General, which is the institution’s most popular major....view more Acceptance Rate 86% Annual Degrees Awarded 4 SAT Score 820–1,040 Median Starting Salary $48,563
#33 #33 Best College for Higher Education/Higher Education Administration in the U.S. University of Denver Denver, CO Annually, the University of Denver awards about 170 degrees to students studying Psychology, General, the institution’s most popular major. Other popular majors include Finance, General, Marketing/Marketing Management, General, and International Relations and Affairs....view more Acceptance Rate 85% Annual Degrees Awarded 8 SAT Score 1,200–1,390 Median Starting Salary $52,269
#34 #34 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, Finance, General, Biology/Biological Sciences, and General. In fact, the University of Georgia awards 652 degrees annually to Psychology, General majors....view more Acceptance Rate 34% Annual Degrees Awarded 7 SAT Score 1,260–1,450 Median Starting Salary $50,144
#35 #35 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 6 SAT Score 1,380–1,500 Median Starting Salary $49,739
#36 #36 Best College for Higher Education/Higher Education Administration in the U.S. Manhattanville University Purchase, NY Every year, Manhattanville University awards around 82 degrees to those studying Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, the institution’s most popular major. Other often-pursued majors include Business Administration and Management, General, Psychology, General, and Sports Studies....view more Acceptance Rate 87% Annual Degrees Awarded 6 SAT Score 1,050–1,230 Median Starting Salary $52,646
#37 #37 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 751 degrees annually to Psychology, General majors....view more Acceptance Rate 24% Annual Degrees Awarded 6 SAT Score 1,310–1,430 Median Starting Salary $47,189
#38 #38 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 783 degrees to those studying Psychology, General, the institution’s most popular major. Other popular majors include Computer and Information Sciences, General, Finance, General, Management Information Systems, and General....view more Acceptance Rate 76% Annual Degrees Awarded 12 SAT Score 1,130–1,320 Median Starting Salary $45,996
#39 #39 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 Finance, General, Marketing/Marketing Management, General, and Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse. In fact, The University of Alabama awards 547 degrees per year to graduating Finance, General students....view more Acceptance Rate 71% Annual Degrees Awarded 10 SAT Score 1,110–1,390 Median Starting Salary $51,378
#40 #40 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 6 SAT Score 1,310–1,500 Median Starting Salary $46,788
#41 #41 Best College for Higher Education/Higher Education Administration in the U.S. Temple University Philadelphia, PA Each year, Temple University grants around 345 degrees to students majoring in Psychology, General, the school’s most popular major. Other often-pursued majors include Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences, General, Biology/Biological Sciences, General, Finance, and General....view more Acceptance Rate 86% Annual Degrees Awarded 10 SAT Score 1,030–1,330 Median Starting Salary $53,043
#42 #42 Best College for Higher Education/Higher Education Administration in the U.S. Wilmington University New Castle, DE Annually, Wilmington University grants about 152 degrees to those majoring in Computer Science, which is the institution’s most popular major....view more Acceptance Rate 100% Annual Degrees Awarded 17 SAT Score -- Median Starting Salary $48,472
#43 #43 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 Finance, General, Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, Psychology, and General. In fact, the University of Miami grants 372 degrees every year to graduating Finance, General students....view more Acceptance Rate 18% Annual Degrees Awarded 4 SAT Score 1,350–1,470 Median Starting Salary $47,930
#44 #44 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 413 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 80% Annual Degrees Awarded 9 SAT Score 1,090–1,320 Median Starting Salary $52,882
#45 #45 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, Family and Consumer Sciences/Human Sciences, General, Psychology, and General....view more Acceptance Rate 69% Annual Degrees Awarded 11 SAT Score 1,110–1,280 Median Starting Salary $49,525
#46 #46 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, and Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse....view more Acceptance Rate 81% Annual Degrees Awarded 9 SAT Score 1,010–1,220 Median Starting Salary $54,320
#47 #47 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, Teacher Education, Multiple Levels, Psychology, and General....view more Acceptance Rate 94% Annual Degrees Awarded 9 SAT Score 930–1,140 Median Starting Salary $49,745
#48 #48 Best College for Higher Education/Higher Education Administration in the U.S. Ball State University Muncie, IN Every year, Ball State University awards around 190 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 6 SAT Score 1,100–1,270 Median Starting Salary $54,113
#49 #49 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 2 SAT Score 1,030–1,270 Median Starting Salary $51,501
