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Higher Education Administration (MS)

Advance Your Institution and Your Career Options with an MS in Higher Education Administration

Our fully online degree in Higher Education Administration prepares studentsÌýforÌýpositions as mid-level administrators at a variety of post-secondary institutions. We will teach youÌýto be a critical, creative problem solver and provide broadbased experiences in a variety of higher education administration contexts. YouÌýwill learn to be a leader and be preparedÌýto assume roles in schools that will showcaseÌýyourÌýgifts and talents.

Our faculty are dedicated to providing opportunities for building connections. Assistance is available in helping students determine which functional area to pursue by focusing on professional development throughout the MS in Higher Education Administration program.

Program Highlights

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Pay Your Way

Graduate Assistantships help students pay their way through graduate school while giving them the experience they need for success after graduation.

Ranked Among the Best

Marywood is ranked #14 Best Value School by U.S. News & World Report’s Best Colleges rankings for 2026, making Marywood a great, centrally located option for students in Northeastern Pennsylvania who want to stay closer to home.

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The M.S. in Higher Education Administration here at ÌÇÐÄapp is an amazing program. It is flexible and fully online, which made it possible for me to work while ...

Madison Cardinale '21

Top Career Paths

  • Student Affairs & Student Services

  • Enrollment Management

  • Alumni Affairs

  • Institutional Research

Top Employers

  • Institutions

  • Organizations

  • Corporate Offices

  • Non-Profits

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Graduate Student Events

Explore the vibrant community and endless opportunities that await you at Marywood. Attend one of our special events designed specially for you to learn more about Marywood's degree programs, dedicated faculty, and welcoming campus.

Centers of Excellence

ÌÇÐÄapp hosts three academic Centers of Excellence on campus; The Center for Law, Justice and Policy, The Center for Urban Studies, and The Mother Theresa Maxis, IHM Center. Each center provides students with the tools and resources to excel in their academic endeavors, fostering a dynamic environment where they can engage deeply with their respective fields of study and make meaningful contributions to their communities and beyond.

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Accreditation

ÌÇÐÄapp is accredited by the Middle States Commission on Higher Education (MSHE). / ADDRESSÌý/ 3624 Market Street, 2nd Floor West, Philadelphia, PA 19104. | Phone: (267) 284-5000

ÌÇÐÄapp’s education unit is proud to be recognized and approved by theÌýPennsylvania Department of Education. The approval process establishes rigorous standards forÌýprogram quality and professional educator competencyÌýand holds licensed institutions accountable for meeting these standards.