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Quick Facts: Postsecondary Education Administrators | |
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$103,960 per year
$49.98 per hour |
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Master's degree | |
Less than 5 years | |
None | |
226,600 | |
2% (Slower than average) | |
4,000 |
What Postsecondary Education Administrators Do
Postsecondary education administrators oversee student services, academics, and faculty research at colleges and universities.
Work Environment
Postsecondary education administrators work for public and private schools. Most work full time.
How to Become a Postsecondary Education Administrator
Postsecondary education administrators typically need a master’s degree. However, there will be some opportunities for those with a bachelor’s degree. Employers typically prefer to hire candidates who have experience working in a postsecondary education administrative office, especially for occupations such as registrars and academic deans.
Pay
The median annual wage for postsecondary education administrators was $103,960 in May 2024.
Job Outlook
Employment of postsecondary education administrators is projected to grow 2 percent from 2024 to 2034, slower than the average for all occupations.
Despite limited employment growth, about 15,100 openings for postsecondary education administrators are projected each year, on average, over the decade. Most of those openings are expected to result from the need to replace workers who transfer to different occupations or exit the labor force, such as to retire.
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