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#1 #1 Best College for Higher Education/Higher Education Administration in the U.S. University of Massachusetts-Amherst Amherst, MA Annually, the University of Massachusetts-Amherst awards around 533 degrees to those majoring in Psychology, General, the school’s most popular major. Other popular majors include Computer Science, Biology/Biological Sciences, General, Finance, and General....view more Acceptance Rate 60% Annual Degrees Awarded 11 SAT Score 1,310–1,500 Median Starting Salary $51,991
#2 #2 Best College for Higher Education/Higher Education Administration in the U.S. Stony Brook University Stony Brook, NY At Stony Brook University, the three most popular college majors students pursue are Psychology, General, Biology/Biological Sciences, General, Business Administration and Management, and General. In fact, Stony Brook University awards 518 degrees every year to Psychology, General majors....view more Acceptance Rate 49% Annual Degrees Awarded 8 SAT Score 1,320–1,490 Median Starting Salary $45,501
#3 #3 Best College for Higher Education/Higher Education Administration in the U.S. Appalachian State University Boone, NC At Appalachian State University, the three most popular college majors students study are Psychology, General, Kinesiology and Exercise Science, Marketing/Marketing Management, and General....view more Acceptance Rate 90% Annual Degrees Awarded 15 SAT Score 1,040–1,280 Median Starting Salary $51,266
#4 #4 Best College for Higher Education/Higher Education Administration in the U.S. University of South Carolina-Columbia Columbia, SC Every year, the University of South Carolina-Columbia grants around 435 degrees to students studying Public Health, General, which is the school’s most popular major. Other frequently pursued majors include Finance, General, Biology/Biological Sciences, General, and Experimental Psychology....view more Acceptance Rate 60% Annual Degrees Awarded 14 SAT Score 1,200–1,390 Median Starting Salary $52,294
#5 #5 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 14 SAT Score 990–1,220 Median Starting Salary $51,110
#6 #6 Best College for Higher Education/Higher Education Administration in the U.S. University of Alabama at Birmingham Birmingham, AL At the University of Alabama at Birmingham, the three most popular college majors students study are Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, Psychology, General, Biomedical Sciences, and General....view more Acceptance Rate 88% Annual Degrees Awarded 17 SAT Score 1,120–1,380 Median Starting Salary $47,001
#7 #7 Best College for Higher Education/Higher Education Administration in the U.S. University of Louisville Louisville, KY At the University of Louisville, the most popular majors students pursue are Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, Psychology, General, and Trade and Industrial Teacher Education. In fact, the University of Louisville awards 267 degrees annually to Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse majors....view more Acceptance Rate 79% Annual Degrees Awarded 39 SAT Score 1,020–1,280 Median Starting Salary $48,989
#8 #8 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 85% Annual Degrees Awarded 6 SAT Score 980–1,220 Median Starting Salary $48,383
#9 #9 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 497 degrees to those majoring in Biology/Biological Sciences, General, the school’s most popular major. Other frequently pursued majors include Psychology, General, Advertising, Computer and Information Sciences, and General....view more Acceptance Rate 85% Annual Degrees Awarded 6 SAT Score 1,120–1,330 Median Starting Salary $52,307
#10 #10 Best College for Higher Education/Higher Education Administration in the U.S. University of Central Missouri Warrensburg, MO Every year, the University of Central Missouri grants around 108 degrees to students majoring in Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, which is the school’s most popular major....view more Acceptance Rate 64% Annual Degrees Awarded 4 SAT Score 930–1,180 Median Starting Salary $51,500
#11 #11 Best College for Higher Education/Higher Education Administration in the U.S. University of Wisconsin-Whitewater Whitewater, WI Each year, the University of Wisconsin-Whitewater awards around 176 degrees to those studying Finance, General, which is the school’s most popular major. Other often-pursued majors include Marketing/Marketing Management, General, Elementary Education and Teaching, Business/Commerce, and General....view more Acceptance Rate 94% Annual Degrees Awarded 5 SAT Score 970–1,180 Median Starting Salary $54,294
#12 #12 Best College for Higher Education/Higher Education Administration in the U.S. Texas A&M University-College Station College Station, TX At Texas A&M University-College Station, the three most popular college majors students pursue are Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other, Psychology, General, Biomedical Sciences, and General....view more Acceptance Rate 57% Annual Degrees Awarded 11 SAT Score 1,170–1,400 Median Starting Salary $49,055
