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2027 Best Higher Education/Higher Education Administration Schools in Virginia

3 Colleges in the United States
423 Higher Education/Higher Education Administration Degrees Awarded
$64,692 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 3 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 Virginia

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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No school ranked higher than University Of Virginia Main Campus this year for higher education/higher education administration. This very large public university is located in the suburb of Charlottesville. University Of Virginia Main Campus graduates 96% of students within six years. About 38 higher education/higher education administration degrees were awarded at University Of Virginia Main Campus in the most recent year. Graduates of the higher education/higher education administration program make about $63,369 in their early career. Students borrow a median of $18,627 to complete this degree. Get the full higher education/higher education administration details for University Of Virginia Main Campus

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Virginia Polytechnic Institute And State University is a great choice for students pursuing a degree in higher education/higher education administration, landing the #2 spot this year. This very large public university is located in the city of Blacksburg. Virginia Polytechnic Institute And State University graduates 86% of students within six years. About 10 higher education/higher education administration degrees were awarded at Virginia Polytechnic Institute And State University in the most recent year. Soon after graduation, higher education/higher education administration degree recipients from Virginia Polytechnic Institute And State University generally make around $70,412. Typical student debt for the program is $23,393. Read more about the higher education/higher education administration program at Virginia Polytechnic Institute And State University

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Liberty University
Lynchburg, VA

Students looking for a strong higher education/higher education administration program will find one at Liberty University, which ranked #3. Liberty University is a very large private not-for-profit school located in the city of Lynchburg. Roughly 67% of students complete a degree within six years here. About 375 higher education/higher education administration degrees were awarded at Liberty University in the most recent year. Higher Education/higher Education Administration graduates of Liberty University earn a median of $60,296 early in their careers. Liberty University graduates carry a median of $27,414 in student loans. More information about a degree in higher education/higher education administration from Liberty University

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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 · 3 schools evaluated.

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