by our College Data Analytics Team
[Educational Administration](/majors/education/educational-administration/) graduates earn very different salaries depending on where they study. The schools below stand out for the salaries their educational administration graduates go on to command.
College Factual analyzed 6 schools to build this 2026 ranking of the highest-paying educational administration schools.
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Below are the schools whose educational administration graduates go on to earn the most.
Our analysis ranked Cleveland State University the top school for educational administration graduate earnings in Ohio. Located in the city of Cleveland, Cleveland State University is a public institution. Educational Administration graduates of Cleveland State University earn a median of about $46,660 a year early in their careers.
Strong graduate earnings at Ohio State University Lima Campus earned it the #2 place for educational administration. Ohio State University Lima Campus is a public school located in the rural area of Lima. Students who complete the educational administration program here go on to a median salary of roughly $38,587.
Ohio State University Main Campus came in at #3 on our 2026 list of the highest-paying educational administration schools. Set in the city of Columbus, Ohio State University Main Campus is a public institution. After graduating, educational administration degree recipients from Ohio State University Main Campus typically earn about $38,587 annually.
Ohio State University Mansfield Campus produces some of the highest-paid graduates in educational administration, landing the #4 spot this year. Set in the rural area of Mansfield, Ohio State University Mansfield Campus is a public institution. Students who complete the educational administration program here go on to a median salary of roughly $38,587.
Ohio State University Marion Campus came in at #5 on our 2026 list of the highest-paying educational administration schools. Located in the town of Marion, Ohio State University Marion Campus is a public institution. Students who complete the educational administration program here go on to a median salary of roughly $38,587.
Ohio State University Newark Campus placed #6 among the highest-paying schools for educational administration. Located in the suburb of Newark, Ohio State University Newark Campus is a public institution. Students who complete the educational administration program here go on to a median salary of roughly $38,587.
The ranking above is published by College Factual, 2026 edition. Schools are ranked on the median early-career earnings of their educational administration graduates, drawn primarily from the U.S. Department of Education (College Scorecard field-of-study earnings and IPEDS).
Ranking method: College Major Earnings · 6 schools evaluated.
*Salary figures reflect median early-career earnings (about 5 years after graduation) and may vary by how long a person takes to complete their degree.
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