2022 Most Popular Master's Degree Colleges for Higher Education/Higher Education Administration in Kentucky

Higher Education/Higher Education Administration is of the hottest master's degree programs in the United States, coming in as the #54 most popular major in the country. This means there are lots of options to choose from when you decide to get your degree.

For its 2022 ranking, College Factual looked at 5 schools in Kentucky to determine which ones were the most popular for higher education/higher education administration students pursuing a master's degree. Combined, these schools handed out 140 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

The higher education/higher education administration master's degree program you select can have a big impact on your future. As an aid in helping you pick the right school for you, we created our Most Popular Master's Degree Colleges for Higher Education/Higher Education Administration in Kentucky ranking.

While being high in popularity does not always mean a school has a quality higher education/higher education administration program, it is a sign that a large number of students choose the school. Sometimes this is because the school offers a great educational experience, it is a good value, or it is highly focused on the program.

One Size Does Not Fit All

We have also developed a number of other rankings to help guide you in your decision-making process. To begin with, if this is not the degree level you are most interested in, you may want to check out one of the others noted above. If you would prefer to limit your search to a specific state or region of the county, see our rankings by location. On top of that, you can visit our other rankings for higher education/higher education administration.

 

Most Popular Schools for Master’s Students to Study Higher Education/Higher Education Administration in Kentucky

Learn about the most popular colleges and universities for higher education/higher education administration students seeking a a master's degree.

Most Well Attended Schools for Higher Education/Higher Education Administration Students Working on Their Master's

1

University of Louisville
Louisville, KY

110 Annual Master's Degrees

#1 Best Quality In KY

Master's Degree Highest Degree Type

University of Louisville is a popular choice for individuals interested in a master's degree in higher education/higher education administration. Located in the large city of Louisville, UofL is a public university with a fairly large student population. You also may be intersted to know that the school ranks #1 in quality for master's degrees in higher education/higher education administration in Kentucky.

There were about 110 higher education/higher education administration students who graduated with this degree at UofL in the most recent data year.

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2

Eastern Kentucky University
Richmond, KY

11 Annual Master's Degrees

#5 Best Quality In KY

Master's Degree Highest Degree Type

Eastern Kentucky University is a popular choice for students interested in a master's degree in higher education/higher education administration. Eastern is a fairly large public university located in the distant town of Richmond. You also may be intersted to know that the school ranks #5 in quality for master's degrees in higher education/higher education administration in Kentucky.

There were approximately 11 higher education/higher education administration students who graduated with this degree at Eastern in the most recent year we have data available.

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3

University of Kentucky
Lexington, KY

8 Annual Master's Degrees

#3 Best Quality In KY

Master's Degree Highest Degree Type

You'll be surrounded by many like-minded peers at University of Kentucky if you wish to pursue a master's degree in higher education/higher education administration. UK is a fairly large public university located in the city of Lexington. This isn't the only ranking where the school placed. It's also #3 in quality for master's degrees in higher education/higher education administration in Kentucky.

There were roughly 8 higher education/higher education administration students who graduated with this degree at UK in the most recent year we have data available.

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4

Murray State University
Murray, KY

6 Annual Master's Degrees

#4 Best Quality In KY

Master's Degree Highest Degree Type

Murray State University is a popular choice for individuals pursuing a master's degree in higher education/higher education administration. Located in the remote town of Murray, Murray State is a public university with a medium-sized student population. Potential students might also be interested to know that the school ranks #4 in quality for master's degrees in higher education/higher education administration in Kentucky.

There were roughly 6 higher education/higher education administration individuals who graduated with this degree at Murray State in the most recent year we have data available.

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5

Bellarmine University
Louisville, KY

5 Annual Master's Degrees

#2 Best Quality In KY

Doctor's Degree Highest Degree Type

Bellarmine U is a small private not-for-profit university located in the city of Louisville. This isn't the only ranking where the school placed. It's also #2 in quality for master's degrees in higher education/higher education administration in Kentucky.

There were approximately 5 higher education/higher education administration individuals who graduated with this degree at Bellarmine U in the most recent data year.

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Best Higher Education/Higher Education Administration Colleges in the Southeast Region

Explore all the Most Popular Higher Education/Higher Education Administration Schools in the Southeast Area or other specific states within that region.

State	Colleges	Degrees Awarded
Florida	427	126
Georgia	361	56
North Carolina	323	75
Virginia	305	76
Tennessee	296	23
South Carolina	251	30
Alabama	248	47
Louisiana	235	8
Mississippi	205	66
Arkansas	184	39
West Virginia	154	9

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Rankings in Majors Related to Higher Education/Higher Education Administration

Higher Education/Higher Education Administration is one of 12 different types of Educational Administration programs to choose from.

Most Popular Related Majors

Related Major	Annual Graduates
Other Educational Administration & Supervision	303
General Educational Leadership & Administration	134
Elementary & Middle School Administration/Principalship	10

Notes and References

• The bars on the spread charts above show the distribution of the schools on this list +/- one standard deviation from the mean.
• The Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS) from the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), a branch of the U.S. Department of Education (DOE) serves as the core of the rest of our data about colleges.
• Some other college data, including much of the graduate earnings data, comes from the U.S. Department of Education’s (College Scorecard).
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