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General Educational Leadership Schools in California

In 2020-2021, 1,888 students earned their Educational Leadership and Administration degrees in CA.

In this state, General Educational Leadership is the 4th most popular major out of a total 71 majors commonly available.

Education Levels of General Educational Leadership Majors in California

Educational Leadership and Administration majors in the state tend to have the following degree levels:

Education Level Number of Grads
Master’s Degree 1,059
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) 796
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 796
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 796
Post-Master’s Certificate 33
Postbaccalaureate Certificate 33

Gender Distribution

In California, a educational leadership and administration major is more popular with women than with men.

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Racial Distribution

The racial distribution of educational leadership and administration majors in California is as follows:

  • Asian: 7.6%
  • Black or African American: 15.3%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 24.2%
  • White: 40.3%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 2.1%
  • Other Races: 10.6%
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Jobs for General Educational Leadership Grads in California

50,430 people in the state and 498,200 in the nation are employed in jobs related to educational leadership and administration.

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Wages for General Educational Leadership Jobs in California

Educational Leadership and Administration grads earn an average of $93,130 in the state and $89,570 nationwide.

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There are 10 colleges in California that offer educational leadership and administration degrees. Learn about the most popular 10 below:

296 Degrees in Major Awarded
92% Graduation Rate
46,287 Total Students

Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 9 to 1. The student loan default rate of 1.30% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments. Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $65,748 a year.

161 Degrees in Major Awarded
34% Graduation Rate
18,070 Total Students

Students who attend this private institution pay an average net price of $20,722. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 8% are considered full time. Most students complete their degree in 4.76 years.

136 Degrees in Major Awarded
7% Graduation Rate
31,115 Total Students

95% of students get financical aid. An average student at UAGC will pay a net price of $20,987. In their early career, UAGC grads earn an average salary of $26,426.

118 Degrees in Major Awarded
63% Graduation Rate
4,071 Total Students

The student loan default rate of 2.90% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments. The average student takes 4.12 years to complete their degree at Concordia University, Irvine. Graduates earn an average $47,319 after graduation.

95 Degrees in Major Awarded
10,986 Total Students

The student loan default rate is 4.10% which is lower than average. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 11% are considered full time. Graduates earn an average $51,285 after graduation.

82 Degrees in Major Awarded
83% Graduation Rate
9,554 Total Students

This private institution charges an average net price of $38,846. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 50% are considered full time. The student loan default rate is 1.80% which is lower than average.

69 Degrees in Major Awarded
12,471 Total Students

Of all the teachers who work at the school, 26% are considered full time. In their early career, Northcentral University grads earn an average salary of $32,700. 3 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio.

58 Degrees in Major Awarded
48% Graduation Rate
16,253 Total Students

85% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 44% are considered full time. Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $13,298.

53 Degrees in Major Awarded
75% Graduation Rate
10,068 Total Students

In their early career, USFCA grads earn an average salary of $64,896. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 90% of students receive it. The full-time teacher rate is 42%.

47 Degrees in Major Awarded
48% Graduation Rate
26,745 Total Students

The student to faculty ratio is 25 to 1. A typical student attending Cal State LA will pay a net price of $3,302. The student loan default rate of 3.60% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments.

General Educational Leadership Careers in CA

Some of the careers educational leadership and administration majors go into include:

Job Title CA Job Growth CA Median Salary
Education Administrators 15% $84,450
Postsecondary Education Administrators 14% $118,810
Preschool Education Administrators 10% $50,250
Elementary and Secondary School Education Administrators 8% $124,410

Below are some popular majors in the state that are similar to educational leadership and administration.

Major Annual Graduates in CA
Higher Education Administration 314
Urban Education & Leadership 264
Other Educational Administration 103
Community College Education 102
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Curriculum Administration 5

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