#50 #50 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 Psychology, General, Finance, General, Computer and Information Sciences, and General. In fact, Pennsylvania State University-Main Campus awards 523 degrees annually to Psychology, General majors....view more Acceptance Rate 61% Annual Degrees Awarded 5 SAT Score 1,250–1,430 Median Starting Salary $49,684
#51 #51 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, Psychology, General, Biology/Biological Sciences, and General. In fact, Saint Louis University awards 162 degrees annually to graduating Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse students....view more Acceptance Rate 75% Annual Degrees Awarded 7 SAT Score 1,140–1,370 Median Starting Salary $52,796
#52 #52 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 105 degrees to students studying Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, the institution’s most popular major....view more Acceptance Rate 97% Annual Degrees Awarded 2 SAT Score 1,000–1,210 Median Starting Salary $51,294
#53 #53 Best College for Higher Education/Higher Education Administration in the U.S. Northern Illinois University Dekalb, IL Each year, Northern Illinois University grants around 239 degrees to those studying Psychology, General, the school’s most popular major. Other popular majors include Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, Computer Science, Health/Medical Preparatory Programs, and Other....view more Acceptance Rate 72% Annual Degrees Awarded 12 SAT Score 960–1,180 Median Starting Salary $48,868
#54 #54 Best College for Higher Education/Higher Education Administration in the U.S. Gwynedd Mercy University Gwynedd Valley, PA Annually, Gwynedd Mercy University grants about 140 degrees to those majoring in Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, which is the institution’s most popular major....view more Acceptance Rate 92% Annual Degrees Awarded 8 SAT Score 980–1,160 Median Starting Salary $50,536
#55 #55 Best College for Higher Education/Higher Education Administration in the U.S. Loyola University Chicago Chicago, IL Annually, Loyola University Chicago grants around 266 degrees to students majoring in Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, which is the school’s most popular major....view more Acceptance Rate 75% Annual Degrees Awarded 7 SAT Score 1,160–1,370 Median Starting Salary $50,792
#56 #56 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 90 degrees annually to Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse majors....view more Acceptance Rate 59% Annual Degrees Awarded 6 SAT Score 1,120–1,380 Median Starting Salary $47,651
#57 #57 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 Finance, General, Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, Marketing/Marketing Management, and General. In fact, Texas Christian University grants 302 degrees per year to graduating Finance, General students....view more Acceptance Rate 48% Annual Degrees Awarded 2 SAT Score 1,170–1,370 Median Starting Salary $52,232
#58 #58 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 610 degrees to those majoring in Management Science, the institution’s most popular major. Other frequently pursued majors include Computer and Information Sciences, General, Finance, General, and Mechanical Engineering....view more Acceptance Rate 55% Annual Degrees Awarded 2 SAT Score 1,290–1,450 Median Starting Salary $53,400
#59 #59 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 69% Annual Degrees Awarded 3 SAT Score 1,250–1,410 Median Starting Salary $51,846
#60 #60 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, Elementary Education and Teaching, Business Administration and Management, and General. In fact, Alverno College grants 23 degrees every year to Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse majors....view more Acceptance Rate 82% Annual Degrees Awarded 6 SAT Score 890–1,110 Median Starting Salary $49,260
#61 #61 Best College for Higher Education/Higher Education Administration in the U.S. Edgewood University Madison, WI At Edgewood University, the three most popular college majors students study are Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, Business/Commerce, General, Biology/Biological Sciences, and General. In fact, Edgewood University grants 119 degrees annually to Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse majors....view more Acceptance Rate 75% Annual Degrees Awarded 3 SAT Score 1,040–1,210 Median Starting Salary $52,359
#62 #62 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, Economics, General, Finance, and General. In fact, Syracuse University awards 291 degrees annually to graduating Psychology, General students....view more Acceptance Rate 49% Annual Degrees Awarded 2 SAT Score 1,310–1,440 Median Starting Salary $52,893
#63 #63 Best College for Higher Education/Higher Education Administration in the U.S. West Virginia University Morgantown, WV Each year, West Virginia University awards about 187 degrees to students majoring in Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, the school’s most popular major. Other often-pursued majors include Psychology, General, General Studies, Health and Physical Education/Fitness, and General....view more Acceptance Rate 85% Annual Degrees Awarded 9 SAT Score 1,020–1,220 Median Starting Salary $51,034
#64 #64 Best College for Higher Education/Higher Education Administration in the U.S. Plymouth State University Plymouth, NH Each year, Plymouth State University grants around 84 degrees to those studying Business/Commerce, General, which is the school’s most popular major....view more Acceptance Rate 98% Annual Degrees Awarded 1 SAT Score 880–1,080 Median Starting Salary $55,855
