Best institutions to study Educational Administration and Supervision
Any instructional program in education administration and supervision not listed above.
93 U.S. institutions graduated 2,266 Educational Administration and Supervision students in 2024–25 (IPEDS). It is CIP 13.0499, a specialization of Educational Administration and Supervision (CIP 13.04), and leads most directly to the Education Administrators, All Other occupation (BLS SOC 11-9039).
About Educational Administration and Supervision programs
Any instructional program in education administration and supervision not listed above.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics, Classification of Instructional Programs (CIP 2020).
The Educational Administration and Supervision program focuses on preparing individuals for leadership roles within educational settings. This program is designed for those seeking to enhance their skills in managing and supervising educational institutions, ensuring effective administration and improved learning environments. It caters to aspiring education administrators and those looking to advance their careers in education leadership.
Students in this program will engage in coursework that covers various aspects of educational administration, including leadership strategies, organizational management, and supervision techniques. The curriculum is tailored to equip graduates with the necessary knowledge to effectively lead and manage educational institutions.
Credentials awarded
What Educational Administration and Supervision graduates earned in 2024–25, by award level (IPEDS completions).
- Master's degree1,173 graduates / yr · 56 institutions52%
- Doctor's degree - research/scholarship591 graduates / yr · 20 institutions26%
- Post-master's certificate382 graduates / yr · 22 institutions17%
- Postbaccalaureate certificate108 graduates / yr · 25 institutions4.8%
- Award of at least 12 weeks but less than 1 academic year12 graduates / yr · 1 institution0.5%
Graduates over time
Educational Administration and Supervision completions reported to IPEDS each year, all award levels combined.
| Year | Graduates |
|---|---|
| 2012 | 2,207 |
| 2013 | 2,136 |
| 2014 | 1,972 |
| 2015 | 1,768 |
| 2016 | 1,695 |
| 2017 | 1,863 |
| 2018 | 2,037 |
| 2019 | 2,213 |
| 2020 | 2,200 |
| 2021 | 2,212 |
| 2022 | 2,210 |
| 2023 | 2,018 |
| 2024 | 1,941 |
| 2025 | 2,266 |
Top 50 institutions for Educational Administration and Supervision, ranked by graduates
Graduates (IPEDS completions), 2024–25. Award levels show which credentials each institution confers in this specialization.
| # | Institution | Graduates / yr | Grad rate | Net price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | University of the Cumberlands Williamsburg, KYPrivate not-for-profitMaster'sDoctoral | 485 | 50% | $11,672 |
| 2 | Trevecca Nazarene University Nashville, TNPrivate not-for-profitDoctoral | 121 | 53% | $14,286 |
| 3 | Colorado State University - Fort Collins Fort Collins, COPublicMaster'sDoctoralPost-degree cert. | 107 | 67% | — |
| 4 | University of Rochester Rochester, NYPrivate not-for-profitMaster'sDoctoralMaster's | 79 | 85% | $25,874 |
| 5 | Concordia University - Chicago River Forest, ILPrivate not-for-profitMaster'sDoctoralMaster's | 69 | 36% | $17,620 |
| 6 | University of Missouri - Columbia Columbia, MOPublicDoctoral | 59 | 75% | — |
| 7 | Spalding University Louisville, KYPrivate not-for-profitDoctoral | 56 | 52% | $23,661 |
| 8 | Saint Mary's University of Minnesota Winona, MNPrivate not-for-profitMaster'sPost-degree cert. | 54 | 66% | $18,163 |
| 9 | SUNY at Fredonia Fredonia, NYPublicMaster's | 54 | 50% | — |
| 10 | Pennsylvania Western University California, PAPublicMaster's | 48 | 52% | — |
| 11 | Indiana Wesleyan University - National & Global Marion, INPrivate not-for-profitMaster's | 47 | 35% | $18,316 |
