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

Ranked #54 in popularity, higher education/higher education administration is one of the most sought-after master's degree programs in the nation. So, there are lots of possibilities to explore when you're trying to determine where you want to get your degree.

For its 2022 ranking, College Factual looked at 6 schools in Virginia 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 217 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. We created our Most Popular Master's Degree Colleges for Higher Education/Higher Education Administration in Virginia ranking to make it a little easier to choose the right one for you.

A high popularity ranking isn't always a sign that a school has a great overall quality ranking for higher education/higher education administration, but it does mean that many students are choosing the school for some reason. 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

This ranking is just one of the many we have created. First of all, if you are interested in other degree levels, you may want to take a look at one of the rankings highlighted above. Also, if you are interested in attending school in a specific part of the country, 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 Virginia

Below you'll see a list of the most popular colleges and universities for pursuing a master's degree in higher education/higher education administration.

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

1

Liberty University
Lynchburg, VA

144 Annual Master's Degrees

#4 Best Quality In VA

Doctor's Degree Highest Degree Type

Liberty University is one of the most popular schools in the United States for getting a master's degree in higher education/higher education administration. Located in the small city of Lynchburg, Liberty University is a private not-for-profit university with a very large student population. You also may be intersted to know that the school ranks #4 in quality for master's degrees in higher education/higher education administration in Virginia.

There were about 144 higher education/higher education administration students who graduated with this degree at Liberty University in the most recent year we have data available.

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2

University of Virginia - Main Campus
Charlottesville, VA

43 Annual Master's Degrees

#1 Best Quality In VA

Doctor's Degree Highest Degree Type

University of Virginia - Main Campus is one of the most popular schools in the country for getting a master's degree in higher education/higher education administration. University of Virginia is a very large public university located in the small suburb of Charlottesville. This isn't the only ranking where the school placed. It's also #1 in quality for master's degrees in higher education/higher education administration in Virginia.

There were about 43 higher education/higher education administration students who graduated with this degree at University of Virginia in the most recent data year.

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3

Virginia Tech
Blacksburg, VA

11 Annual Master's Degrees

#3 Best Quality In VA

Doctor's Degree Highest Degree Type

Virginia Tech is a popular option for students pursuing a master's degree in higher education/higher education administration. Located in the small city of Blacksburg, Virginia Tech is a public school with a fairly large student population. Potential students might also be interested to know that the school ranks #3 in quality for master's degrees in higher education/higher education administration in Virginia.

There were approximately 11 higher education/higher education administration individuals who graduated with this degree at Virginia Tech in the most recent data year.

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3

George Mason University
Fairfax, VA

11 Annual Master's Degrees

#2 Best Quality In VA

Master's Degree Highest Degree Type

George Mason University is a popular option for students pursuing a master's degree in higher education/higher education administration. GMU is a fairly large public university located in the suburb of Fairfax. You also may be intersted to know that the school ranks #2 in quality for master's degrees in higher education/higher education administration in Virginia. More information about a master’s in higher education/higher education administration from George Mason University

5

Eastern Virginia Medical School
Norfolk, VA

6 Annual Master's Degrees

Master's Degree Highest Degree Type

Located in the city of Norfolk, Eastern Virginia Medical School is a public school with a small student population.

There were about 6 higher education/higher education administration students who graduated with this degree at Eastern Virginia Medical School in the most recent year we have data available.

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6

Mary Baldwin University
Staunton, VA

2 Annual Master's Degrees

#5 Best Quality In VA

Master's Degree Highest Degree Type

Mary Baldwin is a small private not-for-profit university located in the city of Staunton. 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 Virginia.

There were approximately 2 higher education/higher education administration students who graduated with this degree at Mary Baldwin in the most recent year we have data available.

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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 Colleges 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
Tennessee	296	23
South Carolina	251	30
Alabama	248	47
Kentucky	248	130
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 Majors Related to Higher Education/Higher Education Administration

Related Major	Annual Graduates
General Educational Leadership & Administration	588
Other Educational Administration & Supervision	35

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).
• Credit for the banner image above goes to Shai-WMIL. More about our data sources and methodologies.