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EDUCATION ADMINISTRATORS, KINDERGARTEN THROUGH SECONDARY

On-The-Job Responsibilities:

Education & Outlook

Statewide

Typical Degree: Master's degree

Employed as of 2022: 4,295

2032 Projected Openings: 2,912

Entry Level Salary: $67,120

Median Salary: $89,770

Experienced Level Salary: $128,620

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Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
Knowledge

Administration and Management

Knowledge of business and management principles involved in strategic planning, resource allocation, human resources modeling, leadership technique, production methods, and coordination of people and resources.

English Language

Knowledge of the structure and content of the English language including the meaning and spelling of words, and rules of composition and grammar.

Education and Training

Knowledge of principles and methods for curriculum and training design, teaching and instruction for individuals and groups, and the measurement of training effects.

Skills

Active Listening

Giving full attention to what other people are saying, taking time to understand the points being made, asking questions as appropriate, and not interrupting at inappropriate times.

Speaking

Talking to others to convey information effectively.

Critical Thinking

Using logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions, or approaches to problems.

Abilities

Oral Comprehension

The ability to listen to and understand information and ideas presented through spoken words and sentences.

Oral Expression

The ability to communicate information and ideas in speaking so others will understand.

Speech Clarity

The ability to speak clearly so others can understand you.

Institutions With Associated Majors
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Asbury University

Educational Leadership and Administration, General

Degrees Offered For This Major:
  • Master
Cost
Cost of Attendance
$21,053
Graduation
Graduation Rate
67.4 %
Completion
Median Loan Debt
$24,028

Bellarmine University

Superintendency and Educational System Administration

Degrees Offered For This Major:
  • Doctoral
Cost
Cost of Attendance
$22,229
Graduation
Graduation Rate
62.6 %
Completion
Median Loan Debt
$25,000

Bellarmine University

Educational Leadership and Administration, General

Degrees Offered For This Major:
  • Doctoral
Cost
Cost of Attendance
$22,229
Graduation
Graduation Rate
62.6 %
Completion
Median Loan Debt
$25,000

Campbellsville University

Educational Leadership and Administration, General

Degrees Offered For This Major:
  • Master
Cost
Cost of Attendance
$22,252
Graduation
Graduation Rate
38.3 %
Completion
Median Loan Debt
$17,156

Campbellsville University

Educational, Instructional, and Curriculum Supervision

Degrees Offered For This Major:
  • Master
Cost
Cost of Attendance
$22,252
Graduation
Graduation Rate
38.3 %
Completion
Median Loan Debt
$17,156

Eastern Kentucky University

Educational Leadership and Administration, General

Degrees Offered For This Major:
  • Master
  • Doctoral
Cost
Cost of Attendance
$10,158
Graduation
Graduation Rate
48.5 %
Completion
Median Loan Debt
$22,500
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