Academic and career information for those interested in educational administration and supervision field. Article includes a list of colleges offering higher education administration.
Those who are interested in the field of education and are not interested in teaching may want to consider the field of educational administration and supervision. Professionals in this field are responsible for supervising schools, which involves ensuring state standards are met, hiring trained educators, and appropriating funds to correct facilities and departments. Specific professions in this field include principals, district supervisors, and superintendents.
According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, www.bls.gov, a large group of education administrators and supervisors are expected to retire within the upcoming ten years. Therefore, schools will be in desperate need of well-trained individuals who are prepared to handle their tasks.
Education requirements vary depending on the level of educational administration that one wants to work in. Those interested in working in the field of elementary, junior high, and high school education may only need a bachelor's degree. However, those interested in working at the community college, college, and university level may need a master's degree or doctorate degree.
Top Schools for Higher Education/Higher Education Administration
(Source: U.S. News, www.usnews.com):
*1. Florida State University-This university has an average freshmen retention of 87% according to U.S. News. -Undergraduate Student Body: 30,737; Faculty to Student Ratio: 1:23; Tuition Costs: In-State: $3,175, Out-of-State: $16,306; Average High School GPA of Incoming Freshmen: 3.7; Test Scores of Incoming Freshmen: ACT: More than 40% had scores 24-29, SAT: More than 40% had scores 1000-1099. For more information, try www.fsu.edu.
*2. Washington State University- This institution has a writing program that is ranked 13th overall in the nation by U.S. News. -Undergraduate Student Body: 19,281; Faculty to Student Ratio: 1:15; Tuition Costs: In-State: $5,980, Out-of-State: $14,988; Average High School GPA of Incoming Freshmen: 3.5; Test Scores of Incoming Freshmen: ACT: More than 50% had scores 18-23, SAT: More than 40% had scores 1000-1099. For more information, try www.wsu.edu.
*3. Regis University- This university has a rich tradition, founded in 1877. -Undergraduate Student Body: 6,123; Faculty to Student Ratio: 1:13; Tuition Costs: $23,700; Average High School GPA of Incoming Freshmen: 3.3; Test Scores of Incoming Freshmen: ACT: 50% had scores 18-23, SAT: More than 30% had scores 1000-1099. For more information, try www.regis.edu.
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