2022 Best Value Master’s Degree Colleges for Educational Administration
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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.
At the master’s degree level specifically, there were 28,194 educational administration graduates with average earnings and debt of $56,398 and $43,194 respectively.
This year’s “Best Value Education Admin Schools for a Master’s” ranking analyzed 606 colleges that offered a degree in educational administration. The schools that top this list are recognized because they have great educational administration programs and cost less that schools of similar quality.
When determining these rankings, we looked at things such as overall quality of the educational administration program at the school and the cost to attend the school once aid has been awarded. See our ranking methodology to learn more.
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Best Value Education Admin Schools for a Master’s
The following schools top our list of the Best Best Value Education Admin Schools for a Master’s.
Top 25 Best Value Master’s Degree Colleges for Educational Administration
Out of the 606 schools in the Best Value Education Admin Schools for a Master’s that were part of this year’s ranking, Concordia University, Chicago landed the #1 spot on the list. Concordia University, Chicago is a private not-for-profit institution located in River Forest, Illinois. The school has a medium-sized population, and it awarded 426 masters’s degrees in 2019-2020.
Concordia University, Chicago did well in our major quality rankings, too. It placed #22 on our “Best Educational Administration Master’s Degree Schools” list. Although you might pay more or less depending on your area of study, average graduate tuition and fees at Concordia University, Chicago are $9,378.
Read more about Educational Administration at Concordia University, Chicago
You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend Western Governors University. It ranked #2 on our 2022 Best Value Education Admin Schools for a Master’s list. Western Governors University is a large private not-for-profit school situated in Salt Lake City, Utah. It awarded 438 masters’s education admin degrees in 2019-2020.
WGU also claimed a top spot on our “Best Educational Administration Master’s Degree Schools” list. It’s in the top 20% of all schools reviewed in that analysis. Although you might pay more or less depending on your area of study, average graduate tuition and fees at WGU are $7,790.
Read more about Educational Administration at Western Governors University
Out of the 606 schools in the Best Value Education Admin Schools for a Master’s that were part of this year’s ranking, Martin Luther College landed the #3 spot on the list. MLC is located in New Ulm, Minnesota and, has a small student population. In 2019-2020, this school awarded 8 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 MLC are $5,400.
Out of the 606 schools in the Best Value Education Admin Schools for a Master’s that were part of this year’s ranking, Providence College landed the #4 spot on the list. Located in Providence, Rhode Island, this small private not-for-profit school handed out 48 diplomas to qualified masters’s education admin students in 2019-2020.
Providence not only placed well in this ranking. It is also #14 on our “Best Educational Administration Master’s Degree Schools” list. Average graduate tuition and fees at Providence College are $9,750, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.
You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend Brigham Young University - Provo. It ranked #5 on our 2022 Best Value Education Admin Schools for a Master’s list. Brigham Young University - Provo is a private not-for-profit institution located in Provo, Utah. The school has a large population, and it awarded 22 masters’s degrees in 2019-2020.
BYU excels when it comes to education admin quality. It’s in the top 20% of all schools reviewed in that analysis. Although you might pay more or less depending on your area of study, average graduate tuition and fees at BYU are $7,510.
With a ranking of #6, Northwest Missouri State University did quite well on the 2022 Best Value Education Admin Schools for a Master’s list. Northwest is a medium-sized school located in Maryville, Missouri that handed out 180 masters’s education admin degrees in 2019-2020.
As a testament to the quality of education it offers, Northwest is also in the top of our “Best Educational Administration Master’s Degree Schools” ranking. It’s ranked in the top 20% of all schools on our “Best Educational Administration Master’s Degree Schools” list. Although you might pay more or less depending on your area of study, average graduate tuition and fees at Northwest Missouri State University are $6,673.
University of the Cumberlands came in at #7 in this year’s edition of the Best Value Education Admin Schools for a Master’s ranking. This fairly large school is located in Williamsburg, Kentucky, and it awarded 274 masters’s education admin degrees in 2019-2020.
Average graduate tuition and fees at University of the Cumberlands are $4,582, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.
With a ranking of #8, Northwestern College did quite well on the 2022 Best Value Education Admin Schools for a Master’s list. This small school is located in Orange City, Iowa, and it awarded 57 masters’s education admin degrees in 2019-2020.
On top of its placing in this ranking, NWC also did well on our “Best Educational Administration Master’s Degree Schools” list. It’s ranked in the top 20% of all schools on our “Best Educational Administration Master’s Degree Schools” list. Although you might pay more or less depending on your area of study, average graduate tuition and fees at Northwestern College are $6,340.
