12 Master's degrees in Higher Education in California, United States
Higher Education Leadership
The Department of Educational Leadership and Policy Studies at California State University Northridge offers programs leading to degrees and/or credentials in the field of Educational Administration. Students may pursue programs leading to an M.A. degree in Higher Education Leadership.
Higher Education
The Higher Education master's degree program from the University of Redlands is designed for people pursuing careers in colleges and universities.
Leadership in Higher Education
This Leadership in Higher Education program at Pepperdine University features a comprehensive and well-rounded curriculum focused on preparing future administrators in every relevant area of higher education.
Higher Education and Student Affairs
The Master of Arts in Higher Education and Student Affairs at University of San Francisco prepares students for a professional career in student affairs and higher education leadership that addresses equity and inspires change.

Higher Education
The Higher Education programme at California State University Fullerton is designed to prepare entry-level professionals and career changers to assume professional roles that support student learning and development.
Higher Education Administration
The Higher Education Administration program at National University will provide you with the knowledge and skills necessary for this level of leadership in higher education.
Higher Education Administration and Policy
The Higher Education Administration and Policy at University of California, Riverside is a professional M.Ed. degree. This in-person programme requires a minimum of 36 units and can be completed in one to two years. It offers a flexible pace for students aiming to lead in academic outreach, admissions, or student affairs.
Higher Education Counseling and Student Affairs
The Master of Science in Higher Education Counseling and Student Affairs (HECSA) program from California Polytechnic State University prepares students for careers working as counselors and student affairs professionals in a variety of higher education and non-profit settings.
Higher Education Leadership
The Higher Education Leadership program at San José State University prepares higher education leaders through an equity-minded praxis approach to engage in transformative thinking and practice with the goal of disrupting how power, in the form of racism, classism, sexism, and related oppressions intersect to (re)produce and sustain disparate higher educational opportunities in higher education.
Student Affairs and Educational Justice
The MA in Education with a concentration in Student Affairs and Educational Justice (SAEJ), from Claremont Graduate University (CGU), prepares emerging and current student affairs practitioners to successfully lead and transform higher educational environments to promote teaching and development in and outside of the classroom.

Student Development in Higher Education
The Student Development in Higher Education (SDHE) programme is a unique field of professional practice in U.S. higher education from California State University Long Beach. The programme prepares graduates to work in two- and four-year colleges and related institutions.
Education (Higher Education Leadership)
The Education (Higher Education Leadership) programs at California State University Sacramento aims to develop TK-12, higher education, and workforce development leaders from diverse backgrounds who will positively impact all educational settings.