Education Administrators, Postsecondary
Plan, direct, or coordinate student instruction, administration, and services, as well as other research and educational activities, at postsecondary institutions, including universities, colleges, and junior and community colleges.
Common Job Titles
- Academic Affairs Vice President (Academic Affairs VP)
- Academic Dean
- Dean
- Registrar
Wage Data According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics
Annual wage data for Education Administrators, Postsecondary (2024)
Estimated Total Employment (U.S.)
176,420
Wage Distribution by Percentile
Line chart of annual wages by percentile. U.S. is the solid line. 10th percentile: U.S. $63,820. 25th percentile: U.S. $79,880. 50th percentile: U.S. $103,960. 75th percentile: U.S. $140,940. 90th percentile: U.S. $212,420. Use the left and right arrow keys to move between percentiles.
- U.S.
| Metric | U.S. |
|---|---|
| 10% of workers earn the following or less | $63,820 |
| 10% of workers earn the following or more | $212,420 |
| Workers on average earn | $124,450 |
+ indicates wage is at or above the BLS reporting cap ($239,200/year)
Skills & Requirements
Key competencies for this occupation, ranked by importance
- English Language4.3/5
- Administration and Management4.2/5
- Education and Training4.1/5
- Customer and Personal Service4.1/5
- Personnel and Human Resources3.4/5
Tools & Technology
Equipment and software commonly used in this occupation
In-Demand Technology
Frequently requested by employers in job postings
- Google Docs
- Hypertext markup language HTML
- IBM SPSS Statistics
- Microsoft Access
- Microsoft Dynamics
- Microsoft Excel
- Microsoft Office software
- Microsoft Outlook
- Microsoft PowerPoint
- Microsoft Project
- Microsoft SharePoint
- Microsoft Visio
- Microsoft Word
- Oracle PeopleSoft
- SAP software
- SAS
Technology Skills
- Adobe Dreamweaver
- Blackbaud The Raiser's Edge
- Blackboard software
- CollegeNET Schedule 25
- Common Curriculum
- Database software
- Ellucian Colleague
- Ellucian Degree Works
Tools & Equipment
- Desktop computers
- Laptop computers
- Liquid crystal display LCD video projectors
- Personal computers
- Universal serial bus USB flash drives