Master's in Higher Education Administration at KU
Program Overview
The master's degree in higher education administration at KU is designed to prepare education professionals to thrive in administrative positions at colleges or universities. The graduate program allows students to extend and apply their knowledge of colleges and universities, and to learn from expert scholars and practitioners, as well as fellow classmates, who bring diverse leadership experiences to the program.
Enrollment Status Benefits
Full-time enrollment
Cohort-based program, with two years of hands-on graduate assistantship experience. Graduate assistantships include a full tuition waiver up to 18 credits during the academic year*.
*pending approval for the 2024-2025 academic year. Additional terms and conditions apply.
Part-time enrollment
Current college or university professionals work full-time in higher education environments and enroll any semester with rolling admission
Career Outcomes in Higher Education Administration
Students who aspire to pursue careers in educational leadership with their master’s program are likely to accept positions in areas similar to the following:
- Academic Advising
- Residence Life and Housing
- Student Conduct
- Financial Aid
- Admissions and Enrollment Management
- Health and Wellness
- Student Involvement, Activities, and Leadership
- Multicultural and Diversity Services
- Orientation and Transition Programs
- Fraternity and Sorority Life
Also, many graduate students who complete the master’s degree in higher education administration decide to pursue a doctoral program in areas such as student affairs, educational policy, business management and more.
Graduate Assistantship
Students admitted to the master’s degree program are required to have a graduate assistantship at KU to matriculate. Assistantships typically require 20-30 hours per week, and students will receive a tuition waiver*, health insurance, and a stipend (note: housing positions also receive room and board).
The graduate assistantship application requires a cover letter, resume, and list of at least three references. Following admission decisions, invited students will participate in the assistantship process, which includes the opportunity to visit campus and interview in person during Higher Education Graduate Assistant (HEGA) Days.
Many assistantship opportunities exist on campus and specific availability varies by year. Students in the program consistently have positions in offices such as Residence Life, Student Conduct, Fraternity & Sorority Life, Multicultural Affairs, Financial Aid, Academic Advising, Orientation and Transfer Programs, and Admissions. A list of available assistantships will be provided for students invited to participate in the assistantship process.
*pending approval for the 2024-2025 academic year. Additional terms and conditions apply.
Career Outcomes in Higher Education Administration
Students who aspire to pursue careers in educational leadership with their master’s program are likely to accept positions in areas similar to the following:
- Academic Advising
- Residence Life and Housing
- Student Conduct
- Financial Aid
- Admissions and Enrollment Management
- Health and Wellness
- Student Involvement, Activities, and Leadership
- Multicultural and Diversity Services
- Orientation and Transition Programs
- Fraternity and Sorority Life
Also, many graduate students who complete the master’s degree in higher education administration decide to pursue a doctoral program in areas such as student affairs, educational policy, business management and more.
Graduate Assistantship
Students admitted to the master’s degree program are required to have a graduate assistantship at KU to matriculate. Assistantships typically require 20-30 hours per week, and students will receive a tuition waiver*, health insurance, and a stipend (note: housing positions also receive room and board).
The graduate assistantship application requires a cover letter, resume, and list of at least three references. Following admission decisions, invited students will participate in the assistantship process, which includes the opportunity to visit campus and interview in person during Higher Education Graduate Assistant (HEGA) Days.
Many assistantship opportunities exist on campus and specific availability varies by year. Students in the program consistently have positions in offices such as Residence Life, Student Conduct, Fraternity & Sorority Life, Multicultural Affairs, Financial Aid, Academic Advising, Orientation and Transfer Programs, and Admissions. A list of available assistantships will be provided for students invited to participate in the assistantship process.
*pending approval for the 2024-2025 academic year. Additional terms and conditions apply.
The faculty within my program are supportive not only in my curriculum, but also the aspects of career development in preparation for graduation. They provide opportunities to engage with research, develop projects and programs, and assist in career aspirations.
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