by our College Data Analytics TeamHere, you'll find out more about the major, including such details as the number of graduates, what degree levels are offered, ethnicity of students, and more. Also, learn how WGU ranks among other schools offering degrees in education admin.
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In College Factual's most recent rankings for the best schools for education admin majors, WGU came in at #14. This puts it in the top 5% of the country in this field of study.
In 2022, 512 students received their master’s degree in education admin from WGU. This makes it the #4 most popular school for education admin master’s degree candidates in the country.
The following table shows the average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $7,710 | $7,710 |
| Fees | $590 | $590 |
| Books and Supplies | $200 | $200 |
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Online degrees for the WGU education admin bachelor’s degree program are not available at this time. To see if the school offers distance learning options in other areas, visit the WGU Online Learning page.
Education Admin majors graduating with a master's degree from WGU make a median salary of $71,905 a year. This is a better than average outcome since the median salary for all education admin graduates with a master's is $60,279.
The education admin program at WGU awarded 468 master's degrees in 2021-2022. About 29% of these degrees went to men with the other 71% going to women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 74% of 2022 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Western Governors University with a master's in education admin.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 2 |
| Black or African American | 28 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 27 |
| White | 344 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 67 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the education admin majors at Western Governors University.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Teacher Education Grade Specific | 2,826 |
| Curriculum & Instruction | 2,461 |
| Instructional Media Design | 1,962 |
| Educational Assessment | 1,843 |
| Teacher Education Subject Specific | 1,541 |