#65 #65 Best College for Higher Education/Higher Education Administration in the U.S. Texas A&M University-Commerce Commerce, TX At Texas A&M University-Commerce, the three most popular college majors students study are Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other, Criminal Justice/Safety Studies, and General Studies....view more Acceptance Rate 75% Annual Degrees Awarded 9 SAT Score 930–1,150 Median Starting Salary $48,684
#66 #66 Best College for Higher Education/Higher Education Administration in the U.S. Florida International University Miami, FL Each year, Florida International University awards about 1531 degrees to those majoring in Psychology, General, the institution’s most popular major. Other frequently pursued majors include Biology/Biological Sciences, General, Computer and Information Sciences, General, Finance, and General....view more Acceptance Rate 61% Annual Degrees Awarded 4 SAT Score 1,080–1,280 Median Starting Salary $45,800
#67 #67 Best College for Higher Education/Higher Education Administration in the U.S. University of Arkansas Fayetteville, AR Annually, the University of Arkansas grants about 491 degrees to students studying Marketing/Marketing Management, General, which is the institution’s most popular major....view more Acceptance Rate 74% Annual Degrees Awarded 6 SAT Score 1,070–1,290 Median Starting Salary $51,051
#68 #68 Best College for Higher Education/Higher Education Administration in the U.S. Western Michigan University Kalamazoo, MI Every year, Western Michigan University grants about 187 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, Psychology, and General....view more Acceptance Rate 91% Annual Degrees Awarded 7 SAT Score 960–1,220 Median Starting Salary $50,777
#69 #69 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 658 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 81% Annual Degrees Awarded 2 SAT Score 1,230–1,390 Median Starting Salary $47,383
#70 #70 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, Biology/Biological Sciences, and General. In fact, Widener University grants 162 degrees annually to Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse majors....view more Acceptance Rate 71% Annual Degrees Awarded 3 SAT Score 1,070–1,290 Median Starting Salary $54,635
#71 #71 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, Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions, and Other....view more Acceptance Rate 70% Annual Degrees Awarded 4 SAT Score 860–1,070 Median Starting Salary $52,614
#72 #72 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, Business/Commerce, General, and Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse....view more Acceptance Rate 97% Annual Degrees Awarded 2 SAT Score 1,050–1,300 Median Starting Salary $49,286
#73 #73 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 96% Annual Degrees Awarded 2 SAT Score 1,010–1,240 Median Starting Salary $50,620
#74 #74 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 311 degrees per year to graduating Psychology, General students....view more Acceptance Rate 86% Annual Degrees Awarded 6 SAT Score 1,040–1,320 Median Starting Salary $46,324
#75 #75 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 Audiology/Audiologist and Speech-Language Pathology/Pathologist, Clinical Laboratory Science/Medical Technology/Technologist, Psychology, and General....view more Acceptance Rate 82% Annual Degrees Awarded 2 SAT Score 1,020–1,270 Median Starting Salary $51,120
#76 #76 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, Entrepreneurship/Entrepreneurial Studies, and Health/Health Care Administration/Management....view more Acceptance Rate 93% Annual Degrees Awarded 9 SAT Score 1,000–1,200 Median Starting Salary $51,837
#77 #77 Best College for Higher Education/Higher Education Administration in the U.S. Mississippi State University Mississippi State, MS Annually, Mississippi State University awards about 324 degrees to students studying Business Administration and Management, General, the school’s most popular major....view more Acceptance Rate 84% Annual Degrees Awarded 3 SAT Score 1,080–1,340 Median Starting Salary $47,132
#78 #78 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 76% Annual Degrees Awarded 4 SAT Score 980–1,230 Median Starting Salary $51,110
#79 #79 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 Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other, Psychology, General, and General Studies. In fact, the University of North Texas grants 708 degrees every year to Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other majors....view more Acceptance Rate 71% Annual Degrees Awarded 5 SAT Score 960–1,230 Median Starting Salary $48,636
#80 #80 Best College for Higher Education/Higher Education Administration in the U.S. Seattle Pacific University Seattle, WA Every year, Seattle Pacific University grants about 96 degrees to students majoring in Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, which is the school’s most popular major. Other often-pursued majors include Business/Commerce, General, Psychology, General, and Computer Science....view more Acceptance Rate 93% Annual Degrees Awarded 3 SAT Score 1,040–1,320 Median Starting Salary $52,858
#81 #81 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 45 degrees annually to Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse majors....view more Acceptance Rate 98% Annual Degrees Awarded 3 SAT Score 930–1,140 Median Starting Salary $50,994
