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2022 Best Value Education Admin Schools for a Master’s in the Southeast Region For Those Making $75-$110k

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Best Value Education Admin Schools for a Master's in the Southeast Region For Those Making $75-$110k

With all of the options students have for higher education today, it can be tough to choose which direction to take. College Factual has developed its “Best Value Education Admin Schools for a Master’s in the Southeast Region For Those Making $75-$110k” ranking as one item you can use to help make this decision.

In 2019-2020, 45,664 people earned their degree in educational administration, making the major the 26th most popular in the United States. In 2017-2018, educational administration graduates who were awarded their degree in 2015-2017, earned an average of $59,025 and had an average of $38,048 in loans still to pay off.

Across the Southeast region, there were 10,649 educational administration graduates with average earnings and debt of $54,546 and $40,730 respectively. At the master’s degree level specifically, there were 6,283 educational administration graduates with average earnings and debt of $53,950 and $43,286 respectively.

This year’s “Best Value Education Admin Schools for a Master’s in the Southeast Region For Those Making $75-$110k” ranking analyzed 168 colleges that offered a degree in educational administration. Not only do the schools that top this list have excellent educational administration programs, but they also cost less that schools of similar quality.

To come up with these rankings, we looked at factors such as the cost to attend the school after aid is awarded and overall quality of the educational administration program at the school. For more information, check out our ranking methodology.

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The education admin school you choose to invest your time and money in matters. To help you make the decision that is right for you, we’ve developed a number of major-specific rankings, including this list of “Best Value Education Admin Schools for a Master’s in the Southeast Region For Those Making $75-$110k”.

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Best Value Education Admin Schools for a Master’s in the Southeast Region For Those Making $75-$110k

The following schools top our list of the Best Best Value Education Admin Schools for a Master’s in the Southeast Region For Those Making $75-$110k.

Top 25 Best Value Master’s Degree Colleges for Educational Administration (Income $75-$110k) in the Southeast Region

#1

Vanderbilt University

Nashville, Tennessee

You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend Vanderbilt University. It ranked #1 on our 2022 Best Value Education Admin Schools for a Master’s in the Southeast Region For Those Making $75-$110k list. Vanderbilt University is a fairly large school located in Nashville, Tennessee that handed out 51 masters’s education admin degrees in 2019-2020.

Vanderbilt also made our “Best Educational Administration Master’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region” list, coming in at #1. Although you might pay more or less depending on your area of study, average graduate tuition and fees at Vanderbilt University are $50,624.

Full Vanderbilt University Educational Administration Report

#2

University of Florida

Gainesville, Florida

You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around if you attend University of Florida. The school came in at #2 for the Best Value Education Admin Schools for a Master’s in the Southeast Region For Those Making $75-$110k. University of Florida is a large public school situated in Gainesville, Florida. It awarded 21 masters’s education admin degrees in 2019-2020.

UF not only placed well in this ranking. It is also #6 on our “Best Educational Administration Master’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region” list. Although you might pay more or less depending on your area of study, average graduate tuition and fees at University of Florida are $30,130.

Read more about Educational Administration at UF

#3

Thomas University

Thomasville, Georgia

You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around if you attend Thomas University. The school came in at #3 for the Best Value Education Admin Schools for a Master’s in the Southeast Region For Those Making $75-$110k. Thomas University is a small private not-for-profit school situated in Thomasville, Georgia. It awarded 18 masters’s education admin degrees in 2019-2020.

Average graduate tuition and fees at Thomas University are $12,520, but some majors have different tuition rates.

Read more about Educational Administration at Thomas University

#4

William Carey University

Hattiesburg, Mississippi

You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around if you attend William Carey University. The school came in at #4 for the Best Value Education Admin Schools for a Master’s in the Southeast Region For Those Making $75-$110k. William Carey University is a medium-sized private not-for-profit school situated in Hattiesburg, Mississippi. It awarded 165 masters’s education admin degrees in 2019-2020.

