Overview

Whether you’re starting out in student affairs or advancing into leadership, in this Higher Education Administration program at Stony Brook University you’ll gain the knowledge, tools, and credentials to support student success and drive institutional change.

You’ll be able to:

Study full-time or part-time
Learn 100% online, fully on-campus, or combine both formats for optimal flexibility
Pursue a 36-credit master's or an 18-credit certificate

Courses combine theory and practice to prepare you for real-world roles in student services, residential life, advising, academic operations, and more. The master's curriculum is aligned with the NASPA and ACPA competencies that shape the profession—and our students.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Higher Education Administration

Survey of College Student Development Theory

Leadership in Higher Education

Research and Assessment in Higher Education

Diversity and Higher Education

Project Seminar

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 24 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-08-26 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-08-04 00:00:00

More details

Online Students: Spring: January 5, Summer: May 1

Language

English

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Credits

30 SCH

Delivered

On Campus, Blended, Online

Campus Location

New York City, United States

Disciplines

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Academic requirements

GPA

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Other requirements

General requirements

Bachelor's degree from a regionally-accredited college or university or a foreign equivalent. This degree can be in any subject.
A minimum 3.0 grade point average in prior academic work. In exceptional cases, a GPA below 3.0 will be considered for "conditional admission" to the School of Professional Development. The committee considers the rigor and GPA trend of prior coursework, any post-undergraduate coursework, years of professional experience, quality of writing of the personal statement and essay, and strength of the letters of recommendation. Conditionally admitted students must achieve a 3.0 GPA after 6 credits of graduate work to continue in the program.

Tuition Fees

Tuition fees are shown in and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.

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Non-residents

13164 USD / year

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Out-of-State

13164 USD / year

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Domestic

Applies to you

In-State

5652 USD / year

≈ 5652 USD / year

Living costs

New York City

United States

1819 - 3968 USD / month

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

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Funding

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Credits

Delivered

Campus Location

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Academic requirements

English requirements

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General requirements

Tuition Fees

International Applies to you

Domestic

Living costs

New York City

Financing

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Scholarships Information

Available Scholarships

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