#13 #13 Best College for Higher Education/Higher Education Administration in the U.S. Saint Martin's University Lacey, WA At Saint Martin's University, the most popular majors students pursue are Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, Business Administration and Management, General, Psychology, and General. In fact, Saint Martin's University grants 61 degrees annually to Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse majors....view more Acceptance Rate 90% Annual Degrees Awarded 3 SAT Score 940–1,170 Median Starting Salary $48,809
#14 #14 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 29 SAT Score 1,040–1,340 Median Starting Salary $48,276
#15 #15 Best College for Higher Education/Higher Education Administration in the U.S. University of Kentucky Lexington, KY At the University of Kentucky, the most popular majors students study are Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, Marketing/Marketing Management, General, Finance, and General. In fact, the University of Kentucky grants 387 degrees per year to Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse majors....view more Acceptance Rate 93% Annual Degrees Awarded 8 SAT Score 1,080–1,310 Median Starting Salary $50,984
#16 #16 Best College for Higher Education/Higher Education Administration in the U.S. Dallas Baptist University Dallas, TX Each year, Dallas Baptist University awards about 60 degrees to students studying Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other, the institution’s most popular major. Other frequently pursued majors include Business Administration and Management, General, Psychology, General, Finance, and General....view more Acceptance Rate 89% Annual Degrees Awarded 1 SAT Score 980–1,230 Median Starting Salary $49,795
#17 #17 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 343 degrees per year to graduating Psychology, General students....view more Acceptance Rate 91% Annual Degrees Awarded 9 SAT Score 1,050–1,310 Median Starting Salary $46,324
#18 #18 Best College for Higher Education/Higher Education Administration in the U.S. Murray State University Murray, KY At Murray State University, the most popular majors students study are Agriculture, Agriculture Operations, and Related Sciences, Other, Accounting, and Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse....view more Acceptance Rate 86% Annual Degrees Awarded 1 SAT Score 1,010–1,240 Median Starting Salary $50,027
#19 #19 Best College for Higher Education/Higher Education Administration in the U.S. Bay Path University Longmeadow, MA Each year, Bay Path University awards around 51 degrees to those majoring in Business Administration and Management, General, the school’s most popular major....view more Acceptance Rate 74% Annual Degrees Awarded 1 SAT Score 1,040–1,180 Median Starting Salary $49,785
#20 #20 Best College for Higher Education/Higher Education Administration in the U.S. Northwestern University Evanston, IL At Northwestern University, the most popular majors students study are Econometrics and Quantitative Economics, Digital Communication and Media/Multimedia, and Computer Science. In fact, Northwestern University grants 281 degrees annually to Econometrics and Quantitative Economics majors....view more Acceptance Rate 7% Annual Degrees Awarded 2 SAT Score 1,480–1,560 Median Starting Salary $46,782
#21 #21 Best College for Higher Education/Higher Education Administration in the U.S. Oklahoma State University-Main Campus Stillwater, OK At Oklahoma State University-Main Campus, the most popular majors students pursue are Business Administration and Management, General, Marketing/Marketing Management, General, Psychology, and General....view more Acceptance Rate 75% Annual Degrees Awarded 4 SAT Score 1,040–1,280 Median Starting Salary $48,746
#22 #22 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 606 degrees every year to Psychology, General majors....view more Acceptance Rate 72% Annual Degrees Awarded 4 SAT Score 990–1,240 Median Starting Salary $48,636
#23 #23 Best College for Higher Education/Higher Education Administration in the U.S. University of Missouri-St Louis Saint Louis, MO Each year, the University of Missouri-St Louis awards around 275 degrees to those majoring in Business/Commerce, General, the school’s most popular major. Other often-pursued majors include Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, Psychology, General, and Elementary Education and Teaching....view more Acceptance Rate 57% Annual Degrees Awarded 4 SAT Score 1,040–1,270 Median Starting Salary $46,585