| 12 | Strayer University - Global Region Washington, DCPrivate for-profitMaster'sPost-degree cert. | 45 | 14% | $18,144 |
| 13 | University of Washington - Seattle Campus Seattle, WAPublicMaster's | 44 | 85% | — |
| 14 | Thomas University Thomasville, GAPrivate not-for-profitMaster's | 43 | 28% | $18,959 |
| 15 | American College of Education Indianapolis, INPrivate for-profitMaster's | 41 | — | — |
| 16 | Strayer University - Georgia Chamblee, GAPrivate for-profitMaster'sPost-degree cert. | 38 | 21% | $18,224 |
| 17 | Hamline University Saint Paul, MNPrivate not-for-profitMaster's | 36 | 60% | $20,981 |
| 18 | Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University Blacksburg, VAPublicDoctoralMaster'sMaster's | 34 | 86% | — |
| 19 | University of North Dakota Grand Forks, NDPublicDoctoral | 32 | 60% | — |
| 20 | William & Mary Williamsburg, VAPublicDoctoral | 31 | 89% | — |
| 21 | Western Illinois University Macomb, ILPublicDoctoral | 29 | 45% | — |
| 22 | Gonzaga University Spokane, WAPrivate not-for-profitMaster's | 28 | 86% | $30,006 |
| 23 | Strayer University - North Carolina Greensboro, NCPrivate for-profitMaster'sPost-degree cert. | 28 | 33% | — |
| 24 | Murray State University Murray, KYPublicMaster's | 27 | 61% | — |
| 25 | Northern Illinois University Dekalb, ILPublicMaster's | 26 | 49% | — |
| 26 | Long Island University Brookville, NYPrivate not-for-profitDoctoral | 26 | 57% | $24,639 |
| 27 | University of San Diego San Diego, CAPrivate not-for-profitMaster's | 25 | 84% | $26,035 |
| 28 | Neumann University Aston, PAPrivate not-for-profitMaster's | 25 | 54% | $28,753 |
| 29 | Regent University Virginia Beach, VAPrivate not-for-profitDoctoral | 25 | 57% | $18,677 |
| 30 | University of Central Arkansas Conway, ARPublicMaster'sMaster's | 23 | 54% | — |
| 31 | Converse University Spartanburg, SCPrivate not-for-profitMaster'sMaster's | 23 | 62% | $19,465 |
| 32 | University of Nebraska - Lincoln Lincoln, NEPublicDoctoral | 20 | 67% | — |
| 33 | Niagara University Niagara University, NYPrivate not-for-profitMaster'sMaster's | 18 | 75% | $17,048 |
| 34 | University of Maryland Global Campus Adelphi, MDPublicMaster's | 17 | 33% | — |
| 35 | Strayer University - South Carolina Greenville, SCPrivate for-profitMaster'sPost-degree cert. | 17 | 17% | $22,134 |
| 36 | University of Louisville Louisville, KYPublicDoctoral | 15 | 61% | — |
| 37 | Southern New Hampshire University Manchester, NHPrivate not-for-profitMaster's | 15 | 43% | $34,565 |
| 38 | Northern State University Aberdeen, SDPublicMaster's | 15 | 49% | — |
| 39 | Miami Regional University Miami Springs, FLPrivate for-profitMaster's | 15 | 84% | $31,560 |
| 40 | Strayer University - Texas Farmers Branch, TXPrivate for-profitMaster'sPost-degree cert. | 15 | 25% | $17,518 |
| 41 | University of Kansas Lawrence, KSPublicMaster'sPost-degree cert. | 14 | 69% | — |
| 42 | Saginaw Valley State University University Center, MIPublicMaster's | 13 | 48% | — |
| 43 | Chadron State College Chadron, NEPublicMaster's | 13 | 50% | — |
| 44 | Oregon State University Corvallis, ORPublicMaster'sPost-degree cert. | 13 | 70% | — |
| 45 | Augusta University Augusta, GAPublicMaster's | 13 | 49% | — |
| 46 | Rowan University Glassboro, NJPublicAward of at least 12 weeks but less than 1 academic year | 12 | 67% | — |
| 47 | State University of New York at Cortland Cortland, NYPublicMaster's | 12 | 68% | — |
| 48 | Strayer University - Mississippi Jackson, MSPrivate for-profitPost-degree cert.Master's | 12 | 0% | — |
| 49 | East Tennessee State University Johnson City, TNPublicMaster's | 10 | 53% | — |
| 50 | Mercy University Dobbs Ferry, NYPrivate not-for-profitMaster's | 9 | 46% | $17,604 |
Offered in 37 states & territories
Where Educational Administration and Supervision graduates come from. Each state links to all Educational Administration and Supervision programs offered there.
