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Master of Higher Education Administration

Sam Houston State University

  • Huntsville, United States
  • English
  • Hybrid
  • Master

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Sam Houston State University campus

About the program

Master's degree preparing administrative professionals for colleges and universities.

Program highlights

  • Internship available: yes
  • Placement support: yes
  • Work during study: yes
  • Post-study work rights (1 year): yes
  • PR pathway friendly: no

What you will learn

  • Develop foundational and applied knowledge of Higher Education Administration. Strengthen analytical and communication skills relevant to the field. Apply learning through appropriate academic activities.

Career outcomes

  • Academic support
  • Student success
  • Enrollment management
  • Higher education administration

Curriculum

  • Covers foundations of higher education
  • Student development theory and contemporary issues such as diversity and technology
  • With a professional practicum in a higher education setting guided by a mentor. Online
  • On-campus
  • Synchronous
  • Asynchronous and blended formats are offered.

Entry requirements

Academic

  • Bachelor degree (or equivalent foreign credential
  • NACES evaluation or SHSU internal review) completed before the admission term; GRE/GMAT for some programmes

Minimum GPA

2.5

Accepted academic background

Bachelor degree (or equivalent foreign credential, NACES evaluation or SHSU internal review) completed before the admission term; GRE/GMAT for some programmes

Language tests

  • TOEFL iBT 79
  • IELTS 6.5
  • Duolingo Not published
  • IELTS Academic 6.5

Documents you’ll need

  • English Language Test Results

How to apply

  1. Review the program entry criteria and relevant intake. Prepare academic transcripts and the supporting documents specified for this qualification. Submit the institution application and any required English proficiency evidence. Pay the application fee when applicable. Follow the admissions team instructions and await the decision.

Other costs

Tuition per year$18,859 USD
Application fee$90 USD
Deposit_

Program details

CampusHuntsville main campus
Faculty or schoolCollege of Education
DepartmentEducational Leadership
Teaching languageEnglish
Credit value36
Study paceFixed
Post-study stay1 year
Scholarship noteInstitutional and program scholarships may be available; international eligibility and funding depend on the specific award.

Intakes and deadlines

  • Program starts

    January 2027

    Apply by

    15 Dec 2026

    31 days left

  • Program starts

    June 2027

    Apply by

    15 May 2027

    182 days left

  • Program starts

    August 2027

    Apply by

    1 Aug 2027

    260 days left

Frequently asked questions

  • The next deadline is 15 Dec 2026. Apply early, because some programs close when places fill up.