Online Master's in Higher Education Administration

Fully Accredited Program

Acquire the skills and experience necessary to transform higher education and lead effective teams.

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Georgetown’s Online Master of Professional Studies in Higher Education Administration prepares you to synthesize the complexities of the higher education landscape and develop connections within the global education community.

Designed for working professionals across the U.S. and globally, the program combines academic rigor, applied learning, and flexible delivery to advance your career.

Our online Master's in Higher Education Administration program nurtures your ability to make positive contributions early in your career and provides the opportunity to work in diverse project teams, fields, and disciplines. You will learn how to effectively communicate your ideas and strategies across our shared global community. 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

  • Total Tuition
    $40,590*

  • Enrollment
    Full-time or part-time

  • Time to Complete
    2–5 years

  • 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. 

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.