Education Administrators, Postsecondary
Plan, direct, or coordinate student instruction, administration, and services, as well as other research and educational activities, at postsecondary institutions, including universities, colleges, and junior and community colleges.
How to read this profile
BLS projects U.S. employment for Education Administrators, Postsecondary to increase by 1.8% between 2024 and 2034, from 231,800 to 235,900 jobs. Its estimate of 14,500 annual openings includes replacement needs, so it does not represent current vacancies, contract postings, or freelance demand. The wage ($104,590), education (Master's degree), and related experience (Less than 5 years) figures on this profile describe typical U.S. employees. O*NET skills describe the occupation; they do not assess an individual worker's proficiency.
Base employment (2024)
231,800
Projected employment (2034)
235,900
Projected change (2024–2034)
2%
Annual openings (projected average)
14,500
Pay & Preparation
$104,590
Master's degree
Less than 5 years
None
Essential Skills
Critical Thinking (4.12/5) • Reading Comprehension (4.12/5) • Writing (4/5) • Speaking (4/5) • Active Listening (4/5) • Monitoring (4/5)
O*NET describes occupational requirements; these ratings do not measure current job-posting frequency or an individual worker’s proficiency.
BLS projections are long-term estimates; annual openings include growth and replacement needs and are not current vacancies.
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