Educational Administration and Supervision: earnings, debt, and careers
CIP 13.04. Official graduate outcomes from the U.S. Department of Education across 2,065 programs, and the careers this field is linked to.
Graduate earnings by credential level
| Credential | Programs | Graduates (recent year) | Median earnings, 1 yr | Median earnings, 4 yrs | Typical program median debt |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Undergraduate certificate | 66 | 314 | $45,148 | $47,094 | $23,250 4 programs |
| Associate's degree | 10 | 69 | Data unavailable | Data unavailable | Data unavailable |
| Bachelor's degree | 76 | 557 | $41,124 | $47,433 | $29,651 17 programs |
| Post-baccalaureate certificate | 48 | 0 | $85,496 | $88,516 | $18,260 8 programs |
| Master's degree | 848 | 23,426 | $64,818 | $71,685 | Data unavailable |
| Doctoral degree | 450 | 8,818 | $96,216 | $100,573 | Data unavailable |
| Professional degree (JD, MD, and similar) | 66 | 306 | $76,905 | $78,026 | Data unavailable |
| Graduate certificate | 501 | 8,765 | $81,689 | $86,288 | Data unavailable |
National earnings are published by the Department of Education for each field and credential level Verified data. Typical program median debt is ConnectPrep's calculation: the median across programs of each program's median federal debt Calculated estimate. It covers federal loans only.
Source: U.S. Department of Education, College Scorecard, Most Recent Field of Study Data. Varies by measure; see measure definitions. Published October 15, 2026. Retrieved October 18, 2026. Methodology.
Undergraduate certificate programs with the highest early earnings
| School | Median earnings, 1 yr | Median earnings, 4 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Point Park University PA · Private, nonprofit · 22 graduates measured | $83,037 | $83,862 | Data unavailable |
| Stanly Community College NC · Public · 20 graduates measured | $36,165 | Data unavailable | $20,500 |
Ranked by published median earnings one year after completion. Programs with suppressed earnings do not appear, so this is not a ranking of program quality.
Bachelor's degree programs with the highest early earnings
| School | Median earnings, 1 yr | Median earnings, 4 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| University of Delaware DE · Public · 27 graduates measured | $58,895 | $72,710 | $25,000 |
| Rasmussen University-Florida FL · Private, for-profit · 286 graduates measured | $45,145 | $46,541 | $47,389 |
| Rasmussen University-Minnesota MN · Private, for-profit · 286 graduates measured | $45,145 | $46,541 | $47,389 |
| Rasmussen University-North Dakota ND · Private, for-profit · 286 graduates measured | $45,145 | $46,541 | $47,389 |
| Rasmussen University-Illinois IL · Private, for-profit · 286 graduates measured | $45,145 | $46,541 | $47,389 |
| Rasmussen University-Wisconsin WI · Private, for-profit · 286 graduates measured | $45,145 | $46,541 | $47,389 |
| Rasmussen University-Kansas KS · Private, for-profit · 286 graduates measured | $45,145 | $46,541 | $47,389 |
| University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee WI · Public · 53 graduates measured | $42,610 | $46,822 | $35,000 |
| Cleveland State University OH · Public · 39 graduates measured | $41,106 | $41,308 | $28,050 |
| Purdue University Global IN · Public · 160 graduates measured | $38,569 | $42,581 | $39,945 |
| Ohio State University-Lima Campus OH · Public · 186 graduates measured | $37,536 | $42,187 | $21,500 |
| Ohio State University-Mansfield Campus OH · Public · 186 graduates measured | $37,536 | $42,187 | $21,500 |
| Ohio State University-Marion Campus OH · Public · 186 graduates measured | $37,536 | $42,187 | $21,500 |
| Ohio State University-Newark Campus OH · Public · 186 graduates measured | $37,536 | $42,187 | $21,500 |
| Ohio State University-Main Campus OH · Public · 186 graduates measured | $37,536 | $42,187 | $21,500 |
Ranked by published median earnings one year after completion. Programs with suppressed earnings do not appear, so this is not a ranking of program quality.
Post-baccalaureate certificate programs with the highest early earnings
| School | Median earnings, 1 yr | Median earnings, 4 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| University of Minnesota-Twin Cities MN · Public · 29 graduates measured | $95,808 | Data unavailable | $21,435 |
| Syracuse University NY · Private, nonprofit · 20 graduates measured | $92,737 | $108,190 | $20,619 |
| Hood College MD · Private, nonprofit · 69 graduates measured | $91,650 | $119,559 | $17,250 |
| Pennsylvania State University-Main Campus PA · Public · 20 graduates measured | $90,275 | $111,979 | Data unavailable |
| Le Moyne College NY · Private, nonprofit · 57 graduates measured | $89,976 | $108,940 | $19,135 |
| McDaniel College MD · Private, nonprofit · 78 graduates measured | $86,787 | Data unavailable | $18,812 |
| University of Pittsburgh-Pittsburgh Campus PA · Public · 18 graduates measured | $82,132 | $109,057 | Data unavailable |
| Upper Valley Educators Institute NH · Private, nonprofit · 17 graduates measured | $80,604 | Data unavailable | Data unavailable |
| University of Cincinnati-Main Campus OH · Public · 26 graduates measured | $75,521 | Data unavailable | $17,707 |
| Bowling Green State University-Main Campus OH · Public · 37 graduates measured | $68,920 | Data unavailable | Data unavailable |
Ranked by published median earnings one year after completion. Programs with suppressed earnings do not appear, so this is not a ranking of program quality.
