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2027 Best Higher Education/Higher Education Administration Schools in New York

13 Colleges in the United States
224 Higher Education/Higher Education Administration Degrees Awarded
$58,330 Avg Early-Career Salary

Higher Education/Higher Education Administration degree programs prepare students for a range of careers in the field. The schools below stand out for the quality of their higher education/higher education administration programs.

To produce this 2027 ranking, College Factual evaluated 13 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 New York

Below are the schools that deliver the strongest overall higher education/higher education administration education in New York.

Top Schools in Higher Education/Higher Education Administration

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Stony Brook University
Stony Brook, NY

Stony Brook University tops our 2027 ranking of the best higher education/higher education administration schools. Set in the suburb of Stony Brook, Stony Brook University is a very large public institution. The six-year graduation rate is 76%. About 47 higher education/higher education administration degrees were awarded at Stony Brook University in the most recent year. Graduates of the higher education/higher education administration program make about $82,170 in their early career. Students borrow a median of $20,537 to complete this degree. Get the full higher education/higher education administration details for Stony Brook University

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Cuny Bernard M Baruch College is a great choice for students pursuing a degree in higher education/higher education administration, landing the #2 spot this year. Set in the city of New York, Cuny Bernard M Baruch College is a very large public institution. Cuny Bernard M Baruch College graduates 72% of students within six years. There were roughly 23 higher education/higher education administration students who graduated with this degree at Cuny Bernard M Baruch College in the most recent data 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. More information about a degree in higher education/higher education administration from Cuny Bernard M Baruch College

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Students looking for a strong higher education/higher education administration program will find one at Pace University New York, which ranked #3. Located in the city of New York, Pace University New York is a large private not-for-profit university. The six-year graduation rate is 60%. 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. Students who receive their higher education/higher education administration degree from Pace University New York earn around $59,662 in the first couple years of their career. Pace University New York graduates carry a median of $25,656 in student loans. Read more about the higher education/higher education administration program at Pace University New York

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Students looking for a strong higher education/higher education administration program will find one at Teachers College At Columbia University, which ranked #4. Set in the city of New York, Teachers College At Columbia University is a moderately-sized private not-for-profit institution. There were roughly 14 higher education/higher education administration students who graduated with this degree at Teachers College At Columbia University in the most recent data year. Graduates of the higher education/higher education administration program make about $78,799 in their early career. See the full higher education/higher education administration program report for Teachers College At Columbia University

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Syracuse University
Syracuse, NY

A rank of #5 makes Syracuse University one of the top schools for higher education/higher education administration. Set in the city of Syracuse, Syracuse University is a very large private not-for-profit institution. About 84% of students finish within six years. There were roughly 20 higher education/higher education administration students who graduated with this degree at Syracuse University in the most recent data year. Graduates of the higher education/higher education administration program make about $52,742 in their early career. Typical student debt for the program is $26,130. More information about a degree in higher education/higher education administration from Syracuse University

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University Of Rochester landed the #6 spot for higher education/higher education administration this year. This large private not-for-profit university is located in the city of Rochester. About 85% of students finish 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. Students who receive their higher education/higher education administration degree from University Of Rochester earn around $73,997 in the first couple years of their career. University Of Rochester graduates carry a median of $21,517 in student loans. Read more about the higher education/higher education administration program at University Of Rochester

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Suny At Binghamton earned the #7 position for higher education/higher education administration this year. This very large public university is located in the suburb of Vestal. About 82% of students finish within six years. Suny At Binghamton awarded about 11 higher education/higher education administration degrees in the most recent data year. Soon after graduation, higher education/higher education administration degree recipients from Suny At Binghamton generally make around $51,070. Typical student debt for the program is $20,691. 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 came in at #8 for higher education/higher education administration this year. Suny At Albany is a very large public school located in the city of Albany. The six-year graduation rate is 61%. There were roughly 13 higher education/higher education administration students who graduated with this degree at Suny At Albany in the most recent data year. Graduates of the higher education/higher education administration program make about $51,925 in their early career. Typical student debt for the program is $23,521. Read more about the higher education/higher education administration program at Suny At Albany

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University At Buffalo landed the #9 spot for higher education/higher education administration this year. University At Buffalo is a very large public school located in the suburb of Buffalo. 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. Students who receive their higher education/higher education administration degree from University At Buffalo earn around $44,571 in the first couple years of their career. Students borrow a median of $22,232 to complete this degree. Read more about the higher education/higher education administration program at University At Buffalo

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Hofstra University
Hempstead, NY

Hofstra University placed #10 among the best higher education/higher education administration schools. This large private not-for-profit university is located in the suburb of Hempstead. Hofstra University graduates 68% of students within six years. Hofstra University awarded about 12 higher education/higher education administration degrees in the most recent data year. Soon after graduation, higher education/higher education administration degree recipients from Hofstra University generally make around $54,601. 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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Suny College At Brockport ranked #11 on our 2027 list of the best higher education/higher education administration schools. 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. Soon after graduation, higher education/higher education administration degree recipients from Suny College At Brockport generally make around $39,724. Typical student debt for the program is $24,757. 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 ranked #12 on our 2027 list of the best higher education/higher education administration schools. Set in the city of Buffalo, Canisius College is a mid-sized private not-for-profit institution. 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. Students who receive their higher education/higher education administration degree from Canisius College earn around $47,986 in the first couple years of their career. Typical student debt for the program is $24,673. More information about a degree in higher education/higher education administration from Canisius College

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Suny College At Buffalo earned the #13 position for higher education/higher education administration this year. Set in the city of Buffalo, Suny College At Buffalo is a moderately-sized public institution. The six-year graduation rate is 33%. There were roughly 15 higher education/higher education administration students who graduated with this degree at Suny College At Buffalo in the most recent data year. Soon after graduation, higher education/higher education administration degree recipients from Suny College At Buffalo generally make around $55,322. Students borrow a median of $25,257 to complete this degree. See the full higher education/higher education administration program report for Suny College At Buffalo

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Notes and References

This list is compiled by College Factual (MF_RANKING_2025), 2027 edition. The methodology weighs graduation rate, post-graduation earnings, cost, and program quality, drawn primarily from the U.S. Department of Education (IPEDS and College Scorecard).

Ranking method: College Major Top Ranked · 13 schools evaluated.

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