Study MA in Higher Education Administration (HEA) at SUNY Stony Brook University in the USA, School of Professional Development
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MA in Higher Education Administration (HEA)

USA

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What will I learn?

The Master of Arts in Higher Education Administration is a 36-credit program that can be taken after completing a bachelor’s, master’s, or other advanced degree. It is the appropriate degree for someone who wishes to work in the higher education field in a student affairs or administration capacity – either working directly with students or in a service-related or administrative department. Higher Education Administration (HEA) program provides current and emerging professionals with the expertise they need to become leaders in the field. Higher Education Administration (HEA) program provides current and emerging professionals with the expertise they need to become leaders in the field. We schedule courses in five terms per year, so whether you plan to pursue your degree full-time, part-time or one-class-at-a-time, you'll find it easy to get the classes you need when you want them. With proper planning, full-time students can earn their master's degree in as few as 16 months part-time students can finish in about two years.

Which department am I in?

School of Professional Development

Study options

Full Time (16 Months)

Tuition fees
US$22,838.40 per year
Housing - 10630

*Price shown is for indicative purposes, please check with institution

Start date

January 2027

Venue

Stony Brook University

100 Nicolls Road,

STONY BROOK,

New York,

11794, Northeast, United States

Full Time (16 Months)

Tuition fees
US$22,838.40 per year
Housing - 10630

*Price shown is for indicative purposes, please check with institution

Start date

August 2027

Venue

Stony Brook University

100 Nicolls Road,

STONY BROOK,

New York,

11794, Northeast, United States

Entry requirements

For international students

An academic major (or a minimum of 36 credits) in the program language

A minimum GPA of 3.00 in your overall bachelor's degree program

A minimum GPA of 3.00 in language studies

Minimum exam scores required for admission to Stony Brook University:

*There may be different IELTS requirements depending on your chosen course.

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About SUNY Stony Brook University

95 percent of recent bachelor's recipients are either employed or enrolled in either graduate/professional school one year after graduation.

  • Ranked the top public university in New York State
  • #13 for social mobility (U.S. News & World Report, 2026)
  • Campus offers both coastal and city experience
  • Student-alumni mentorship initiatives available

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