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2027 Best Higher Education/Higher Education Administration Schools in Missouri

4 Colleges in the United States
56 Higher Education/Higher Education Administration Degrees Awarded
$61,080 Avg Early-Career Salary

Higher Education/Higher Education Administration programs are offered at a focused set of schools across the country. The schools below stand out for the quality of their higher education/higher education administration programs.

To produce this 2027 ranking, College Factual evaluated 4 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 Missouri

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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Saint Louis University Main Campus is one of the finest schools in the country for getting a degree in higher education/higher education administration. Set in the city of Saint Louis, Saint Louis University Main Campus is a large private not-for-profit institution. Roughly 80% of students complete a degree within six years here. About 11 higher education/higher education administration degrees were awarded at Saint Louis University Main Campus in the most recent year. Students who receive their higher education/higher education administration degree from Saint Louis University Main Campus earn around $64,822 in the first couple years of their career. Typical student debt for the program is $26,586. More information about a degree in higher education/higher education administration from Saint Louis University Main Campus

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A rank of #2 makes Maryville University Of Saint Louis one of the top schools for higher education/higher education administration. Set in the suburb of Saint Louis, Maryville University Of Saint Louis is a large private not-for-profit institution. The six-year graduation rate is 66%. Maryville University Of Saint Louis awarded about 24 higher education/higher education administration degrees in the most recent data year. Students who receive their higher education/higher education administration degree from Maryville University Of Saint Louis earn around $78,452 in the first couple years of their career. Typical student debt for the program is $24,499. Get the full higher education/higher education administration details for Maryville University Of Saint Louis

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University Of Missouri St Louis came in at #3 on our 2027 list of the best higher education/higher education administration schools. This large public university is located in the suburb of Saint Louis. About 57% of students finish within six years. University Of Missouri St Louis awarded about 10 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 Missouri St Louis earn around $54,832 in the first couple years of their career. University Of Missouri St Louis graduates carry a median of $25,943 in student loans. Read more about the higher education/higher education administration program at University Of Missouri St Louis

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A rank of #4 makes Southeast Missouri State University one of the top schools for higher education/higher education administration. Located in the city of Cape Girardeau, Southeast Missouri State University is a large public university. Roughly 58% of students complete a degree within six years here. Southeast Missouri State University 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 Southeast Missouri State University earn around $46,212 in the first couple years of their career. Southeast Missouri State University graduates carry a median of $23,289 in student loans. See the full higher education/higher education administration program report for Southeast Missouri State University

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Notes and References

This ranking is produced 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 · 4 schools evaluated.

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