General
Educational Administration And Supervision
Data derived specifically from PUMS raw data for Educational Administration And Supervision.
Entry Level Salary
$55,000
Median Salary
$82,000
Unemployment Rate
1.3%
Avg: 2.2%
Underemployment Rate
10.9%
Working non-college jobs
Earnings Trajectory
Lifetime: $3,280,000
Entry (Early)
$55,000
Median (Prime)
$82,000
High (Prime)
$83,804
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
+39k
+262k
+276k
$25k / yr
-51k
+172k
+186k
$50k / yr
-141k
+82k
+96k
Break-even Age
Entry Level
Median
High
$0 Cost
40
27
27
$25k / yr
Never
33
32
$50k / yr
Never
43
41
Return on Investment %
Entry Level
Median
High
$0 Cost
∞
∞
∞
$25k / yr
-47%
158%
171%
$50k / yr
-65%
38%
44%
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).
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Education Impact
Advanced Degree Rate93%
Analysis: A large percentage of students in this field pursue Master's or Doctoral degrees to maximize earnings.
Top Professions
Education and childcare administrators
27.0% of graduates map to this role
Growing
Entry Salary
$60,000
Median Salary (PUMS | BLS)
$95,394|$102,260
openings
44,100 /yr
Growth (10yr): +0.1%
Elementary and middle school teachers
17.7% of graduates map to this role
Stable
Entry Salary
$55,736
Median Salary (PUMS | BLS)
$65,382|$64,170
openings
127,300 /yr
Growth (10yr): -0.4%
Secondary school teachers
8.9% of graduates map to this role
Stable
Entry Salary
$54,557
Median Salary (PUMS | BLS)
$72,885|$70,930
openings
70,000 /yr
Growth (10yr): -0.2%
Postsecondary teachers
3.5% of graduates map to this role
Growing
Entry Salary
$9,716
Median Salary (PUMS | BLS)
$61,763|$82,250
openings
123,800 /yr
Growth (10yr): +6%
Top executives
2.9% of graduates map to this role
Growing
Entry Salary
$97,899
Median Salary (PUMS | BLS)
$150,614|$108,510
openings
305,100 /yr
Growth (10yr): +4.9%
Educational, guidance, and career counselors and advisors
2.5% of graduates map to this role
Growing
Entry Salary
$55,000
Median Salary (PUMS | BLS)
$60,000|$64,330
openings
27,800 /yr
Growth (10yr): +2.9%
Other educational instruction and library occupations
1.6% of graduates map to this role
Growing
Entry Salary
$60,727
Median Salary (PUMS | BLS)
$70,000|$38,230
openings
238,600 /yr
Growth (10yr): +0.3%
Special education teachers
1.6% of graduates map to this role
Stable
Entry Salary
$58,951
Median Salary (PUMS | BLS)
$64,311|$67,170
openings
37,100 /yr
Growth (10yr): -0.1%
Other teachers and instructors
1.5% of graduates map to this role
Growing
Entry Salary
$55,262
Median Salary (PUMS | BLS)
$85,018|$45,730
openings
168,800 /yr
Growth (10yr): +1.4%
Registered nurses
1.4% of graduates map to this role
Growing
Entry Salary
$86,893
Median Salary (PUMS | BLS)
$97,164|$97,550
openings
180,800 /yr
Growth (10yr): +5.6%
About this Data:
- Entry: Median salary for graduates aged 22 to 27 (American Community Survey).
- Median (PUMS | BLS): Comparison of this major's graduates vs. the national market average for the role.
- Growth & Openings: 10-year national projections (2025–2035).
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 | 16 | $64,342 - $83,862 |
| educational administration and supervision. | Bachelor's Degree | 20 | $41,308 - $72,710 |
| educational administration and supervision. | Post-bacc Certificate | 19 | $88,020 - $119,559 |
| educational administration and supervision. | Master's Degree | 697 | $36,807 - $131,961 |
| educational administration and supervision. | Doctoral Degree | 347 | $60,822 - $184,940 |
| educational administration and supervision. | First Professional Degree | 21 | $61,285 - $108,829 |
| educational administration and supervision. | Graduate Certificate | 162 | $55,898 - $150,425 |