PhD Higher Ed Admin

Does anybody know of any PhD programs in Higher Ed Admin. I don't want a degree from the typical online schools, i.e. Argosy, UOP, Capella. I know of the University of Nebraska Lincoln program, but are there any others?

Thanks

 

Indiana Institute of Technology

Indiana Tech, a B&M regionally-accredited school, has a PhD in Global Leadership with concentrations in organization managaement and academic management. It is a blended program (i.e., with online and residential components). Check it out:

Indiana Tech
Indiana Tech

 

If you are willing to look abroad, the University of Bath in England had a DBA in higher ed management that I seriously considered. It was primarily distance. Sorry I don't the details at hand, but it will be easily searchable. Looked like a good school, great program.

 

It's an EdD, but University of Memphis The University of Memphis :: The University of Memphis :: Dreamers. Thinkers. Doers. :: University of Memphis has an EdD in Higher Education with only one week of residency each summer.

 

There's the Northeastern program as well Doctor of Education-EdD Degree Program|Northeastern College of Professional Studies with minimal residencies. It looked attractive. UGA has an Exec ED The UGA Doctorate. It's pricey but from drawn form their highly ranked Higher Ed program. Alabama has a similar Exec ED that requires travel to Tuscaloosa for a few weekends.

 

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Doctor of Education in Higher Education Administration

 

What is the difference between executive programs, like the one at UGA, and normal EdD programs? Would an employer look at the executive as lower than a normal EdD program?

 

Typically, Executive programs are made up of individuals who already hold high level positions inside a university/have at least 7-10 years experience in higher education. I don't think they are frowned upon by employers because the people who have them have an abundance of work experience.

 

I'm in Northeastern's program concentrating on higher ed admin. Essentially, you'll need to plan on two one-week stays in the summer in Boston. It is a screaming deal compared to most, but getting a lot more competitive.

The Nebraska program only takes a handful of people each year and they weren't really forthcoming with information. Grand Canyon's is intriguing.

 

See also this thread: http://forums.degreeinfo.com/distance-learning-discussions/27662-phd-education-cheapest-ra.html

 

Check out George Washington University in Washington DC. They have an excellent EdD programme in Higher Education Administration.

 

But it is a distance program. There are residency requirements but you don't have to live in DC. The OP didn't state he wanted online only programs.
If you have the cash flow, look at the University of Pennsylvania's Executive Ed.D in Higher Ed Admin. It's pricey, but if I'd do it if I had the money.

 

The University of Penn program is a dream that I could only do if an employer paid for it. But, I'd highly doubt a college would be willing to pay for it. I don't think the difference in my earning potential would be much different between a degree from Northeastern or one from Penn to justify the huge tuition costs. Does anyone agree? Do you think I'd make much more with a Penn degree, of course, this assumes I'd be accepted into the program.

 

It is tough to say because the marketing material Penn puts out obviously highlights their most successful alums. I haven't looked at it in a while, but the ones I recall them posting to the site were presidents of small state universities. Northeastern's program is so young that you can't really get a good idea of where there alums end up.
Penn's Higher Ed Admin program is one of the top-10 programs in the country. I believe in that discipline they are ranked even higher than Columbia's Teacher College and the Harvard Graduate School of Education (neither of those schools offer a EdD that can be pursued at a distance anyway).
I'd have to agree with you, if you're footing the bill, the earning potential difference probably isn't significant enough to make it worth while. That said, I don't know what your professional background is. Do you have enough professional experience that the EdD could be what you need to thrust you into a position such as president of a university or something similar? If so, then the Penn program might be worth considering since a position like that could make seeing a positive return on the Penn degree possible.
I would likely go with Northeastern. I'd also consider GWU and the University of Florida as well. Especially if I didn't already have 10-15 years experience or more in higher ed, but you might as well apply to Penn if you're really interested. If you don't get in, all you're out is the application fee. If you are admitted you can weigh your options.

 

Just came across this program:
The UGA Doctorate

Distance EdD, meets every six weeks in Atlanta for an extended weekend so less than the Penn or GWU programs, which meet monthly. Week long summer trips to Europe and China. UGA's Higher Ed division is ranked #6 in the nation (USNWR), higher than Penn or any of the other programs we discuss here.

Has no one come across this program before? I haven't seen any reference to it, but the program did just begin in January of this year.

 

I'm only 27 and I'm working in an entry level admin position. I've got 30 years to put my EdD to work for me. It takes a few years to earn it so my hope is when I'm 30 or 31 I'm in a position to make use of it. As I mentioned, I live in an area with three community colleges, two state schools and a few private universities. One offers a EdD in higher ed, (small Cal State University). A EdD from Northeastern trumps that program. My background is mostly faculty so I'm looking for the EdD to help push me into a higher level admin position (VP or associate VP).

 

Yeah, the Penn program is focusing on attracting senior-level individuals so I think Northeastern would likely be a better fit for you and I both. After I finish my EdM I'd love to do the Penn program, but will likely look at UF and UGA.