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Post-secondary Administrator

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AVG. SALARY

$126,710

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EDUCATION

Master's degree

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JOB OUTLOOK

Stable

What To Learn

High School

What high school courses should you take if you're interested in this career? Get your answers from the Education and Training cluster Administration and Administrative Support pathway.

Education Level

Education training and experience are required at different levels for success in different occupations.

Master's degree

Postsecondary education administrators typically need a master's degree. However, a bachelor's degree may be sufficient for positions at small colleges and universities. Degrees may be in a variety of fields, such as education, business, or social science. Provosts and deans often must have a Ph.D. Some begin their careers as professors and later move into administration. They have a doctorate in the field in which they taught or in higher education.

Contact

  • Email Support
  • 1-800-GO-TO-XAP (1-800-468-6927)
    From outside the U.S., please call +1 (424) 750-3900
  • North Dakota Career Resource Network
    ndcrn@nd.gov | (701) 328-9733

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