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 Texas colleges that offer higher education administration degrees.

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Dallas Baptist University (DBU)

2389 Midway Road, Ste A, Carrollton, TX

Dallas Baptist University, a nonprofit private institution, offers a variety of program options, allowing students to choose which major is right for them. Located in Dallas, TX, the campus offers an urban setting for students to study in. The school's Baptist affiliation is one of its defining characteristics and plays an important role within the school's curriculum. About five thousand students enroll at DBU yearly.

Areas of study available at DBU include:

• Business And Marketing Studies
• Interdisciplinary Studies
• Psychology
• Communications And Journalism

Students applying for admission are most often required to submit an application, transcripts, test scores and any requested letters of recommendations, which will then be reviewed by admissions staff. Students may provide either the ACT or SAT scores to be considered for admissions at DBU. A score in a range of 945 - 1306 on the SAT, or 20 - 28 for the ACT is usually submitted among admitted students. An estimated 40% of all students that applied were admitted at Dallas Baptist University, with 48% of those accepted choosing to enroll. More information on admissions can be found here.

The cost of tuition is around $22,000, but may change from year to year. Students are encouraged to use the school's price of attendance calculator to better estimate their personal tuition costs. The price of on-campus housing is estimated to be $2,700 annually. Some students at DBU may qualify for financial aid, which is generally offered as grants or student loans.

The Dallas Baptist University "Patriots" compete in a number of intercollegiate sports through participation in the NCAA. Sports available:

• Baseball (NCAA Division II)
• Basketball (NCAA Division II)
• Track & Field (NCAA Division II)
• Golf (NCAA Division II)

Students may visit the school's www.dbu.edu to view additional information.

Students Enrolled in the Higher Education Administration Program

Get more details below regarding enrollment, academics, and school demographics. Dallas Baptist University has offered the following degree levels for students:

• Post-Baccalaureate Certificate
• Master's Degree

Students by Academic Level (2019)

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

• Dallas-Plano-Irving, TX Metropolitan Division
  • Total Employment: 650
  • Average Hourly Rate: $58.14
  • Average Annual Salary: $120940
• Fort Worth-Arlington, TX Metropolitan Division
  • Total Employment: 290
  • Average Hourly Rate: $47.06
  • Average Annual Salary: $97890

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).