Additional research is needed to expand the literature in the field relative to mid-management salaries in higher education. While conducting the search, this researcher had communication with several people who concurred. Additional research regarding the impact of source of hire may clarify the significance of this variable. According to the study, degree level as well as position title may have some affect on salary. However, the CUPA study does not include any information regarding their possible impact.
Further study is indicated to gauge the importance of degree level and position title as variables.
This study includes the director of institutional research position only. Additional research is needed for other higher education administrative positions to determine whether relevant factors from this study apply to other positions as well. One option may be to use the same sample cohort but survey other mid-management positions. SPSS analysis in general may be more appropriate with a larger sample size. Reference List 1998-99 Administrative Compensation Survey .