Career Path

In this career, your responsibilities may include:

• Overseeing academics, student services, and research at colleges and universities.
• Roles include college president, provosts, academic deans, and working in admissions, student affairs, or the registrar’s office.

Job Titles

In your job search, you may find job listings for this career under different titles. You can find some examples of these, as well as more information about this career, at Career One Stop.

Academic Requirements

Typically requires a master’s degree, although a bachelor’s degree may be sufficient to work in lower level positions or at small colleges. Even if it is not required, obtaining a master’s degree can make you eligible for careers with greater responsibility and higher salaries in this career pathway, if you do not already have the U.S. equivalent of a master’s degree.