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2023 Most Focused Colleges for Educational Administration in the Middle Atlantic Region

149 Ranked Colleges
7,875 Degrees Awarded
$32,100 Avg Cost*
Schools Highly Focused on Education Admin Major in the Middle Atlantic Region

When it comes to choosing a college, students have a lot of options - but not all of them are good. College Factual was founded, in part, to help students make the decision as to what would be the best school for them. Our “Schools Highly Focused on Education Admin Major in the Middle Atlantic Region” ranking is part of that endeavor.

In 2020-2021, 46,469 people earned their degree in educational administration, making the major the 27th most popular in the United States. In 2019-2020, educational administration graduates who were awarded their degree in 2017-2019, earned an average of $61,457 and had an average of $32,661 in loans still to pay off.

Across the Middle Atlantic region, there were 7,875 educational administration graduates with average earnings and debt of $72,441 and $24,217 respectively.

This year’s “Schools Highly Focused on Education Admin Major in the Middle Atlantic Region” ranking analyzed 149 colleges that offered a degree in educational administration. The colleges and universities that top this list are recognized because their educational administration program is one of the largest majors offered at the school.

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Schools Highly Focused on Education Admin Major in the Middle Atlantic Region

The following schools top our list of the Best “Schools Highly Focused on Education Admin Major in the Middle Atlantic Region”.

Top 25 Most Focused Colleges for Educational Administration in the Middle Atlantic Region

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Out of the 149 schools in the Schools Highly Focused on Education Admin Major in the Middle Atlantic Region that were part of this year’s ranking, Bank Street College of Education landed the #1 spot on the list. Located in New York, New York, this small private not-for-profit school handed out 295 degrees to qualified ’s education admin students in 2020-2021.

The undergraduate student-to-faculty ratio of to 1 is a sign that students will have more opportunities to engage with their professors one-on-one. The undergrad student loan default rate at the school is 2.6%, which is quite low when compared to the national default rate of 10.1%.

Read full report on Educational Administration at Bank Street College of Education

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Immaculata University
Immaculata, Pennsylvania

You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend Immaculata University. It ranked #2 on our 2023 Schools Highly Focused on Education Admin Major in the Middle Atlantic Region list. This small school is located in Immaculata, Pennsylvania, and it awarded 79 ’s education admin degrees in 2020-2021.

The school has an impressive undergrad student loan default rate. It’s only 3.5%, which is much lower than the national rate of 10.1%. Since the school has a undergrad student-to-faculty ratio of 10 to 1, those pursuing a degree will have more opportunities to interact with their professors.

Full Immaculata Educational Administration Report

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Centenary University
Hackettstown, New Jersey

You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around if you attend Centenary University. The school came in at #3 for the Schools Highly Focused on Education Admin Major in the Middle Atlantic Region. Located in Hackettstown, New Jersey, this small private not-for-profit school awarded 47 diplomas to qualified ’s education admin students in 2020-2021.

Since the school has a undergrad student-to-faculty ratio of 10 to 1, those pursuing a degree will have more opportunities to interact with their professors.

Read full report on Educational Administration at Centenary

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Gwynedd Mercy University
Gwynedd Valley, Pennsylvania

Out of the 149 schools in the Schools Highly Focused on Education Admin Major in the Middle Atlantic Region that were part of this year’s ranking, Gwynedd Mercy University landed the #4 spot on the list. This small school is located in Gwynedd Valley, Pennsylvania, and it awarded 64 ’s education admin degrees in 2020-2021.

The school has an impressive undergrad student loan default rate. It’s only 3.6%, which is much lower than the national rate of 10.1%.

Read more about Educational Administration at Gwynedd - Mercy

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Saint Peter's University
Jersey City, New Jersey

You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend Saint Peter’s University. It ranked #5 on our 2023 Schools Highly Focused on Education Admin Major in the Middle Atlantic Region list. Saint Peter’s College is a private not-for-profit institution located in Jersey City, New Jersey. The school has a small population, and it awarded 71 ’s degrees in 2020-2021.

Full Saint Peter’s College Educational Administration Report

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Georgian Court University
Lakewood, New Jersey

Georgian Court University landed the #6 spot on the 2023 Schools Highly Focused on Education Admin Major in the Middle Atlantic Region ranking. Georgian Court is a small school located in Lakewood, New Jersey that handed out 51 ’s education admin degrees in 2020-2021.

The undergrad student loan default rate at the school is 4.6%, which is quite low when compared to the national default rate of 10.1%.