William Carey University did well in our major quality rankings, too. It placed #19 on our “Best Educational Administration Master’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region” list. Average graduate tuition and fees at William Carey University are $11,400, but some majors have different tuition rates.

Read more about Educational Administration at William Carey University

You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around if you attend Louisiana State University - Shreveport. The school came in at #5 for the Best Value Education Admin Schools for a Master’s in the Southeast Region For Those Making $75-$110k. Louisiana State University - Shreveport is a medium-sized public school situated in Shreveport, Louisiana. It awarded 129 masters’s education admin degrees in 2019-2020.

Although you might pay more or less depending on your area of study, average graduate tuition and fees at Louisiana State University - Shreveport are $19,731.

Read more about Educational Administration at Louisiana State University - Shreveport

#6

The University of West Florida

Pensacola, Florida

The University of West Florida did quite well in the 2022 Best Value Education Admin Schools for a Master’s in the Southeast Region For Those Making $75-$110k ranking, coming in at #6. Located in Pensacola, Florida, this fairly large public school handed out 143 diplomas to qualified masters’s education admin students in 2019-2020.

Although you might pay more or less depending on your area of study, average graduate tuition and fees at UWF are $24,894.

Full The University of West Florida Educational Administration Report

University of Central Florida landed the #7 spot on the 2022 Best Value Education Admin Schools for a Master’s in the Southeast Region For Those Making $75-$110k ranking. Orlando, Florida is the setting for this large institution of higher learning. The public school handed out masters’s education admin degrees to 115 students in 2019-2020.

UCF excels when it comes to education admin quality. It’s ranked in the top 20% of all schools on our “Best Educational Administration Master’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region” list. Average graduate tuition and fees at UCF are $28,657, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

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#8

Florida State University

Tallahassee, Florida

Florida State University landed the #8 spot on the 2022 Best Value Education Admin Schools for a Master’s in the Southeast Region For Those Making $75-$110k ranking. Florida State is located in Tallahassee, Florida and, has a large student population. In 2019-2020, this school awarded 56 masters’s education admin degrees to qualified students.

Florida State also took the #9 spot in our “Best Educational Administration Master’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at Florida State University are $26,707, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

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#9

Elizabeth City State University

Elizabeth City, North Carolina

Elizabeth City State University ranked #9 on this year’s Best Value Education Admin Schools for a Master’s in the Southeast Region For Those Making $75-$110k list. Elizabeth City State University is a small public school situated in Elizabeth City, North Carolina. It awarded 5 masters’s education admin degrees in 2019-2020.

Average graduate tuition and fees at ECSU are $18,697, but some majors have different tuition rates.

Read more about Educational Administration at Elizabeth City State University

#10

Alcorn State University

Alcorn State, Mississippi

Alcorn State University ranked #10 on this year’s Best Value Education Admin Schools for a Master’s in the Southeast Region For Those Making $75-$110k list. Located in Alcorn State, Mississippi, this small public school awarded 24 diplomas to qualified masters’s education admin students in 2019-2020.

Although you might pay more or less depending on your area of study, average graduate tuition and fees at Alcorn State are $7,290.

Read full report on Educational Administration at Alcorn State University

University of South Florida - Main Campus came in at #11 in this year’s edition of the Best Value Education Admin Schools for a Master’s in the Southeast Region For Those Making $75-$110k ranking. USF Tampa is a large school located in Tampa, Florida that handed out 69 masters’s education admin degrees in 2019-2020.

Average graduate tuition and fees at University of South Florida - Main Campus are $21,126, but some majors have different tuition rates.

Full USF Tampa Educational Administration Report

Florida International University came in at #12 in this year’s edition of the Best Value Education Admin Schools for a Master’s in the Southeast Region For Those Making $75-$110k ranking. Located in Miami, Florida, this large public school handed out 60 degrees to qualified masters’s education admin students in 2019-2020.

Average graduate tuition and fees at Florida International University are $24,211, but some majors have different tuition rates.

