Also called: Vice President for Student Affairs
The top college official responsible for student life, from housing to crisis response.
A college dean of students might meet with student government, respond at 2 a.m. when a student is hospitalized, and oversee counseling, housing, and conduct offices.
Estimate based on BLS postsecondary administrators.
Approximate: anchored on Bureau of Labor Statistics data for a broader job group.
Master's degree, about 12 years after high school. Master's or doctorate in higher education plus many years in student affairs.
Ways in: 4-year college, Graduate school. Training cost: $60k – $150k.
Majors to look at: Higher Education Administration, Counseling, Psychology.
Growing about average (about 3% over 10 years). Tracks postsecondary education administrators.
Low risk for 10 years. AI helps track student issues; responding in crises and leading housing, counseling and conduct staff stay human.
Classes: Psychology, Government, Speech.
Official data: O*NET occupation 11-9033.
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