Education Administration Master’s Programs Online
Shape the Future of Education Through Administration
A degree in educational administration can prepare aspiring leaders to navigate the complex challenges of today’s evolving educational landscape. Education administration master’s programs online(See disclaimer 1) support future school administrators and school principals by providing skills in school leadership, educational policy development, building school culture and budgeting.
These professionals serve school systems by supporting teachers, allocating resources and implementing data-driven policies. With an emphasis on combining theory and practice, you as a student will have the opportunity to gain hands-on experience through internships, where you will apply leadership skills to drive positive student outcomes. These online master’s in educational administration programs are designed to support you as you complete your internships and prepare to potentially gain principal licensure.
View Online Education Administration Programs at GCU
We offer online master’s in educational administration degrees with a variety of career applications and focuses. If you are interested in making an impact in Christian education or specializing in school finance, consider enrolling in one of our emphasis programs to support your goals.
"I knew that going back to school to become a leader would help me to be able to support teachers within my school. Grand Canyon University has helped me find my purpose by supporting and empowering me."
"I knew that going back to school to become a leader would help me to be able to support teachers within my school. Grand Canyon University has helped me find my purpose by supporting and empowering me."
Educational Administration Career Paths
Education administration master’s programs online offer the flexibility and depth to prepare you for a variety of roles. Graduates may pursue roles in education administration and pursue licensure to become a school principal. Graduates from the Christian education or finance and business emphasis programs have industry applications in church leadership, Christian education and school business education administration.
Graduates from online education administration programs can pursue roles such as:
Preschool and daycare education and childcare administrator
Kindergarten through secondary education administrator
Postsecondary education administrator
School principal
Median annual wage for elementary, middle and high school principals as of May 2024(See disclaimer 2)
Number of new jobs expected to open for elementary, middle and high school principals from 2023 — 2033(See disclaimer 3)
Frequently Asked Questions
Deciding between education administration programs can be a big decision, so we’ve compiled answers to some frequently asked questions about this degree.
What is an education administration program?
What is educational administration?
Is a master’s in educational administration worth it?
Develop Leadership Strategies in Education
Through a carefully selected curriculum, these programs can support you to lead with purpose. Whether you’re building a responsible and impactful budget or developing safety initiatives for students and staff, GCU can equip you with a Christian worldview that encourages you to make each decision with integrity. You will have plenty of opportunities to put your knowledge into practice as you complete your educational administration courses online and attend clinical internships.
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Student Resources
Education administration master’s programs online are designed to fit your busy schedule while providing access to valuable resources like academic advising and the Student Success Center. As an online student, you can stay connected and supported during every step of your journey. To explore financial aid opportunities and understand tuition costs, connect with your university counselor for personalized guidance.
Take the next step toward becoming the leader your school needs. Enroll in an educational administration program today and start shaping the future of education.
If you are seeking licensure/certification, please refer to the "Accreditation and Compliance/State Disclosures” link for the specific program of interest’s website for your location and/or employment state’s licensure requirements, per 34 CFR 668.14(b)32 and 668.43(c).
- Excluding observational and practice-based experiences and student teaching.
- The earnings referenced were reported by the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS), Postsecondary Education Administrators as of May 2024, retrieved July 11, 2025. Due to COVID-19, data from 2020 to 2024 may be atypical compared to prior years. BLS calculates the median using salaries of workers nationwide with varying levels of education and experience. It does not reflect the earnings of GCU graduates as postsecondary education administrators, nor does it reflect earnings of workers in one city or region of the country or a typical entry-level salary. Median income is the statistical midpoint for the range of salaries in a specific occupation. It represents what you would earn if you were paid more money than half the workers in an occupation, and less than half the workers in an occupation. It may give you a basis to estimate what you might earn at some point if you enter this career. Grand Canyon University can make no guarantees on individual graduates’ salaries. Your employability will be determined by numerous factors over which GCU has no control, such as the employer the graduate chooses to apply to, the graduate’s experience level, individual characteristics, skills, etc., against a pool of candidates.
- COVID-19 has adversely affected the global economy and data from 2020 to 2023 may be atypical compared to prior years. Accordingly, data shown is effective September 2024, which can be found here: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Outlook Handbook, Postsecondary Education Administrators, retrieved July 11, 2025.