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Master's Degree in Organizational Leadership

Master’s Degrees in Organizational Leadership

6,786 Yearly Graduations
56% Women
35% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*
A master's degree in organizational leadership is offered at 275 colleges in the United States. In recent years, the majority of the students getting degrees in this area were female, and 35% were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. Also, 4.3% of organizational leadership graduates were international students.

Education Levels of Organizational Leadership Majors

During the most recent year for which data is available, 6,786 people earned their master's degree in organizational leadership. This makes it the 25th most popular master's degree program in the country.

The following table shows the number of diplomas awarded in organizational leadership at each degree level.

Education Level Number of Grads
Master’s Degree 6,786
Graduate Certificate 1,329
Doctor’s Degree 1,126

Earnings of Organizational Leadership Majors With Master’s Degrees

We are unable to calculate the median earnings for organizational leadership majors with their master's degree due to lack of data.

Student Debt

The data on debt ranges for organizational leadership majors who have their master's degree is not available.

Student Diversity

More women than men pursue their master's degree in organizational leadership. About 55.8% of graduates with this degree are female.

Gender Number of Grads
Men 2,999
Women 3,787
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The racial-ethnic distribution of organizational leadership master’s degree students is as follows:

Race/Ethnicity Number of Grads
Asian 196
Black or African American 1,147
Hispanic or Latino 753
White 3,698
International Students 293
Other Races/Ethnicities 699
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There are 275 colleges that offer a master’s degree in organizational leadership. Learn more about the most popular 20 below:

#1

Western Governors University

Salt Lake City, Utah
1,872 Yearly Graduations
65% Women
31% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

The most popular school in the United States for organizational leadership students seekinga master's degree is Western Governors University. Roughly 147,800 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $7,710 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $8,302 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 1,872 people received their master's degree in organizational leadership from WGU. Of these students, 65% were women and 31% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.

#2

Brandman University

Irvine, California
278 Yearly Graduations
38% Women
42% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

The 2nd most popular school in the country for organizational leadership majors who are seeking their master's degree is Brandman University. Each year, around 10,900 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $12,000 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $12,762 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 278 people received their master's degree in organizational leadership from Brandman. Around 42% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 38% were women.

#3

Columbia Southern University

Orange Beach, Alabama
211 Yearly Graduations
41% Women
39% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

Columbia Southern University is the 3rd most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in organizational leadership. Each year, around 18,500 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $5,528 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $3,640 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 211 people received their master's degree in organizational leadership from Columbia Southern University. About 41% of this group were women, and 39% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.

#4

Waldorf University

Forest City, Iowa
208 Yearly Graduations
24% Women
17% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

Waldorf University comes in at #4 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in organizational leadership. Roughly 3,000 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $23,800 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $5,220 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 208 people received their master's degree in organizational leadership from Waldorf. Around 17% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 24% were women.

#5

Gonzaga University

Spokane, Washington
155 Yearly Graduations
60% Women
23% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

Gonzaga University is the 5th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in organizational leadership. Each year, around 7,200 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $52,540 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $19,841 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 155 people received their master's degree in organizational leadership from Gonzaga. About 60% of this group were women, and 23% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.

#6

Michigan State University

East Lansing, Michigan
149 Yearly Graduations
46% Women
26% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

Michigan State University comes in at #6 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in organizational leadership. Roughly 49,600 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $16,930 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $20,808 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 149 people received their master's degree in organizational leadership from Michigan State. About 46% of this group were women, and 26% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.

#7

Central Michigan University

Mount Pleasant, Michigan
130 Yearly Graduations
36% Women
29% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

Central Michigan University is the 7th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in organizational leadership. Each year, around 17,300 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $13,862 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $15,843 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 130 people received their master's degree in organizational leadership from Central Michigan. Of these students, 36% were women and 29% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.

#8

Western Kentucky University

Bowling Green, Kentucky
123 Yearly Graduations
28% Women
31% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

The 8th most popular school in the country for organizational leadership majors who are seeking their master's degree is Western Kentucky University. Roughly 17,500 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $11,436 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $12,140 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 123 people received their master's degree in organizational leadership from WKU. About 28% of this group were women, and 31% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.

