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2027 Best Educational Administration Schools in the Southwest Region

70 Colleges in the United States
7,405 Educational Administration Degrees Awarded
$61,487 Avg Early-Career Salary

Educational Administration programs are offered at a focused set of schools across the country. A focused field like this rewards careful comparison of the schools that offer it.

To produce this 2027 ranking, College Factual evaluated 70 schools to find the best for educational administration students.

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Best Schools for Educational Administration in the Southwest Region

Below are the schools that deliver the strongest overall educational administration education in the Southwest Region.

Top Schools in Educational Administration

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No school ranked higher than The University Of Texas At Austin this year for educational administration. Located in the city of Austin, The University Of Texas At Austin is a very large public university. The University Of Texas At Austin graduates 89% of students within six years. There were roughly 87 educational administration students who graduated with this degree at The University Of Texas At Austin in the most recent data year. Graduates of the educational administration program make about $82,823 in their early career. Typical student debt for the program is $21,275. More information about a degree in educational administration from The University Of Texas At Austin

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Students looking for a strong educational administration program will find one at Texas A And M University College Station, which ranked #2. Set in the city of College Station, Texas A And M University College Station is a very large public institution. Texas A And M University College Station graduates 84% of students within six years. About 82 educational administration degrees were awarded at Texas A And M University College Station in the most recent year. Soon after graduation, educational administration degree recipients from Texas A And M University College Station generally make around $60,647. Texas A And M University College Station graduates carry a median of $20,031 in student loans. Read more about the educational administration program at Texas A And M University College Station

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Students looking for a strong educational administration program will find one at Texas Christian University, which ranked #3. This large private not-for-profit university is located in the city of Fort Worth. The six-year graduation rate is 85%. Texas Christian University awarded about 53 educational administration degrees in the most recent data year. Soon after graduation, educational administration degree recipients from Texas Christian University generally make around $64,030. Typical student debt for the program is $22,960. Read more about the educational administration program at Texas Christian University

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Southern Methodist University is a great choice for students pursuing a degree in educational administration, landing the #4 spot this year. Located in the suburb of Dallas, Southern Methodist University is a large private not-for-profit university. Southern Methodist University graduates 84% of students within six years. About 48 educational administration degrees were awarded at Southern Methodist University in the most recent year. Soon after graduation, educational administration degree recipients from Southern Methodist University generally make around $90,462. Southern Methodist University graduates carry a median of $20,712 in student loans. Get the full educational administration details for Southern Methodist University

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Trinity University
San Antonio, TX

Students looking for a strong educational administration program will find one at Trinity University, which ranked #5. This mid-sized private not-for-profit university is located in the city of San Antonio. The six-year graduation rate is 84%. About 27 educational administration degrees were awarded at Trinity University in the most recent year. Educational Administration graduates of Trinity University earn a median of $67,487 early in their careers. Typical student debt for the program is $23,314. Get the full educational administration details for Trinity University

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Texas Tech University came in at #6 for educational administration this year. Located in the city of Lubbock, Texas Tech University is a very large public university. About 69% of students finish within six years. Texas Tech University awarded about 139 educational administration degrees in the most recent data year. Graduates of the educational administration program make about $64,027 in their early career. Students borrow a median of $24,271 to complete this degree. More information about a degree in educational administration from Texas Tech University

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Texas A And M University Central Texas landed the #7 spot for educational administration this year. Set in the rural area of Killeen, Texas A And M University Central Texas is a mid-sized public institution. About 30 educational administration degrees were awarded at Texas A And M University Central Texas in the most recent year. Students who receive their educational administration degree from Texas A And M University Central Texas earn around $50,370 in the first couple years of their career. Students borrow a median of $23,160 to complete this degree. See the full educational administration program report for Texas A And M University Central Texas

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University Of Houston ranked #8 on our 2027 list of the best educational administration schools. Set in the city of Houston, University Of Houston is a very large public institution. University Of Houston graduates 65% of students within six years. About 106 educational administration degrees were awarded at University Of Houston in the most recent year. Educational Administration graduates of University Of Houston earn a median of $72,797 early in their careers. Typical student debt for the program is $21,255. More information about a degree in educational administration from University Of Houston

