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Master of Science - Higher Education Administration - Student Affairs

Jacksonville campus — Jacksonville, Florida, United States

Study Level: Postgraduate · Master's Degree
Duration: To be confirmed
Study Mode: To be confirmed
Next Intake: January 2027
Tuition Fee: USD 18,792
Application Fee: USD 30
Scholarships Available: None listed
Post-Study Work Information: Optional Practical Training (OPT): Verify before applying
Application Status: Open — confirm with Eagle Link (Not confirmed)

Program information is subject to institution confirmation. Fees, deadlines, intakes and entry requirements may change.

Overview

The M.S. in Higher Education Administration (HEA) is designed as a practitioner-oriented program designed to prepare students for careers in Higher Education and also to allow current practitioners to advance their careers. The degree offers a practical and dynamic degree for those seeking a career in Colleges, Universities, and other Post-Secondary schools as well as career enhancement for those already working in the field. Courses emphasize practical instruction and a solutions-based approach for aspiring higher education leaders. The Higher Education Administration Master of Science degree is intended for those students who wish to obtain a master's degree and assume leadership roles in post secondary educational settings, do not desire the Florida Educational Leadership Certificate, and wish to work in higher education and continuing education. This degree is not for individuals seeking to become K-12 administrators. This program is built around a number of important principles: Practical Instruction for one's career. Class activities and assignments are designed whenever possible to teach skills that can be directly applied in professional practice. Solutions-oriented approach. All courses and assignments, and even the grading system, emphasize finding solutions to challenges of practice in the field. This program is Career-centered. The focus is always on preparing each individual student for success in their chosen career path in Higher Education. Focus on Leadership & Administration. Although this program can help students get that initial position as an entry-level coordinator or advisor, the program emphasizes instruction that prepares them for a lifelong career that includes advancement into supervisory and leadership roles. Flexibility. Very few programs in this field offer as many degree concentration tracks as the M.S. in HEA at UNF. Concentrations The M.S. in HEA at UNF is unique in that it offers five concentration tracks to allow professionals to customize their degree to their career goals and the only program that allows students to choose more than one of these concentrations in their degree. General Higher Education Administration Student Affairs International Higher Education Collegiate Athletics Non-Profit Management (offered in conjunction with Public Administration)

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Credential: Master's Degree
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Entry Requirements

Entry requirements will be confirmed by the institution or authorized partner before application.

English-language requirements

English-language requirements will be confirmed by the institution or authorized partner before application.

Fees & Costs

Tuition fee: USD 18,792
Application fee: USD 30
Deposit required: Not listed
Estimated other compulsory fees: Not listed — confirm with Eagle Link.

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Scholarships

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Intakes & Deadlines

Upcoming intakes: January 2027, January 2028, January 2029
Application deadline: 1 December 2026
Application status: Confirm with Eagle Link
Intake availability: Not confirmed

Campus & Location

Jacksonville campus

Jacksonville, Florida, United States

1 UNF Drive

Post-Study Work / Immigration Information

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About the Institution

The University of North Florida is a public university in Jacksonville, Florida. Located between Jacksonville’s beaches and downtown, UNF is set on a beautiful 1,381-acre campus surrounded by nature. Focused on student success, UNF has an annual enrollment of about 17,000 and graduates more than 4,000 students each year. The University offers small class sizes and individualized attention, strong job placement, a welcoming environment and active student life, and is known for providing students with transformational learning experiences — research with faculty, community-based learning or stud...

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Program information last verified 8 October 2026.

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