#9

University of Redlands

Redlands, California
110 Yearly Graduations
53% Women
67% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

The 9th most popular school in the country for organizational leadership majors who are seeking their master's degree is University of Redlands. Each year, around 4,500 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $57,264 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $24,900 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 110 people received their master's degree in organizational leadership from University of Redlands. Around 67% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 53% were women.

107 Yearly Graduations
25% Women
64% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

American InterContinental University - Online is the 10th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in organizational leadership. Each year, around 15,400 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $11,650 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $12,169 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 107 people received their master's degree in organizational leadership from AIU Online. About 25% of this group were women, and 64% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.

#11

Excelsior University

Albany, New York
102 Yearly Graduations
23% Women
46% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

Excelsior University is the 11th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in organizational leadership. Roughly 21,900 attend the school each year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 102 people received their master's degree in organizational leadership from Excelsior University. Around 46% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 23% were women.

#12

National University

San Diego, California
98 Yearly Graduations
47% Women
55% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

National University is the 12th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in organizational leadership. Each year, around 18,000 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $13,320 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $15,912 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 98 people received their master's degree in organizational leadership from National University. Around 55% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 47% were women.

#13

Trevecca Nazarene University

Nashville, Tennessee
97 Yearly Graduations
70% Women
34% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

The 13th most popular school in the country for organizational leadership majors who are seeking their master's degree is Trevecca Nazarene University. Each year, around 3,900 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $28,590 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $11,424 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 97 people received their master's degree in organizational leadership from TNU. About 70% of this group were women, and 34% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.

#14

University of Colorado Boulder

Boulder, Colorado
91 Yearly Graduations
66% Women
32% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

University of Colorado Boulder is the 14th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in organizational leadership. Each year, around 37,400 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $13,910 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $15,849 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 91 people received their master's degree in organizational leadership from CU - Boulder. About 66% of this group were women, and 32% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.

73 Yearly Graduations
66% Women
22% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

Northeastern University Professional Advancement Network comes in at #15 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in organizational leadership. Each year, around 11,300 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $48,464 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $25,088 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 73 people received their master's degree in organizational leadership from Northeastern University Professional Advancement Network. Around 22% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 66% were women.

#16

Pepperdine University

Malibu, California
67 Yearly Graduations
70% Women
52% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

The 16th most popular school in the country for organizational leadership majors who are seeking their master's degree is Pepperdine University. Roughly 9,500 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $65,990 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $41,400 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 67 people received their master's degree in organizational leadership from Pepperdine. Of these students, 70% were women and 52% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.

#17

California Baptist University

Riverside, California
64 Yearly Graduations
76% Women
56% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

The 17th most popular school in the country for organizational leadership majors who are seeking their master's degree is California Baptist University. Each year, around 11,300 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $37,570 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $14,184 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 64 people received their master's degree in organizational leadership from Cal Baptist. Around 56% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 76% were women.

#18

Boston College

Chestnut Hill, Massachusetts
63 Yearly Graduations
60% Women
19% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

Boston College is the 18th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in organizational leadership. Each year, around 14,900 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $66,410 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $35,784 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 63 people received their master's degree in organizational leadership from Boston College. Of these students, 60% were women and 19% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.

#19

Concordia University, Irvine

Irvine, California
62 Yearly Graduations
58% Women
18% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

Concordia University, Irvine is the 19th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in organizational leadership. Roughly 4,000 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $40,510 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $8,630 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 62 people received their master's degree in organizational leadership from Concordia University, Irvine. Around 18% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 58% were women.

#20

Point Loma Nazarene University

San Diego, California
60 Yearly Graduations
41% Women
64% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

The 20th most popular school in the country for organizational leadership majors who are seeking their master's degree is Point Loma Nazarene University. Roughly 4,600 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $42,600 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $11,880 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 60 people received their master's degree in organizational leadership from PLNU. About 41% of this group were women, and 64% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.

Below are some popular majors that are similar to organizational leadership that offer master’s degrees.

Major Annual Degrees Awarded
Business Administration & Management 105,058
Interior Design Management 3,620
Project Management 1,470
Non-Profit Organizational Management 1,406
Supply Chain Management 1,226

References

*The racial-ethnic minority student count is calculated by taking the total number of students and subtracting white students, international students, and students whose race/ethnicity was unknown. This number is then divided by the total number of students at the school to obtain the percentage of racial-ethnic minorities.

More about our data sources and methodologies.

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