Master’s Degrees in General Educational Leadership & Administration
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Education Levels of Educational Leadership and Administration Majors
During the most recent year for which data is available, 19,555 people earned their master's degree in educational leadership and administration. This makes it the 3rd most popular master's degree program in the country.
The following table shows the number of diplomas awarded in educational leadership and administration at each degree level.
| Education Level | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Master’s Degree | 19,555 |
| Graduate Certificate | 6,744 |
| Doctor’s Degree | 6,101 |
Earnings of Educational Leadership and Administration Majors With Master’s Degrees
We are unable to calculate the median earnings for educational leadership and administration majors with their master's degree due to lack of data.
Student Debt
The data on debt ranges for educational leadership and administration majors who have their master's degree is not available.
Student Diversity
More women than men pursue their master's degree in educational leadership and administration. About 70.5% of graduates with this degree are female.
| Gender | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Men | 5,762 |
| Women | 13,793 |
The racial-ethnic distribution of educational leadership and administration master’s degree students is as follows:
| Race/Ethnicity | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Asian | 329 |
| Black or African American | 2,759 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 2,435 |
| White | 12,308 |
| International Students | 216 |
| Other Races/Ethnicities | 1,508 |
Most Popular Educational Leadership and Administration Programs for Master’s Degrees
There are 647 colleges that offer a master’s degree in educational leadership and administration. Learn more about the most popular 20 below:
Lamar University tops the list of the most popular school in the U.S. for educational leadership and administration majors who are seeking their master's degree. Roughly 16,600 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $6,228 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $6,471 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 1,148 people received their master's degree in educational leadership and administration from Lamar University. Around 45% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 71% were women.
The 2nd most popular school in the country for educational leadership and administration majors who are seeking their master's degree is American College of Education. Roughly 8,100 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $5,160 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $5,640 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 995 people received their master's degree in educational leadership and administration from American College of Education. Of these students, 65% were women and 20% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
Grand Canyon University comes in at #3 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in educational leadership and administration. Each year, around 103,400 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $16,407 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $10,655 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 615 people received their master's degree in educational leadership and administration from Grand Canyon University. Around 37% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 70% were women.
Western Governors University comes in at #4 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in educational leadership and administration. Each year, around 147,800 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $7,404 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $7,765 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 512 people received their master's degree in educational leadership and administration from WGU. Around 15% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 71% were women.
Concordia University, Chicago is the 5th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in educational leadership and administration. Each year, around 6,400 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $33,944 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $9,399 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 330 people received their master's degree in educational leadership and administration from Concordia University, Chicago. Around 23% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 75% were women.
The 6th most popular school in the country for educational leadership and administration majors who are seeking their master's degree is The University of Texas at Arlington. Roughly 48,000 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $9,206 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $9,015 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 266 people received their master's degree in educational leadership and administration from UT Arlington. About 74% of this group were women, and 41% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
Northern Arizona University comes in at #7 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in educational leadership and administration. Roughly 29,500 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $10,644 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $11,103 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 264 people received their master's degree in educational leadership and administration from NAU. About 77% of this group were women, and 36% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
Montclair State University comes in at #8 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in educational leadership and administration. Roughly 21,000 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $12,755 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $13,740 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 252 people received their master's degree in educational leadership and administration from Montclair State. Of these students, 68% were women and 31% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
The 9th most popular school in the country for educational leadership and administration majors who are seeking their master's degree is Northwest Missouri State University. Roughly 7,200 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $6,015 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $6,004 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 200 people received their master's degree in educational leadership and administration from Northwest. Around 6% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 58% were women.
The 10th most popular school in the country for educational leadership and administration majors who are seeking their master's degree is Liberty University. Each year, around 93,300 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $15,467 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $7,893 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 188 people received their master's degree in educational leadership and administration from Liberty University. Around 21% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 74% were women.
The 11th most popular school in the country for educational leadership and administration majors who are seeking their master's degree is Louisiana State University - Shreveport. Each year, around 9,900 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $5,656 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $6,196 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 182 people received their master's degree in educational leadership and administration from Louisiana State University - Shreveport. About 76% of this group were women, and 34% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
William Carey University comes in at #12 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in educational leadership and administration. Roughly 5,400 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $13,500 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $12,312 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 181 people received their master's degree in educational leadership and administration from William Carey University. Of these students, 68% were women and 31% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
Southeastern Oklahoma State University is the 13th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in educational leadership and administration. Each year, around 5,600 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $6,420 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $4,734 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 164 people received their master's degree in educational leadership and administration from Southeastern Oklahoma State University. Around 33% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 63% were women.
The 14th most popular school in the country for educational leadership and administration majors who are seeking their master's degree is National University. Roughly 18,000 attend the school each year. 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, 161 people received their master's degree in educational leadership and administration from National University. Of these students, 69% were women and 34% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
Concordia University, Nebraska is the 15th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in educational leadership and administration. Roughly 3,200 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $37,000 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $7,650 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 149 people received their master's degree in educational leadership and administration from Concordia University, Nebraska. About 75% of this group were women, and 20% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
Southern New Hampshire University is the 16th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in educational leadership and administration. Roughly 134,300 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $15,000 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $18,900 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 146 people received their master's degree in educational leadership and administration from SNHU. Of these students, 71% were women and 28% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
The 17th most popular school in the country for educational leadership and administration majors who are seeking their master's degree is University of West Alabama. Each year, around 5,700 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $9,100 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $6,678 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 145 people received their master's degree in educational leadership and administration from University of West Alabama. Around 24% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 65% were women.
The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley is the 17th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in educational leadership and administration. Each year, around 32,400 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $7,857 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $7,002 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 145 people received their master's degree in educational leadership and administration from UT Rio Grande Valley. Around 95% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 74% were women.
Wilmington University comes in at #19 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in educational leadership and administration. Roughly 14,700 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $11,970 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $9,216 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 144 people received their master's degree in educational leadership and administration from Wilmington University. Of these students, 72% were women and 16% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
The 20th most popular school in the country for educational leadership and administration majors who are seeking their master's degree is Emporia State University. Roughly 5,800 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $5,278 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $6,547 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 140 people received their master's degree in educational leadership and administration from ESU. Of these students, 55% were women and 4% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
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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.
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- National Center for Education Statistics
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- Bureau of Labor Statistics
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