Postsecondary School Administrator

Code: 11-9033.00

Also known as: Academic Affairs Vice President, Academic Dean, Admissions Director, College President, Dean, Financial Aid Director, Institutional Research Director, Provost, Registrar, Students Dean

Description: Postsecondary School Administrators are the nuts and bolts behind a smoothly run educational institution. They oversee faculty research projects, student activities, admissions, class registration and academics. Most Postsecondary School Administrators have a Master's or doctoral degree. However, for certain entry-level jobs a Bachelor's degree is acceptable.

Postsecondary School Administrator

Typical wages


10% $56,310
25% $72,030
Median $97,500
75% $139,220
90% $199,400
10% $27.07
25% $34.63
Median $46.87
75% $66.94
90% $95.87

Projected employment

Estimated Employment
(2019 year)
190,500
Projected Employment
(2029 year)
197,600
Percent Change +0 %
Projected Annual Job Openings 13,400