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ONLINE EDUCATION DEGREES IN HIGHER EDUCATION

Accredited universities offer the following online Master's degrees and PhD programs in education with specializations in educational leadership and management skills in higher education.

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- AIU Online
- Capella University
- George Washington University
- Jones International University
- Kaplan University
- Touro University
- University Alliance
- University of Cincinnati
- University of Phoenix
- The University of Scranton
- Walden University
- Western Governors University

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Universities have a responsibility not only to their students, but to the general public at large. Some of the most innovative research projects, medical breakthroughs, and social advancements have been borne out of the university system. To ensure that colleges and schools at the postsecondary level continue to contribute at optimal levels, administrators defer to those who have earned a master's or doctorate degree from programs in higher education.

Degree programs in higher education are specifically geared to train you in a variety of disciplines ranging from instruction to curricula development to educational management. Graduates of such programs often go on to become deans, administrators, and professors. Increasingly, many programs have taken to the Internet, offering students greater flexibility. Those who attend online degree programs in higher education occasionally have to reside at the main location for a week or two if they are working towards a doctorate degree. But during the rest of the year, you can work towards your certification from the comfort of home.

Although no program can guarantee you exact starting salaries after graduation, the US Department of Labor reports that the median income for postsecondary teachers was approximately $52,000 in 2004. Equally important, it predicts that job opportunities for this sector will grow much faster than the national average for other occupations. As such, it's very likely that the salary estimates will rise proportionately.

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Kaplan University

MS Higher Education/College Administration and Leadership
MS Higher Education/College Training
MS Higher Education/Student Services

Kaplan University is accredited by the Commission on Institutions of Higher Education by the North Central Association of Colleges and Schools.

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Jones International University Online

M.Ed. in Higher Education Leadership and Administration

At Jones International University, new classes begin each month, and admission applications to the degree program are accepted on a continuous basis throughout the year. Each course is offered in an accelerated 8-week term. JIU was the first fully online university to receive accreditation from The Higher Learning Commission, a member of the North Central Association, a United States regional accrediting agency.

Learn more about programs at Jones International University Online.

Abilene Christian University - Online

Master of Education in Higher Education Affairs
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Argosy University Online

EdD in Community College Executive Leadership

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Kaplan University

MS Higher Education/College Administration and Leadership
MS Higher Education/College Training
MS Higher Education/Student Services

Jones International University Online

M.Ed. in Higher Education Leadership and Administration

Abilene Christian University - Online

Master of Education in Higher Education Affairs

Argosy University Online

EdD in Community College Executive Leadership

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