Why Pursue an Online Master's Degree in Higher Education Administration?
If you’re ready to grow your career and take on leadership roles so you can help shape the future of higher education, the 100% online MEd in Higher Education Administration is designed for you. You’ll develop the knowledge and practical experience to pursue roles across colleges, universities, community colleges, and other higher education organizations.
You’ll build practical skills in leadership, critical thinking and higher education administration through coursework and hands-on experience. When you graduate, you’ll be prepared to lead and solve problems so you can navigate the evolving needs of higher education.
Benefits of an Online MEd in Higher Education Administration
Start preparing for opportunities across colleges, universities, community colleges, policy organizations and other higher education settings. You’ll develop a deeper understanding of the field and how institutions operate so you can confidently take the next step in your career.
Expand your understanding of higher education so you’ll be better prepared to collaborate across departments, contribute to institutional goals and take on greater responsibility throughout your career. You’ll develop relevant knowledge and practical skills you can use in your current role while preparing for what’s next.
Develop the perspective to lead with purpose and make a meaningful impact on the students and institutions you serve. You’ll learn to engage different populations and contribute thoughtfully to the changing needs of higher education.
You’ll explore areas like assessment, law, policy and administration while learning to connect theory with practice. Your coursework will help you understand the issues and decisions shaping colleges and universities today.
You won’t just learn theory. You’ll connect classroom learning with the realities of working in higher education through 150 hours of supervised field experience designed to broaden your professional knowledge and portfolio.
With our 100% online MEd in Higher Education Administration, you can complete your coursework while balancing your career and other responsibilities. You’ll have due dates each week, but you can complete your classes around your schedule.
MEd in Higher Education Administration Concentrations
As a fully online student in the MEd in Higher Education Administration, you customize your experience by choosing one of two concentrations. This allows you to align your studies with specific career goals and different postsecondary environments.
With the Comprehensive University Leadership concentration you’ll prepare to work as a professional within college and university offices, policy organizations and advocacy organizations. You’ll gain an understanding of the foundations of higher education with a focus on assessment, law and policy, and administration, and you will link theory and practice through your field experience.
If you choose the Community College Leadership concentration, you’ll prepare to work as a professional in the community college sector. You’ll gain an understanding about community colleges and their unique role in postsecondary attainment and workforce development, while learning to link theory and practice through class projects and field experience.
The Master of Education in Higher Education Administration would be a great fit for you if you:
- Already work at a college, university or community college and want to grow your career or prepare for leadership opportunities.
- Are interested in transitioning into higher education and want to build a strong foundation for opportunities in administration, student affairs, academic advising and related areas.
- Want to better understand the challenges facing higher education and develop the skills to positively impact students and institutions.
- Are a working professional looking for a 100% online graduate program you can pursue alongside your career and personal commitments.
Don’t miss this opportunity to earn a Master of Education in Higher Education Administration!
Apply for the MEd in Higher Education AdministrationGraduate Program Cost
$595 per credit hour. Pricing you can plan for.
No Additional Fees
Cost is all-inclusive. No on-campus amenity fees.
No Out-of-State Tuition
Pay the same price, no matter where you live.
Admission and Application Requirements
Applications are submitted through the UT San Antonio Graduate Application. Please upload all required documents (listed below) on your UT San Antonio Graduate Application. It is the applicant’s responsibility to ensure completion and submission of the application, a nonrefundable application fee, and all required supporting documents are on file with UT San Antonio by the appropriate application deadline.
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| Required Degree | Bachelor's Degree from an accredited college or university in the United States or have proof of equivalent training at a foreign institution. | |
| Minimum GPA | 3.0 (on a 4.0 scale) Departments may consider GPA of last 60 semester credit hours. Otherwise qualified individuals with a GPA below 3.0 may still be eligible for admission consideration. For further information, please contact [email protected]. | |
| Coursework | Completed adequate credit hours or foreign institution equivalent coursework as preparation for the program. Students are strongly encouraged to have completed Principles of Accounting I or Financial Accounting before applying. | |
| Transcripts* | Required from all institutions attended; international transcripts must be recorded/translated to English | |
| Credential Evaluation | Required if you have earned university-level credit from foreign institutions. Submit an evaluation of your transcripts from FCSA or any NACES-approved credential evaluation agency. | |
| English Language Proficiency | 79 TOEFL iBT / 6.5 IELTS / Duolingo 100 For exams taken on or after January 21, 2026: We require a minimum TOEFL iBT score of 4.0. |
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| Purpose Statement | Required | |
| Resume | Required | |
| Letters of Recommendation | Optional 2 - letters academic or professional reference(s) demonstrating your attributes for successful completion of this program (you will request these through the Graduate Admissions Application; let your recommenders know of your deadline to ensure submissions are on time) | |
| *Unofficial transcripts will be taken into consideration for admissions; however, if admitted into the program, you must submit official transcripts to the University. | ||
Application Deadlines
Applicants are encouraged to have their admission file completed as early as possible. All applications, required documents and letters of recommendation, if applicable, must be submitted by 5:00 PM U.S. Central Time on the day of the deadline. Deadlines are subject to change.