Full FIU Educational Administration Report

#13

Marshall University

Huntington, West Virginia

Marshall University came in at #13 in this year’s edition of the Best Value Education Admin Schools for a Master’s in the Southeast Region For Those Making $75-$110k ranking. This fairly large school is located in Huntington, West Virginia, and it awarded 77 masters’s education admin degrees in 2019-2020.

Average graduate tuition and fees at Marshall University are $21,162, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

Read more about Educational Administration at Marshall University

#14

Northern Kentucky University

Highland Heights, Kentucky

Northern Kentucky University ranked #14 on this year’s Best Value Education Admin Schools for a Master’s in the Southeast Region For Those Making $75-$110k list. NKU is a public institution located in Highland Heights, Kentucky. The school has a fairly large population, and it awarded 18 masters’s degrees in 2019-2020.

Average graduate tuition and fees at Northern Kentucky University are $17,358, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

Read full report on Educational Administration at Northern Kentucky University

#15

University of Georgia

Athens, Georgia

University of Georgia did quite well in the 2022 Best Value Education Admin Schools for a Master’s in the Southeast Region For Those Making $75-$110k ranking, coming in at #15. University of Georgia is a large public school situated in Athens, Georgia. It awarded 18 masters’s education admin degrees in 2019-2020.

UGA also made our “Best Educational Administration Master’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region” list, coming in at #7. Although you might pay more or less depending on your area of study, average graduate tuition and fees at University of Georgia are $27,476.

Full UGA Educational Administration Report

#16

University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill

Chapel Hill, North Carolina

University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill landed the #16 spot on the 2022 Best Value Education Admin Schools for a Master’s in the Southeast Region For Those Making $75-$110k ranking. UNC Chapel Hill is a public institution located in Chapel Hill, North Carolina. The school has a large population, and it awarded 15 masters’s degrees in 2019-2020.

UNC Chapel Hill not only placed well in this ranking. It is also #8 on our “Best Educational Administration Master’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region” list. Average graduate tuition and fees at University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill are $30,248, but some majors have different tuition rates.

Full University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill Educational Administration Report

#17

University of the Cumberlands

Williamsburg, Kentucky

University of the Cumberlands did quite well in the 2022 Best Value Education Admin Schools for a Master’s in the Southeast Region For Those Making $75-$110k ranking, coming in at #17. Located in Williamsburg, Kentucky, this fairly large private not-for-profit school awarded 274 degrees to qualified masters’s education admin students in 2019-2020.

On top of its placing in this ranking, Cumberlands also did well on our “Best Educational Administration Master’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region” list. It’s in the top 20% of all schools in this category. Average graduate tuition and fees at Cumberlands are $4,582, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

Full University of the Cumberlands Educational Administration Report

#18

University of North Florida

Jacksonville, Florida

With a ranking of #18, University of North Florida did quite well on the 2022 Best Value Education Admin Schools for a Master’s in the Southeast Region For Those Making $75-$110k list. University of North Florida is a fairly large school located in Jacksonville, Florida that handed out 74 masters’s education admin degrees in 2019-2020.

Although you might pay more or less depending on your area of study, average graduate tuition and fees at University of North Florida are $21,930.

Read full report on Educational Administration at University of North Florida

#19

Louisiana Tech University

Ruston, Louisiana

Louisiana Tech University landed the #19 spot on the 2022 Best Value Education Admin Schools for a Master’s in the Southeast Region For Those Making $75-$110k ranking. Louisiana Tech University is a fairly large public school situated in Ruston, Louisiana. It awarded 15 masters’s education admin degrees in 2019-2020.

Average graduate tuition and fees at Louisiana Tech are $12,690, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

Read full report on Educational Administration at Louisiana Tech University

Southeastern Louisiana University did quite well in the 2022 Best Value Education Admin Schools for a Master’s in the Southeast Region For Those Making $75-$110k ranking, coming in at #20. Southeastern Louisiana University is located in Hammond, Louisiana and, has a fairly large student population. In 2019-2020, this school awarded 61 masters’s education admin degrees to qualified students.

