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2027 Best Higher Education/Higher Education Administration Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region

26 Colleges in the United States
565 Higher Education/Higher Education Administration Degrees Awarded
$68,146 Avg Early-Career Salary

Higher Education/Higher Education Administration is a field worth a close look when choosing where to study. While the number of schools offering the program varies, there are still top-quality ones to be found.

To produce this 2027 ranking, College Factual evaluated 26 schools to find the best for higher education/higher education administration students.

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Best Schools for Higher Education/Higher Education Administration in the Middle Atlantic Region

If you are not interested in a particular degree level and want to know which schools are the overall best at delivering an education for the higher education/higher education administration degrees they offer, see the list below.

Top Schools in Higher Education/Higher Education Administration

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University Of Pennsylvania
Philadelphia, PA

University Of Pennsylvania is one of the finest schools in the country for getting a degree in higher education/higher education administration. Located in the city of Philadelphia, University Of Pennsylvania is a very large private not-for-profit university. About 96% of students finish within six years. University Of Pennsylvania awarded about 84 higher education/higher education administration degrees in the most recent data year. Students who receive their higher education/higher education administration degree from University Of Pennsylvania earn around $112,662 in the first couple years of their career. Students borrow a median of $16,155 to complete this degree. See the full higher education/higher education administration program report for University Of Pennsylvania

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Stony Brook University
Stony Brook, NY

Stony Brook University came in at #2 on our 2027 list of the best higher education/higher education administration schools. This very large public university is located in the suburb of Stony Brook. Roughly 76% of students complete a degree within six years here. There were roughly 47 higher education/higher education administration students who graduated with this degree at Stony Brook University in the most recent data year. Soon after graduation, higher education/higher education administration degree recipients from Stony Brook University generally make around $82,170. Students borrow a median of $20,537 to complete this degree. Read more about the higher education/higher education administration program at Stony Brook University

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Georgetown University
Washington, DC

A rank of #3 makes Georgetown University one of the top schools for higher education/higher education administration. Set in the city of Washington, Georgetown University is a very large private not-for-profit institution. About 95% of students finish within six years. There were roughly 35 higher education/higher education administration students who graduated with this degree at Georgetown University in the most recent data year. Higher Education/higher Education Administration graduates of Georgetown University earn a median of $79,632 early in their careers. Typical student debt for the program is $16,483. Get the full higher education/higher education administration details for Georgetown University

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West Chester University Of Pennsylvania came in at #4 on our 2027 list of the best higher education/higher education administration schools. West Chester University Of Pennsylvania is a large public school located in the suburb of West Chester. The six-year graduation rate is 70%. West Chester University Of Pennsylvania awarded about 16 higher education/higher education administration degrees in the most recent data year. More information about a degree in higher education/higher education administration from West Chester University Of Pennsylvania

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A rank of #5 makes Montclair State University one of the top schools for higher education/higher education administration. Set in the suburb of Montclair, Montclair State University is a very large public institution. Roughly 65% of students complete a degree within six years here. There were roughly 12 higher education/higher education administration students who graduated with this degree at Montclair State University in the most recent data year. Soon after graduation, higher education/higher education administration degree recipients from Montclair State University generally make around $78,952. Typical student debt for the program is $25,286. Get the full higher education/higher education administration details for Montclair State University

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George Washington University landed the #6 spot for higher education/higher education administration this year. Set in the city of Washington, George Washington University is a very large private not-for-profit institution. George Washington University graduates 84% of students within six years. About 23 higher education/higher education administration degrees were awarded at George Washington University in the most recent year. Higher Education/higher Education Administration graduates of George Washington University earn a median of $87,943 early in their careers. Typical student debt for the program is $22,910. Get the full higher education/higher education administration details for George Washington University

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Cuny Bernard M Baruch College came in at #7 for higher education/higher education administration this year. This very large public university is located in the city of New York. About 72% of students finish within six years. About 23 higher education/higher education administration degrees were awarded at Cuny Bernard M Baruch College in the most recent year. Higher Education/higher Education Administration graduates of Cuny Bernard M Baruch College earn a median of $65,726 early in their careers. Typical student debt for the program is $11,691. Get the full higher education/higher education administration details for Cuny Bernard M Baruch College

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William Paterson University Of New Jersey came in at #8 for higher education/higher education administration this year. William Paterson University Of New Jersey is a large public school located in the suburb of Wayne. Roughly 44% of students complete a degree within six years here. William Paterson University Of New Jersey awarded about 10 higher education/higher education administration degrees in the most recent data year. Higher Education/higher Education Administration graduates of William Paterson University Of New Jersey earn a median of $61,997 early in their careers. Students borrow a median of $25,644 to complete this degree. Read more about the higher education/higher education administration program at William Paterson University Of New Jersey

