by our College Data Analytics Team
[Educational Administration](/majors/education/educational-administration/) is a field where your choice of school can shape what you earn after graduation. The highest-paying schools turn a educational administration degree into the strongest early-career earnings.
To produce this 2026 ranking, College Factual evaluated 59 schools on the early-career earnings of their educational administration graduates.
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Below are the schools whose educational administration graduates go on to earn the most.
Texas Wesleyan University earned the #1 spot for highest-paid educational administration graduates in the Southwest Region. Located in the city of Fort Worth, Texas Wesleyan University is a private not-for-profit institution. After graduating, educational administration degree recipients from Texas Wesleyan University typically earn about $76,457 annually.
Southern Methodist University came in at #2 on our 2026 list of the highest-paying educational administration schools. Southern Methodist University is a private not-for-profit school located in the suburb of Dallas. Educational Administration graduates of Southern Methodist University earn a median of about $87,097 a year early in their careers.
A rank of #3 makes University Of New Mexico Main Campus one of the highest-paying schools for educational administration. University Of New Mexico Main Campus is a public school located in the city of Albuquerque. Early-career educational administration graduates from University Of New Mexico Main Campus make a median of around $74,671 per year.
A rank of #4 makes New Mexico Highlands University one of the highest-paying schools for educational administration. Set in the town of Las Vegas, New Mexico Highlands University is a public institution. Early-career educational administration graduates from New Mexico Highlands University make a median of around $78,886 per year.
Strong graduate earnings at Southwestern Oklahoma State University earned it the #5 place for educational administration. Southwestern Oklahoma State University is a public school located in the town of Weatherford. Students who complete the educational administration program here go on to a median salary of roughly $73,678.
The University Of Texas Of The Permian Basin came in at #6 for educational administration graduate earnings this year. Set in the city of Odessa, The University Of Texas Of The Permian Basin is a public institution. Early-career educational administration graduates from The University Of Texas Of The Permian Basin make a median of around $77,473 per year.
Texas Christian University landed the #7 spot for educational administration salaries this year. Texas Christian University is a private not-for-profit school located in the city of Fort Worth. Students who complete the educational administration program here go on to a median salary of roughly $76,023.
Trinity University placed #8 among the highest-paying schools for educational administration. Trinity University is a private not-for-profit school located in the city of San Antonio. After graduating, educational administration degree recipients from Trinity University typically earn about $67,487 annually.
Sul Ross State University landed the #9 spot for educational administration salaries this year. Located in the town of Alpine, Sul Ross State University is a public institution. Early-career educational administration graduates from Sul Ross State University make a median of around $67,128 per year.
Lamar University ranked #10 on our 2026 list of the highest-paying educational administration schools. Located in the city of Beaumont, Lamar University is a public institution. Early-career educational administration graduates from Lamar University make a median of around $71,906 per year.
Texas Womans University placed #11 among the highest-paying schools for educational administration. Set in the city of Denton, Texas Womans University is a public institution. Early-career educational administration graduates from Texas Womans University make a median of around $71,305 per year.
Stephen F Austin State University came in at #12 for educational administration graduate earnings this year. Stephen F Austin State University is a public school located in the town of Nacogdoches. Early-career educational administration graduates from Stephen F Austin State University make a median of around $68,767 per year.
Grand Canyon University placed #13 among the highest-paying schools for educational administration. Set in the city of Phoenix, Grand Canyon University is a private for-profit institution. Educational Administration graduates of Grand Canyon University earn a median of about $72,982 a year early in their careers.
The University Of Texas At Arlington placed #14 among the highest-paying schools for educational administration. Located in the city of Arlington, The University Of Texas At Arlington is a public institution. Students who complete the educational administration program here go on to a median salary of roughly $69,214.
The University Of Texas Pan American earned the #15 position for educational administration graduate earnings this year. The University Of Texas Pan American is a public school located in the city of Edinburg. Educational Administration graduates of The University Of Texas Pan American earn a median of about $71,465 a year early in their careers.
Texas A And M University College Station came in at #16 for educational administration graduate earnings this year. Located in the city of College Station, Texas A And M University College Station is a public institution. Educational Administration graduates of Texas A And M University College Station earn a median of about $80,215 a year early in their careers.
The University Of Texas At Austin earned the #17 position for educational administration graduate earnings this year. Located in the city of Austin, The University Of Texas At Austin is a public institution. Early-career educational administration graduates from The University Of Texas At Austin make a median of around $82,327 per year.
University Of Houston Victoria placed #18 among the highest-paying schools for educational administration. Set in the city of Victoria, University Of Houston Victoria is a public institution. Early-career educational administration graduates from University Of Houston Victoria make a median of around $66,729 per year.
Texas Tech University earned the #19 position for educational administration graduate earnings this year. Texas Tech University is a public school located in the city of Lubbock. Early-career educational administration graduates from Texas Tech University make a median of around $64,486 per year.
University Of Houston Clear Lake earned the #20 position for educational administration graduate earnings this year. Located in the city of Houston, University Of Houston Clear Lake is a public institution. Students who complete the educational administration program here go on to a median salary of roughly $79,910.
University Of Houston placed #21 among the highest-paying schools for educational administration. Set in the city of Houston, University Of Houston is a public institution. After graduating, educational administration degree recipients from University Of Houston typically earn about $92,821 annually.
Houston Baptist University earned the #22 position for educational administration graduate earnings this year. Set in the city of Houston, Houston Baptist University is a private not-for-profit institution. After graduating, educational administration degree recipients from Houston Baptist University typically earn about $63,989 annually.
Dallas Baptist University came in at #23 for educational administration graduate earnings this year. Set in the city of Dallas, Dallas Baptist University is a private not-for-profit institution. Educational Administration graduates of Dallas Baptist University earn a median of about $58,250 a year early in their careers.
Texas A And M International University landed the #24 spot for educational administration salaries this year. Set in the city of Laredo, Texas A And M International University is a public institution. Students who complete the educational administration program here go on to a median salary of roughly $65,451.
Northern Arizona University came in at #25 for educational administration graduate earnings this year. Located in the city of Flagstaff, Northern Arizona University is a public institution. Early-career educational administration graduates from Northern Arizona University make a median of around $72,707 per year.
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 · 59 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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