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| Application Deadlines for: | Priority | International | Domestic |
| Spring 2027 | December 1, 2026 | December 1, 2026 | |
| Summer 2027 | Not Available | Not Available | |
| Fall 2027 | August 1, 2027 | August 1, 2027 | |
| Spring 2028 | December 1, 2027 | December 1, 2027 | |
Career Options
Online MEd in Higher Education Administration Classes
To earn your Master of Education in Higher Education Administration, you’ll take 30-credit hours.
Description Coming Soon.
Provides initial insight into the student affairs profession, including expectations and ethical standards of the profession. This survey course introduces students to the numerous differentiated student affairs functional areas in postsecondary education by using theory-based and application-oriented approaches.
A knowledge of history makes possible the awareness and understanding of present-day issues in higher education, such as the interdependence and role of higher education in society. This course covers the development of western higher education from the 11th century to the present with an emphasis on the development of U.S. higher education since the colonial colleges. Course sections may use chronological, critical, thematic, or other strategies for covering content.
This course offers those who work or plan to work in post-secondary educational institutions the opportunity to build an understanding of classic and contemporary college student development theories and their application in practice.
This course examines the legal status of higher education in the United States, the rights and responsibilities of educators and students including fair employment, due process, tort liability and contracts, student rights, landmark court decisions, and federal and state legislation having an impact on education.
An overview of program evaluation theories, models and perspectives currently being applied in higher education. Emphasis will be on how to plan programs and perform evaluations of functional areas and/or organizational units in higher education that are focused on student support, activities and success.
Examines the organization and administration of student services in institutions of higher education. Theories, research, and methods are used to encourage the application of theory to practical experience. Topics will include the administrative environment of student affairs, organizational and management issues of student affairs, essential skills and competencies for student affairs managers, professional standards and principles of good practice, and challenges for the future.
A study of current thought as it relates to the management of institutions of higher education.
Analysis of current leadership practices and issues in the governance of higher education that affect students, faculty, and administration. Study of the scope and role of colleges and universities.
Examines the history, purpose and societal role of the American community college. Provides an overview of the different functions of the community college and the major issues impacting community college governance and administration. The contemporary role of community colleges in P–20 efforts is also discussed.
Description Coming Soon.
This course is designed to provide exploratory experience for students in different functional areas of higher education (i.e., student affairs, academic affairs, or policy and governance) to help them gain a perspective of the breadth and depth of college administration. Individually supervised field experience of 150 hours in a functional area of higher education is required.
It typically takes 1-2 years to complete the online Master of Education in Higher Education Administration.
Explore the UT San Antonio MEd in Higher Education Administration course catalog for more information.
Frequently Asked Questions
Tuition for the online Master of Education in Higher Education Administration is $595 per credit hour.
A Master of Education in Higher Education Administration can prepare you for careers across colleges, universities, community colleges and other higher education organizations. Career areas may include academic advising, student affairs, admissions, administration, policy and other roles that support students and institutions.
The program is designed for professionals at different stages of their higher education careers, including those working in staff, administrative, leadership, advising and teaching roles. It can help you build the knowledge and experience to grow professionally and contribute to student success and other higher education outcomes.
Yes. The Higher Education Administration MEd is offered as an online program at UT San Antonio. Students have opportunities to interact with faculty and classmates throughout the program.
The online MEd in Higher Education Administration is a 30-credit-hour, non-thesis, cohort-based program that can be completed in less than two years. Students may enter the online program in the fall or spring semester.
Yes. Online students complete 150 hours of supervised field experience designed to broaden their professional experience and portfolio. This gives you an opportunity to connect what you learn in your courses with the realities of working in higher education.
You’ll develop a broad understanding of higher education through subjects like higher education and student affairs, college student development, assessment, law, policy and administration. The curriculum is designed to help you connect higher education theory and research with professional practice.
Yes. Online students can choose between Comprehensive University Leadership and Community College Leadership. These concentrations allow you to align your studies with your career goals and the type of postsecondary environment where you want to work.
The online program is designed for individuals at different levels of higher education roles, including staff, administrators, leaders, advisors and instructors. If you are considering the program from outside higher education, we recommend speaking with an enrollment counselor about how your professional background aligns with its goals and admissions expectations. Email [email protected] or call 210-458-4400 to speak with the UT San Antonio Online team.
The online format is designed to provide flexibility for professionals balancing graduate school with a busy life.
UT San Antonio’s online MEd in Higher Education Administration program combines graduate coursework with hands-on field experience to prepare professionals to tackle challenges across higher education. Students also receive personalized academic guidance from a faculty advisor and learn within a cohort-based program designed to encourage engagement, critical thinking and professional growth.