#24 #24 Best College for Higher Education/Higher Education Administration in the U.S. Drexel University Philadelphia, PA At Drexel University, the most popular majors students pursue are Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, Computer Science, and Mechanical Engineering. In fact, Drexel University awards 469 degrees per year to graduating Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse students....view more Acceptance Rate 79% Annual Degrees Awarded 3 SAT Score 1,250–1,440 Median Starting Salary $47,911
#25 #25 Best College for Higher Education/Higher Education Administration in the U.S. Villanova University Villanova, PA At Villanova University, the most popular majors students pursue are Finance, General, Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, and Speech Communication and Rhetoric. In fact, Villanova University grants 224 degrees annually to graduating Finance, General students....view more Acceptance Rate 27% Annual Degrees Awarded 2 SAT Score 1,410–1,510 Median Starting Salary $55,803
#26 #26 Best College for Higher Education/Higher Education Administration in the U.S. Washington University in St Louis Saint Louis, MO At Washington University in St Louis, the most popular majors students study are Computer Science, Experimental Psychology, and Mechanical Engineering. In fact, Washington University in St Louis grants 159 degrees annually to graduating Computer Science students....view more Acceptance Rate 12% Annual Degrees Awarded 1 SAT Score 1,480–1,560 Median Starting Salary $51,190
#27 #27 Best College for Higher Education/Higher Education Administration in the U.S. University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee Milwaukee, WI At the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee, the three most popular college majors students study are Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, Marketing/Marketing Management, General, and Clinical Laboratory Science/Medical Technology/Technologist....view more Acceptance Rate 95% Annual Degrees Awarded 5 SAT Score 970–1,210 Median Starting Salary $50,474
#28 #28 Best College for Higher Education/Higher Education Administration in the U.S. University of Cincinnati-Main Campus Cincinnati, OH Every year, the University of Cincinnati-Main Campus awards about 483 degrees to those majoring in Marketing/Marketing Management, General, the institution’s most popular major. Other popular majors include Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, Psychology, General, Finance, and General....view more Acceptance Rate 85% Annual Degrees Awarded 3 SAT Score 1,180–1,350 Median Starting Salary $49,854
#29 #29 Best College for Higher Education/Higher Education Administration in the U.S. University of Missouri-Columbia Columbia, MO Every year, the University of Missouri-Columbia awards around 792 degrees to those majoring in Business/Commerce, General, the institution’s most popular major. Other frequently pursued majors include Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences, General, Journalism, Psychology, and General....view more Acceptance Rate 78% Annual Degrees Awarded 2 SAT Score 1,150–1,370 Median Starting Salary $53,372
#30 #30 Best College for Higher Education/Higher Education Administration in the U.S. Citadel Military College of South Carolina Charleston, SC At Citadel Military College of South Carolina, the most popular majors students pursue are Business/Commerce, General, Intelligence, General, and Mechanical Engineering. In fact, Citadel Military College of South Carolina awards 129 degrees per year to Business/Commerce, General majors....view more Acceptance Rate 93% Annual Degrees Awarded 1 SAT Score 1,100–1,290 Median Starting Salary $52,521
#31 #31 Best College for Higher Education/Higher Education Administration in the U.S. Arizona State University Campus Immersion Tempe, AZ Annually, Arizona State University Campus Immersion grants around 1172 degrees to students studying Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services, Other, which is the school’s most popular major....view more Acceptance Rate 90% Annual Degrees Awarded 2 SAT Score 1,090–1,320 Median Starting Salary $45,895
#32 #32 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 526 degrees to those majoring in Computer and Information Sciences, General, the institution’s most popular major. Other frequently pursued majors include Management Science, Finance, General, and Mechanical Engineering....view more Acceptance Rate 55% Annual Degrees Awarded 1 SAT Score 1,290–1,450 Median Starting Salary $53,400
#33 #33 Best College for Higher Education/Higher Education Administration in the U.S. Peirce College Philadelphia, PA At Peirce College, the most popular majors students pursue are Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies, Business Administration and Management, General, and Information Technology....view more Acceptance Rate 92% Annual Degrees Awarded 1 SAT Score -- Median Starting Salary $46,285
