Master of Education (M.Ed.) — Higher Education Administration
Tiffin, USA
M.Ed. (Master of Education)
DURATION
12 months
LANGUAGES
English
PACE
Full time
APPLICATION DEADLINE
EARLIEST START DATE
TUITION FEES
USD 635 *
STUDY FORMAT
Distance Learning
* per credit hour
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Key Summary
About: Tiffin University's M.Ed. in Higher Education Administration is a 30‑credit, 100% online master's for professionals and K–12 educators entering higher education. Courses use 7‑week terms with six start dates. Samples: enrollment and retention, assessment, crisis intervention and finance. You'll complete a capstone and practitioner interviews; small classes and Ph.D.-credentialed faculty support you. Typical completion: 12‑month.
Career Outcomes: Prepares you for careers in postsecondary administration, student affairs, enrollment management, financial aid and athletics administration. BLS projects 8% growth (2020–2030) and reports a median annual wage of $97,500 (May 2020). Typical roles include academic advising, program administration, outcomes assessment and student success.
Tiffin University’s M.Ed. in Higher Education Administration is a 30-credit, 100% online master’s designed for professionals seeking non‑academic roles in higher education (e.g., admissions, financial aid, student affairs, athletics) or K–12 educators transitioning into higher education. Courses are delivered in 7‑week terms with six start dates per year (January, March, May, July, August, October). Sample courses include Student Enrollment and Retention (EDU585), Assessment and Student Learning (EDU590), Crisis Prevention and Intervention (EDU624) and Higher Education Finance and Budgeting (EDU640). Students complete a capstone course synthesizing program learning and conduct interviews with higher‑education professionals. The site notes small class sizes, Ph.D.-credentialed faculty, a dedicated graduate advisor, and that as a full‑time student you can finish in less than two years; the program page and tuition calculator list a 12‑month completion timeframe as typical.
The program is 30 credits total and delivered fully online in 7‑week terms. Students take courses in areas such as enrollment and retention, assessment, crisis prevention and response, and finance/budgeting. The curriculum culminates in a capstone course that synthesizes program learning and includes applied projects and professional interviews. Course delivery is career‑focused and emphasizes practical case studies, weekly discussions, and experiential assignments.
According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (as stated on the program page), employment of postsecondary education administrators is projected to grow 8% from 2020 to 2030. The page lists the median annual wage for postsecondary education administrators as $97,500 (May 2020). Careers the program prepares you for include:
- Academic Advising
- Academic Program Administration
- Athletics Administration
- Campus Security
- Financial Aid
- Financial Services
- Orientation
- Outcomes Assessment
- Student Affairs
- Student Enrollment
- Student Life
- Student Success