Educational Administration and Supervision at Colorado State University Global

Educational administration certificates typically boost earnings for teachers moving into leadership roles, but CSU Global's program sits at the 17th percentile nationally with first-year earnings of $73,618—nearly $16,000 below the national median of $89,001. That's a significant gap that should inform your expectations about career advancement. While the debt load is manageable at $16,955 (resulting in a favorable 0.23 ratio), you're still paying for credentials that appear to deliver below-average returns compared to similar programs nationwide.

The state picture offers a wrinkle: this ranks at the 60th percentile among Colorado programs, though CSU Global is actually the only school in our dataset offering this specific certificate in Colorado. This suggests the national comparison is more meaningful here. The earnings figure reflects Colorado's education salary structure, which tends to run lower than states like New York or California. If your child plans to stay in Colorado schools, these earnings might represent a realistic ceiling for assistant principal or coordinator roles.

The bottom line: this certificate costs a reasonable amount and won't create debt problems, but it's not opening doors to the higher-paying administrative positions that stronger programs deliver. If your child is already teaching in Colorado and needs this credential for a modest bump into administration, it serves that purpose. For someone seeking competitive preparation for superintendent or district-level roles, look at programs that place graduates above the 50th percentile nationally.