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Education Administrators, Postsecondary

Role Overview

Plan, direct, or coordinate student instruction, administration, and services, as well as other research and educational activities, at postsecondary institutions, including universities, colleges, and junior and community colleges.

Salary by State (top paying)

State Median salary
Alaska $147,190
Wisconsin $137,400
New York $136,170
Delaware $135,610
New Jersey $130,520
Maryland $125,730
California $123,840
Massachusetts $122,970
Wyoming $113,160
Washington $110,310
Connecticut $109,700
Oregon $109,480
Virginia $108,750
New Hampshire $107,600
South Dakota $107,110

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BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), BLS Employment Projections.

Median Annual Salary

$103,960

Projected Growth (10yr)

+1.7%

Avg. annual openings

15.1k

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