General
Educational Administration And Supervision
Data derived specifically from PUMS raw data for Educational Administration And Supervision.
Entry Level Salary
$53,000
Median Salary
$82,592
Unemployment Rate
1.3%
Avg: 2.2%
Underemployment Rate
11.3%
Working non-college jobs
Earnings Trajectory
Lifetime: $3,303,680
Entry (Early)
$53,000
Median (Prime)
$82,592
High (Prime)
$83,691
ROI Sensitivity AnalysisAssuming 4 Years to Graduation
This analysis tests three "What-If" scenarios. While most students start at the Entry Level, calculating ROI using Median and High salaries helps illustrate the potential long-term payoff for top performers relative to the degree cost.
Lifetime Value Added (NPV)
Entry Level
Median
High
$0 Cost
+21k
+264k
+273k
$25k / yr
-69k
+174k
+183k
$50k / yr
-159k
+84k
+93k
Break-even Age
Entry Level
Median
High
$0 Cost
46
27
27
$25k / yr
Never
33
33
$50k / yr
Never
43
42
Return on Investment %
Entry Level
Median
High
$0 Cost
∞
∞
∞
$25k / yr
-64%
160%
169%
$50k / yr
-73%
39%
43%
Sensitivity Analysis Methodology: These grids assume you begin your career earning the salary specified in the column header (Entry Level = conservative baseline, Median/High = potential upside).
Important Note: Your ROI with any major will depend on the cost you pay to attend the program, and your starting salary. Both vary significantly across institutions. We encourage you to explore the ROI of a specific program variant by selecting the Program title of the credential level you are interested in. You will then have a more detailed return analysis for programs at specific institutions. We also encourage you to use the ROI calculator, or for more sophisticated analysis, the Guided ROI Interview, with your specific estimates of cost and salary.
Education Impact
Advanced Degree Rate93.3%
Analysis: A large percentage of students in this field pursue Master's or Doctoral degrees to maximize earnings.
Top Professions
Education and childcare administrators
27.9% of graduates map to this role
Stable
Entry Salary
$57,269
Median Salary (PUMS | BLS)
$93,417|$100,650
openings
45,600 /yr
Growth (10yr): -0.3%
Elementary and middle school teachers
17.8% of graduates map to this role
Stable
Entry Salary
$60,000
Median Salary (PUMS | BLS)
$70,793|$62,500
openings
132,400 /yr
Growth (10yr): -2%
Secondary school teachers
8.0% of graduates map to this role
Stable
Entry Salary
$53,000
Median Salary (PUMS | BLS)
$70,793|$64,530
openings
72,400 /yr
Growth (10yr): -1.6%
Postsecondary teachers
3.4% of graduates map to this role
Growing
Entry Salary
$9,439
Median Salary (PUMS | BLS)
$67,530|$81,600
openings
136,400 /yr
Growth (10yr): +5.9%
Top executives
2.9% of graduates map to this role
Growing
Entry Salary
$47,823
Median Salary (PUMS | BLS)
$135,060|$104,990
openings
333,100 /yr
Growth (10yr): +4.4%
Educational, guidance, and career counselors and advisors
2.6% of graduates map to this role
Growing
Entry Salary
$63,366
Median Salary (PUMS | BLS)
$58,000|$65,140
openings
31,000 /yr
Growth (10yr): +3.5%
Special education teachers
2.1% of graduates map to this role
Stable
Entry Salary
$57,269
Median Salary (PUMS | BLS)
$66,953|$64,270
openings
37,800 /yr
Growth (10yr): -1.4%
Other teachers and instructors
1.8% of graduates map to this role
Growing
Entry Salary
$53,685
Median Salary (PUMS | BLS)
$82,592|$44,220
openings
171,400 /yr
Growth (10yr): +1.4%
Other educational instruction and library occupations
1.5% of graduates map to this role
Stable
Entry Salary
$58,994
Median Salary (PUMS | BLS)
$71,735|$36,690
openings
230,400 /yr
Growth (10yr): -0.5%
Registered nurses
1.4% of graduates map to this role
Growing
Entry Salary
$84,413
Median Salary (PUMS | BLS)
$94,391|$93,600
openings
189,100 /yr
Growth (10yr): +4.9%
About this Data:
- Entry: Median salary for graduates aged 27 and under (PUMS).
- Median (PUMS | BLS): Comparison of this major's graduates vs. the national market average for the role.
- Growth & Openings: 10-year national projections (2024–2034).
Program Variants & Earnings Ranges
Summary of specific program titles and credential levels mapped to this major, showing the range of earnings across different colleges.
Completers Only: Federal median earnings data strictly reflects outcomes for students who successfully graduated. Students who do not complete their degree typically earn significantly less and face higher risks of debt default.
| Program Title | Credential Level | # Colleges | Median Earnings Range |
|---|---|---|---|
| educational administration and supervision. | Undergrad Certificate | 22 | $64,342 - $83,862 |
| educational administration and supervision. | Associate's Degree | 1 | Data N/A |
| educational administration and supervision. | Bachelor's Degree | 30 | $41,308 - $72,710 |
| educational administration and supervision. | Post-bacc Certificate | 33 | $67,781 - $119,559 |
| educational administration and supervision. | Master's Degree | 718 | $37,176 - $131,961 |
| educational administration and supervision. | Doctoral Degree | 352 | $60,822 - $184,940 |
| educational administration and supervision. | First Professional Degree | 31 | $58,136 - $106,550 |
| educational administration and supervision. | Graduate Certificate | 172 | $55,898 - $134,325 |
| educational administration and supervision. | Level 99 | 36 | $67,403 - $112,522 |