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Doctor's Degree in General Educational Leadership & Administration

Doctor’s Degrees in General Educational Leadership & Administration

6,163 Yearly Graduations
70% Women
41% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*
A doctor's degree in educational leadership and administration is offered at 359 colleges in the United States. This degree is more popular with female students, and about 41% of recent graduates were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. Also, 2.3% of educational leadership and administration graduates were international students.

Education Levels of Educational Leadership and Administration Majors

During the most recent year for which data is available, 6,163 people earned their doctor's degree in educational leadership and administration. This earns it the #1 spot on the list of the most popular doctor's degree programs in the nation.

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 18,267
Graduate Certificate 6,241
Doctor’s Degree 6,163
Bachelor’s Degree 273
Basic Certificate 211
Associate Degree 1

Earnings of Educational Leadership and Administration Majors With Doctor’s Degrees

We are unable to calculate the median earnings for educational leadership and administration majors with their doctor's degree due to lack of data.

Student Debt

The data on debt ranges for educational leadership and administration majors who have their doctor's degree is not available.

Student Diversity

More women than men pursue their doctor's degree in educational leadership and administration. About 69.6% of graduates with this degree are female.

Gender Number of Grads
Men 1,872
Women 4,291
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The racial-ethnic distribution of educational leadership and administration doctor’s degree students is as follows:

Race/Ethnicity Number of Grads
Asian 219
Black or African American 1,472
Hispanic or Latino 640
White 3,085
International Students 144
Other Races/Ethnicities 603
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There are 359 colleges that offer a doctor’s degree in educational leadership and administration. Learn more about the most popular 20 below:

#1

University of Southern California

Los Angeles, California
296 Yearly Graduations
63% Women
54% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

The most popular school in the United States for educational leadership and administration students seekinga doctor's degree is University of Southern California. Roughly 46,200 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $66,640 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $66,640 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 296 people received their doctor's degree in educational leadership and administration from USC. Around 54% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 63% were women.

#2

Grand Canyon University

Phoenix, Arizona
268 Yearly Graduations
73% Women
60% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

The 2nd most popular school in the country for educational leadership and administration majors who are seeking their doctor's degree is Grand Canyon University. Roughly 103,400 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $16,390 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $10,138 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 268 people received their doctor's degree in educational leadership and administration from Grand Canyon University. Around 60% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 73% were women.

#3

Liberty University

Lynchburg, Virginia
193 Yearly Graduations
66% Women
33% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

The 3rd most popular school in the country for educational leadership and administration majors who are seeking their doctor's degree is Liberty University. Roughly 93,300 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $15,015 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $7,740 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 193 people received their doctor's degree in educational leadership and administration from Liberty University. About 66% of this group were women, and 33% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.

#4

American College of Education

Indianapolis, Indiana
177 Yearly Graduations
70% Women
43% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

The 4th most popular school in the country for educational leadership and administration majors who are seeking their doctor's degree is American College of Education. Each year, around 8,100 students seeking various degrees attend the university. 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, 177 people received their doctor's degree in educational leadership and administration from American College of Education. Of these students, 70% were women and 43% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.

95 Yearly Graduations
69% Women
52% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

Abilene Christian University is the 6th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a doctor's degree in educational leadership and administration. Roughly 5,200 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $42,100 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $24,174 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 95 people received their doctor's degree in educational leadership and administration from Abilene Christian. About 69% of this group were women, and 52% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.

#7

Drexel University

Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
76 Yearly Graduations
75% Women
36% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

Drexel University is the 7th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a doctor's degree in educational leadership and administration. Each year, around 23,500 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $58,293 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $36,234 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 76 people received their doctor's degree in educational leadership and administration from Drexel. Of these students, 75% were women and 36% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.

#8

William Woods University

Fulton, Missouri
68 Yearly Graduations
68% Women
10% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

The 8th most popular school in the country for educational leadership and administration majors who are seeking their doctor's degree is William Woods University. Roughly 2,100 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $27,800 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $13,800 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 68 people received their doctor's degree in educational leadership and administration from William Woods. About 68% of this group were women, and 10% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.