Although you might pay more or less depending on your area of study, average graduate tuition and fees at Southeastern are $21,246.

Full Southeastern Louisiana University Educational Administration Report

#21

Christian Brothers University

Memphis, Tennessee

Christian Brothers University ranked #21 on this year’s Best Value Education Admin Schools for a Master’s in the Southeast Region For Those Making $75-$110k list. Christian Brothers University is a private not-for-profit institution located in Memphis, Tennessee. The school has a small population, and it awarded 3 masters’s degrees in 2019-2020.

As a testament to the quality of education offered at Christian Brothers, the school also landed the #0 spot in our “Best Educational Administration Master’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region” ranking. Although you might pay more or less depending on your area of study, average graduate tuition and fees at Christian Brothers University are $13,547.

Read full report on Educational Administration at Christian Brothers

University of Louisiana at Monroe came in at #22 in this year’s edition of the Best Value Education Admin Schools for a Master’s in the Southeast Region For Those Making $75-$110k ranking. Located in Monroe, Louisiana, this medium-sized public school handed out 23 diplomas to qualified masters’s education admin students in 2019-2020.

Average graduate tuition and fees at University of Louisiana at Monroe are $21,410, but some majors have different tuition rates.

Full ULM Educational Administration Report

#23

University of Virginia - Main Campus

Charlottesville, Virginia

University of Virginia - Main Campus ranked #23 on this year’s Best Value Education Admin Schools for a Master’s in the Southeast Region For Those Making $75-$110k list. University of Virginia - Main Campus is located in Charlottesville, Virginia and, has a large student population. In 2019-2020, this school awarded 95 masters’s education admin degrees to qualified students.

University of Virginia also took the #2 spot in our “Best Educational Administration Master’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region” ranking. Although you might pay more or less depending on your area of study, average graduate tuition and fees at University of Virginia are $32,394.

Read more about Educational Administration at University of Virginia - Main Campus

#24

North Carolina State University

Raleigh, North Carolina

North Carolina State University did quite well in the 2022 Best Value Education Admin Schools for a Master’s in the Southeast Region For Those Making $75-$110k ranking, coming in at #24. This large school is located in Raleigh, North Carolina, and it awarded 86 masters’s education admin degrees in 2019-2020.

NC State did well in our major quality rankings, too. It placed #3 on our “Best Educational Administration Master’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region” list. Average graduate tuition and fees at North Carolina State University are $28,999, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

Read more about Educational Administration at North Carolina State University

#25

William & Mary

Williamsburg, Virginia

William & Mary ranked #25 on this year’s Best Value Education Admin Schools for a Master’s in the Southeast Region For Those Making $75-$110k list. This medium-sized school is located in Williamsburg, Virginia, and it awarded 18 masters’s education admin degrees in 2019-2020.

William & Mary also made our “Best Educational Administration Master’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region” list, coming in at #25. Average graduate tuition and fees at William & Mary are $34,800, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

Full William & Mary Educational Administration Report

Rest of the Best 26 in Best Value Education Admin Schools for a Master’s in the Southeast Region For Those Making $75-$110k

Not only did these schools make the top 26 list, but they also landed in the top 15% of this year’s ranking:

#26

Lincoln Memorial University

Harrogate, Tennessee

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Notes and References

References

  • The Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS) from the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), a branch of the U.S. Department of Education (DOE) serves as the core of our data about colleges.
  • Some other college data, including much of the graduate earnings data, comes from the U.S. Department of Education’s (College Scorecard).
  • Information about the national average student loan default rate is from the U.S. Department of Education and refers to data about the 2016 borrower cohort tracking period for which the cohort default rate (CDR) was 10.1%.

Read more about our data sources and methodologies

Footnotes

  • *Average salary, average net price, and average tuition and fees are for the top schools only.
  • Some schools otherwise deserving of recognition may have been removed from this ranking in the event that new data identified post-publication warranted it, or at the request of the school.

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