Careers & outlook
The payoff after graduation: occupation 11-9039, Education Administrators, All Other, and its national outlook.
Graduates of the Educational Administration and Supervision program can pursue careers as Education Administrators, among other roles. The job outlook for this field is about as fast as average, with an expected growth rate of 2.5% and approximately 4,100 annual openings. The median wage for these positions is $89,040, typically requiring a Bachelor's degree for entry-level roles.
Top-paying metros
Career pathways for CIP 13.0499
The occupations the NCES crosswalk maps this 6-digit code to, with BLS pay and 10-year outlook.
| Occupation | US median pay | Growth | Openings / yr | Typical entry education |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Education Administrators, All Otherprimary SOC 11-9039 | $95,200 | +2.5% About as fast as average | ~4,100 | Bachelor's degree |
Related careers
Other Educational Administration and Supervision specializations
The 13 other 6-digit CIP codes under Educational Administration and Supervision (CIP 13.04).
- Educational Leadership and AdministrationCIP 13.040131,615 graduates / yr708 institutions
- Higher Education/CIP 13.0406
Higher Education Administration 4,257 graduates / yr258 institutions - Educational, Instructional, and Curriculum SupervisionCIP 13.04041,918 graduates / yr78 institutions
- Elementary and Middle School Administration/CIP 13.0408
Principalship 1,306 graduates / yr30 institutions - Superintendency and Educational System AdministrationCIP 13.04111,176 graduates / yr83 institutions
- Urban Education and LeadershipCIP 13.0410674 graduates / yr39 institutions
- Secondary School Administration/CIP 13.0409
Principalship 397 graduates / yr23 institutions - Community College AdministrationCIP 13.0407375 graduates / yr28 institutions
- Adult and Continuing Education AdministrationCIP 13.0403367 graduates / yr19 institutions
- Administration of Special EducationCIP 13.0402253 graduates / yr30 institutions
- Early Childhood Program AdministrationCIP 13.0414partial data99 graduates / yr8 institutions
- International School Administration/CIP 13.0412
Leadership partial data22 graduates / yr4 institutions - Education EntrepreneurshipCIP 13.0413limited data5 graduates / yr2 institutions
See all Educational Administration and Supervision programs →
Common questions
What degrees are offered in this program?+
The program offers a Master's degree, Doctor's degree, Post-master's certificate, and Postbaccalaureate certificate.
How many colleges offer this program in the U.S.?+
There are 93 colleges offering the Educational Administration and Supervision program in the U.S.
What is the average number of graduates per year?+
Approximately 2,266 graduates complete this program each year.
What is the typical education required for careers in this field?+
Most positions in this field typically require a Bachelor's degree.
What is the CIP code for Educational Administration and Supervision?+
Educational Administration and Supervision is CIP 13.0499 in the NCES Classification of Instructional Programs (CIP 2020), a 6-digit specialization within Educational Administration and Supervision (CIP 13.04). NCES defines it as: Any instructional program in education administration and supervision not listed above.
How many institutions offer Educational Administration and Supervision programs?+
93 U.S. institutions reported Educational Administration and Supervision graduates in IPEDS 2024–25, across 37 states & territories, awarding 2,266 credentials in the year. That is 5.1% of all Educational Administration and Supervision graduates.
How much do Educational Administration and Supervision graduates earn?+
Earnings are not published at the 6-digit CIP level by any federal source. The Education Administrators, All Other occupation, which Educational Administration and Supervision most directly leads to, pays a median of $95,200 a year nationally (BLS OEWS May 2025), and graduates of the broader Educational Administration and Supervision field report median earnings of $95,019 one year after graduation (College Scorecard).
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.
Program definitions are from the NCES Classification of Instructional Programs (CIP 2020). Skills, knowledge, abilities, work activities, tools, and job zones are from the O*NET database by the U.S. Department of Labor, used under the CC BY 4.0 license.
Explore every U.S. college in one conversation
Clema turns plain-language questions into sourced answers across every U.S. institution — earnings, aid, acceptance, graduation, safety, and athletics from IPEDS, College Scorecard, and 10+ federal datasets, built in.
Free for teams up to 3 · No credit card