Education Administrators, Postsecondary - Plan, direct, or coordinate research, instructional, student administration and services, and other educational activities at postsecondary institutions, including universities, colleges, and junior and community colleges.
The national average annual salary for this occupation is $96,680 per year. Nationally, the average hourly wage for this occupation is $46.48. The average wage in New Mexico is well above the national average. In New Mexico, the average hourly wage is $49.65 and most workers in this occupation earn between $24.59 and $62.19 per hour.
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| Area | Entry Wage | Average Wage | Experienced Wage |
|---|---|---|---|
| National Annual | $96,680 | ||
| National Hourly | $46.48 | ||
| Statewide Annual | $51,143 | $103,282 | $129,352 |
| Statewide Hourly | $24.59 | $49.65 | $62.19 |
| Metro Areas | |||
| Albuquerque Annual | $50,505 | $131,919 | $172,626 |
| Hourly | $24.28 | $63.42 | $82.99 |
| Farmington Annual | - | - | - |
| Hourly | - | - | - |
| Las Cruces Annual | - | - | - |
| Hourly | - | - | - |
| Santa Fe Annual | $47,464 | $78,519 | $94,046 |
| Hourly | $22.82 | $37.75 | $45.21 |
| Regions | |||
| Central Annual | $50,505 | $131,919 | $172,626 |
| Hourly | $24.28 | $63.42 | $82.99 |
| Eastern Annual | $49,259 | $76,268 | $89,772 |
| Hourly | $23.68 | $36.67 | $43.16 |
| Northern Annual | $48,265 | $83,954 | $101,799 |
| Hourly | $23.20 | $40.36 | $48.94 |
| Southwestern Annual | $58,221 | $97,975 | $117,853 |
| Hourly | $27.99 | $47.10 | $56.66 |
A dash '-' indicates that information is not available for this occupation or area.
Metro Areas refer to Metropolitan Statistical Areas.
Regions refer to Workforce Investment Areas.
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Information displayed represents annual 2010 wages.
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New Mexico
2008 to 2018
In 2008 there were about 640 workers in this occupation in New Mexico. The Department of Workforce Solutions estimates that by 2018 this number will increase by about 30 percent and an estmated 830 will be employed in this occupation. Compared to other occupations, employment growth in this occupation is growing about average. Job opportunities indicate few and keen competition, as there should be about 19 openings each year for workers in this occupation.
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| Area | Estimated Employment 2008 | Projected Employment 2018 | Annual Percent Change | Total Annual Average Openings |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| New Mexico | 640 | 830 | 2.64% | 19 |
| + Metro Areas | ||||
| Albuquerque | 190 | 230 | 1.97% | 4 |
| Farmington | - | - | - | - |
| Las Cruces | - | - | - | - |
| Santa Fe | 70 | 100 | 3.36% | 3 |
| + Regions | ||||
| Central | 190 | 230 | 1.97% | 4 |
| Eastern | 120 | 130 | 1.15% | 1 |
| Northern | 120 | 150 | 1.73% | 2 |
| Southwestern | 220 | 280 | 2.70% | 7 |
A dash '-' indicates that information is not available for this occupation or area.
Metro Areas refer to Metropolitan Statistical Areas.
Regions refer to Workforce Investment Areas.
Education Administrators, Postsecondary usually need Master's Degree.
| Education Level | Percentage |
|---|---|
| Master's Degree | 39% |
| Doctoral Degree | 33% |
| Bachelor's Degree | 17% |
| Post-Master's Certificate - awarded for completion of an organized program of study; designed for people who have completed a Master's degree, but do not meet the requirements of academic degrees at the doctoral level. | 3% |
| Post-Baccalaureate Certificate - awarded for completion of an organized program of study; designed for people who have completed a Baccalaureate degree, but do not meet the requirements of academic degrees carrying the title of Master. | 2% |
| First Professional Degree - awarded for completion of a program that: requires at least 2 years of college work before entrance into the program, includes a total of at least 6 academic years of work to complete, and provides all remaining academic requirements to begin practice in a profession | 2% |
| Post-Doctoral Training | 2% |
| Associate's Degree (or other 2-year degree) | 1% |
| High School Diploma (or GED or High School Equivalence Certificate) | 1% |
Information based on O*NET data and is the result of a national survey.
Use this list to find educational opportunities for this occupation. Contact the specific schools directly to find out application requirements and program availability.
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| + American Public University System-Hollom | ||
|---|---|---|
| Website:http://www.amu.apus.edu/index.htm | ||
| Type | Standardized Program Title | |
| Master's Degree | Educational Leadership and Administration, General | |
| Master's Degree | Educational, Instructional, and Curriculum Supervision | |
| + New Mexico Highlands University | ||
| Website:http://www.nmhu.edu | ||
| Type | Standardized Program Title | |
| Master's Degree | Educational Leadership and Administration, General | |
| + New Mexico Highlands University -Espanola | ||
| Website:http://www.nmhu.edu/statewidecenters/espanola/index.aspx | ||
| Type | Standardized Program Title | |
| Master's Degree | Educational Leadership and Administration, General | |
| + New Mexico Highlands University -Farmington | ||
| Website:http://www.nmhu.edu/statewidecenters/farmington/index.aspx | ||
| Type | Standardized Program Title | |
| Master's Degree | Educational Leadership and Administration, General | |
| + New Mexico Highlands University -Raton | ||
| Website:http://www.nmhu.edu/statewidecenters/raton/index.aspx | ||
| Type | Standardized Program Title | |
| Master's Degree | Educational Leadership and Administration, General | |
| + New Mexico Highlands University -Rio Rancho | ||
| Website:http://www.nmhu.edu/statewidecenters/riorancho/index.aspx | ||
| Type | Standardized Program Title | |
| Master's Degree | Educational Leadership and Administration, General | |
| + New Mexico Highlands University -Roswell | ||
| Website:http://www.nmhu.edu/statewidecenters/roswell/index.aspx | ||
| Type | Standardized Program Title | |
| Master's Degree | Educational Leadership and Administration, General | |
| + New Mexico Highlands University -Santa Fe | ||
| Website:http://www.nmhu.edu/statewidecenters/santafe/index.aspx | ||
| Type | Standardized Program Title | |
| Master's Degree | Educational Leadership and Administration, General | |
| + New Mexico State University main campus(NMSU) | ||
| Website:http://www.nmsu.edu | ||
| Type | Standardized Program Title | |
| Doctor's Degrees | Educational Leadership and Administration, General | |
| Master's Degree | Educational Leadership and Administration, General | |
| + University of New Mexico Main Campus-UNM | ||
| Website:http://www.unm.edu | ||
| Type | Standardized Program Title | |
| Doctor's Degrees | Educational Leadership and Administration, General | |
| Master's Degree | Educational Leadership and Administration, General | |
| Post-Master's Certificates | Educational Leadership and Administration, General | |
| + Western New Mexico University | ||
| Website:http://www.wnmu.edu/ | ||
| Type | Standardized Program Title | |
| Master's Degree | Educational Leadership and Administration, General | |
This list is updated once a year and is compiled from the NM Department of Higher Education and other sources.
No New Mexico occupational license is required.
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| 4 | 0 | 4 | 5 | 5 | 6 | 5 | 5 |
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| Industry | Percent of Employed |
|---|---|
| Educational Services | * |
| Self-Employed Workers, Primary Job | 3.1% |
* Data is confidential.
Source: NMDWS, Economic Research and Analysis Bureau
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