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Graduate Certificate in General Educational Leadership & Administration

Graduate Certificates in General Educational Leadership & Administration

6,241 Yearly Graduations
74% Women
30% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*
There are 320 schools in the United States where you can get your graduate certificate in educational leadership and administration. This degree is more popular with female students, and about 30% of recent graduates were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. Also, 0.5% 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, 6,241 people earned their graduate certificate in educational leadership and administration. This earns it the #1 spot on the list of the most popular graduate certificate 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 Graduate Certificates

We are unable to calculate the median earnings for educational leadership and administration majors with their graduate certificate due to lack of data.

Student Debt

We do not have the data to calculate the median and range of debt loads for educational leadership and administration students who are graduate certificate holders.

Student Diversity

More women than men pursue their graduate certificate in educational leadership and administration. About 74.1% of graduates with this degree are female.

Gender Number of Grads
Men 1,619
Women 4,622
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The racial-ethnic distribution of educational leadership and administration graduate certificate students is as follows:

Race/Ethnicity Number of Grads
Asian 122
Black or African American 977
Hispanic or Latino 476
White 4,018
International Students 29
Other Races/Ethnicities 619
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There are 320 colleges that offer a graduate certificate in educational leadership and administration. Learn more about the most popular 20 below:

#2

Lamar University

Beaumont, Texas
670 Yearly Graduations
74% Women
45% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

Lamar University is the 2nd most popular school in the nation for students seeking a graduate certificate 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, 670 people received their graduate certificate in educational leadership and administration from Lamar University. About 74% of this group were women, and 45% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.

#3

Stony Brook University

Stony Brook, New York
208 Yearly Graduations
73% Women
10% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

The 3rd most popular school in the country for educational leadership and administration majors who are seeking their graduate certificate is Stony Brook University. Each year, around 26,700 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $7,070 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $11,310 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 208 people received their graduate certificate in educational leadership and administration from SUNY Stony Brook. Of these students, 73% were women and 10% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.

#4

Liberty University

Lynchburg, Virginia
142 Yearly Graduations
72% Women
30% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

Liberty University is the 4th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a graduate certificate in educational leadership and administration. 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, 142 people received their graduate certificate in educational leadership and administration from Liberty University. About 72% of this group were women, and 30% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.

#5

University of Oregon

Eugene, Oregon
138 Yearly Graduations
50% Women

University of Oregon comes in at #5 on our list of the most popular colleges offering graduate certificates in educational leadership and administration. Roughly 21,700 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $12,240 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $16,659 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 138 people received their graduate certificate in educational leadership and administration from UO.

#6

Gardner - Webb University

Boiling Springs, North Carolina
126 Yearly Graduations
63% Women
63% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

The 6th most popular school in the country for educational leadership and administration majors who are seeking their graduate certificate is Gardner - Webb University. Each year, around 3,500 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $32,470 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $11,250 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 126 people received their graduate certificate in educational leadership and administration from Gardner - Webb. Around 63% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 63% were women.

#8

McDaniel College

Westminster, Maryland
108 Yearly Graduations
74% Women
25% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

The 8th most popular school in the country for educational leadership and administration majors who are seeking their graduate certificate is McDaniel College. Roughly 2,900 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $48,672 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $9,864 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 108 people received their graduate certificate in educational leadership and administration from McDaniel. About 74% of this group were women, and 25% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.

#9

Viterbo University

La Crosse, Wisconsin
102 Yearly Graduations
57% Women
7% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

Viterbo University is the 9th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a graduate certificate in educational leadership and administration. Roughly 2,500 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $31,600 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $10,080 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 102 people received their graduate certificate in educational leadership and administration from Viterbo. About 57% of this group were women, and 7% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.

#10

Lincoln Memorial University

Harrogate, Tennessee
89 Yearly Graduations
68% Women
12% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

The 10th most popular school in the country for educational leadership and administration majors who are seeking their graduate certificate is Lincoln Memorial University. Roughly 4,800 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $25,680 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $22,451 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 89 people received their graduate certificate in educational leadership and administration from LMU. Of these students, 68% were women and 12% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.

