Careers · Education Administrators, Postsecondary · New York
Education Administrators, Postsecondary in New York
Education administrators at postsecondary institutions plan and direct student instruction, academic programs, and campus services. They work at universities, colleges, and community colleges, handling everything from curriculum development to student support systems In New York the median pay is $139,640 a year, 34% above the national median of $104,590.
$139,640median pay in New York, per year
$109,840–$183,360middle half earn
7,280employed in New York
$104,590U.S. median, for comparison
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Who is hiring in New York
1open role like this on employer career sites, 0 in New York or remote
1employer hiring
0posted in the last 7 days
MDwhere most openings are
What it takes
Preparation: Extensive preparation (graduate degree and/or many years of experience). Most hold a master’s degree.
Skills that matter most
Reading ComprehensionCritical ThinkingActive ListeningWritingSpeakingMonitoringInstructingTime Management
Knowledge areas
English LanguageAdministration and ManagementEducation and TrainingCustomer and Personal ServicePersonnel and Human ResourcesAdministrative
Full profile, interests that fit, certifications and training: Education Administrators, Postsecondary.
Licenses and training in New York
Education Administrators, Postsecondary pay in other states
New Jersey · $131,570Massachusetts · $128,970Delaware · $128,570Wyoming · $127,960Washington · $127,630South Dakota · $126,160California · $125,460Wisconsin · $124,960Connecticut · $123,190Virginia · $120,840
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O*NET-SOC 11-9033.00. Pay: BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025, New York, annual.