Online Higher Education Degrees

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Impact Lives in Higher Ed

With an online degree in higher education from the University of West Alabama, you will prepare to make a positive difference in students’ lives. Our master’s and doctoral programs will give you valuable credentials that empower you in the classroom and beyond. Coursework is fully online and built for flexibility, so you can study at times that are convenient for you.

  • The University of West Alabama is ranked #42 in Top Public Schools by U.S. News & World Report1
  • The University of West Alabama is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges
  • The median annual wage for postsecondary education administrators was $103,960 in May 20242

Higher Education Programs

Our master’s and doctoral programs will build on your foundational knowledge to enhance your skill set in education. You’ll graduate prepared to take your career to the next level with a valuable new credential.

  • Modality: Online
  • Credit Hours: 33
  • Duration: 1-2 Years

Develop the knowledge and skills needed for success in postsecondary education and learn to thrive in leadership roles. You will study techniques of educational research, educational statistics, educational psychology and more.

  • Modality: Online
  • Credit Hours: 60-66
  • Duration: 3-4 Years

Earn a degree that addresses the needs of rural students and school districts while preparing for a career as an administrator or supporting teacher. You will study leadership for organizational change, challenges in rural education, quantitative research and more.  

A Practical Curriculum in Higher Ed

Through UWA’s online higher education curricula, you will build important skills such as leadership for organizational change, rural education, techniques of educational research, and more. Our expert faculty will help you every step of the way to prepare you for a fulfilling career.

Boost Your Career in Higher Ed

The online higher education programs at UWA advance your skills in communication, leadership, and critical thinking to prepare you to confidently take your career to the next level in roles like higher ed administration, financial advising, student affairs and more.

Top Jobs in Higher Ed

Instructional Coordinators $74,720 per year3

Postsecondary Education Administrators $103,960 per year2

About Us

UWA is located in the heart of Livingston on the western border of the state. As one of the oldest and most prestigious colleges in Alabama, we’ve been helping students pursue their dreams and goals since 1835. Join more than 3,500 online learners and take advantage of our tradition of excellence with our flexible online programs.

Where Flexibility Meets Quality

UWA designs online classes to provide the flexibility to balance school and work commitments. The courses offer the same rigor found on campus, so you can engage in quality education to prepare for career success. As you take classes online, your success coach will offer guidance and assist with your questions.

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Sources

  1. U.S. New & World Report. “University of West Alabama Rankings.” Retrieved October 9, 2025, from https://usnews.com/.  
  2. Bureau of Labor Statistics, U.S. Department of Labor, Occupational Outlook Handbook. “Postsecondary Education Administrators.” Retrieved October 9, 2025, from https://bls.gov/.  
  3. Bureau of Labor Statistics, U.S. Department of Labor, Occupational Outlook Handbook. “Instructional Coordinators.” Retrieved October 21, 2025, from https://bls.gov/.