by our College Data Analytics Team
[Educational Administration](/majors/education/educational-administration/) graduates earn very different salaries depending on where they study. A top-earning program sends graduates into careers with strong starting pay.
For its 2026 highest-paid-graduates ranking, College Factual looked at 16 schools to find where educational administration graduates earn the most.
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If you want to know which schools send educational administration graduates into the highest-paying careers, see the list below.
Seton Hall University tops our 2026 list of the highest-paying educational administration schools in New Jersey. Located in the suburb of South Orange, Seton Hall University is a private not-for-profit institution. Educational Administration graduates of Seton Hall University earn a median of about $126,520 a year early in their careers.
Thomas Edison State College came in at #2 on our 2026 list of the highest-paying educational administration schools. Set in the city of Trenton, Thomas Edison State College is a public institution. After graduating, educational administration degree recipients from Thomas Edison State College typically earn about $82,321 annually.
Students chasing top earnings in educational administration will find them at Ramapo College Of New Jersey, which ranked #3. Ramapo College Of New Jersey is a public school located in the suburb of Mahwah. Educational Administration graduates of Ramapo College Of New Jersey earn a median of about $96,075 a year early in their careers.
Students chasing top earnings in educational administration will find them at Rider University, which ranked #4. Set in the suburb of Lawrenceville, Rider University is a private not-for-profit institution. Early-career educational administration graduates from Rider University make a median of around $98,223 per year.
College Of Saint Elizabeth produces some of the highest-paid graduates in educational administration, landing the #5 spot this year. Located in the suburb of Morristown, College Of Saint Elizabeth is a private not-for-profit institution. Students who complete the educational administration program here go on to a median salary of roughly $86,279.
Kean University earned the #6 position for educational administration graduate earnings this year. Kean University is a public school located in the suburb of Union. Students who complete the educational administration program here go on to a median salary of roughly $82,931.
Georgian Court University landed the #7 spot for educational administration salaries this year. Located in the city of Lakewood, Georgian Court University is a private not-for-profit institution. Educational Administration graduates of Georgian Court University earn a median of about $85,866 a year early in their careers.
Montclair State University ranked #8 on our 2026 list of the highest-paying educational administration schools. Located in the suburb of Montclair, Montclair State University is a public institution. Early-career educational administration graduates from Montclair State University make a median of around $88,929 per year.
Saint Peters College placed #9 among the highest-paying schools for educational administration. Saint Peters College is a private not-for-profit school located in the city of Jersey City. Early-career educational administration graduates from Saint Peters College make a median of around $84,624 per year.
Rowan University landed the #10 spot for educational administration salaries this year. Set in the suburb of Glassboro, Rowan University is a public institution. Early-career educational administration graduates from Rowan University make a median of around $89,114 per year.
Centenary College ranked #11 on our 2026 list of the highest-paying educational administration schools. Set in the suburb of Hackettstown, Centenary College is a private not-for-profit institution. Early-career educational administration graduates from Centenary College make a median of around $73,543 per year.
William Paterson University Of New Jersey ranked #12 on our 2026 list of the highest-paying educational administration schools. William Paterson University Of New Jersey is a public school located in the suburb of Wayne. After graduating, educational administration degree recipients from William Paterson University Of New Jersey typically earn about $89,937 annually.
The College Of New Jersey came in at #13 for educational administration graduate earnings this year. Located in the suburb of Ewing, The College Of New Jersey is a public institution. Early-career educational administration graduates from The College Of New Jersey make a median of around $73,847 per year.
New Jersey City University earned the #14 position for educational administration graduate earnings this year. Set in the city of Jersey City, New Jersey City University is a public institution. After graduating, educational administration degree recipients from New Jersey City University typically earn about $76,758 annually.
Caldwell College came in at #15 for educational administration graduate earnings this year. Set in the suburb of Caldwell, Caldwell College is a private not-for-profit institution. Educational Administration graduates of Caldwell College earn a median of about $69,261 a year early in their careers.
Strayer University New Jersey landed the #16 spot for educational administration salaries this year. Located in the suburb of Piscataway, Strayer University New Jersey is a private for-profit institution. Educational Administration graduates of Strayer University New Jersey earn a median of about $51,489 a year early in their careers.
This list is compiled 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 · 16 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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