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College Administrators


Overview

College Administrators

Introduction

College administrators coordinate and oversee programs such as admissions and financial aid at public and private colleges and universities. They frequently work with teams of people to develop and manage student services. Administrators also oversee specific academic divisions of colleges and universities. Approximately 192,600 college administrators are employed in the United States.

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Median Salary

$94,340

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Employment Prospects

Good

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Minimum Education Level

Bachelor's Degree
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Experience

Several years of experience


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Skills

Business Management
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Personality Traits

Enterprising
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Earnings

Salaries for college administrators vary widely among two-year and four-year colleges and among public and private institutions, but they are generally comparable to those of full-time college faculty. According to the U.S. Department of Labor, in May 2018 the median salary for education administrators was $94,340. The lowest paid 10 percent of administrators earned $54,680 per year, while the ...

Work Environment

College and universities are usually pleasant places to be employed. Offices are often spacious and comfortable, and the campus may be a scenic, relaxing work setting.

Employment in most administrative positions is usually on a 12-month basis. Many of the positions, such as admissions director, financial aid counselor, and dean of students, require a great deal of direct contact with stu...

Outlook

Employment of postsecondary education administrators is projected to grow 7 percent (or faster than the average for all careers) from 2018 to 2028, according to the U.S. Department of Labor. Demand will be strong due to expected increases in student enrollment through 2025 (thereafter, enrollment is expected to decline), as well as a large number of expected retirements during the next decade. ...