Arkansas · Educational Administration and Supervision

Best colleges for Educational Administration and Supervision in Arkansas

Ranked by graduates a year

Arkansas State University, University of Arkansas and Southern Arkansas University Main Campus award the most Educational Administration and Supervision degrees and certificates in Arkansas: 705, 84 and 45 graduates a year (IPEDS 2024–25). 11 Arkansas colleges offer Educational Administration and Supervision and award 973 degrees and certificates a year in all.

The Educational Administration and Supervision program prepares students for leadership roles within educational institutions. This program focuses on developing skills necessary for effective administration, supervision, and management in…

Institutions
11
offering CIP 13.04
States & territories
54
with a program page
Degrees / yr
973
IPEDS completions 2024–25
Median starting salary
—
1 yr after graduation, College Scorecard
With earnings data
0
College Scorecard
Median net price
$19,423
IPEDS 2024–25
Avg graduation rate
52%
IPEDS 2024–25
State pay · Education Administrators, Postsecondary
$102,280
BLS OEWS May 2025

11 institutions offering Educational Administration and Supervision in Arkansas

Graduate earnings are not yet reported for these institutions; ordered by graduates a year.

Starting salary (1 yr): median earnings one year after graduation (often called starting salary), College Scorecard.
#InstitutionStarting salary (1 yr)Graduates / yrGrad rateNet priceMedian debt
1Arkansas State University
Jonesboro Public
—70555%——
2University of Arkansas
Fayetteville Public
—8471%——
3Southern Arkansas University Main Campus
Magnolia Public
—4549%——
4Arkansas Tech University
Russellville Public
—4249%——
5University of Central Arkansas
Conway Public
—3754%——
6Henderson State University
Arkadelphia Public
—2537%——
7Harding University
Searcy Private not-for-profit
—1669%$19,423—
8University of Arkansas at Monticello
Monticello Public
—849%——
9University of Arkansas at Little Rock
Little Rock Public
—542%——
10University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff
Pine Bluff Public
—340%——
11Strayer University - Arkansas
Little Rock Private for-profit Online
—3———

Colleges awarding the most Educational Administration and Supervision degrees in Arkansas

Top 10 by graduates a year (IPEDS 2024–25 completions). Online, degree-completion and graduate-only schools, and schools with a graduation rate under 30% are listed in full below.

Graduates / yr: degrees and certificates awarded in a year, IPEDS completions. Starting salary (1 yr): median earnings one year after graduation (often called starting salary), College Scorecard.
#InstitutionGraduates / yrStarting salary (1 yr)
1Arkansas State University
Jonesboro Public
705Not reported
2University of Arkansas
Fayetteville Public
84Not reported
3Southern Arkansas University Main Campus
Magnolia Public
45Not reported
4Arkansas Tech University
Russellville Public
42Not reported
5University of Central Arkansas
Conway Public
37Not reported
6Henderson State University
Arkadelphia Public
25Not reported
7Harding University
Searcy Private not-for-profit
16Not reported
8University of Arkansas at Monticello
Monticello Public
8Not reported
9University of Arkansas at Little Rock
Little Rock Public
5Not reported
10University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff
Pine Bluff Public
3Not reported
Show the other 1 Arkansas colleges offering Educational Administration and Supervision
InstitutionCityControlGraduates / yr
Strayer University - Arkansas (Online)Little RockPrivate for-profit3

Career outlook

What this program leads to: Education Administrators, Postsecondary (SOC 11-9033).

Projected growth (2024–2034)
+1.7%
Little or no change
Openings / yr (US)
~15,100
BLS Employment Projections
US median wage
$103,960
typically Master's degree

Top skills

Reading ComprehensionCritical ThinkingWritingSpeakingMonitoringActive Listening

What Education Administrators, Postsecondary earn in Arkansas

Jobs in Arkansas
1,970
BLS OEWS May 2025
State average pay
$102,280
median $78,240
Best-paying metro
$121,200
Jonesboro, AR

Related careers

Education Administrators, Kindergarten through Secondary
$90,510 avg · 2,760 jobs
Education Administrators, Postsecondary
$102,280 avg · 1,970 jobs
Education and Childcare Administrators, Preschool and Daycare
$49,050 avg · 1,090 jobs
Education Administrators, All Other
$74,320 avg · 520 jobs
Training and Development Managers
$117,780 avg · 210 jobs

Common questions

Answers for students comparing Educational Administration and Supervision programs in Arkansas.

Which Arkansas colleges award the most Educational Administration and Supervision degrees?+

Arkansas State University (705 graduates a year), University of Arkansas (84 graduates a year) and Southern Arkansas University Main Campus (45 graduates a year) award the most Educational Administration and Supervision degrees and certificates in Arkansas, per IPEDS 2024–25 completions. In all, 11 Arkansas colleges offer Educational Administration and Supervision.

How much do Education Administrators, Postsecondary earn in Arkansas?+

The average annual wage for Education Administrators, Postsecondary in Arkansas is $102,280 (median $78,240), across about 1,970 jobs. Source: BLS OEWS, May 2025.

What is the focus of the Educational Administration and Supervision program?+

The Educational Administration and Supervision program prepares students for leadership roles within educational institutions. This program focuses on developing skills necessary for effective administration, supervision, and management in…

What skills will I develop in this program?+

You will develop reading comprehension, critical thinking, writing, speaking, and related professional skills.

What is the job outlook for Education Administrators, Postsecondary?+

The national job outlook is about +1.7% growth with around 15,100 annual openings (BLS Employment Projections 2024–2034).

What is the typical education requirement?+

A Master's degree is the typical entry-level education for this field (BLS).

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About the data on this page

Every figure comes from an official federal or public source. Here is each one and the release it is currently on.

IPEDSFall 2025–26 release, published July 28, 2026
Enrollment, completions, graduation rates, tuition, financial aid, staffing, and finance for every U.S. institution in federal student aid programs.
College ScorecardJune 10, 2026 release (merged 2025–26 files)
Institution and field-of-study costs, graduate earnings, debt, completion, and admissions outcomes compiled from federal aid records, tax data, and IPEDS.
PSEO graduate earnings2019–21 graduation cohorts (release V4.13.0)
Earnings and employment outcomes of graduates by institution, degree level, and field of study, measured from state wage records.
BLS wages & outlookOEWS May 2025 release
Occupational employment and wage estimates plus 10-year job outlook, used to connect programs to real-world earnings.
FVT/GE program performanceProvisional preview, May 18, 2026 release
Program-level debt-to-earnings and earnings-premium measures behind the FVT/GE and STATS accountability frameworks.

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