#82 #82 Best College for Higher Education/Higher Education Administration in the U.S. Old Dominion University Norfolk, VA At Old Dominion University, the three most popular college majors students pursue are Psychology, General, Computer and Information Systems Security/Information Assurance, Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, and Other....view more Acceptance Rate 91% Annual Degrees Awarded 6 SAT Score 1,120–1,290 Median Starting Salary $48,457
#83 #83 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 Business Administration and Management, General, Psychology, General, and Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse....view more Acceptance Rate 94% Annual Degrees Awarded 5 SAT Score 960–1,200 Median Starting Salary $52,238
#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 335 degrees to students studying Kinesiology and Exercise Science, which is the institution’s most popular major....view more Acceptance Rate 79% Annual Degrees Awarded 5 SAT Score 970–1,190 Median Starting Salary $47,372
#85 #85 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, Physical Education Teaching and Coaching, and Elementary Education and Teaching....view more Acceptance Rate 60% Annual Degrees Awarded 2 SAT Score 1,020–1,220 Median Starting Salary $47,016
#86 #86 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 84% Annual Degrees Awarded 4 SAT Score 980–1,200 Median Starting Salary $48,383
#87 #87 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 180 degrees to those studying Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, the school’s most popular major. Other popular majors include Mechanical Engineering, Marketing/Marketing Management, General, Biology/Biological Sciences, and General....view more Acceptance Rate 89% Annual Degrees Awarded 2 SAT Score 1,020–1,250 Median Starting Salary $49,380
#88 #88 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 Kinesiology and Exercise Science, Psychology, General, Biology/Biological Sciences, and General. In fact, Wingate University awards 66 degrees every year to graduating Kinesiology and Exercise Science students....view more Acceptance Rate 91% Annual Degrees Awarded 4 SAT Score 990–1,210 Median Starting Salary $53,770
#89 #89 Best College for Higher Education/Higher Education Administration in the U.S. Morgan State University Baltimore, MD Annually, Morgan State University grants around 114 degrees to students majoring in Business Administration and Management, General, the institution’s most popular major....view more Acceptance Rate 82% Annual Degrees Awarded 6 SAT Score 850–1,080 Median Starting Salary $49,199
#90 #90 Best College for Higher Education/Higher Education Administration in the U.S. National Louis University Chicago, IL Every year, National Louis University grants around 259 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 9 SAT Score 850–930 Median Starting Salary $47,511
#91 #91 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 56 degrees to those studying Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, the institution’s most popular major. Other popular majors include Biomedical Sciences, General, Criminal Justice/Safety Studies, and Accounting....view more Acceptance Rate 70% Annual Degrees Awarded 3 SAT Score -- Median Starting Salary $46,151
#92 #92 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, Criminal Justice/Safety Studies, and Social Work....view more Acceptance Rate 59% Annual Degrees Awarded 2 SAT Score 940–1,190 Median Starting Salary $47,538
#93 #93 Best College for Higher Education/Higher Education Administration in the U.S. University of the Southwest Hobbs, NM Annually, the University of the Southwest awards around 15 degrees to students studying General Studies, the school’s most popular major....view more Acceptance Rate 100% Annual Degrees Awarded 1 SAT Score 850–1,040 Median Starting Salary $51,066
#94 #94 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 26 SAT Score -- Median Starting Salary $50,863
#95 #95 Best College for Higher Education/Higher Education Administration in the U.S. Capella University Minneapolis, MN Each year, Capella University awards around 9210 degrees to students studying Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, the institution’s most popular major....view more Acceptance Rate 100% Annual Degrees Awarded 5 SAT Score -- Median Starting Salary $50,863
#96 #96 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 Bible/Biblical Studies, Business Administration and Management, General, Human Development and Family Studies, and General. In fact, Amridge University grants 14 degrees every year to Bible/Biblical Studies majors....view more Acceptance Rate 100% Annual Degrees Awarded 1 SAT Score -- Median Starting Salary $50,863
#97 #97 Best College for Higher Education/Higher Education Administration in the U.S. Teachers College at Columbia University New York, NY Acceptance Rate -- Annual Degrees Awarded 2 SAT Score -- Median Starting Salary $50,863
#98 #98 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 1 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 Virginia. 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

916

Female Students

636 (69%)

Male Students

280 (30%)

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#10 Best College for Higher Education/Higher Education Administration in the U.S.

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