Higher Education Administration
On-Campus Ph.D.
This program is ideal for future faculty members and policy-makers looking to engage in the scholarship and development of a research agenda.
Graduates of this program work in a variety of state policy, research, and faculty positions within state education agencies and postsecondary institutions throughout the United States and abroad.
- Entry: Fall
- Typical course load: varies
- Full-time/Part-time: Full-time/Part-time
- Application Deadline: January 14
- Average Class Size: 10-15 Students
- Program Completion: ~4 years
Hybrid Ed.D.
This program is ideal for students interested in advancing their careers as higher education administrators in two- and four-year institutions.
Graduates of the Ed.D. program become leaders in administrative positions in higher education institutions and postsecondary focused non-profit organizations.
- Entry: Spring semester of even years (i.e. 2024, 2026, etc.)
- Typical course load: 6 credits/semester
- Full-time/Part-time: Part-time
- Application Deadline: July 1, 2025 (next cohort begins January, 2026)
- Average Class Size: 20-25 Students
- Program Completion: ~5 years
Student Personnel in Higher Education
On-Campus M.Ed.
This program is ideal for students who wish to begin their careers in student affairs by immersing themselves into a combination of practical experience and learning in the classroom. Students learn from an esteemed network of faculty and professionals, while gaining experience through assistantships, practica, and internships.
Graduates of this program enter Student Affairs leadership positions in a variety of institutions of higher education.
- Entry: Fall
- Typical course load: 6-9 credits/semester
- Full-time/Part-time: Full-time
- Application Priority Deadline: December 1
- Application Final Deadline: December 15
- Average Class Size: 15-25 Students
- Program Completion: 2 years
Online M.Ed.
This program is ideal for professionals that are currently working in student affairs or a related field and are interested in advancing their careers while retaining their current positions.
Graduates of this program position themselves to take on both student affairs or academic affairs leadership positions in a variety of two-year and four-year institutions of higher education.
- Entry: Fall
- Typical course load: 6 credits/semester
- Full-time/Part-time: Part-time
- Application Deadline: March 1
- Average Class Size: 15-20 Students
- Program Completion: 2 years (summers required)
