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Master of Arts in Education - Higher Education Administration

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Master of Arts in Education - Higher Education Administration

Louisiana State University

Learn more about this program

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Top-ranked degree

Ranked in the Top 25 for Best Online Master’s in Education for Veterans by U.S. News & World Report

Finish in as few as 15 months

Designed for working professionals, this degree can be earned in as little as 15 months and help advance your career

Affordable tuition

Earn your MA of ED - Higher Ed Admin at a total cost of $16,524

GRE optional

A GRE score is not required for application

Colleges and Universities Need Bold, Visionary Leaders

LSU’s Master of Arts in Education with a specialization in Higher Education Administration is tailored for professionals who want to become administrative leaders at colleges and universities. Covering admissions, financial aid, Greek affairs, alumni relations, and more, LSU’s program delves into the multifaceted arena that is higher education, preparing students to effectively manage the academic and administrative challenges and conflicts that schools face across the country.

Through 36 credit hours, students develop strong leadership and management skills, along with an understanding of how the higher education industry operates. The program consists of courses such as Student Development Theory, Finance in Higher Education, and Higher Education and the Law—topics that students will encounter directly in their higher education careers. The curriculum is designed to prepare graduates for roles such as Vice President of Enrollment Management, Dean of Admissions, Director of Student Financial Aid, Director of Academic Advising, Education Consultant, Director of Alumni Relations, and Residential Life Coordinator.

What’s in this degree program?

Instructing teachers and administrators to become intelligent consumers of research
Basic concepts and issues in the college student affairs field
Introduction to basic communication skills and counseling techniques
Organization and administration of postsecondary education in the United States and abroad
Legal issues concerning higher education, including tenure, academic freedom, campus crime, sexual harassment, laws against discrimination, student discipline, and liability for accidents and injuries
Historical and socio-political perspectives on the higher education experiences of women, African-Americans, Asian-Americans, and Hispanics, focusing primarily on the period from the 1960s to the present

Application Information

Applications are now open!

Upcoming Deadlines

  • Fall 1 application deadline: August 12, 2024
  • Fall 2 application deadline: October 7, 2024
  • Spring 1 2025 application deadline: December 16, 2024

Learn more about this program

Request more info and start your application


Top-ranked degree

Ranked in the Top 25 for Best Online Master’s in Education for Veterans by U.S. News & World Report

Finish in as few as 15 months

Designed for working professionals, this degree can be earned in as little as 15 months and help advance your career

Affordable tuition

Earn your MA of ED - Higher Ed Admin at a total cost of $16,524

GRE optional

A GRE score is not required for application

Top-ranked degree

Ranked in the Top 25 for Best Online Master’s in Education for Veterans by U.S. News & World Report

Finish in as few as 15 months

Designed for working professionals, this degree can be earned in as little as 15 months and help advance your career

Colleges and Universities Need Bold, Visionary Leaders

LSU’s Master of Arts in Education with a specialization in Higher Education Administration is tailored for professionals who want to become administrative leaders at colleges and universities. Covering admissions, financial aid, Greek affairs, alumni relations, and more, LSU’s program delves into the multifaceted arena that is higher education, preparing students to effectively manage the academic and administrative challenges and conflicts that schools face across the country.

Through 36 credit hours, students develop strong leadership and management skills, along with an understanding of how the higher education industry operates. The program consists of courses such as Student Development Theory, Finance in Higher Education, and Higher Education and the Law—topics that students will encounter directly in their higher education careers. The curriculum is designed to prepare graduates for roles such as Vice President of Enrollment Management, Dean of Admissions, Director of Student Financial Aid, Director of Academic Advising, Education Consultant, Director of Alumni Relations, and Residential Life Coordinator.

What’s in this degree program?

Instructing teachers and administrators to become intelligent consumers of research
Basic concepts and issues in the college student affairs field
Introduction to basic communication skills and counseling techniques
Organization and administration of postsecondary education in the United States and abroad
Legal issues concerning higher education, including tenure, academic freedom, campus crime, sexual harassment, laws against discrimination, student discipline, and liability for accidents and injuries
Historical and socio-political perspectives on the higher education experiences of women, African-Americans, Asian-Americans, and Hispanics, focusing primarily on the period from the 1960s to the present

Application Information

Applications are now open!

Upcoming Deadlines

  • Fall 1 application deadline: August 12, 2024
  • Fall 2 application deadline: October 7, 2024
  • Spring 1 2025 application deadline: December 16, 2024

Ready to lead in Higher Education Administration?

The LSU Master of Arts in Education with a specialization in Higher Education Administration is tailored for professionals who want to become administrative leaders at colleges and universities. Covering admissions, financial aid, Greek affairs, alumni relations, and more, LSU’s program delves into the multifaceted arena that is higher education, preparing students to effectively manage the academic and administrative challenges and conflicts that schools face across the country.

Affordable Flat-Rate Tuition Nationwide

  • $16,524 USD Tuition Total Our MA program is 36 credit hours, which gives you the opportunity to complete the program in just 15 months.
  • GRE Optional A GRE score is not required for application.
  • Pay As You Go You only pay for the classes you are enrolled in each term.

Launch a new career or advance your current one with a MA in Education, Educational  Technology

Build your expertise in:

  • Theories and models of technology leadership
  • Instructional design theories and models and their application in solving real-world instructional/learning problems
  • Applications of the principles of distance education to teaching and learning in educational and training contexts
  • Instructional design for computer-assisted instruction
  • Scope and elements of the online environment; technologies and strategies for online teaching and learning; design, development or conversion of courses for online delivery

Advance your career

$64,000 Median Average salary

31,497 Job Postings in 2022

9% Average job growth by 2022

Training and Development Managers earn an average salary of $120,130 with an expected 7% growth in jobs by 2031 (Lightcast)

Advance your career

  • Training and development manager

  • Course developer or designer

  • Technology coordinator

  • Online learning specialist

  • Web-based learning manager

Sources: Bureau of Labor Statistics and Lightcast

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Curriculum for today’s Higher Education Administrators

The program’s holistic approach acknowledges all stakeholders involved in higher education, ensuring that students leave LSU with an appreciation for and understanding of the conflicts that face students, faculty members, alumni, and others.

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Start your application today

The application deadline is coming up soon. Submit your application by August 12, 2024.

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Frequently asked questions

No, upon completion of your program you will receive the same diploma as your on-campus peers.

No, you do not. LSU Online programs are 100% online and require no on-campus appearance. Check with your program for any activities or events that may be available to you should be in the Baton Rouge area.

The GRE is not required.

Start your application today

The application deadline is coming up soon. Submit your application by August 12, 2024.