2025 Best Higher Education/Higher Education Administration Schools in the Plains States Region
13
Colleges in the Plains States Region
391
Higher Education/Higher Education Administration Degrees Awarded
If you plan on majoring in
higher education/higher education administration, you won't be alone since the degree program is ranked #160 in the country in terms of popularity. This means you won't have too much trouble finding schools that offer the degree.
College Factual looked at 13 colleges and universities when compiling its 2025 Best Higher Education/Higher Education Administration Schools in the Plains States Region ranking. Combined, these schools handed out 391 degrees in higher education/higher education administration to qualified students.
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Choosing a Great Higher Education/Higher Education Administration School
Your choice of higher education/higher education administration school matters, so we have put together these rankings to help you make your decision. In order to come up with a best overall ranking for higher education/higher education administration schools, we combine our degree-level rankings, weighting them by the number of degrees awarded at each level.
You may want to choose one of the degree levels below to find the schools of most interest to you.
Higher Education/Higher Education Administration Rankings by Degree Level
Since picking the right college can be one of the most important decisions of your life, we've developed the Best Higher Education/Higher Education Administration Schools in the Plains States Region ranking, along with many other major-related rankings, to help you make that decision.
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Best Schools for Higher Education/Higher Education Administration in the Plains States Region
Although we recommend filtering by degree level first, you can view the list below to see which schools give the educational experience for the higher education/higher education administration degree levels they offer.
10 Top Plains States Region Schools in Higher Education/Higher Education Administration
Master's Degree
Highest Degree Type
1st
Most Popular In IA
40
Higher Education/Higher Education Administration Degrees Awarded
Every student pursuing a degree in higher education/higher education administration has to take a look at Iowa State University. Located in the small city of Ames, Iowa State is a public university with a very large student population. A Best Colleges rank of #88 out of 2,152 schools nationwide means Iowa State is a great university overall.
There were approximately 40 higher education/higher education administration students who graduated with this degree at Iowa State in the most recent data year.
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Any student who is interested in higher education/higher education administration needs to check out Saint Cloud State University. St. Cloud State University is a large public university located in the small city of Saint Cloud. This university ranks 33rd out of 52 schools for overall quality in the state of Minnesota.
There were about 26 higher education/higher education administration students who graduated with this degree at St. Cloud State University in the most recent data year.
More information about a degree in higher education/higher education administration from Saint Cloud State University
Masters
Degree Type
MS in Higher Education Administration
Program Name
Learn how strategic leadership, data-driven resource management and a culture centered on student success can enhance colleges and universities with this online master's from Southern New Hampshire University.
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Doctor's Degree
Highest Degree Type
1st
Most Popular In MO
46
Higher Education/Higher Education Administration Degrees Awarded
It is difficult to beat Maryville University of Saint Louis if you want to pursue a degree in higher education/higher education administration. Located in the large suburb of Saint Louis, Maryville U is a private not-for-profit university with a moderately-sized student population. A Best Colleges rank of #319 out of 2,152 schools nationwide means Maryville U is a great university overall.
There were approximately 46 higher education/higher education administration students who graduated with this degree at Maryville U in the most recent data year.
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Doctor's Degree
Highest Degree Type
2nd
Most Popular In IA
Any student who is interested in higher education/higher education administration has to look into University of Iowa. Iowa is a very large public university located in the city of Iowa City. A Best Colleges rank of #80 out of 2,152 schools nationwide means Iowa is a great university overall.
There were about 16 higher education/higher education administration students who graduated with this degree at Iowa in the most recent data year.
More information about a degree in higher education/higher education administration from University of Iowa
Doctor's Degree
Highest Degree Type
5th
Most Popular In MN
Located in the suburb of Saint Paul, Bethel University Minnesota is a private not-for-profit university with a small student population. A Best Colleges rank of #476 out of 2,152 colleges nationwide means Bethel University Minnesota is a great university overall.
There were about 5 higher education/higher education administration students who graduated with this degree at Bethel University Minnesota in the most recent data year.
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