Higher Education Administration Degree

The Higher Education Administration college degree track is a field of study focused on the academic disciplines, organizational theory, and operational constructs of a operating a higher education institution. Get more details below including other Pennsylvania colleges that offer higher education administration degrees.

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Bucknell University

101 N Merion Avenue, Bryn Mawr, PA

Bucknell University is a liberal arts college that offers an undergraduate education and helps students in developing important skills useful in pursuit of graduate education or employment. A liberal arts curriculum exposes students to a variety of topics and subjects. The school is located in Lewisburg, Pennsylvania, which is a predominantly rural area. Enrollment at Bucknell University is nearly 3,600 per year.

A list of some of the more popular programs offered are:

• Social Sciences
• Business And Marketing Studies
• Psychology
• Biological And Biomedical Sciences
• Engineering
• English Language And Literature

To be considered for admissions, you may be required to complete an application, write a personal statement, and submit school records, which are then studied by the admissions staff. Students may submit either the ACT or SAT scores to be considered for admissions at this school. A score between 1820 to 2100 on the SAT, or 27 to 31 for the ACT is usually submitted among accepted students. Admission to Bucknell University is considered highly competitive, with only 30% of students who applied on average being admitted each year. More information on admissions can be found here.

The cost of tuition is close to $48,000 for the year. Tuition prices may change for a variety of reasons, and therefore students should use the school's price of attendance calculator to understand their cost of attendance. The cost of on-campus housing is around $6,700 for the year. Financial aid may be provided to students that meet the necessary requirements by way of scholarships, grants, and loans.

The Bucknell University Bison participate in a number of intercollegiate athletic programs, with competitions managed and overseen by the NCAA. Athletic programs offered include:

• Baseball (NCAA Division I-AA)
• Basketball (NCAA Division I-AA)
• Track & Field (NCAA Division I-AA)
• Field Hockey (NCAA Division I-AA)

Students should visit the website to obtain a complete list of areas of study, financial aid details, and more that is available at this school.

Students Enrolled in the Higher Education Administration Program

Get more details below regarding enrollment, academics, and school demographics. Bucknell University offers a master's degree program in higher education administration.

Students by Gender (2019)

Students by Race (2019)

Source: IPEDS Survey 2012-2020: Data obtained from the US Dept. of Education's Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS). Data may vary depending on school and academic year.

Career Options for Graduates

Education Administrators, Postsecondary

Description

Plan, direct, or coordinate research, instructional, student administration and services, and other educational activities at postsecondary institutions, including universities, colleges, and junior and community colleges.

Career Outlook & Projections ()

According to the BLS, education administrators, postsecondary employment is expected to grow at a rate of 8.7% from 2014 to 2024

Salary & Wages

• Camden, NJ Metropolitan Division
  • Total Employment: 200
  • Average Hourly Rate: $69.17
  • Average Annual Salary: $143870
• Philadelphia, PA Metropolitan Division
  • Total Employment: 1
  • Average Hourly Rate: $54.82
  • Average Annual Salary: $114020
• Wilmington, DE-MD-NJ Metropolitan Division
  • Total Employment: 200
  • Average Hourly Rate: $66.77
  • Average Annual Salary: $138880

Distance Learning Coordinators

Description

Coordinate day-to-day operations of distance learning programs and schedule courses.

Source: Job descriptions, estimated salary and wages, and projected job growth are taken from the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS).