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2022 Best Value Education Admin Schools for a Master’s in Michigan

17 Ranked Colleges
534 Degrees Awarded
$22,700 Avg Grad Tuition & Fees*
Best Value Education Admin Schools for a Master's in Michigan

Students have lots of options to chooose from today when trying to decide which college to attend. College Factual was founded, in part, to help students make the decision as to what would be the best school for them. Our “Best Value Education Admin Schools for a Master’s in Michigan” ranking is part of that endeavor.

Educational Administration is the 26th most popular major in the country with 45,664 degrees awarded in 2019-2020. 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 Michigan, there were 837 educational administration graduates with average earnings and debt of $56,706 and $34,197 respectively. At the master’s degree level specifically, there were 534 educational administration graduates with average earnings and debt of $58,608 and $41,198 respectively.

This year’s “Best Value Education Admin Schools for a Master’s in Michigan” ranking looked at 17 colleges that offer degrees in a bachelor’s 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. Check out our ranking methodology for more information.

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Best Value Education Admin Schools for a Master’s in Michigan

The colleges and universities below are the best for michigan master’s degree education admin students.

Top 17 Best Value Master’s Degree Colleges for Educational Administration in Michigan

#1

Central Michigan University

Mount Pleasant, Michigan

You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend Central Michigan University. It ranked #1 on our 2022 Best Value Education Admin Schools for a Master’s in Michigan list. Central Michigan University is a public institution located in Mount Pleasant, Michigan. The school has a fairly large population, and it awarded 77 masters’s degrees in 2019-2020.

Central Michigan also took the #3 spot in our “Best Educational Administration Master’s Degree Schools in Michigan” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at Central Michigan University are $19,359, but some majors have different tuition rates.

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#2

Michigan State University

East Lansing, Michigan

You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend Michigan State University. It ranked #2 on our 2022 Best Value Education Admin Schools for a Master’s in Michigan list. East Lansing, Michigan is the setting for this large institution of higher learning. The public school handed out masters’s education admin degrees to 31 students in 2019-2020.

Michigan State also took the #2 spot in our “Best Educational Administration Master’s Degree Schools in Michigan” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at Michigan State are $37,056, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

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#3

Western Michigan University

Kalamazoo, Michigan

You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend Western Michigan University. It ranked #3 on our 2022 Best Value Education Admin Schools for a Master’s in Michigan list. Western Michigan University is a fairly large school located in Kalamazoo, Michigan that handed out 31 masters’s education admin degrees in 2019-2020.

WMU also made our “Best Educational Administration Master’s Degree Schools in Michigan” list, coming in at #4. Average graduate tuition and fees at WMU are $31,355, but some majors have different tuition rates.

Read more about Educational Administration at WMU

#4

Eastern Michigan University

Ypsilanti, Michigan

You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around if you attend Eastern Michigan University. The school came in at #4 for the Best Value Education Admin Schools for a Master’s in Michigan. Ypsilanti, Michigan is the setting for this fairly large institution of higher learning. The public school handed out masters’s education admin degrees to 82 students in 2019-2020.

Eastern Michigan did well in our major quality rankings, too. It placed #6 on our “Best Educational Administration Master’s Degree Schools in Michigan” list. Average graduate tuition and fees at Eastern Michigan University are $26,552, but some majors have different tuition rates.

Full Eastern Michigan Educational Administration Report

#5

Grand Valley State University

Allendale, Michigan

You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend Grand Valley State University. It ranked #5 on our 2022 Best Value Education Admin Schools for a Master’s in Michigan list. This large school is located in Allendale, Michigan, and it awarded 90 masters’s education admin degrees in 2019-2020.

As a testament to the quality of education offered at GVSU, the school also landed the #5 spot in our “Best Educational Administration Master’s Degree Schools in Michigan” ranking. Although you might pay more or less depending on your area of study, average graduate tuition and fees at Grand Valley State University are $17,448.

Read more about Educational Administration at GVSU

#6

Ferris State University

Big Rapids, Michigan
#13 in overall quality

Ferris State University came in at #6 in this year’s edition of the Best Value Education Admin Schools for a Master’s in Michigan ranking. Big Rapids, Michigan is the setting for this fairly large institution of higher learning. The public school handed out masters’s education admin degrees to 4 students in 2019-2020.

Ferris also made our “Best Educational Administration Master’s Degree Schools in Michigan” list, coming in at #13. Although you might pay more or less depending on your area of study, average graduate tuition and fees at Ferris are $7,908.

Read more about Educational Administration at Ferris State University

#7

Oakland University

Rochester Hills, Michigan

Oakland University did quite well in the 2022 Best Value Education Admin Schools for a Master’s in Michigan ranking, coming in at #7. Located in Rochester Hills, Michigan, this fairly large public school handed out 38 diplomas to qualified masters’s education admin students in 2019-2020.

Oakland not only placed well in this ranking. It is also #7 on our “Best Educational Administration Master’s Degree Schools in Michigan” list. Average graduate tuition and fees at Oakland University are $24,648, but some majors have different tuition rates.

Full Oakland Educational Administration Report

#8

Concordia University, Ann Arbor

Ann Arbor, Michigan

Concordia University, Ann Arbor came in at #8 in this year’s edition of the Best Value Education Admin Schools for a Master’s in Michigan ranking. This small school is located in Ann Arbor, Michigan, and it awarded 18 masters’s education admin degrees in 2019-2020.