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Arizona State University ranked #9 on our 2027 list of the best educational administration schools. Located in the city of Tempe, Arizona State University is a very large public university. Roughly 68% of students complete a degree within six years here. About 39 educational administration degrees were awarded at Arizona State University in the most recent year. Educational Administration graduates of Arizona State University earn a median of $59,901 early in their careers. Students borrow a median of $21,842 to complete this degree. See the full educational administration program report for Arizona State University

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The University Of Texas At Arlington earned the #10 position for educational administration this year. Set in the city of Arlington, The University Of Texas At Arlington is a very large public institution. Roughly 54% of students complete a degree within six years here. About 143 educational administration degrees were awarded at The University Of Texas At Arlington in the most recent year. Students who receive their educational administration degree from The University Of Texas At Arlington earn around $69,828 in the first couple years of their career. Students borrow a median of $21,632 to complete this degree. More information about a degree in educational administration from The University Of Texas At Arlington

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University Of Oklahoma Norman Campus placed #11 among the best educational administration schools. University Of Oklahoma Norman Campus is a very large public school located in the suburb of Norman. University Of Oklahoma Norman Campus graduates 75% of students within six years. About 65 educational administration degrees were awarded at University Of Oklahoma Norman Campus in the most recent year. Graduates of the educational administration program make about $54,854 in their early career. University Of Oklahoma Norman Campus graduates carry a median of $23,138 in student loans. Get the full educational administration details for University Of Oklahoma Norman Campus

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Northern Arizona University came in at #12 for educational administration this year. Located in the city of Flagstaff, Northern Arizona University is a very large public university. The six-year graduation rate is 61%. There were roughly 198 educational administration students who graduated with this degree at Northern Arizona University in the most recent data year. Educational Administration graduates of Northern Arizona University earn a median of $72,219 early in their careers. Students borrow a median of $21,645 to complete this degree. Read more about the educational administration program at Northern Arizona University

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Schreiner University
Kerrville, TX

Schreiner University came in at #13 for educational administration this year. Schreiner University is a small private not-for-profit school located in the town of Kerrville. About 43% of students finish within six years. About 22 educational administration degrees were awarded at Schreiner University in the most recent year. Students who receive their educational administration degree from Schreiner University earn around $57,348 in the first couple years of their career. Typical student debt for the program is $24,580. Read more about the educational administration program at Schreiner University

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Southern Nazarene University placed #14 among the best educational administration schools. Set in the suburb of Bethany, Southern Nazarene University is a mid-sized private not-for-profit institution. The six-year graduation rate is 49%. There were roughly 133 educational administration students who graduated with this degree at Southern Nazarene University in the most recent data year. Students who receive their educational administration degree from Southern Nazarene University earn around $58,182 in the first couple years of their career. Students borrow a median of $29,684 to complete this degree. See the full educational administration program report for Southern Nazarene University

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University Of North Texas At Dallas placed #15 among the best educational administration schools. Set in the city of Dallas, University Of North Texas At Dallas is a mid-sized public institution. University Of North Texas At Dallas graduates 42% of students within six years. About 36 educational administration degrees were awarded at University Of North Texas At Dallas in the most recent year. More information about a degree in educational administration from University Of North Texas At Dallas

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The University Of Texas At Tyler landed the #16 spot for educational administration this year. Set in the city of Tyler, The University Of Texas At Tyler is a large public institution. The University Of Texas At Tyler graduates 54% of students within six years. The University Of Texas At Tyler awarded about 75 educational administration degrees in the most recent data year. Soon after graduation, educational administration degree recipients from The University Of Texas At Tyler generally make around $59,087. Typical student debt for the program is $20,959. Get the full educational administration details for The University Of Texas At Tyler

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Lamar University
Beaumont, TX

Lamar University earned the #17 position for educational administration this year. Located in the city of Beaumont, Lamar University is a very large public university. The six-year graduation rate is 37%. About 1,642 educational administration degrees were awarded at Lamar University in the most recent year. Graduates of the educational administration program make about $73,704 in their early career. Students borrow a median of $26,988 to complete this degree. See the full educational administration program report for Lamar University