Read full report on Educational Administration at Georgian Court

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Holy Family University
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

Holy Family University came in at #7 in this year’s edition of the Schools Highly Focused on Education Admin Major in the Middle Atlantic Region ranking. This small school is located in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, and it awarded 66 ’s education admin degrees in 2020-2021.

The undergrad student loan default rate at the school is 4.4%, which is quite low when compared to the national default rate of 10.1%.

Read full report on Educational Administration at Holy Family University

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Teachers College at Columbia University came in at #8 in this year’s edition of the Schools Highly Focused on Education Admin Major in the Middle Atlantic Region ranking. Teachers College at Columbia University is a small school located in New York, New York that handed out 145 ’s education admin degrees in 2020-2021.

The impressive undergraduate student-to-faculty ratio of to 1 means that students may have more opportunities to work more closely with their professors than they would at other schools. The undergrad student loan default rate at the school is 1.1%, which is quite low when compared to the national default rate of 10.1%.

Read full report on Educational Administration at Teachers College

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Wilkes University
Wilkes-Barre, Pennsylvania

With a ranking of #9, Wilkes University did quite well on the 2023 Schools Highly Focused on Education Admin Major in the Middle Atlantic Region list. Located in Wilkes-Barre, Pennsylvania, this medium-sized private not-for-profit school handed out 93 degrees to qualified ’s education admin students in 2020-2021.

The undergrad student loan default rate at the school is 3.5%, which is quite low when compared to the national default rate of 10.1%.

Read more about Educational Administration at Wilkes University

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Neumann University
Aston, Pennsylvania

Neumann University landed the #10 spot on the 2023 Schools Highly Focused on Education Admin Major in the Middle Atlantic Region ranking. This small school is located in Aston, Pennsylvania, and it awarded 33 ’s education admin degrees in 2020-2021.

Read more about Educational Administration at Neumann

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Cabrini University
Radnor, Pennsylvania

Cabrini University did quite well in the 2023 Schools Highly Focused on Education Admin Major in the Middle Atlantic Region ranking, coming in at #11. Cabrini University is located in Radnor, Pennsylvania and, has a small student population. In 2020-2021, this school awarded 30 ’s education admin degrees to qualified students.

Full Cabrini University Educational Administration Report

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Point Park University
Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania

Point Park University did quite well in the 2023 Schools Highly Focused on Education Admin Major in the Middle Atlantic Region ranking, coming in at #12. Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania is the setting for this small institution of higher learning. The private not-for-profit school handed out ’s education admin degrees to 147 students in 2020-2021.

The low undergrad student loan default rate of 4.2% is a good sign that students have an easier time paying off their loans than they might at other schools. For comparison, the national default rate is 10.1%.

Read more about Educational Administration at Point Park University

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College of Saint Elizabeth
Morristown, New Jersey

With a ranking of #13, College of Saint Elizabeth did quite well on the 2023 Schools Highly Focused on Education Admin Major in the Middle Atlantic Region list. Morristown, New Jersey is the setting for this small institution of higher learning. The private not-for-profit school handed out ’s education admin degrees to 28 students in 2020-2021.

Full College of Saint Elizabeth Educational Administration Report

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Wilmington University
New Castle, Delaware

With a ranking of #14, Wilmington University did quite well on the 2023 Schools Highly Focused on Education Admin Major in the Middle Atlantic Region list. Wilmington University is a fairly large private not-for-profit school situated in New Castle, Delaware. It awarded 225 ’s education admin degrees in 2020-2021.

Read more about Educational Administration at Wilmington University

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Saint Joseph's University
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

Saint Joseph’s University landed the #15 spot on the 2023 Schools Highly Focused on Education Admin Major in the Middle Atlantic Region ranking. St. Joe’s is located in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania and, has a medium-sized student population. In 2020-2021, this school awarded 133 ’s education admin degrees to qualified students.

The school has an impressive undergrad student loan default rate. It’s only 2.5%, which is much lower than the national rate of 10.1%. Students who start out at the school are likely to stick around. The freshman retention rate is 89%.

Read full report on Educational Administration at Saint Joseph’s University

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The College of Saint Rose
Albany, New York

With a ranking of #16, The College of Saint Rose did quite well on the 2023 Schools Highly Focused on Education Admin Major in the Middle Atlantic Region list. Located in Albany, New York, this small private not-for-profit school awarded 1,077 diplomas to qualified ’s education admin students in 2020-2021.

