Master of Higher Education Administration Program at Bay Path University Named One of the Best in the Nation

Longmeadow, MA—Bay Path University’s Master of Science (MS) in Higher Education Administration is recognized among the top 45 best in the nation, as ranked by OnlineMasters.com. This is the accelerated, fully-online program’s second time on a “Best Of” list this year.

“It’s quite an honor to see the Master of Science in Higher Education at Bay Path University recognized for the preparation it provides students for successful careers in higher education,” said Lauren Way, MEd, EdD, Director of the MS in Higher Education Administration at Bay Path University. “Students in this program learn to identify emerging trends and apply cutting-edge tactics to address the challenges faced by higher education professionals, and because the program is fully online, they are able to do so around their own busy schedules.”

According to the site, the review assessed areas in academic quality, student success, and affordability. OnlineMasters.com researchers devoted more than 95 hours to analyzing every online Master in Higher Education program in the US, and consulted 33 industry experts, hiring managers, current students, and alumni.

The 100% online MS in Higher Education Administration at Bay Path University, open to men and women, is designed to provide flexibility to students, many of whom are working professionals with years of experience in teaching. The flexible 36-credit program can be taken full or part-time, with many students completing their degree in just one to two years. Courses include enrollment management, administration, student affairs and more, giving professionals the opportunity to hone their interests and to develop the skills for career advancement in the field of their choice. 

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About Bay Path University

Bay Path University was founded in 1897. With locations in Longmeadow (main), East Longmeadow (Philip H. Ryan Health Science Center), Springfield (MA), Sturbridge (MA), and Concord (MA), Bay Path’s innovative program offerings include traditional undergraduate degrees for women, The American Women's College on-ground and online, the first all-women, all-online accredited bachelor’s degree programs in the country; over 30 graduate programs for women and men; and Strategic Alliances, offering professional development courses for individuals and organizations.  Bay Path’s goal is to give students confidence in the fundamentals of their chosen field, the curiosity to question the ordinary, the leadership to show initiative, and the desire to make a difference.