With a ranking of #9, Drake University did quite well on the 2022 Best Value Education Admin Schools for a Master’s list. Located in Des Moines, Iowa, this small private not-for-profit school awarded 97 diplomas to qualified masters’s education admin students in 2019-2020.
Drake did well in our major quality rankings, too. It placed #25 on our “Best Educational Administration Master’s Degree Schools” list. Average graduate tuition and fees at Drake are $11,932, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.
Concordia University, Irvine ranked #10 on this year’s Best Value Education Admin Schools for a Master’s list. Located in Irvine, California, this small private not-for-profit school handed out 185 diplomas to qualified masters’s education admin students in 2019-2020.
As a testament to the quality of education it offers, Concordia University, Irvine is also in the top of our “Best Educational Administration Master’s Degree Schools” ranking. It’s in the top 10% of all schools in this category. Although you might pay more or less depending on your area of study, average graduate tuition and fees at Concordia University, Irvine are $8,121.
Read more about Educational Administration at Concordia University, Irvine
Concordia University, Nebraska ranked #11 on this year’s Best Value Education Admin Schools for a Master’s list. Concordia University, Nebraska is located in Seward, Nebraska and, has a small student population. In 2019-2020, this school awarded 51 masters’s education admin degrees to qualified students.
Concordia University, Nebraska excels when it comes to education admin quality. It’s in the top 20% of all schools reviewed in that analysis. Average graduate tuition and fees at Concordia University, Nebraska are $8,650, but some majors have different tuition rates.
Full Concordia University, Nebraska Educational Administration Report
William Carey University did quite well in the 2022 Best Value Education Admin Schools for a Master’s ranking, coming in at #12. William Carey University is a medium-sized school located in Hattiesburg, Mississippi that handed out 165 masters’s education admin degrees in 2019-2020.
In addition to being on this list, William Carey University is in the top on our “Best Educational Administration Master’s Degree Schools” list. It’s in the top 20% of all schools reviewed in that analysis. Average graduate tuition and fees at William Carey University are $11,400, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.
Full William Carey University Educational Administration Report
Fitchburg State University came in at #13 in this year’s edition of the Best Value Education Admin Schools for a Master’s ranking. Fitchburg State University is a public institution located in Fitchburg, Massachusetts. The school has a medium-sized population, and it awarded 25 masters’s degrees in 2019-2020.
In addition to being on this list, Fitchburg State is in the top on our “Best Educational Administration Master’s Degree Schools” list. It’s in the top 20% of all schools reviewed in that analysis. Average graduate tuition and fees at Fitchburg State are $6,012, but some majors have different tuition rates.
Full Fitchburg State University Educational Administration Report
Lindenwood University did quite well in the 2022 Best Value Education Admin Schools for a Master’s ranking, coming in at #14. This medium-sized school is located in Saint Charles, Missouri, and it awarded 117 masters’s education admin degrees in 2019-2020.
On top of its placing in this ranking, Lindenwood University also did well on our “Best Educational Administration Master’s Degree Schools” list. It’s in the top 20% of all schools reviewed in that analysis. Average graduate tuition and fees at Lindenwood University are $9,550, but some majors have different tuition rates.
Read full report on Educational Administration at Lindenwood University
Wilmington University ranked #15 on this year’s Best Value Education Admin Schools for a Master’s list. Wilmington University is a fairly large private not-for-profit school situated in New Castle, Delaware. It awarded 111 masters’s education admin degrees in 2019-2020.
Average graduate tuition and fees at Wilmington University are $8,834, but some majors have different tuition rates.
Read more about Educational Administration at Wilmington University
With a ranking of #16, William Woods University did quite well on the 2022 Best Value Education Admin Schools for a Master’s list. Fulton, Missouri is the setting for this small institution of higher learning. The private not-for-profit school handed out masters’s education admin degrees to 326 students in 2019-2020.
Average graduate tuition and fees at William Woods University are $6,750, but some majors have different tuition rates.
Full William Woods University Educational Administration Report
Viterbo University did quite well in the 2022 Best Value Education Admin Schools for a Master’s ranking, coming in at #17. This small school is located in La Crosse, Wisconsin, and it awarded 47 masters’s education admin degrees in 2019-2020.
Viterbo also claimed a top spot on our “Best Educational Administration Master’s Degree Schools” list. It’s in the top 20% of all schools reviewed in that analysis. Average graduate tuition and fees at Viterbo are $9,312, but some majors have different tuition rates.
