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2024 Best Higher Education/Higher Education Administration Master's Degree Schools in the Southwest Region

16 Colleges in the Southwest Region
328 Master's Degrees
Ranked #52 in popularity, higher education/higher education administration is one of the most sought-after master's degree programs in the nation. This means there are lots of options to choose from when you decide to get your degree.

For its 2024 ranking, College Factual looked at 16 schools in the Southwest Region to determine which ones were the best for higher education/higher education administration students pursuing a master's degree. Combined, these schools handed out 328 master's degrees in higher education/higher education administration to qualified students.

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Choosing a Great Higher Education/Higher Education Administration School for Your Master's Degree

Best Higher Education/Higher Education Administration Master's Degree Schools in the Southwest Region Your choice of higher education/higher education administration for getting your master's degree school matters. This section explores some of the factors we include in our ranking and how much they vary depending on the school you select. To make it into this list, a school must excel in the following areas.

A Great Overall School

A school that excels in educating for a particular major and degree level must be a great school overall as well. To make it into this list a school must rank well in our overall Best Colleges for a Master's Degree ranking. This ranking considered factors such as graduation rates, overall graduate earnings and other educational resources to identify great colleges and universities.

Other Factors We Consider

In addition to the above, you should consider some of the following factors:

Our complete ranking methodology documents in more detail how we consider these factors to identify the best schools for higher education/higher education administration students working on their master's degree.

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The higher education/higher education administration school you choose to invest your time and money in matters. To help you make the decision that is right for you, we've developed a number of major-specific rankings, including this list of the Best Higher Education/Higher Education Administration Master's Degree Schools in the Southwest Region.


 

Best Schools for Master’s Students to Study Higher Education/Higher Education Administration in the Southwest Region

Explore the top ranked colleges and universities for higher education/higher education administration students seeking a a master's degree.

10 Top Southwest Region Schools for a Master's in Higher Education/Higher Education Administration

1
Doctor's Degree Highest Degree Type
24 Annual Graduates

Any student pursuing a degree in a master's degree in higher education/higher education administration needs to look into Texas Tech University. Texas Tech is a fairly large public university located in the large city of Lubbock.More information about a master’s in higher education/higher education administration from Texas Tech University

2
Doctor's Degree Highest Degree Type
8 Annual Graduates

Southern Methodist University is a good decision for individuals interested in a master's degree in higher education/higher education administration. Located in the large suburb of Dallas, SMU is a private not-for-profit university with a fairly large student population.More information about a master’s in higher education/higher education administration from Southern Methodist University

3
Doctor's Degree Highest Degree Type
25 Annual Graduates

It is hard to beat University of North Texas if you want to pursue a master's degree in higher education/higher education administration. Located in the midsize city of Denton, UNT is a public university with a very large student population.More information about a master’s in higher education/higher education administration from University of North Texas

4

Grand Canyon University is a great option for individuals interested in a master's degree in higher education/higher education administration. Located in the city of Phoenix, Grand Canyon University is a private for-profit university with a very large student population.More information about a master’s in higher education/higher education administration from Grand Canyon University

5
Doctor's Degree Highest Degree Type
17 Annual Graduates

Located in the large city of Houston, UH is a public university with a fairly large student population.More information about a master’s in higher education/higher education administration from University of Houston

6
Doctor's Degree Highest Degree Type
15 Annual Graduates

Located in the city of Tucson, University of Arizona is a public university with a fairly large student population.More information about a master’s in higher education/higher education administration from University of Arizona

7
Master's Degree Highest Degree Type
46 Annual Graduates

ASU - Tempe is a very large public university located in the midsize city of Tempe.More information about a master’s in higher education/higher education administration from Arizona State University - Tempe

8
Doctor's Degree Highest Degree Type
39 Annual Graduates

Located in the town of Huntsville, SHSU is a public university with a very large student population.More information about a master’s in higher education/higher education administration from Sam Houston State University

9
Doctor's Degree Highest Degree Type
12 Annual Graduates

Baylor is a fairly large private not-for-profit university located in the city of Waco.More information about a master’s in higher education/higher education administration from Baylor University

10
Doctor's Degree Highest Degree Type
55 Annual Graduates

Located in the distant town of Commerce, Texas A&M Commerce is a public university with a fairly large student population.More information about a master’s in higher education/higher education administration from Texas A&M University - Commerce

Best Higher Education/Higher Education Administration Colleges by State

Explore the best higher education/higher education administration schools for a specific state in the Southwest Region .

State Colleges Degrees Awarded
Texas 542 253
Arizona 322 61
Oklahoma 257 14

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One of 13 majors within the Educational Administration area of study, Higher Education/Higher Education Administration has other similar majors worth exploring.

Related Major Annual Graduates
General Educational Leadership & Administration 4,860
Educational, Instructional, & Curriculum Supervision 368
Adult & Continuing Education Administration 188
Other Educational Administration & Supervision 16
Administration of Special Education 5

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