Concordia University, Ann Arbor did well in our major quality rankings, too. It placed #11 on our “Best Educational Administration Master’s Degree Schools in Michigan” list. Although you might pay more or less depending on your area of study, average graduate tuition and fees at Concordia University, Ann Arbor are $12,620.

Read more about Educational Administration at Concordia University, Ann Arbor

#9

Northern Michigan University

Marquette, Michigan

Northern Michigan University came in at #9 in this year’s edition of the Best Value Education Admin Schools for a Master’s in Michigan ranking. Marquette, Michigan is the setting for this medium-sized institution of higher learning. The public school handed out masters’s education admin degrees to 12 students in 2019-2020.

In addition to being on our michigan master’s degree education admin students list, Northern Michigan University has also earned the #14 rank in our “Best Educational Administration Master’s Degree Schools in Michigan” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at Northern Michigan University are $13,660, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

Full Northern Michigan University Educational Administration Report

#10

Saginaw Valley State University

University Center, Michigan

Saginaw Valley State University came in at #10 in this year’s edition of the Best Value Education Admin Schools for a Master’s in Michigan ranking. Saginaw Valley State University is a medium-sized public school situated in University Center, Michigan. It awarded 24 masters’s education admin degrees in 2019-2020.

Saginaw Valley State University also made our “Best Educational Administration Master’s Degree Schools in Michigan” list, coming in at #9. Average graduate tuition and fees at Saginaw Valley State University are $28,780, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

Read more about Educational Administration at Saginaw Valley State University

#11

Madonna University

Livonia, Michigan

With a ranking of #11, Madonna University did quite well on the 2022 Best Value Education Admin Schools for a Master’s in Michigan list. Livonia, Michigan is the setting for this small institution of higher learning. The private not-for-profit school handed out masters’s education admin degrees to 22 students in 2019-2020.

In addition to being on our michigan master’s degree education admin students list, Madonna has also earned the #8 rank in our “Best Educational Administration Master’s Degree Schools in Michigan” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at Madonna University are $16,200, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

Full Madonna University Educational Administration Report

#12

University of Michigan - Ann Arbor

Ann Arbor, Michigan

With a ranking of #12, University of Michigan - Ann Arbor did quite well on the 2022 Best Value Education Admin Schools for a Master’s in Michigan list. Located in Ann Arbor, Michigan, this large public school handed out 45 diplomas to qualified masters’s education admin students in 2019-2020.

U-M also made our “Best Educational Administration Master’s Degree Schools in Michigan” list, coming in at #1. Average graduate tuition and fees at U-M are $49,548, but some majors have different tuition rates.

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#13

Siena Heights University

Adrian, Michigan

Siena Heights University landed the #13 spot on the 2022 Best Value Education Admin Schools for a Master’s in Michigan ranking. Siena Heights University is a small school located in Adrian, Michigan that handed out 11 masters’s education admin degrees in 2019-2020.

Siena Heights University also took the #12 spot in our “Best Educational Administration Master’s Degree Schools in Michigan” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at Siena Heights University are $12,728, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

Full Siena Heights University Educational Administration Report

#14

Wayne State University

Detroit, Michigan

Wayne State University landed the #14 spot on the 2022 Best Value Education Admin Schools for a Master’s in Michigan ranking. Wayne State is a large public school situated in Detroit, Michigan. It awarded 29 masters’s education admin degrees in 2019-2020.

As a testament to the quality of education offered at Wayne State, the school also landed the #10 spot in our “Best Educational Administration Master’s Degree Schools in Michigan” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at Wayne State are $37,215, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

Full Wayne State University Educational Administration Report

#15

Baker College

Owosso, Michigan
#17 in overall quality

Baker College ranked #15 on this year’s Best Value Education Admin Schools for a Master’s in Michigan list. This medium-sized school is located in Owosso, Michigan, and it awarded 7 masters’s education admin degrees in 2019-2020.

In addition to being on our michigan master’s degree education admin students list, Baker College has also earned the #17 rank in our “Best Educational Administration Master’s Degree Schools in Michigan” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at Baker College are $12,710, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

Read more about Educational Administration at Baker College

#16

University of Detroit Mercy

Detroit, Michigan

University of Detroit Mercy came in at #16 in this year’s edition of the Best Value Education Admin Schools for a Master’s in Michigan ranking. University of Detroit Mercy is located in Detroit, Michigan and, has a small student population. In 2019-2020, this school awarded 4 masters’s education admin degrees to qualified students.

Detroit Mercy also took the #15 spot in our “Best Educational Administration Master’s Degree Schools in Michigan” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at University of Detroit Mercy are $20,047, but some majors have different tuition rates.

Full University of Detroit Mercy Educational Administration Report

#17

Cornerstone University

Grand Rapids, Michigan
#16 in overall quality

Cornerstone University ranked #17 on this year’s Best Value Education Admin Schools for a Master’s in Michigan list. This small school is located in Grand Rapids, Michigan, and it awarded 4 masters’s education admin degrees in 2019-2020.

Cornerstone also made our “Best Educational Administration Master’s Degree Schools in Michigan” list, coming in at #16. Average graduate tuition and fees at Cornerstone are $14,710, but some majors have different tuition rates.

Full Cornerstone Educational Administration Report

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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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