Program Overview

Online Ed.D. in Higher Education Administration

The Online Ed.D. in Higher Education Administration at the University of Kansas is designed for working professionals seeking to advance their careers in higher education administration. This program is taught by full-time, nationally recognized faculty and offers a flexible, 100% online format.

Program Overview

The program is specifically designed for pursuing a career in colleges and universities, equipping students with the most recent and relevant research skills and scholarship. It prepares students for mid-level administrative positions in student affairs, student support services, and institutional research, to high-level positions, like university presidents, deans, and provosts.

Program Details

• Duration: 3 years (fastest degree completion option)
• Tuition: $595 per credit hour (flat-rate tuition for fully online Ed.D. students, regardless of residency status)
• Median Income: $99K (with this degree)
• Ranking: No. 7 Best Public Education Schools, U.S. News & World Report

Careers

This program is specifically designed for careers in higher education administration, including positions in student affairs, student support services, institutional research, and high-level administrative roles such as university presidents, deans, and provosts.

Admission Requirements

• Complete the online application
• Official academic transcripts
• Current resume or CV
• Statement of personal objectives
• One professional writing sample
• Contact information for three professional references
• Application fee
• English proficiency and translation of transcripts (if applicable)

Curriculum

The program curriculum is designed with integrated supports to make it possible to complete the degree in three years, depending on the time necessary to complete a dissertation. The coursework emphasizes real-world application.

Flexibility

KU’s online degree programs are designed with busy schedules in mind, offering flexibility to study wherever and often whenever is most convenient. Courses are taught by the same highly regarded faculty as on-campus programs and consist of the same rigorous curriculum and instruction.

Why Choose KU?

The program offers unmatched opportunities and flexibility for working professionals seeking to advance their careers and develop specialized knowledge and skills in the competitive higher education administration field.

FAQ

• Application Deadline: For the cohort beginning in summer 2026, Feb. 3, 2026, is the priority application deadline, and March 3, 2026, is the final deadline.
• How to Apply: Follow the admission process outlined on the program’s webpage.
• Degree Completion: Students can complete this degree in three years, including summers, depending on the time necessary to complete a dissertation.
• Remote Learning: Yes, the online doctorate is offered fully remote with both synchronous and asynchronous elements.