by our College Data Analytics Team
[Educational Administration](/majors/education/educational-administration/) programs reward a close look at where graduates go on to earn the most. The schools below stand out for the salaries their educational administration graduates go on to command.
College Factual analyzed 27 schools to build this 2026 ranking of the highest-paying educational administration schools.
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Endicott College tops our 2026 list of the highest-paying educational administration schools in the New England Region. Located in the suburb of Beverly, Endicott College is a private not-for-profit institution. Early-career educational administration graduates from Endicott College make a median of around $92,863 per year.
University Of Massachusetts Boston produces some of the highest-paid graduates in educational administration, landing the #2 spot this year. Located in the city of Boston, University Of Massachusetts Boston is a public institution. Early-career educational administration graduates from University Of Massachusetts Boston make a median of around $106,540 per year.
Bridgewater State University came in at #3 on our 2026 list of the highest-paying educational administration schools. Located in the suburb of Bridgewater, Bridgewater State University is a public institution. Students who complete the educational administration program here go on to a median salary of roughly $80,124.
Strong graduate earnings at University Of Bridgeport earned it the #4 place for educational administration. Set in the city of Bridgeport, University Of Bridgeport is a private not-for-profit institution. Educational Administration graduates of University Of Bridgeport earn a median of about $106,216 a year early in their careers.
A rank of #5 makes Fitchburg State University one of the highest-paying schools for educational administration. Located in the suburb of Fitchburg, Fitchburg State University is a public institution. Students who complete the educational administration program here go on to a median salary of roughly $79,347.
Brown University earned the #6 position for educational administration graduate earnings this year. Located in the city of Providence, Brown University is a private not-for-profit institution. Educational Administration graduates of Brown University earn a median of about $81,770 a year early in their careers.
Central Connecticut State University came in at #7 for educational administration graduate earnings this year. Set in the suburb of New Britain, Central Connecticut State University is a public institution. Educational Administration graduates of Central Connecticut State University earn a median of about $98,738 a year early in their careers.
Providence College came in at #8 for educational administration graduate earnings this year. Providence College is a private not-for-profit school located in the city of Providence. Students who complete the educational administration program here go on to a median salary of roughly $73,531.
American International College earned the #9 position for educational administration graduate earnings this year. Located in the city of Springfield, American International College is a private not-for-profit institution. Students who complete the educational administration program here go on to a median salary of roughly $97,559.
Boston College placed #10 among the highest-paying schools for educational administration. Set in the city of Chestnut Hill, Boston College is a private not-for-profit institution. Early-career educational administration graduates from Boston College make a median of around $98,342 per year.
Boston University landed the #11 spot for educational administration salaries this year. Boston University is a private not-for-profit school located in the city of Boston. After graduating, educational administration degree recipients from Boston University typically earn about $82,099 annually.
Southern New Hampshire University came in at #12 for educational administration graduate earnings this year. Located in the suburb of Manchester, Southern New Hampshire University is a private not-for-profit institution. Early-career educational administration graduates from Southern New Hampshire University make a median of around $86,106 per year.
Sacred Heart University placed #13 among the highest-paying schools for educational administration. Located in the suburb of Fairfield, Sacred Heart University is a private not-for-profit institution. Educational Administration graduates of Sacred Heart University earn a median of about $88,976 a year early in their careers.
University Of Massachusetts Lowell placed #14 among the highest-paying schools for educational administration. Set in the suburb of Lowell, University Of Massachusetts Lowell is a public institution. Students who complete the educational administration program here go on to a median salary of roughly $91,947.
Johnson And Wales University Providence came in at #15 for educational administration graduate earnings this year. Set in the city of Providence, Johnson And Wales University Providence is a private not-for-profit institution. After graduating, educational administration degree recipients from Johnson And Wales University Providence typically earn about $112,780 annually.
New England College ranked #16 on our 2026 list of the highest-paying educational administration schools. Set in the rural area of Henniker, New England College is a private not-for-profit institution. Educational Administration graduates of New England College earn a median of about $104,036 a year early in their careers.
Southern Connecticut State University came in at #17 for educational administration graduate earnings this year. Set in the city of New Haven, Southern Connecticut State University is a public institution. Students who complete the educational administration program here go on to a median salary of roughly $94,669.
University Of Connecticut landed the #18 spot for educational administration salaries this year. University Of Connecticut is a public school located in the town of Storrs. Early-career educational administration graduates from University Of Connecticut make a median of around $85,569 per year.
Suffolk University landed the #19 spot for educational administration salaries this year. Suffolk University is a private not-for-profit school located in the city of Boston. Students who complete the educational administration program here go on to a median salary of roughly $64,170.
Post University earned the #20 position for educational administration graduate earnings this year. Set in the city of Waterbury, Post University is a private for-profit institution. Early-career educational administration graduates from Post University make a median of around $59,811 per year.
University Of New England ranked #21 on our 2026 list of the highest-paying educational administration schools. University Of New England is a private not-for-profit school located in the suburb of Biddeford. Early-career educational administration graduates from University Of New England make a median of around $89,072 per year.
Bay Path College landed the #22 spot for educational administration salaries this year. Located in the suburb of Longmeadow, Bay Path College is a private not-for-profit institution. Educational Administration graduates of Bay Path College earn a median of about $56,174 a year early in their careers.
University Of New Hampshire Main Campus ranked #23 on our 2026 list of the highest-paying educational administration schools. Located in the town of Durham, University Of New Hampshire Main Campus is a public institution. Educational Administration graduates of University Of New Hampshire Main Campus earn a median of about $52,909 a year early in their careers.
University Of Vermont earned the #24 position for educational administration graduate earnings this year. University Of Vermont is a public school located in the city of Burlington. After graduating, educational administration degree recipients from University Of Vermont typically earn about $56,091 annually.
Salem State University earned the #25 position for educational administration graduate earnings this year. Salem State University is a public school located in the suburb of Salem. After graduating, educational administration degree recipients from Salem State University typically earn about $61,144 annually.
These schools also send educational administration graduates into strong-paying careers this year:
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 · 27 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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