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Arizona State University Skysong ranked #18 on our 2027 list of the best educational administration schools. Arizona State University Skysong is a very large public school located in the city of Scottsdale. There were roughly 49 educational administration students who graduated with this degree at Arizona State University Skysong in the most recent data year. Graduates of the educational administration program make about $59,901 in their early career. Typical student debt for the program is $22,870. See the full educational administration program report for Arizona State University Skysong

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Oklahoma State University Main Campus came in at #19 for educational administration this year. Set in the town of Stillwater, Oklahoma State University Main Campus is a very large public institution. Oklahoma State University Main Campus graduates 68% of students within six years. About 70 educational administration degrees were awarded at Oklahoma State University Main Campus in the most recent year. Graduates of the educational administration program make about $51,023 in their early career. Typical student debt for the program is $22,337. See the full educational administration program report for Oklahoma State University Main Campus

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University Of North Texas came in at #20 for educational administration this year. This very large public university is located in the city of Denton. The six-year graduation rate is 61%. There were roughly 133 educational administration students who graduated with this degree at University Of North Texas in the most recent data year. Students who receive their educational administration degree from University Of North Texas earn around $77,414 in the first couple years of their career. Students borrow a median of $21,817 to complete this degree. See the full educational administration program report for University Of North Texas

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The University Of Texas Of The Permian Basin came in at #21 for educational administration this year. Located in the city of Odessa, The University Of Texas Of The Permian Basin is a moderately-sized public university. The University Of Texas Of The Permian Basin graduates 40% of students within six years. About 24 educational administration degrees were awarded at The University Of Texas Of The Permian Basin in the most recent year. Graduates of the educational administration program make about $63,131 in their early career. The University Of Texas Of The Permian Basin graduates carry a median of $20,052 in student loans. More information about a degree in educational administration from The University Of Texas Of The Permian Basin

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University Of New Mexico Main Campus ranked #22 on our 2027 list of the best educational administration schools. University Of New Mexico Main Campus is a very large public school located in the city of Albuquerque. University Of New Mexico Main Campus graduates 54% of students within six years. There were roughly 43 educational administration students who graduated with this degree at University Of New Mexico Main Campus in the most recent data year. Graduates of the educational administration program make about $67,121 in their early career. University Of New Mexico Main Campus graduates carry a median of $19,738 in student loans. More information about a degree in educational administration from University Of New Mexico Main Campus

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University Of Arizona came in at #23 for educational administration this year. Set in the city of Tucson, University Of Arizona is a very large public institution. The six-year graduation rate is 68%. About 50 educational administration degrees were awarded at University Of Arizona in the most recent year. Educational Administration graduates of University Of Arizona earn a median of $51,878 early in their careers. Typical student debt for the program is $21,861. Read more about the educational administration program at University Of Arizona

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Baylor University came in at #24 for educational administration this year. Set in the city of Waco, Baylor University is a very large private not-for-profit institution. Baylor University graduates 80% of students within six years. There were roughly 55 educational administration students who graduated with this degree at Baylor University in the most recent data year. Students who receive their educational administration degree from Baylor University earn around $42,780 in the first couple years of their career. Baylor University graduates carry a median of $23,928 in student loans. See the full educational administration program report for Baylor University

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Texas A And M International University ranked #25 on our 2027 list of the best educational administration schools. Texas A And M International University is a large public school located in the city of Laredo. Roughly 46% of students complete a degree within six years here. About 55 educational administration degrees were awarded at Texas A And M International University in the most recent year. Educational Administration graduates of Texas A And M International University earn a median of $62,186 early in their careers. Texas A And M International University graduates carry a median of $15,095 in student loans. Get the full educational administration details for Texas A And M International University

Rest of the Top 50 Educational Administration Schools

Not far behind, these schools also delivered a strong educational administration education:

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Tarleton State University
Stephenville, TX
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Angelo State University
San Angelo, TX
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Midwestern State University
Wichita Falls, TX
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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 · 70 schools evaluated.

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