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The University of Kansas

Earn your online Ed.D. in higher education administration from KU.


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Advance your future in higher education.

Make a difference in your future and in higher education by pursuing your online Ed.D. from KU. This degree is taught by full-time, nationally recognized faculty to help you apply the most recent scholarship and research skills to advance your career in colleges, universities, and nonprofit organizations. This online doctorate is specifically designed to prepare you for mid-level positions in student affairs, student support services, and institutional research, to high-level positions, like university presidents, deans, and provosts.

Program snapshot

39
required course hours
$85K
est. annual income 10 years after graduation*
100%
online

Top-tier degree, faculty, and opportunity

The KU School of Education and Human Sciences — recently ranked No. 7 in the nation on U.S. News & World Report’s list of Best Public Education Schools — sets you on a path of success through its student support, welcoming community, and professional development. KU is a globally recognized institution and one of just 38 public universities in the AAU, a group of America’s leading research universities. An online Ed.D. in higher education administration from KU signals prestige, quality, and career readiness.

Finding the time to continue your education to advance your career can be complicated. At KU, we recognize that and construct our degree programs in a way that makes them achievable for everyone with the ambition to succeed. KU's online doctorate in higher education administration program offers flexible online learning that fits your schedule. Our online courses are taught by the same highly regarded faculty and expert instructors and meet the same rigorous educational standards as our on-campus programs.

Take the next step by sharing your information to learn more about the online Ed.D. in higher education administration. We are ready to help you take your future to the next level.

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