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Education Administrators, Kindergarten through Secondary

On-The-Job Responsibilities:

Education & Outlook

Statewide

Typical Degree: Master's degree

Employed as of 2023: 4,484

2033 Projected Openings: 3,064

Entry Level Salary: $67,330

Median Salary: $93,850

Experienced Level Salary: $131,540

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Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
Knowledge

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.

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.

Skills

Speaking

Talking to others to convey information effectively.

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.

Learning Strategies

Selecting and using training/instructional methods and procedures appropriate for the situation when learning or teaching new things.

Abilities

Oral Expression

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

Oral Comprehension

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

Written Comprehension

The ability to read and understand information and ideas presented in writing.

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
$20,428
Graduation
Graduation Rate
67.5 %
Completion
Median Loan Debt
$24,028

Bellarmine University

Educational Leadership and Administration, General

Degrees Offered For This Major:
  • Doctoral
Cost
Cost of Attendance
$23,587
Graduation
Graduation Rate
63.9 %
Completion
Median Loan Debt
$25,000

Bellarmine University

Superintendency and Educational System Administration

Degrees Offered For This Major:
  • Doctoral
Cost
Cost of Attendance
$23,587
Graduation
Graduation Rate
63.9 %
Completion
Median Loan Debt
$25,000

Campbellsville University

Educational, Instructional, and Curriculum Supervision

Degrees Offered For This Major:
  • Master
Cost
Cost of Attendance
$18,246
Graduation
Graduation Rate
43.8 %
Completion
Median Loan Debt
$17,156

Campbellsville University

Educational Leadership and Administration, General

Degrees Offered For This Major:
  • Master
Cost
Cost of Attendance
$18,246
Graduation
Graduation Rate
43.8 %
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
$9,962
Graduation
Graduation Rate
49.5 %
Completion
Median Loan Debt
$22,500
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