College President Salary in the United States

College President Salary

How much does a College President make in the United States? The average College President salary in the United States is $304,662 as of May 27, 2021, but the range typically falls between $231,473 and $423,656. 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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25% $231,473 10% $164,838 90% $531,993 75% $423,656 $304,662 50%(Median)

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Job Description for College President

College President plans and directs all policies, objectives, and initiatives for a single campus or institution. Develops and implements university mission and vision. Being a College President oversees all financial, academic, and operational functions. Typically requires an advanced degree. Additionally, College President typically reports to Board of Trustee. Responsible for the development of functional or business unit strategy for the entire organization. Defines corporate vision and strategy establishes company direction and focus. Executes multiple high impact initiatives to achieve overall corporate goals. (Copyright 2021 Salary.com)... View full job description

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Fiscal Year Ended in 2019
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College President Pay Difference by Location

City, State Compared to national average
City, State San Francisco, CA Compared to national average
+ 25.0%
City, State Washington, DC Compared to national average
+ 11.3%
City, State Miami, FL Compared to national average
-2.6%
City, State Chicago, IL Compared to national average
+ 6.1%
City, State Boston, MA Compared to national average
+ 12.7%
City, State New York, NY Compared to national average
+ 20.3%
City, State Dallas, TX Compared to national average
-0.7%

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