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2027 Best Educational Administration Schools in Ohio

22 Colleges in the United States
986 Educational Administration Degrees Awarded
$53,494 Avg Early-Career Salary

Educational Administration is a field worth a close look when choosing where to study. The schools below stand out for the quality of their educational administration programs.

To produce this 2027 ranking, College Factual evaluated 22 schools to find the best for educational administration students.

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Best Schools for Educational Administration in Ohio

If you are not interested in a particular degree level and want to know which schools are the overall best at delivering an education for the educational administration degrees they offer, see the list below.

Top Schools in Educational Administration

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Ohio State University Main Campus tops our 2027 ranking of the best educational administration schools. Set in the city of Columbus, Ohio State University Main Campus is a very large public institution. Roughly 88% of students complete a degree within six years here. Ohio State University Main Campus awarded about 146 educational administration degrees in the most recent data year. Students who receive their educational administration degree from Ohio State University Main Campus earn around $36,487 in the first couple years of their career. Ohio State University Main Campus graduates carry a median of $23,000 in student loans. More information about a degree in educational administration from Ohio State University Main Campus

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University Of Dayton came in at #2 on our 2027 list of the best educational administration schools. University Of Dayton is a large private not-for-profit school located in the city of Dayton. Roughly 80% of students complete a degree within six years here. University Of Dayton awarded about 133 educational administration degrees in the most recent data year. Graduates of the educational administration program make about $54,726 in their early career. Typical student debt for the program is $25,033. See the full educational administration program report for University Of Dayton

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University Of Cincinnati Main Campus is a great choice for students pursuing a degree in educational administration, landing the #3 spot this year. Set in the city of Cincinnati, University Of Cincinnati Main Campus is a very large public institution. The six-year graduation rate is 74%. University Of Cincinnati Main Campus awarded about 76 educational administration degrees in the most recent data year. Educational Administration graduates of University Of Cincinnati Main Campus earn a median of $64,406 early in their careers. University Of Cincinnati Main Campus graduates carry a median of $23,530 in student loans. Get the full educational administration details for University Of Cincinnati Main Campus

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Miami University Oxford is a great choice for students pursuing a degree in educational administration, landing the #4 spot this year. Located in the town of Oxford, Miami University Oxford is a very large public university. Roughly 80% of students complete a degree within six years here. Miami University Oxford awarded about 33 educational administration degrees in the most recent data year. Educational Administration graduates of Miami University Oxford earn a median of $73,399 early in their careers. Students borrow a median of $24,177 to complete this degree. More information about a degree in educational administration from Miami University Oxford

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Xavier University
Cincinnati, OH

Xavier University came in at #5 on our 2027 list of the best educational administration schools. This moderately-sized private not-for-profit university is located in the city of Cincinnati. Xavier University graduates 68% of students within six years. There were roughly 12 educational administration students who graduated with this degree at Xavier University in the most recent data year. Educational Administration graduates of Xavier University earn a median of $55,045 early in their careers. Typical student debt for the program is $26,614. Read more about the educational administration program at Xavier University

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Antioch University Midwest
Yellow Springs, OH

Antioch University Midwest ranked #6 on our 2027 list of the best educational administration schools. This small private not-for-profit university is located in the rural area of Yellow Springs. Antioch University Midwest awarded about 38 educational administration degrees in the most recent data year. Students who receive their educational administration degree from Antioch University Midwest earn around $52,856 in the first couple years of their career. Antioch University Midwest graduates carry a median of $33,752 in student loans. See the full educational administration program report for Antioch University Midwest

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Ashland University
Ashland, OH

Ashland University placed #7 among the best educational administration schools. This moderately-sized private not-for-profit university is located in the town of Ashland. Roughly 60% of students complete a degree within six years here. Ashland University awarded about 77 educational administration degrees in the most recent data year. Soon after graduation, educational administration degree recipients from Ashland University generally make around $61,863. Ashland University graduates carry a median of $24,536 in student loans. Read more about the educational administration program at Ashland University

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Cleveland State University landed the #8 spot for educational administration this year. Set in the city of Cleveland, Cleveland State University is a large public institution. Roughly 51% of students complete a degree within six years here. There were roughly 35 educational administration students who graduated with this degree at Cleveland State University in the most recent data year. Graduates of the educational administration program make about $49,830 in their early career. Cleveland State University graduates carry a median of $26,900 in student loans. Read more about the educational administration program at Cleveland State University

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Ohio University Main Campus came in at #9 for educational administration this year. Ohio University Main Campus is a very large public school located in the town of Athens. The six-year graduation rate is 65%. Ohio University Main Campus awarded about 45 educational administration degrees in the most recent data year. Educational Administration graduates of Ohio University Main Campus earn a median of $51,665 early in their careers. Typical student debt for the program is $24,546. Read more about the educational administration program at Ohio University Main Campus

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Bowling Green State University Main Campus came in at #10 for educational administration this year. Set in the town of Bowling Green, Bowling Green State University Main Campus is a very large public institution. Bowling Green State University Main Campus graduates 61% of students within six years. Bowling Green State University Main Campus awarded about 59 educational administration degrees in the most recent data year. Educational Administration graduates of Bowling Green State University Main Campus earn a median of $75,814 early in their careers. Bowling Green State University Main Campus graduates carry a median of $25,449 in student loans. Get the full educational administration details for Bowling Green State University Main Campus

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Ursuline College
Pepper Pike, OH

Ursuline College ranked #11 on our 2027 list of the best educational administration schools. Ursuline College is a mid-sized private not-for-profit school located in the suburb of Pepper Pike. The six-year graduation rate is 67%. There were roughly 22 educational administration students who graduated with this degree at Ursuline College in the most recent data year. Soon after graduation, educational administration degree recipients from Ursuline College generally make around $80,267. Students borrow a median of $35,000 to complete this degree. Read more about the educational administration program at Ursuline College