Canisius College did quite well in the 2022 Best Value Education Admin Schools for a Master’s ranking, coming in at #18. Buffalo, New York is the setting for this small institution of higher learning. The private not-for-profit school handed out masters’s education admin degrees to 46 students in 2019-2020.
Canisius not only placed well in this ranking. It is also #17 on our “Best Educational Administration Master’s Degree Schools” list. Average graduate tuition and fees at Canisius are $15,870, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.
Read more about Educational Administration at Canisius College
Saint Mary’s University of Minnesota ranked #19 on this year’s Best Value Education Admin Schools for a Master’s list. SMU MN is a private not-for-profit institution located in Winona, Minnesota. The school has a medium-sized population, and it awarded 57 masters’s degrees in 2019-2020.
In addition to being on this list, SMU MN is in the top on our “Best Educational Administration Master’s Degree Schools” list. It’s in the top 20% of all schools in this category. Although you might pay more or less depending on your area of study, average graduate tuition and fees at Saint Mary’s University of Minnesota are $10,260.
Read more about Educational Administration at Saint Mary’s University of Minnesota
University of Sioux Falls came in at #20 in this year’s edition of the Best Value Education Admin Schools for a Master’s ranking. University of Sioux Falls is a private not-for-profit institution located in Sioux Falls, South Dakota. The school has a small population, and it awarded 35 masters’s degrees in 2019-2020.
Average graduate tuition and fees at University of Sioux Falls are $7,110, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.
Read full report on Educational Administration at University of Sioux Falls
Liberty University ranked #21 on this year’s Best Value Education Admin Schools for a Master’s list. This large school is located in Lynchburg, Virginia, and it awarded 311 masters’s education admin degrees in 2019-2020.
Average graduate tuition and fees at Liberty University are $8,349, but some majors have different tuition rates.
With a ranking of #22, North Dakota State University - Main Campus did quite well on the 2022 Best Value Education Admin Schools for a Master’s list. North Dakota State University is a fairly large school located in Fargo, North Dakota that handed out 45 masters’s education admin degrees in 2019-2020.
North Dakota State University also claimed a top spot on our “Best Educational Administration Master’s Degree Schools” list. It’s in the top 20% of all schools reviewed in that analysis. Average graduate tuition and fees at North Dakota State University are $11,589, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.
Read more about Educational Administration at North Dakota State University
With a ranking of #23, Marian University did quite well on the 2022 Best Value Education Admin Schools for a Master’s list. This small school is located in Fond Du Lac, Wisconsin, and it awarded 18 masters’s education admin degrees in 2019-2020.
Average graduate tuition and fees at Marian University are $11,070, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.
Grand Canyon University did quite well in the 2022 Best Value Education Admin Schools for a Master’s ranking, coming in at #24. This large school is located in Phoenix, Arizona, and it awarded 912 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 Grand Canyon University are $11,436.
Full Grand Canyon University Educational Administration Report
Ashland University landed the #25 spot on the 2022 Best Value Education Admin Schools for a Master’s ranking. Ashland, Ohio is the setting for this small institution of higher learning. The private not-for-profit school handed out masters’s education admin degrees to 80 students in 2019-2020.
Average graduate tuition and fees at Ashland University are $6,444, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.
Rest of the Best 50 in Best Value Education Admin Schools for a Master’s
Not only did these schools make the top 50 list, but they also landed in the top 15% of this year’s ranking:
Rest of the Top 15% Colleges in Best Value Education Admin Schools for a Master’s
While not in the ‘top 50’, these schools make the top 15% of this year’s ranking:
| Rank | College | Location |
|---|---|---|
| 51 | Touro College | New York, NY |
| 52 | Dordt University | Sioux Center, IA |
| 53 | Southern Adventist University | Collegedale, TN |
| 54 | Mississippi College | Clinton, MS |
| 55 | Southwest Baptist University | Bolivar, MO |
| 56 | Northern Illinois University | Dekalb, IL |
| 57 | Citadel Military College of South Carolina | Charleston, SC |
| 58 | Brandman University | Irvine, CA |
| 59 | Western Illinois University | Macomb, IL |
| 60 | Baker University | Baldwin City, KS |
| 61 | Southern Illinois University Edwardsville | Edwardsville, IL |
| 62 | Southeast Missouri State University | Cape Girardeau, MO |
| 63 | Aurora University | Aurora, IL |
| 64 | Lewis & Clark College | Portland, OR |
| 65 | Freed-Hardeman University | Henderson, TN |
| Rank | College | Location |
|---|---|---|
| 91 | The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley | Edinburg, TX |
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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%.
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- *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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