Salary Range
$25,000 to $100,000+Overview
College administrators coordinate and oversee programs such as admissions and financial aid in 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 175,000 college administrators are employed in the United States.
Minimum Education Level
Bachelor's DegreeCertification/License
NoneOutlook
Faster than the AveragePersonality Traits
Enterprising
Organized
Realistic
Career Ladder
College President or Provost
College Administrator
College Professor or Admissions Counselor
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