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Pace University New York earned the #9 position for higher education/higher education administration this year. Set in the city of New York, Pace University New York is a large private not-for-profit institution. Roughly 60% of students complete a degree within six years here. There were roughly 14 higher education/higher education administration students who graduated with this degree at Pace University New York in the most recent data year. Higher Education/higher Education Administration graduates of Pace University New York earn a median of $59,662 early in their careers. Typical student debt for the program is $25,656. Read more about the higher education/higher education administration program at Pace University New York

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Teachers College At Columbia University earned the #10 position for higher education/higher education administration this year. Teachers College At Columbia University is a moderately-sized private not-for-profit school located in the city of New York. About 14 higher education/higher education administration degrees were awarded at Teachers College At Columbia University in the most recent year. Higher Education/higher Education Administration graduates of Teachers College At Columbia University earn a median of $78,799 early in their careers. Get the full higher education/higher education administration details for Teachers College At Columbia University

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Temple University
Philadelphia, PA

Temple University placed #11 among the best higher education/higher education administration schools. Located in the city of Philadelphia, Temple University is a very large public university. The six-year graduation rate is 75%. There were roughly 22 higher education/higher education administration students who graduated with this degree at Temple University in the most recent data year. Graduates of the higher education/higher education administration program make about $78,823 in their early career. Temple University graduates carry a median of $26,259 in student loans. Read more about the higher education/higher education administration program at Temple University

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Syracuse University
Syracuse, NY

Syracuse University came in at #12 for higher education/higher education administration this year. Located in the city of Syracuse, Syracuse University is a very large private not-for-profit university. Roughly 84% of students complete a degree within six years here. About 20 higher education/higher education administration degrees were awarded at Syracuse University in the most recent year. Soon after graduation, higher education/higher education administration degree recipients from Syracuse University generally make around $52,742. Syracuse University graduates carry a median of $26,130 in student loans. More information about a degree in higher education/higher education administration from Syracuse University

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University Of Rochester landed the #13 spot for higher education/higher education administration this year. Located in the city of Rochester, University Of Rochester is a large private not-for-profit university. University Of Rochester graduates 85% of students within six years. There were roughly 12 higher education/higher education administration students who graduated with this degree at University Of Rochester in the most recent data year. Higher Education/higher Education Administration graduates of University Of Rochester earn a median of $73,997 early in their careers. University Of Rochester graduates carry a median of $21,517 in student loans. Get the full higher education/higher education administration details for University Of Rochester

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University Of Pittsburgh Pittsburgh Campus placed #14 among the best higher education/higher education administration schools. This very large public university is located in the city of Pittsburgh. About 86% of students finish within six years. University Of Pittsburgh Pittsburgh Campus awarded about 19 higher education/higher education administration degrees in the most recent data year. Graduates of the higher education/higher education administration program make about $74,610 in their early career. Typical student debt for the program is $24,958. Get the full higher education/higher education administration details for University Of Pittsburgh Pittsburgh Campus

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Wilmington University
New Castle, DE

Wilmington University landed the #15 spot for higher education/higher education administration this year. This large private not-for-profit university is located in the suburb of New Castle. Wilmington University graduates 22% of students within six years. Wilmington University awarded about 36 higher education/higher education administration degrees in the most recent data year. Students who receive their higher education/higher education administration degree from Wilmington University earn around $99,801 in the first couple years of their career. Typical student debt for the program is $26,054. Get the full higher education/higher education administration details for Wilmington University

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Suny At Binghamton earned the #16 position for higher education/higher education administration this year. Suny At Binghamton is a very large public school located in the suburb of Vestal. Roughly 82% of students complete a degree within six years here. Suny At Binghamton awarded about 11 higher education/higher education administration degrees in the most recent data year. Students who receive their higher education/higher education administration degree from Suny At Binghamton earn around $51,070 in the first couple years of their career. Suny At Binghamton graduates carry a median of $20,691 in student loans. Read more about the higher education/higher education administration program at Suny At Binghamton

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Suny At Albany
Albany, NY

Suny At Albany placed #17 among the best higher education/higher education administration schools. Located in the city of Albany, Suny At Albany is a very large public university. The six-year graduation rate is 61%. About 13 higher education/higher education administration degrees were awarded at Suny At Albany in the most recent year. Soon after graduation, higher education/higher education administration degree recipients from Suny At Albany generally make around $51,925. Suny At Albany graduates carry a median of $23,521 in student loans. More information about a degree in higher education/higher education administration from Suny At Albany

