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Why LSU Master's in Higher Education Administration?

$16,524 Total Cost

GRE Optional

Study On Your Time

Get a quality online master’s degree at an affordable cost. 

A GRE score is not required for application.

The flexible online format makes it easy to balance studies with your schedule.

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MA in Education: Higher Education Administration

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Learn from industry experts who bridge the gap between theory and real-world application.

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Students enrolled in this program are eligible for membership in the Omega Nu Lambda (ONL) Honor Society.

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Unmatched Student Support

All online students have access to dedicated Enrollment and Student Success Coaches.

$102,610 Median Annual Wage

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According to the BLS, the median annual wage for postsecondary education administrators was $102,610 in May 2023.1

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LSU MA in Education: Higher Education Administration 

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Learn to Lead with Impact

Get the tools for college leadership from a top-ranked university. 

The LSU online Master of Arts in Education with a specialization in Higher Education Administration equips you to become a strategic, fully-prepared school leader. The program explores critical areas like admissions, financial aid, student affairs, legal issues, and more. Earn your degree on your terms and benefit from a flexible online format, personalized student support, and a focus on real-world application.

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Admission Requirements

Admission Requirements

Bachelor's degree from a regionally-accredited college or university or the equivalent from a foreign institution

Admission requirements for the LSU MA in Education: Higher Education Administration online program include the following:

Cumulative GPA of at least 3.0 on all undergraduate work (or in the final 60 credit hours) and for any graduate work already completed 

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Statement of purpose 

Three letters of recommendation 

GRE optional 

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Top-Ranked Program

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The MA in Education: Higher Education Administration was top-ranked for Best Online Master's in Education Programs for by U.S. News & World Report in 2025.

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Pursuit of my MA in Higher Education Administration at LSU has validated my choice of remaining in higher education as part of my future plans. One of the Best Programs without doubt! Enroll!”

LaMona Wallace

Graduate of MA in Education: Higher Education Administration

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Will my degree say I earned it online?

No, graduates receive the same diploma as on-campus peers.

Will I pay out-of-state tuition if I am outside of Louisiana?

There are no out-of-state fees. Fully online programs offer the same flat-rate tuition no matter where you live.

How do online classes work?

LSU Online is a flexible fit for learners offering six starts a year and seven-week terms. All courses are designed to be fully accessible and engage learners, no matter where you are located.

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