Master's degree programs with the highest early earnings
| School | Median earnings, 1 yr | Median earnings, 4 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| The College of Saint Rose · Private, nonprofit · 55 graduates measured | $128,094 | $138,388 | Data unavailable |
| CUNY Lehman College NY · Public · 26 graduates measured | $122,277 | $116,546 | Data unavailable |
| Touro University NY · Private, nonprofit · 86 graduates measured | $117,984 | $120,353 | Data unavailable |
| State University of New York at New Paltz NY · Public · 34 graduates measured | $117,454 | Data unavailable | Data unavailable |
| Bank Street College of Education NY · Private, nonprofit · 171 graduates measured | $116,045 | $118,465 | Data unavailable |
| CUNY Brooklyn College NY · Public · 47 graduates measured | $114,287 | $119,900 | Data unavailable |
| CUNY Hunter College NY · Public · 145 graduates measured | $112,023 | $131,961 | Data unavailable |
| CUNY Queens College NY · Public · 18 graduates measured | $111,721 | Data unavailable | Data unavailable |
| California State University-Long Beach CA · Public · 23 graduates measured | $108,930 | $106,225 | Data unavailable |
| Hope International University CA · Private, nonprofit · 19 graduates measured | $107,066 | Data unavailable | Data unavailable |
| California State University-East Bay CA · Public · 54 graduates measured | $106,926 | $109,423 | Data unavailable |
| California State University-Dominguez Hills CA · Public · 76 graduates measured | $106,319 | $115,100 | Data unavailable |
| San Francisco State University CA · Public · 22 graduates measured | $105,672 | $109,935 | Data unavailable |
| Santa Clara University CA · Private, nonprofit · 28 graduates measured | $105,580 | $108,364 | Data unavailable |
| Fordham University NY · Private, nonprofit · 23 graduates measured | $105,248 | $106,668 | Data unavailable |
Ranked by published median earnings one year after completion. Programs with suppressed earnings do not appear, so this is not a ranking of program quality.
Doctoral degree programs with the highest early earnings
| School | Median earnings, 1 yr | Median earnings, 4 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| University of Washington-Seattle Campus WA · Public · 23 graduates measured | $166,484 | $184,940 | Data unavailable |
| University of Pennsylvania PA · Private, nonprofit · 69 graduates measured | $161,105 | $171,744 | Data unavailable |
| Fordham University NY · Private, nonprofit · 31 graduates measured | $161,027 | $140,055 | Data unavailable |
| Manhattanville University NY · Private, nonprofit · 20 graduates measured | $160,173 | $175,662 | Data unavailable |
| Russell Sage College NY · Private, nonprofit · 50 graduates measured | $158,871 | $179,109 | Data unavailable |
| San Diego State University CA · Public · 50 graduates measured | $150,654 | $158,013 | Data unavailable |
| St. John's University-New York NY · Private, nonprofit · 53 graduates measured | $148,908 | $170,203 | Data unavailable |
| California State University-Fullerton CA · Public · 62 graduates measured | $145,482 | $141,254 | Data unavailable |
| University of California-Davis CA · Public · 19 graduates measured | $145,161 | $130,291 | Data unavailable |
| University of Illinois Chicago IL · Public · 24 graduates measured | $139,542 | Data unavailable | Data unavailable |
| University of Massachusetts Global CA · Public · 51 graduates measured | $139,448 | $152,157 | Data unavailable |
| Boston College MA · Private, nonprofit · 19 graduates measured | $139,209 | $174,350 | Data unavailable |
| San Francisco State University CA · Public · 22 graduates measured | $135,857 | $157,979 | Data unavailable |
| University of California-Los Angeles CA · Public · 49 graduates measured | $131,618 | $140,028 | Data unavailable |
| Saint Peter's University NJ · Private, nonprofit · 35 graduates measured | $131,065 | Data unavailable | Data unavailable |
Ranked by published median earnings one year after completion. Programs with suppressed earnings do not appear, so this is not a ranking of program quality.