#11

Central Connecticut State University

New Britain, Connecticut
88 Yearly Graduations
70% Women
10% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

Central Connecticut State University is the 11th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a graduate certificate in educational leadership and administration. Roughly 10,600 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $6,664 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $8,300 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 88 people received their graduate certificate in educational leadership and administration from CCSU. Of these students, 70% were women and 10% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.

#12

University of New England

Biddeford, Maine
79 Yearly Graduations
90% Women
3% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

University of New England is the 12th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a graduate certificate in educational leadership and administration. Each year, around 7,200 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $41,050 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $31,415 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 79 people received their graduate certificate in educational leadership and administration from UNE. Of these students, 90% were women and 3% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.

#13

University of West Alabama

Livingston, Alabama
77 Yearly Graduations
90% Women
26% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

University of West Alabama comes in at #13 on our list of the most popular colleges offering graduate certificates in educational leadership and administration. Roughly 5,700 attend the school each year. 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, 77 people received their graduate certificate in educational leadership and administration from University of West Alabama. Around 26% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 90% were women.

#14

Thomas University

Thomasville, Georgia
71 Yearly Graduations
73% Women
43% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

The 14th most popular school in the country for educational leadership and administration majors who are seeking their graduate certificate is Thomas University. Roughly 1,300 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $11,400 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $13,050 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 71 people received their graduate certificate in educational leadership and administration from TU. Of these students, 73% were women and 43% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.

#15

Point Park University

Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
70 Yearly Graduations
66% Women
32% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

Point Park University is the 15th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a graduate certificate in educational leadership and administration. Each year, around 3,500 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $36,240 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $14,184 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 70 people received their graduate certificate in educational leadership and administration from Point Park. Around 32% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 66% were women.

#16

American International College

Springfield, Massachusetts
69 Yearly Graduations
90% Women
8% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

American International College is the 16th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a graduate certificate in educational leadership and administration. Roughly 2,600 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $41,970 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $10,595 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 69 people received their graduate certificate in educational leadership and administration from AIC. Around 8% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 90% were women.

#17

Lindenwood University

Saint Charles, Missouri
65 Yearly Graduations
76% Women
48% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

The 17th most popular school in the country for educational leadership and administration majors who are seeking their graduate certificate is Lindenwood University. Roughly 7,300 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $19,900 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $8,550 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 65 people received their graduate certificate in educational leadership and administration from Lindenwood University. Of these students, 76% were women and 48% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.

#18

George Washington University

Washington, District of Columbia
64 Yearly Graduations
87% Women
35% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

George Washington University is the 18th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a graduate certificate in educational leadership and administration. Each year, around 27,000 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $64,508 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $35,100 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 64 people received their graduate certificate in educational leadership and administration from GWU. Of these students, 87% were women and 35% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.

#18

National Louis University

Chicago, Illinois
64 Yearly Graduations
69% Women
43% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

National Louis University comes in at #18 on our list of the most popular colleges offering graduate certificates in educational leadership and administration. Each year, around 7,400 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $13,776 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $11,700 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 64 people received their graduate certificate in educational leadership and administration from NLU. Around 43% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 69% were women.

#20

American College of Education

Indianapolis, Indiana
63 Yearly Graduations
83% Women
41% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

The 20th most popular school in the country for educational leadership and administration majors who are seeking their graduate certificate 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, 63 people received their graduate certificate in educational leadership and administration from American College of Education. About 83% of this group were women, and 41% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.

Below are some popular majors that are similar to educational leadership and administration that offer graduate certificates.

Major Annual Degrees Awarded
Educational System Administration 682
Elementary & Jr High Administration 634
Other Educational Administration 416
Curriculum Administration 367
Higher Education Administration 345

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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