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Doctor’s Degrees in General Educational Leadership & Administration

5,789 Yearly Graduations
67% Women
40% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*
A doctor's degree in educational leadership and administration is offered at 359 colleges in the United States. In recent years, the majority of the students getting degrees in this area were female, and 40% 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 2020-2021 academic year, 5,789 students 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 20,176
Graduate Certificate 6,207
Doctor’s Degree 5,789
Bachelor’s Degree 355
Basic Certificate 300
Undergraduate Certificate 6
Associate Degree 4

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 66.7% of graduates with this degree are female.

Gender Number of Grads
Men 1,930
Women 3,859
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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 205
Black or African American 1,350
Hispanic or Latino 539
White 2,978
International Students 132
Other Races/Ethnicities 585
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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
60% Women
50% 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 $60,446 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $60,446 per year. The educational leadership and administration program at University of Southern California awarded 296 doctor's degrees during the 2020-2021 school year. About 60% of this group were women, and 50% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.

#2

Grand Canyon University

Phoenix, Arizona
268 Yearly Graduations
68% Women
50% 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 $16,401 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $10,621 per year. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 268 people received their doctor's degree in educational leadership and administration from Grand Canyon University. Of these students, 68% were women and 50% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.

#3

Liberty University

Lynchburg, Virginia
193 Yearly Graduations
62% Women
28% 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 $15,409 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $7,847 per year. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 193 doctor's degrees were handed out to educational leadership and administration majors at Liberty University. Of these students, 62% were women and 28% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.

#4

American College of Education

Indianapolis, Indiana
177 Yearly Graduations
63% Women
37% 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. The educational leadership and administration program at American College of Education awarded 177 doctor's degrees during the 2020-2021 school year. Around 37% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 63% were women.

#5

Capella University

Minneapolis, Minnesota
173 Yearly Graduations
79% Women
49% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

The 5th most popular school in the country for educational leadership and administration majors who are seeking their doctor's degree is Capella University. Roughly 38,900 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $14,148 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $14,784 per year. The educational leadership and administration program at Capella University awarded 173 doctor's degrees during the 2020-2021 school year. Around 49% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 79% were women.

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 $39,250 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $24,174 per year. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 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
74% Women
46% 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 $54,766 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $36,234 per year. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 76 people received their doctor's degree in educational leadership and administration from Drexel. Around 46% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 74% were women.

#8

William Woods University

Fulton, Missouri
68 Yearly Graduations
71% Women
12% 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 $25,750 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $7,200 per year. The educational leadership and administration program at William Woods University awarded 68 doctor's degrees during the 2020-2021 school year. Of these students, 71% were women and 12% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.

#8

Creighton University

Omaha, Nebraska
68 Yearly Graduations
57% Women
25% 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 $42,618 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $17,190 per year. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 68 people received their doctor's degree in educational leadership and administration from Creighton. Around 25% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 57% were women.

#10

University of Houston

Houston, Texas
63 Yearly Graduations
78% Women
62% 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 $8,713 per year. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 63 doctor's degrees were handed out to educational leadership and administration majors at UH. Around 62% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 78% were women.

#11

Pepperdine University

Malibu, California
60 Yearly Graduations
63% Women
45% 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 $59,450 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $37,300 per year. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 60 people received their doctor's degree in educational leadership and administration from Pepperdine. Of these students, 63% were women and 45% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.

#12

Wilmington University

New Castle, Delaware
55 Yearly Graduations
73% Women
40% 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 $11,700 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $9,000 per year. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 55 doctor's degrees were handed out to educational leadership and administration majors at Wilmington University. Around 40% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 73% were women.

#13

Brandman University

Irvine, California
54 Yearly Graduations
74% Women
37% 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 $12,240 per year. The educational leadership and administration program at Brandman University awarded 54 doctor's degrees during the 2020-2021 school year. Of these students, 74% were women and 37% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.

#14

Lamar University

Beaumont, Texas
53 Yearly Graduations
68% Women
38% 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 2020-2021 academic year, 53 people received their doctor's degree in educational leadership and administration from Lamar University. Around 38% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 68% were women.

#15

St John's University - New York

Queens, New York
52 Yearly Graduations
58% Women
29% 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 $43,962 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $30,666 per year. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 52 people received their doctor's degree in educational leadership and administration from STJ. About 58% of this group were women, and 29% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.

#16

St. Thomas University

Miami Gardens, Florida
51 Yearly Graduations
61% Women
51% 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 $31,800 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $14,400 per year. The educational leadership and administration program at St. Thomas University awarded 51 doctor's degrees during the 2020-2021 school year. Around 51% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 61% were women.

#17

Lipscomb University

Nashville, Tennessee
48 Yearly Graduations
71% Women
33% 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 $33,012 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $17,100 per year. The educational leadership and administration program at Lipscomb University awarded 48 doctor's degrees during the 2020-2021 school year. Of these students, 71% were women and 33% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.

#18

Samford University

Birmingham, Alabama
46 Yearly Graduations
57% Women
46% 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 $34,410 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $20,935 per year. The educational leadership and administration program at Samford University awarded 46 doctor's degrees during the 2020-2021 school year. Of these students, 57% were women and 46% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.

#19

Immaculata University

Immaculata, Pennsylvania
45 Yearly Graduations
71% Women
20% 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 $26,900 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $12,780 per year. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 45 people received their doctor's degree in educational leadership and administration from Immaculata. Around 20% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 71% were women.

#19

Saint Louis University

Saint Louis, Missouri
45 Yearly Graduations
53% Women
20% 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 $48,100 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $21,960 per year. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 45 doctor's degrees were handed out to educational leadership and administration majors at SLU. Around 20% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 53% were women.

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 663
Other Educational Administration 572
Community College Education 202
Educational System Administration 155
Curriculum Administration 126

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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