Higher Education
Higher education jobs typically involve teaching or administration in colleges, universities, and vocational schools. Teaching in higher education includes
- Creating lesson plans
- Communicating with students
- Preparing, administering, and grading tests
Most educators in higher education jobs teach in colleges or universities and teach within a specific subject area. Teachers working in higher education need to keep current in their field of expertise and spend time on research and networking.
Education and Career Opportunities in Higher Education
The education required for higher education jobs ranges from expertise in a given field to advanced degrees in higher education, including master's and doctorate degrees. Most likely, a master's degree is the minimum degree required for teaching or administration positions at campus-based or online colleges and universities. In competitive schools, candidates with doctoral degrees in higher education may be chosen over those with master's.
Employment for higher education teachers is expected to grow by 15 percent between 2008-2018, faster than average for all occupations, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics. Salary ranges for higher education jobs vary greatly depending on the field--professors in the field of business had median annual wages of $73,320 in 2009. English professors earned a median wage of $58,870, while economics professors had median wages of $81,170.
Higher education administrators--who typically need a master's or doctoral degree in education administration or a related field--had median wages of $82,800 in 2009, according to BLS data.
As the largest private university in North America, University of Phoenix has more than 200 locations, and is available online in most countries around the world. Whether you're seeking a college degree at an associate's, bachelor's, master's, or doctoral level, we can help you reach your academic goal—and sooner than you might think.- M.A. in Education/Adult Education and Training
- Doctor of Philosophy in Higher Education Administration
- Doctor of Education in Ed. Leadership/Educational Technology
- Doctor of Education/Curriculum and Instruction
- Educational Specialist
Advance your career and get the distinct competitive advantage you need with an online degree from Kaplan University. And do it without missing a day of work.- MS in Education in Instructional Technology - Adult Learning-Higher Education
- MS in Education in Instructional Technology - Adult Learning-Organizations
- MS in Higher Education - College Administration and Leadership
- MS in Higher Education - Online College Teaching
- MS in Higher Education - College Teaching and Learning
At Northcentral University, we teach individuals, not just classes. Our unique, proven online educational experience is designed to help you achieve your goals using your own style of learning.- Adult Learning and Workforce Education - Master of Education
- Leadership in Higher Education - Doctor of Education
- Leadership in Higher Education - PhD in Education
- Curriculum and Teaching - Doctor of Education
- Curriculum and Teaching - PhD in Education
Keiser University offers accredited degree programs in today's high-demand careers: Healthcare, Technology, Paralegal, Business, Nursing and Legal Studies.- Education, MS - College Administration (Online)
- Instructional Design and Technology, EdS (Online)
- Instructional Design and Technology, PhD (Online)
- Education, MS (Online)
- Education, MS - Teaching and Learning (Online)
We keep our tuition affordable because it is an integral part of the overall mission for our university. The vision of our Chancellor, Jerry Falwell Jr., is to keep Liberty's Distance Learning Program affordable so as many individuals as possible can experience a Christ-centered education and become equipped for excellence, professionally as well as spiritually.- M. Ed. in Teaching & Learning in Education Technology
- AA in Education (Non-Licensure)
- M.Ed. - Teaching and Learning
- M.Ed Teaching and Learning-Middle Grades
- MA in Teaching - Secondary Education
Don't Miss a Day of Your Future! Grand Canyon University is offering Bachelor and Master degrees through our College of Education, Ken Blanchard College of Business, College of Nursing & Health Sciences, College of Liberal Arts, and College of Entrepreneurship. Classes start soon!- Ed.D. in Organizational Leadership with an Emphasis in Higher Education Leadership
- M.Ed. Curriculum & Instruction: Technology
- M.A.: Teaching - Professional Learning Communities (No IR, No Cert.)
- M.Ed. Secondary Ed (Not Eligible for IR/Non-Credential)
- M.Ed. Secondary Ed (Eligible for IR/Credential)
American InterContinental University Online's flexible curriculum allows you to study when and where it's most convenient. Earn your degree at an accelerated pace from an accredited school that is respected by employers.- Master's of Education (M.Ed.) in Curriculum and Instruction
- Master's of Education (M.Ed.) in Instructional Technology
- Master's (M. Ed.) in Educational Assessment and Evaluation
Earn a high quality degree in Business, IT, Education, or Communications. Jones International University® offers self-paced bachelor's and master's degrees tailored to your needs.
- M.Ed. in Adult Education
- M.Ed. in K-12 Instructional Technology
- M.Ed. in Secondary Curriculum, Instruction & Assessment
- M.Ed. in Secondary Curriculum, Instruction, and Assessment: Teacher Licensure
- M.Ed. in Corporate Training & Knowledge Management
Learning at Full Sail University has always centered around interaction and the exchange of ideas. Our online curriculum fully embraces this philosophy. We have developed our own online learning environment with the aim of being the most people-focused education experience on the web.- Education Media Design & Technology, Master of Science (Online)
Take your career to the next level with a degree from Concordia University. Earn your associate, bachelor's, or master's degree from one of our four colleges: education; health and human services; theology, arts, and sciences; and management.- M.Ed. in Curriculum & Instruction: Career and Technical Education (CTE)
- M.Ed. in Curriculum & Instruction: Environmental Education
- M.Ed. in Curriculum & Instruction: Methods & Curriculum
