Certificate in Higher Education in Virginia

What is a certificate in higher education?

Those who pursued their master’s degree program in education may wish to pursue additional skills to help them to work with a certain group of students, in this case, higher education. A certification in higher education does not replace a master’s degree program but may enhance it to provide students with additional support in teaching college age school students.

What job can I do with a Certification in Higher Education?

Depending on your goals, you may be able to apply for positions in local government, human resources, or the legal profession. A certificate in higher education with a master’s degree program in education may allow you to work in higher education fields, including in colleges.

How long will it take to get a certification in higher education?

Course options differ widely. Many students may be able to pursue their certification program in 6 months to 2 years.

Graduate Programs in Higher Education Certification typically provide specialized direction for education administrators. Certification in areas such as student affairs or the business of education might be offered in Higher Education Teaching Certificate Programs.

Top States for Employment for Education Teachers, Postsecondary
State	Employment	Annual Mean Wage
New York	5,750	$70,890
Texas	4,320	$59,900
Illinois	3,530	$56,430
Ohio	3,320	$61,490
California	3,290	$72,250

Bureau of Labor Statistics

DID YOU KNOW? According to the BLS, Overall employment of postsecondary teachers is projected to grow 12 percent from 2020 to 2030.

Top Salary Metro Areas in the United States: Education Teachers, Postsecondary
Metro Area	Annual Mean Salary	Employment
Sacramento–Roseville–Arden-Arcade, CA	$92,680	160
Champaign-Urbana, IL	$90,690	100
Riverside-San Bernardino-Ontario, CA	$81,690	490
New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ-PA	$79,520	4,350
Bridgeport-Stamford-Norwalk, CT	$79,220	0