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Education Administrators, Elementary and Secondary School

Education

Most education administrators begin their careers as teachers and prepare for advancement into education administration by completing a master's or doctoral degree. Because of the diversity of duties and levels of responsibility, educational backgrounds and experience vary considerably among these workers.

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Related College Majors

Educational Leadership and Administration, General. - More About This Major

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Average Tuition (excluding room and board) for Schools with this major: $15,040.00 per year

Educational, Instructional, and Curriculum Supervision. - More About This Major

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Average Tuition (excluding room and board) for Schools with this major: $17,128.00 per year

Elementary and Middle School Administration/Principalship. - More About This Major

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Average Tuition (excluding room and board) for Schools with this major: $14,118.00 per year

Secondary School Administration/Principalship. - More About This Major

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Average Tuition (excluding room and board) for Schools with this major: $14,403.00 per year

Superintendency and Educational System Administration. - More About This Major

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Average Tuition (excluding room and board) for Schools with this major: $16,331.00 per year

Certifications or Licenses

Most States require principals to be licensed as school administrators. License requirements vary by state, but nearly all states require either a master's degree or some other graduate-level trai...

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General Qualifications

To be considered for education administrator positions, workers must first prove themselves in their current jobs. In evaluating candidates, supervisors look for leadership, determination, confide...

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Knowledge

  • English Language
  • Education and Training
  • Administration and Management
  • Customer and Personal Service
  • Public Safety and Security

Most Common Education Levels

The level of education attained by people currently working in this career.

Most Common Education

Schools with the Highest Enrollment for Featured Major

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School
Number of Students
University of Phoenix-Online C...
503,019
Arizona State University
76,438
University of Minnesota-Twin C...
65,213
Liberty University
64,610
Walden University
63,875
University of Central Florida
63,153
University of Florida
58,626
Capella University
57,466
The University of Texas at Austin
54,264
Grand Canyon University
53,018