#8

Creighton University

Omaha, Nebraska
68 Yearly Graduations
56% Women
15% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

Creighton University is the 8th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a doctor's degree in educational leadership and administration. Roughly 8,700 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $45,000 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $17,676 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 68 people received their doctor's degree in educational leadership and administration from Creighton. Around 15% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 56% were women.

#10

University of Houston

Houston, Texas
63 Yearly Graduations
82% Women
75% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

University of Houston comes in at #10 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in educational leadership and administration. Each year, around 47,000 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $8,685 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $8,723 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 63 people received their doctor's degree in educational leadership and administration from UH. Of these students, 82% were women and 75% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.

#11

Pepperdine University

Malibu, California
60 Yearly Graduations
72% Women
46% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

Pepperdine University comes in at #11 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in educational leadership and administration. 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, 60 people received their doctor's degree in educational leadership and administration from Pepperdine. About 72% of this group were women, and 46% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.

#12

Wilmington University

New Castle, Delaware
55 Yearly Graduations
63% Women
34% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

Wilmington University is the 12th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a doctor's degree in educational leadership and administration. Each year, around 14,700 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $12,270 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $9,432 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 55 people received their doctor's degree in educational leadership and administration from Wilmington University. Around 34% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 63% were women.

#13

Brandman University

Irvine, California
54 Yearly Graduations
67% Women
47% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

The 13th most popular school in the country for educational leadership and administration majors who are seeking their doctor'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, 54 people received their doctor's degree in educational leadership and administration from Brandman. Around 47% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 67% were women.

#14

Lamar University

Beaumont, Texas
53 Yearly Graduations
65% Women
49% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

Lamar University comes in at #14 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in educational leadership and administration. Each year, around 16,600 students seeking various degrees attend the university. 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, 53 people received their doctor's degree in educational leadership and administration from Lamar University. Around 49% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 65% were women.

#15

St John's University - New York

Queens, New York
52 Yearly Graduations
82% Women
36% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

The 15th most popular school in the country for educational leadership and administration majors who are seeking their doctor's degree is St John's University - New York. Roughly 20,100 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $48,301 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $33,386 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 52 people received their doctor's degree in educational leadership and administration from STJ. Of these students, 82% were women and 36% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.

#16

St. Thomas University

Miami Gardens, Florida
51 Yearly Graduations
62% Women
76% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

St. Thomas University is the 16th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a doctor's degree in educational leadership and administration. Roughly 5,600 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $33,580 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $14,850 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 51 people received their doctor's degree in educational leadership and administration from STU. Of these students, 62% were women and 76% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.

#17

Lipscomb University

Nashville, Tennessee
48 Yearly Graduations
66% Women
27% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

The 17th most popular school in the country for educational leadership and administration majors who are seeking their doctor's degree is Lipscomb University. Roughly 4,800 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $35,848 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $17,100 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 48 people received their doctor's degree in educational leadership and administration from Lipscomb. About 66% of this group were women, and 27% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.

#18

Samford University

Birmingham, Alabama
46 Yearly Graduations
81% Women
81% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

Samford University comes in at #18 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in educational leadership and administration. Roughly 5,700 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $37,144 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $21,904 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 46 people received their doctor's degree in educational leadership and administration from Samford. Of these students, 81% were women and 81% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.

#19

Saint Louis University

Saint Louis, Missouri
45 Yearly Graduations
84% Women
26% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

Saint Louis University is the 19th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a doctor's degree in educational leadership and administration. Roughly 12,200 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $52,260 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $23,580 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 45 people received their doctor's degree in educational leadership and administration from SLU. Of these students, 84% were women and 26% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.

#19

Immaculata University

Immaculata, Pennsylvania
45 Yearly Graduations
68% Women
12% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

Immaculata University is the 19th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a doctor's degree in educational leadership and administration. Roughly 2,500 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $27,700 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $12,780 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 45 people received their doctor's degree in educational leadership and administration from Immaculata. Of these students, 68% were women and 12% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.

Below are some popular majors that are similar to educational leadership and administration that offer doctor’s degrees.

Major Annual Degrees Awarded
Higher Education Administration 949
Other Educational Administration 551
Educational System Administration 188
Community College Education 168
Curriculum Administration 143

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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