Read more about Educational Administration at The College of Saint Rose

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Delaware Valley University
Doylestown, Pennsylvania

Delaware Valley University landed the #17 spot on the 2023 Schools Highly Focused on Education Admin Major in the Middle Atlantic Region ranking. This small school is located in Doylestown, Pennsylvania, and it awarded 25 ’s education admin degrees in 2020-2021.

Full DelVal Educational Administration Report

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Hood College
Frederick, Maryland

Hood College did quite well in the 2023 Schools Highly Focused on Education Admin Major in the Middle Atlantic Region ranking, coming in at #18. Frederick, Maryland is the setting for this small institution of higher learning. The private not-for-profit school handed out ’s education admin degrees to 72 students in 2020-2021.

The low undergrad student loan default rate of 2.7% is a good sign that students have an easier time paying off their loans than they might at other schools. For comparison, the national default rate is 10.1%.

Read full report on Educational Administration at Hood College

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Montclair State University
Montclair, New Jersey

Montclair State University came in at #19 in this year’s edition of the Schools Highly Focused on Education Admin Major in the Middle Atlantic Region ranking. Located in Montclair, New Jersey, this large public school awarded 276 diplomas to qualified ’s education admin students in 2020-2021.

The low undergrad student loan default rate of 4.3% is a good sign that students have an easier time paying off their loans than they might at other schools. For comparison, the national default rate is 10.1%.

Read more about Educational Administration at Montclair State University

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Russell Sage College
Troy, New York

Russell Sage College did quite well in the 2023 Schools Highly Focused on Education Admin Major in the Middle Atlantic Region ranking, coming in at #20. Russell Sage College is a private not-for-profit institution located in Troy, New York. The school has a small population, and it awarded 35 ’s degrees in 2020-2021.

The school has an impressive undergrad student loan default rate. It’s only 3.6%, which is much lower than the national rate of 10.1%.

Full Russell Sage College Educational Administration Report

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Gratz College
Melrose Park, Pennsylvania

Gratz College came in at #21 in this year’s edition of the Schools Highly Focused on Education Admin Major in the Middle Atlantic Region ranking. Gratz College is a small private not-for-profit school situated in Melrose Park, Pennsylvania. It awarded 6 ’s education admin degrees in 2020-2021.

Full Gratz College Educational Administration Report

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Cairn University
Langhorne, Pennsylvania

Cairn University came in at #22 in this year’s edition of the Schools Highly Focused on Education Admin Major in the Middle Atlantic Region ranking. Cairn University is located in Langhorne, Pennsylvania and, has a small student population. In 2020-2021, this school awarded 14 ’s education admin degrees to qualified students.

Full Cairn University Educational Administration Report

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The College of New Jersey
Ewing, New Jersey

The College of New Jersey landed the #23 spot on the 2023 Schools Highly Focused on Education Admin Major in the Middle Atlantic Region ranking. Ewing, New Jersey is the setting for this medium-sized institution of higher learning. The public school handed out ’s education admin degrees to 117 students in 2020-2021.

Students who start out at the school are likely to stick around. The freshman retention rate is 94%. The low undergrad student loan default rate of 1.3% is a good sign that students have an easier time paying off their loans than they might at other schools. For comparison, the national default rate is 10.1%.

Read full report on Educational Administration at The College of New Jersey

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Geneva College
Beaver Falls, Pennsylvania

Geneva College came in at #24 in this year’s edition of the Schools Highly Focused on Education Admin Major in the Middle Atlantic Region ranking. This small school is located in Beaver Falls, Pennsylvania, and it awarded 15 ’s education admin degrees in 2020-2021.

The undergrad student loan default rate at the school is 3.8%, which is quite low when compared to the national default rate of 10.1%.

Read full report on Educational Administration at Geneva

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Loyola University Maryland
Baltimore, Maryland

Loyola University Maryland landed the #25 spot on the 2023 Schools Highly Focused on Education Admin Major in the Middle Atlantic Region ranking. Loyola Maryland is located in Baltimore, Maryland and, has a medium-sized student population. In 2020-2021, this school awarded 67 ’s education admin degrees to qualified students.

The low undergrad student loan default rate of 1.9% is a good sign that students have an easier time paying off their loans than they might at other schools. For comparison, the national default rate is 10.1%. With a freshman retention rate of 87%, the school does an excellent job of retaining its undergraduate students.

Read more about Educational Administration at Loyola University Maryland

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