#34 #34 Best College for Higher Education/Higher Education Administration in the U.S. Rider University Lawrenceville, NJ Each year, Rider University grants around 74 degrees to those studying Psychology, General, which is the school’s most popular major. Other popular majors include Elementary Education and Teaching, Business Administration and Management, General, Finance, and General....view more Acceptance Rate 79% Annual Degrees Awarded 1 SAT Score 1,110–1,320 Median Starting Salary $53,985
#35 #35 Best College for Higher Education/Higher Education Administration in the U.S. West Chester University of Pennsylvania West Chester, PA At West Chester University of Pennsylvania, 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 78% Annual Degrees Awarded 1 SAT Score 1,110–1,280 Median Starting Salary $55,444
#36 #36 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 285 degrees to those studying Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, the school’s most popular major. Other popular majors include Mechanical Engineering, Marketing/Marketing Management, General, and Pharmacy....view more Acceptance Rate 92% Annual Degrees Awarded 1 SAT Score 1,040–1,280 Median Starting Salary $49,380
#37 #37 Best College for Higher Education/Higher Education Administration in the U.S. Northeastern State University Tahlequah, OK Every year, Northeastern State University awards around 133 degrees to students majoring in Research and Experimental Psychology, Other, the institution’s most popular major. Other frequently pursued majors include General Studies, Accounting, and Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse....view more Acceptance Rate 99% Annual Degrees Awarded 1 SAT Score 930–1,140 Median Starting Salary $49,240
#38 #38 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 390 degrees to students studying Kinesiology and Exercise Science, which is the institution’s most popular major....view more Acceptance Rate 72% Annual Degrees Awarded 1 SAT Score 970–1,180 Median Starting Salary $47,372
#39 #39 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, Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, and Computer and Information Systems Security/Information Assurance....view more Acceptance Rate 95% Annual Degrees Awarded 1 SAT Score 970–1,220 Median Starting Salary $51,659
#40 #40 Best College for Higher Education/Higher Education Administration in the U.S. United States University San Diego, CA Annually, United States University grants about 42 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 2 SAT Score -- Median Starting Salary $50,863
#41 #41 Best College for Higher Education/Higher Education Administration in the U.S. Eastern Virginia Medical School Norfolk, VA Acceptance Rate -- Annual Degrees Awarded 2 SAT Score -- Median Starting Salary $50,863
#42 #42 Best College for Higher Education/Higher Education Administration in the U.S. Walden University Minneapolis, MN Each year, Walden University grants around 465 degrees to those studying Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, which is the school’s most popular major. Other popular majors include Social Work, Business Administration and Management, General, Psychology, and General....view more Acceptance Rate 99% Annual Degrees Awarded 4 SAT Score -- Median Starting Salary $50,863
#43 #43 Best College for Higher Education/Higher Education Administration in the U.S. Arizona State University Digital Immersion Scottsdale, AZ At Arizona State University Digital Immersion, the most popular majors students study are Psychology, General, Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services, Other, Biology/Biological Sciences, and General....view more Acceptance Rate 64% Annual Degrees Awarded 4 SAT Score 860–1,020 Median Starting Salary $49,373
#44 #44 Best College for Higher Education/Higher Education Administration in the U.S. American College of Education Indianapolis, IN At American College of Education, only three majors are offered: Health/Health Care Administration/Management, Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, and Organizational......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 Postbaccalaureate certificate level sees the most graduates in Kentucky. The average starting salary for a graduate with a bachelor's degree in Higher Education/Higher Education Administration is $37,307.

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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.

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

Student Demographics

Total Students

258

Female Students

157 (60%)

Male Students

101 (39%)

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

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

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$45,501

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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$49,055

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

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

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

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