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Youngstown State University landed the #12 spot for educational administration this year. This large public university is located in the city of Youngstown. Youngstown State University graduates 50% of students within six years. There were roughly 111 educational administration students who graduated with this degree at Youngstown State University in the most recent data year. Educational Administration graduates of Youngstown State University earn a median of $49,025 early in their careers. Youngstown State University graduates carry a median of $26,373 in student loans. Get the full educational administration details for Youngstown State University

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Wright State University Main Campus placed #13 among the best educational administration schools. Located in the suburb of Dayton, Wright State University Main Campus is a large public university. Wright State University Main Campus graduates 42% of students within six years. There were roughly 20 educational administration students who graduated with this degree at Wright State University Main Campus in the most recent data year. Graduates of the educational administration program make about $58,501 in their early career. Wright State University Main Campus graduates carry a median of $25,836 in student loans. Get the full educational administration details for Wright State University Main Campus

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Kent State University At Kent placed #14 among the best educational administration schools. Set in the suburb of Kent, Kent State University At Kent is a very large public institution. About 64% of students finish within six years. There were roughly 38 educational administration students who graduated with this degree at Kent State University At Kent in the most recent data year. Soon after graduation, educational administration degree recipients from Kent State University At Kent generally make around $54,199. Students borrow a median of $25,174 to complete this degree. See the full educational administration program report for Kent State University At Kent

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Ohio State University Newark Campus landed the #15 spot for educational administration this year. Set in the suburb of Newark, Ohio State University Newark Campus is a mid-sized public institution. About 3% of students finish within six years. There were roughly 18 educational administration students who graduated with this degree at Ohio State University Newark Campus in the most recent data year. Educational Administration graduates of Ohio State University Newark Campus earn a median of $36,487 early in their careers. Typical student debt for the program is $23,000. Read more about the educational administration program at Ohio State University Newark Campus

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Ohio Dominican University placed #16 among the best educational administration schools. Located in the city of Columbus, Ohio Dominican University is a small private not-for-profit university. The six-year graduation rate is 42%. About 17 educational administration degrees were awarded at Ohio Dominican University in the most recent year. Students who receive their educational administration degree from Ohio Dominican University earn around $61,969 in the first couple years of their career. Ohio Dominican University graduates carry a median of $28,166 in student loans. Get the full educational administration details for Ohio Dominican University

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Baldwin Wallace College came in at #17 for educational administration this year. Baldwin Wallace College is a mid-sized private not-for-profit school located in the suburb of Berea. Roughly 67% of students complete a degree within six years here. Baldwin Wallace College awarded about 15 educational administration degrees in the most recent data year. Educational Administration graduates of Baldwin Wallace College earn a median of $54,167 early in their careers. Typical student debt for the program is $27,307. Read more about the educational administration program at Baldwin Wallace College

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Ohio State University Lima Campus landed the #18 spot for educational administration this year. Located in the rural area of Lima, Ohio State University Lima Campus is a small public university. Ohio State University Lima Campus graduates 14% of students within six years. Ohio State University Lima Campus awarded about 19 educational administration degrees in the most recent data year. Soon after graduation, educational administration degree recipients from Ohio State University Lima Campus generally make around $36,487. Ohio State University Lima Campus graduates carry a median of $23,000 in student loans. See the full educational administration program report for Ohio State University Lima Campus

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Ohio State University Marion Campus came in at #19 for educational administration this year. Set in the town of Marion, Ohio State University Marion Campus is a small public institution. Roughly 11% of students complete a degree within six years here. There were roughly 14 educational administration students who graduated with this degree at Ohio State University Marion Campus in the most recent data year. Graduates of the educational administration program make about $36,487 in their early career. Ohio State University Marion Campus graduates carry a median of $23,000 in student loans. See the full educational administration program report for Ohio State University Marion Campus

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Ohio State University Mansfield Campus came in at #20 for educational administration this year. Set in the rural area of Mansfield, Ohio State University Mansfield Campus is a small public institution. Ohio State University Mansfield Campus graduates 6% of students within six years. About 17 educational administration degrees were awarded at Ohio State University Mansfield Campus in the most recent year. Students who receive their educational administration degree from Ohio State University Mansfield Campus earn around $36,487 in the first couple years of their career. Typical student debt for the program is $23,000. Get the full educational administration details for Ohio State University Mansfield Campus

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University Of Mount Union ranked #21 on our 2027 list of the best educational administration schools. This mid-sized private not-for-profit university is located in the town of Alliance. University Of Mount Union graduates 59% of students within six years. About 16 educational administration degrees were awarded at University Of Mount Union in the most recent year. Students who receive their educational administration degree from University Of Mount Union earn around $47,252 in the first couple years of their career. Typical student debt for the program is $26,988. See the full educational administration program report for University Of Mount Union

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Tiffin University
Tiffin, OH

Tiffin University earned the #22 position for educational administration this year. Tiffin University is a moderately-sized private not-for-profit school located in the town of Tiffin. About 40% of students finish within six years. About 25 educational administration degrees were awarded at Tiffin University in the most recent year. Educational Administration graduates of Tiffin University earn a median of $49,452 early in their careers. Typical student debt for the program is $30,977. Get the full educational administration details for Tiffin University

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Notes and References

The ranking above is published by College Factual (MF_RANKING_2025), 2027 edition. The methodology weighs graduation rate, post-graduation earnings, cost, and program quality, drawn primarily from the U.S. Department of Education (IPEDS and College Scorecard).

Ranking method: College Major Top Ranked · 22 schools evaluated.

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