2025 Best Higher Education/Higher Education Administration Schools in Pennsylvania
6
Colleges in Pennsylvania
346
Higher Education/Higher Education Administration Degrees Awarded
If you plan on majoring in
higher education/higher education administration, you won't be alone since the degree program is ranked #160 in the country in terms of popularity. This means you won't have too much trouble finding schools that offer the degree.
In 2025, College Factual analyzed 6 schools in order to identify the top ones for its Best Higher Education/Higher Education Administration Schools in Pennsylvania ranking. Combined, these schools handed out 346 degrees in higher education/higher education administration to qualified students.
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Choosing a Great Higher Education/Higher Education Administration School
The higher education/higher education administration program you select can have a big impact on your future. That's why we developed our collection of Best Schools for Higher Education/Higher Education Administration rankings. In order to come up with a best overall ranking for higher education/higher education administration schools, we combine our degree-level rankings, weighting them by the number of degrees awarded at each level.
In order to find the schools that are the best fit for you, you may want to filter to one of the degree levels below.
Pick Your Higher Education/Higher Education Administration Degree Level
Since picking the right college can be one of the most important decisions of your life, we've developed the Best Higher Education/Higher Education Administration Schools in Pennsylvania ranking, along with many other major-related rankings, to help you make that decision.
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Best Schools for Higher Education/Higher Education Administration in Pennsylvania
Although we recommend filtering by degree level first, you can view the list below to see which schools give the educational experience for the higher education/higher education administration degree levels they offer.
Top Pennsylvania Schools in Higher Education/Higher Education Administration
Doctor's Degree
Highest Degree Type
3rd
Most Popular In PA
50
Higher Education/Higher Education Administration Degrees Awarded
Temple University is a wonderful option for students interested in a degree in higher education/higher education administration. Temple is a very large public university located in the large city of Philadelphia. A Best Colleges rank of #97 out of 2,152 schools nationwide means Temple is a great university overall.
There were approximately 50 higher education/higher education administration students who graduated with this degree at Temple in the most recent data year.
More information about a degree in higher education/higher education administration from Temple University
Master's Degree
Highest Degree Type
It's difficult to beat University of Pittsburgh - Pittsburgh Campus if you want to pursue a degree in higher education/higher education administration. Pitt is a very large public university located in the city of Pittsburgh. A Best Colleges rank of #85 out of 2,152 colleges nationwide means Pitt is a great university overall.More information about a degree in higher education/higher education administration from University of Pittsburgh - Pittsburgh Campus
Masters
Degree Type
MS in Higher Education Administration
Program Name
Learn how strategic leadership, data-driven resource management and a culture centered on student success can enhance colleges and universities with this online master's from Southern New Hampshire University.
More information about a degree in MS in Higher Education Administration from Southern New Hampshire University
Duquesne University is a wonderful option for students interested in a degree in higher education/higher education administration. Duquesne is a medium-sized private not-for-profit university located in the large city of Pittsburgh. This university ranks 12th out of 103 colleges for overall quality in the state of Pennsylvania.
There were approximately 20 higher education/higher education administration students who graduated with this degree at Duquesne in the most recent data year.
More information about a degree in higher education/higher education administration from Duquesne University
It is difficult to beat Drexel University if you wish to pursue a degree in higher education/higher education administration. Drexel is a fairly large private not-for-profit university located in the large city of Philadelphia. A Best Colleges rank of #115 out of 2,152 schools nationwide means Drexel is a great university overall.
There were approximately 16 higher education/higher education administration students who graduated with this degree at Drexel in the most recent data year.
More information about a degree in higher education/higher education administration from Drexel University
Doctor's Degree
Highest Degree Type
6th
Most Popular In PA
Located in the suburb of Gwynedd Valley, Gwynedd - Mercy is a private not-for-profit university with a small student population. This university ranks 26th out of 103 colleges for overall quality in the state of Pennsylvania.
There were roughly 12 higher education/higher education administration students who graduated with this degree at Gwynedd - Mercy in the most recent data year.
More information about a degree in higher education/higher education administration from Gwynedd Mercy University
