Number of Credits
33 credits
Master's in Higher Education Administration
Master's Degree
Fully Accredited Program
Develop the practical, applied knowledge needed to effect change in the higher education landscape.
Apply Now Request InformationGeorgetown’s Master of Professional Studies in Higher Education Administration prepares professionals to lead in a complex and rapidly evolving higher education landscape.
Designed for working professionals across the U.S. and globally, the program combines academic rigor, applied learning, and flexible delivery to advance your career
Based in Washington, D.C., the epicenter of higher education policy and national organizations, the program is built for working professionals both inside and outside the region. With flexible formats to choose from, you can engage with leaders shaping the future of the field through campus-based, hybrid, or fully online options. You’ll develop practical skills and a 360-degree understanding of higher education through case studies, applied projects, and experiential learning opportunities.
- Number of Credits: 33 credits
- Work Outside of Each Class: 6-9 hours per week
Work Outside of Each Class
6-9 hours per week - Total Tuition: $40,590*
Total Tuition
$40,590* - Enrollment: Full-time or part-time
Enrollment
Full-time or part-time - Time to Complete: 2–5 years
Time to Complete
2–5 years - Semester of Entry: Fall, spring, summer
Semester of Entry
Fall, spring, summer
Grounded in Jesuit values, our program emphasizes ethical leadership and decision-making in service of the common good. The curriculum equips you with a rigorous foundation in organizational leadership, student development, and domestic and global perspectives in higher education. Through case studies and applied projects, you will move beyond theory to develop practical skills aligned with your professional goals. To further tailor your experience, you can choose from our focus areas in administration, student affairs, or diversity, equity, and inclusion, or design a customized pathway that aligns with your career goals.
You’ll connect with peers nationwide and around the world while accessing Georgetown’s expertise and Washington, D.C., network, without putting your career on hold. You’ll graduate ready not only to adapt to change in higher education, but to lead it.
The rapidly changing environment of higher education demands professionals with applied knowledge and organizational agility. Our program combines intellectual rigor with new learning modalities to allow students to build a comprehensive and flexible course of study that will prepare them for careers in higher education.”Testimonials from current students and alumni.
Upon completing the degree, you’ll become a forward-thinking practitioner, positioned to pursue a wide range of roles within higher education, including student affairs, admissions, academic advising, alumni relations, and diversity and inclusion roles.
*Tuition rates for each term are published annually, typically in February. Total tuition listed here reflects Fall semester of entry.
