2025 Best Higher Education/Higher Education Administration Doctor's Degree Schools in Illinois

Ranked #39 in popularity, higher education/higher education administration is one of the most sought-after doctor's degree programs in the nation. This makes choosing the right school a hard decision.

For its 2025 ranking, College Factual looked at 2 schools in Illinois to determine which ones were the best for higher education/higher education administration students pursuing a doctor's degree. Combined, these schools handed out 24 doctor's degrees in higher education/higher education administration to qualified students.

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Other Factors We Consider

In addition to the above, you should consider some of the following factors:

• Major Focus - How many resources a school devotes to higher education/higher education administration students as compared to other majors.
• Major Demand - The number of higher education/higher education administration students who choose to seek a doctor's degree at the school.
• Educational Resources - The amount of money and other resources allocated to students while they are pursuing their degree. These resources include such things as number of students per instructor and education expenditures per student.
• Accreditation - Whether a school is regionally accredited and/or accredited by a recognized higher education/higher education administration related body.

Our complete ranking methodology documents in more detail how we consider these factors to identify the best schools for higher education/higher education administration students working on their doctor's degree.

One Size Does Not Fit All

The higher education/higher education administration school you choose to invest your time and money in matters. To help you make the decision that is right for you, we've developed a number of major-specific rankings, including this list of the Best Higher Education/Higher Education Administration Doctor's Degree Schools in Illinois.

Best Schools for Doctorate Students to Study Higher Education/Higher Education Administration in Illinois

Learn about the top ranked colleges and universities for higher education/higher education administration students seeking a a doctor's degree.

Top Illinois Schools for a Doctorate in Higher Education/Higher Education Administration

1

Concordia University, Chicago
River Forest, IL

Doctor's Degree Highest Degree Type

9 Annual Graduates

Every student pursuing a degree in a doctor's degree in higher education/higher education administration has to check out Concordia University, Chicago. Concordia University, Chicago is a medium-sized private not-for-profit university located in the large suburb of River Forest.More information about a doctorate in higher education/higher education administration from Concordia University, Chicago

2

National Louis University
Chicago, IL

Doctor's Degree Highest Degree Type

8 Annual Graduates

National Louis University is a wonderful choice for students interested in a doctor's degree in higher education/higher education administration. Located in the large city of Chicago, NLU is a private not-for-profit university with a moderately-sized student population.More information about a doctorate in higher education/higher education administration from National Louis University

Best Higher Education/Higher Education Administration Colleges in the Great Lakes Region

Explore all the Best Higher Education/Higher Education Administration Schools in the Great Lakes Area or other specific states within that region.

State	Colleges	Degrees Awarded
Michigan	257	22
Ohio	253	17
Indiana	202	17
Wisconsin	163	25

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Rankings in Majors Related to Higher Education/Higher Education Administration

One of 13 majors within the Educational Administration area of study, Higher Education/Higher Education Administration has other similar majors worth exploring.

Majors Similar to Higher Education/Higher Education Administration

Related Major	Annual Graduates
General Educational Leadership & Administration	179
Educational, Instructional, & Curriculum Supervision	38
Superintendency & Educational System Administration	30
Other Educational Administration & Supervision	23
Adult & Continuing Education Administration	21
Urban Education & Leadership	12
Administration of Special Education	6

Notes and References

• The bars on the spread charts above show the distribution of the schools on this list +/- one standard deviation from the mean.
• The Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS) from the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), a branch of the U.S. Department of Education (DOE) serves as the core of the rest of our data about colleges.
• Some other college data, including much of the graduate earnings data, comes from the U.S. Department of Education’s (College Scorecard).
• Credit for the banner image above goes to Shai-WMIL. More about our data sources and methodologies.