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University At Buffalo earned the #18 position for higher education/higher education administration this year. Set in the suburb of Buffalo, University At Buffalo is a very large public institution. About 75% of students finish within six years. About 18 higher education/higher education administration degrees were awarded at University At Buffalo in the most recent year. Higher Education/higher Education Administration graduates of University At Buffalo earn a median of $44,571 early in their careers. University At Buffalo graduates carry a median of $22,232 in student loans. Get the full higher education/higher education administration details for University At Buffalo

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Immaculata University
Immaculata, PA

Immaculata University came in at #19 for higher education/higher education administration this year. Located in the suburb of Immaculata, Immaculata University is a mid-sized private not-for-profit university. Immaculata University graduates 71% of students within six years. There were roughly 14 higher education/higher education administration students who graduated with this degree at Immaculata University in the most recent data year. Higher Education/higher Education Administration graduates of Immaculata University earn a median of $84,082 early in their careers. Typical student debt for the program is $27,738. See the full higher education/higher education administration program report for Immaculata University

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Howard University
Washington, DC

Howard University earned the #20 position for higher education/higher education administration this year. Set in the city of Washington, Howard University is a large private not-for-profit institution. The six-year graduation rate is 70%. Howard University awarded about 12 higher education/higher education administration degrees in the most recent data year. Graduates of the higher education/higher education administration program make about $58,495 in their early career. Students borrow a median of $25,498 to complete this degree. See the full higher education/higher education administration program report for Howard University

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Hofstra University
Hempstead, NY

Hofstra University landed the #21 spot for higher education/higher education administration this year. Located in the suburb of Hempstead, Hofstra University is a large private not-for-profit university. Hofstra University graduates 68% of students within six years. About 12 higher education/higher education administration degrees were awarded at Hofstra University in the most recent year. Students who receive their higher education/higher education administration degree from Hofstra University earn around $54,601 in the first couple years of their career. Typical student debt for the program is $24,848. See the full higher education/higher education administration program report for Hofstra University

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Saint Peters College
Jersey City, NJ

Saint Peters College ranked #22 on our 2027 list of the best higher education/higher education administration schools. Saint Peters College is a mid-sized private not-for-profit school located in the city of Jersey City. The six-year graduation rate is 58%. Saint Peters College awarded about 14 higher education/higher education administration degrees in the most recent data year. Students who receive their higher education/higher education administration degree from Saint Peters College earn around $76,437 in the first couple years of their career. Saint Peters College graduates carry a median of $22,969 in student loans. Get the full higher education/higher education administration details for Saint Peters College

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Pennsylvania State University World Campus ranked #23 on our 2027 list of the best higher education/higher education administration schools. Set in the city of University Park, Pennsylvania State University World Campus is a large public institution. About 34% of students finish within six years. Pennsylvania State University World Campus awarded about 44 higher education/higher education administration degrees in the most recent data year. Students who receive their higher education/higher education administration degree from Pennsylvania State University World Campus earn around $51,915 in the first couple years of their career. Students borrow a median of $26,062 to complete this degree. See the full higher education/higher education administration program report for Pennsylvania State University World Campus

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Suny College At Brockport landed the #24 spot for higher education/higher education administration this year. Suny College At Brockport is a moderately-sized public school located in the town of Brockport. The six-year graduation rate is 55%. Suny College At Brockport awarded about 10 higher education/higher education administration degrees in the most recent data year. Graduates of the higher education/higher education administration program make about $39,724 in their early career. Students borrow a median of $24,757 to complete this degree. More information about a degree in higher education/higher education administration from Suny College At Brockport

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Canisius College
Buffalo, NY

Canisius College earned the #25 position for higher education/higher education administration this year. Canisius College is a mid-sized private not-for-profit school located in the city of Buffalo. Canisius College graduates 66% of students within six years. Canisius College awarded about 15 higher education/higher education administration degrees in the most recent data year. Graduates of the higher education/higher education administration program make about $47,986 in their early career. Typical student debt for the program is $24,673. Read more about the higher education/higher education administration program at Canisius College

Rest of the Top 26 Higher Education/Higher Education Administration Schools

Not far behind, these schools also delivered a strong higher education/higher education administration education:

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Notes and References

This list is compiled by College Factual (MF_RANKING_2025), 2027 edition. Schools are scored on a blend of student outcomes (graduation rate, post-graduation earnings), affordability, and program focus, drawn primarily from the U.S. Department of Education (IPEDS and College Scorecard).

Ranking method: College Major Top Ranked · 26 schools evaluated.

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