How much does a Chief Admissions Officer make in the United States? The average Chief Admissions Officer salary in the United States is $110,092 as of August 27, 2023, but the range typically falls between $87,609 and $141,516. Salary ranges can vary widely depending on many important factors, including education, certifications, additional skills, the number of years you have spent in your profession. With more online, real-time compensation data than any other website, Salary.com helps you determine your exact pay target. 

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Chief Admissions Officer Salaries by Percentile
Percentile Salary Location Last Updated
10th Percentile Chief Admissions Officer Salary $67,140 US August 27, 2023
25th Percentile Chief Admissions Officer Salary $87,609 US August 27, 2023
50th Percentile Chief Admissions Officer Salary $110,092 US August 27, 2023
75th Percentile Chief Admissions Officer Salary $141,516 US August 27, 2023
90th Percentile Chief Admissions Officer Salary $170,126 US August 27, 2023
25% $87,609 10% $67,140 90% $170,126 75% $141,516 $110,092 50%(Median) Didn’t find job title? Click
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Chief Admissions Officer manages overall college admission program. Develops and executes strategic recruitment and communication plan to ensure college's enrollment goals. Being a Chief Admissions Officer may take part in graduate school admissions and the scholarship administrations. May require a master's degree. Additionally, Chief Admissions Officer typically reports to a senior institutional officer. The Chief Admissions Officer manages a departmental sub-function within a broader departmental function. Creates functional strategies and specific objectives for the sub-function and develops budgets/policies/procedures to support the functional infrastructure. Deep knowledge of the managed sub-function and solid knowledge of the overall departmental function. To be a Chief Admissions Officer typically requires 5+ years of managerial experience. (Copyright 2023 Salary.com)... View full job description

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