Elementary and Middle School Administration/Principalship
A program that focuses on educational administration at the elementary and middle school (K-7) levels and prepares individuals to serve as principals and masters of elementary and middle schools. Includes instruction in elementary and/or middle school education, program and facilities planning, budgeting and administration, public relations, human resources management, childhood and pre-adolescent growth and development, counseling skills, applicable law and regulations, school safety, policy studies, and professional standards and ethics.
- Schools offering
- 8
- Annual completions
- 189
- Typical degree level
- Bachelor's
- Median earnings (5yr)
- $50k
About this major
A program that focuses on educational administration at the elementary and middle school (K-7) levels and prepares individuals to serve as principals and masters of elementary and middle schools. Includes instruction in elementary and/or middle school education, program and facilities planning, budgeting and administration, public relations, human resources management, childhood and pre-adolescent growth and development, counseling skills, applicable law and regulations, school safety, policy studies, and professional standards and ethics.
Where this major leads
Occupations most often associated with this major, from the federal BLS+O*NET crosswalk. Job-growth projections and median wages are national.
| Occupation | Median wage | Job growth | Typical education |
|---|---|---|---|
| Education administrators, kindergarten through secondary | $104k | -1.5% | Master's degree |
Earnings at a glance
Median graduate earnings from the federal College Scorecard, 5 and 10 years out.
Median 5-year earnings
$50k
Top colleges for Elementary and Middle School Administration/Principalship
Ranked by annual completions at the associate's or bachelor's level — a proxy for program scale.
| College | Location | Assoc. | Bach. | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ohio State University-Main Campus | Columbus, OH | 0 | 108 | 108 |
| Ohio State University-Newark Campus | Newark, OH | 0 | 32 | 32 |
| Ohio State University-Lima Campus | Lima, OH | 0 | 19 | 19 |
| Ohio State University-Mansfield Campus | Mansfield, OH | 0 | 12 | 12 |
| Ohio State University-Marion Campus | Marion, OH | 0 | 11 | 11 |
| Georgia Gwinnett College | Lawrenceville, GA | 0 | 7 | 7 |
| Hudson Valley Community College | Troy, NY | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Concordia University Ann Arbor | Ann Arbor, MI | 0 | 0 | 0 |
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