Professional degree (JD, MD, and similar) programs with the highest early earnings
| School | Median earnings, 1 yr | Median earnings, 4 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Michigan State University MI · Public · 32 graduates measured | $105,043 | Data unavailable | Data unavailable |
| Minnesota State University-Mankato MN · Public · 79 graduates measured | $95,688 | $98,373 | Data unavailable |
| Minnesota State University Moorhead MN · Public · 32 graduates measured | $87,146 | $93,709 | Data unavailable |
| Southwest Minnesota State University MN · Public · 19 graduates measured | $81,617 | Data unavailable | Data unavailable |
| Thomas University GA · Private, nonprofit · 105 graduates measured | $75,028 | $79,147 | Data unavailable |
| Lincoln Memorial University TN · Private, nonprofit · 106 graduates measured | $67,894 | $71,009 | Data unavailable |
| University of Pittsburgh-Pittsburgh Campus PA · Public · 28 graduates measured | $52,513 | $61,285 | Data unavailable |
| Belhaven University MS · Private, nonprofit · 18 graduates measured | $51,487 | Data unavailable | Data unavailable |
Ranked by published median earnings one year after completion. Programs with suppressed earnings do not appear, so this is not a ranking of program quality.
Graduate certificate programs with the highest early earnings
| School | Median earnings, 1 yr | Median earnings, 4 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Western Washington University WA · Public · 16 graduates measured | $146,466 | Data unavailable | Data unavailable |
| Bank Street College of Education NY · Private, nonprofit · 47 graduates measured | $145,924 | Data unavailable | Data unavailable |
| CUNY City College NY · Public · 19 graduates measured | $142,345 | Data unavailable | Data unavailable |
| City University of Seattle WA · Private, nonprofit · 28 graduates measured | $140,752 | Data unavailable | Data unavailable |
| The College of Saint Rose · Private, nonprofit · 128 graduates measured | $123,942 | $138,544 | Data unavailable |
| West Chester University of Pennsylvania PA · Public · 19 graduates measured | $123,422 | Data unavailable | Data unavailable |
| Long Island University NY · Private, nonprofit · 32 graduates measured | $113,545 | $134,325 | Data unavailable |
| Molloy University NY · Private, nonprofit · 56 graduates measured | $108,057 | Data unavailable | Data unavailable |
| Concordia University-Chicago IL · Private, nonprofit · 99 graduates measured | $105,267 | $110,620 | Data unavailable |
| Eastern Washington University WA · Public · 40 graduates measured | $102,228 | Data unavailable | Data unavailable |
| CUNY Lehman College NY · Public · 46 graduates measured | $100,213 | $100,268 | Data unavailable |
| Central Connecticut State University CT · Public · 142 graduates measured | $96,402 | $105,559 | Data unavailable |
| St. John's University-New York NY · Private, nonprofit · 32 graduates measured | $95,028 | $100,429 | Data unavailable |
| Bridgewater State University MA · Public · 16 graduates measured | $93,647 | Data unavailable | Data unavailable |
| Quinnipiac University CT · Private, nonprofit · 23 graduates measured | $93,209 | $99,431 | Data unavailable |
Ranked by published median earnings one year after completion. Programs with suppressed earnings do not appear, so this is not a ranking of program quality.
Careers linked to Educational Administration and Supervision
| Occupation | Median wage, all workers | Change 2025 to 2035 | Typical entry education |
|---|---|---|---|
| Training and development managers | $133,000 | +6.4% | Bachelor's degree |
| Education and childcare administrators, preschool and daycare | $59,300 | -3.1% | Bachelor's degree |
| Education administrators, kindergarten through secondary | $105,870 | -0.3% | Master's degree |
| Education administrators, postsecondary | $104,590 | +1.8% | Master's degree |
| Education administrators, all other | $95,200 | +1.6% | Bachelor's degree |
Occupations mapped to this field in the NCES and BLS CIP to SOC crosswalk. Occupation wages describe all workers, not recent graduates.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics and U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, CIP 2020 to SOC 2018 Crosswalk. CIP 2020 and SOC 2018 taxonomies. Published April 30, 2020. Retrieved October 18, 2026. Methodology.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025, National. May 2025 reference period. Published April 30, 2026. Retrieved October 18, 2026. Methodology.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Employment Projections, Table 1.2: Occupational projections, 2025-35, and worker characteristics, 2025. Base year 2025, projected year 2035. Published August 27, 2026. Retrieved October 18, 2026. Methodology.
Detailed CIP codes in this field (14)
- 13.0401 Educational Leadership and Administration, General
- 13.0402 Administration of Special Education
- 13.0403 Adult and Continuing Education Administration
- 13.0404 Educational, Instructional, and Curriculum Supervision
- 13.0406 Higher Education/Higher Education Administration
- 13.0407 Community College Administration
- 13.0408 Elementary and Middle School Administration/Principalship
- 13.0409 Secondary School Administration/Principalship
- 13.0410 Urban Education and Leadership
- 13.0411 Superintendency and Educational System Administration
- 13.0412 International School Administration/Leadership
- 13.0413 Education Entrepreneurship
- 13.0414 Early Childhood Program Administration
- 13.0499 Educational Administration and Supervision, Other