Why earn a Master’s in Higher Education Administration? [infographic]
How valuable is a higher education administration master's degree?
For those working or pursuing careers in the complex settings of a university or college, a master’s in higher education administration degree is the perfect way to propel your career forward and gain the knowledge to address challenges confidently.
Degrees like the University of Louisville’s online Master’s in Higher Education Administration prepare you to navigate the evolving nuances, opportunities, policies, finances, and more that you encounter specifically within your higher ed career. Here at UofL, you can earn your degree 100% online, with courses that flex to meet your schedule, and graduate in less than two years (if enrolled full-time).
Check out our infographic “Why Earn a Master’s in Higher Education Administration” to find out more about how this degree can positively impact your future.
Why choose UofL for my higher ed administration master’s program?
The University of Louisville understands the various life and career priorities that many have to juggle. Our online higher ed administration master’s degree is flexible, 100% online, and accessible 24/7 so that you can fit coursework into your schedule, anywhere that works for you, from any internet-connected device.
UofL’s Online Master’s in Higher Ed Administration Highlights:
- Skip the GRE. We make it easier to apply with no GRE score required.
- Award-winning program. Our online program was ranked as one of the Best Grad Education programs by U.S. News and World Report for 2021, and top 10 from Best Colleges.
- 100% online. Fully online and flexible to your schedule so you can balance education with career and other life responsibilities—while still receiving the same diploma as if you were on-campus.
- 10 courses (30 credit hours). Earn your degree in as little as 2 years (full-time).
- 2 concentrations. Choose to focus in higher education or sports education.
- Renowned faculty and curriculum. Learn from expert UofL faculty and experience the same curriculum as face-to-face students.
What will I learn as a master’s in higher education student? How will it propel me professionally?
UofL’s online master’s in higher ed administration dives into the institutions, practices and challenges of higher education with a focus on policy, inclusion and equity. Courses focus on examining the changing demographics of students, educational outcomes of college education as it relates to educational policy, how diversity shapes higher education, how higher ed leaders can be positive agents of change, how to manage finance with grants and education finance issues, and so much more.
With the median pay of post-secondary administration positions projected at $97,500 annually (bls.gov), there are a variety of careers that this master’s program can help you pursue. These careers include:
- Academic Advisor
- Asst. Director of Alumni Relations
- Associate Director of Financial Aid
- Associate Director of Public Relations
- Business Affairs Office
- Dean of Students
- Director of Athletics
- Director of Institutional Research
- Executive Director, Academic Success
- Grants & Contracts Manager
- Instructional Design & Technologies Manager
- Lab Manager
- Multicultural Affairs Director
- Registrar
- Title IX Coordinator
Get started today! UofL’s online higher ed administration master’s program has 5 start dates throughout the year. Learn more about the program and application process.
