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2026 Best Educational Administration Schools in Michigan

11 Colleges in the United States
653 Educational Administration Degrees Awarded
$64,821 Avg Early-Career Salary

Educational Administration degree programs prepare students for a range of careers in the field. While the number of schools offering the program varies, there are still top-quality ones to be found.

For its 2026 ranking, College Factual looked at 24 schools in the United States to determine which ones were the best for educational administration students pursuing a degree.

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Best Schools for Educational Administration in Michigan

Below are the schools that deliver the strongest overall educational administration education in Michigan.

Top Schools in Educational Administration

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Michigan State University
East Lansing, MI

No school ranked higher than Michigan State University this year for educational administration. This very large public university is located in the city of East Lansing. The six-year graduation rate is 81%. Michigan State University awarded about 72 educational administration degrees in the most recent data year. Graduates of the educational administration program make about $73,134 in their early career. Students borrow a median of $25,213 to complete this degree. See the full educational administration program report for Michigan State University

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University Of Michigan Ann Arbor is a great choice for students pursuing a degree in educational administration, landing the #2 spot this year. This very large public university is located in the city of Ann Arbor. University Of Michigan Ann Arbor graduates 93% of students within six years. About 35 educational administration degrees were awarded at University Of Michigan Ann Arbor in the most recent year. Students who receive their educational administration degree from University Of Michigan Ann Arbor earn around $53,861 in the first couple years of their career. Students borrow a median of $19,137 to complete this degree. More information about a degree in educational administration from University Of Michigan Ann Arbor

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Calvin College
Grand Rapids, MI

Students looking for a strong educational administration program will find one at Calvin College, which ranked #3. Located in the city of Grand Rapids, Calvin College is a mid-sized private not-for-profit university. About 74% of students finish within six years. About 11 educational administration degrees were awarded at Calvin College in the most recent year. Students who receive their educational administration degree from Calvin College earn around $44,220 in the first couple years of their career. Calvin College graduates carry a median of $22,707 in student loans. See the full educational administration program report for Calvin College

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Grand Valley State University came in at #4 on our 2026 list of the best educational administration schools. This very large public university is located in the town of Allendale. The six-year graduation rate is 67%. Grand Valley State University awarded about 93 educational administration degrees in the most recent data year. Students who receive their educational administration degree from Grand Valley State University earn around $53,932 in the first couple years of their career. Students borrow a median of $26,378 to complete this degree. See the full educational administration program report for Grand Valley State University

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Western Michigan University came in at #5 on our 2026 list of the best educational administration schools. Set in the city of Kalamazoo, Western Michigan University is a large public institution. Roughly 58% of students complete a degree within six years here. About 45 educational administration degrees were awarded at Western Michigan University in the most recent year. Educational Administration graduates of Western Michigan University earn a median of $75,270 early in their careers. Typical student debt for the program is $27,981. See the full educational administration program report for Western Michigan University

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Central Michigan University
Mount Pleasant, MI

Central Michigan University landed the #6 spot for educational administration this year. Set in the town of Mount Pleasant, Central Michigan University is a large public institution. About 59% of students finish within six years. Central Michigan University awarded about 52 educational administration degrees in the most recent data year. Soon after graduation, educational administration degree recipients from Central Michigan University generally make around $76,885. Typical student debt for the program is $27,857. More information about a degree in educational administration from Central Michigan University

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Oakland University
Rochester Hills, MI

Oakland University came in at #7 for educational administration this year. This large public university is located in the suburb of Rochester Hills. The six-year graduation rate is 58%. There were roughly 57 educational administration students who graduated with this degree at Oakland University in the most recent data year. Graduates of the educational administration program make about $71,472 in their early career. Typical student debt for the program is $25,972. More information about a degree in educational administration from Oakland University

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Wayne State University earned the #8 position for educational administration this year. This very large public university is located in the city of Detroit. Roughly 58% of students complete a degree within six years here. Wayne State University awarded about 51 educational administration degrees in the most recent data year. Soon after graduation, educational administration degree recipients from Wayne State University generally make around $70,455. Typical student debt for the program is $26,689. Get the full educational administration details for Wayne State University

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Saginaw Valley State University
University Center, MI

Saginaw Valley State University landed the #9 spot for educational administration this year. Located in the suburb of University Center, Saginaw Valley State University is a moderately-sized public university. The six-year graduation rate is 48%. There were roughly 28 educational administration students who graduated with this degree at Saginaw Valley State University in the most recent data year. Soon after graduation, educational administration degree recipients from Saginaw Valley State University generally make around $65,005. Typical student debt for the program is $28,091. See the full educational administration program report for Saginaw Valley State University

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Ferris State University
Big Rapids, MI

Ferris State University placed #10 among the best educational administration schools. Ferris State University is a large public school located in the town of Big Rapids. About 56% of students finish within six years. About 23 educational administration degrees were awarded at Ferris State University in the most recent year. Soon after graduation, educational administration degree recipients from Ferris State University generally make around $96,834. Ferris State University graduates carry a median of $23,562 in student loans. Read more about the educational administration program at Ferris State University

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Eastern Michigan University earned the #11 position for educational administration this year. Set in the suburb of Ypsilanti, Eastern Michigan University is a large public institution. Eastern Michigan University graduates 46% of students within six years. Eastern Michigan University awarded about 131 educational administration degrees in the most recent data year. Educational Administration graduates of Eastern Michigan University earn a median of $70,709 early in their careers. Typical student debt for the program is $28,781. Get the full educational administration details for Eastern Michigan University

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Concordia University Ann Arbor ranked #12 on our 2026 list of the best educational administration schools. Located in the city of Ann Arbor, Concordia University Ann Arbor is a small private not-for-profit university. About 49% of students finish within six years. Concordia University Ann Arbor awarded about 13 educational administration degrees in the most recent data year. Students who receive their educational administration degree from Concordia University Ann Arbor earn around $66,408 in the first couple years of their career. Typical student debt for the program is $27,584. More information about a degree in educational administration from Concordia University Ann Arbor

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Oakland Community College
Auburn Hills, MI

Oakland Community College came in at #13 for educational administration this year. Set in the suburb of Auburn Hills, Oakland Community College is a very large public institution. There were roughly 27 educational administration students who graduated with this degree at Oakland Community College in the most recent data year. Students who receive their educational administration degree from Oakland Community College earn around $43,205 in the first couple years of their career. Typical student debt for the program is $15,865. See the full educational administration program report for Oakland Community College

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Lansing Community College landed the #14 spot for educational administration this year. This large public university is located in the city of Lansing. Lansing Community College awarded about 15 educational administration degrees in the most recent data year. Educational Administration graduates of Lansing Community College earn a median of $46,103 early in their careers. Lansing Community College graduates carry a median of $16,700 in student loans. Read more about the educational administration program at Lansing Community College

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Notes and References

This list is compiled by College Factual (MF_RANKING_2025), 2026 edition. Schools are scored on a blend of student outcomes (graduation rate, post-graduation earnings), affordability, and program focus, drawn primarily from the U.S. Department of Education (IPEDS and College Scorecard).

Ranking method: College Major Top Ranked · 24 schools evaluated.

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