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General Educational Leadership in Maryland

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General Educational Leadership Schools in Maryland

In 2020-2021, 422 students earned their Educational Leadership and Administration degrees in MD.

As a degree choice, General Educational Leadership is the 4th most popular major in the state.

Education Levels of General Educational Leadership Majors in Maryland

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

Education Level Number of Grads
Post-Master’s Certificate 219
Postbaccalaureate Certificate 219
Master’s Degree 164
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) 39
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 39
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 39

Gender Distribution

In Maryland, 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 Maryland is as follows:

  • Asian: 2.4%
  • Black or African American: 20.9%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 5.5%
  • White: 62.8%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 1.9%
  • Other Races: 6.6%
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Jobs for General Educational Leadership Grads in Maryland

8,630 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 Maryland

Educational Leadership and Administration grads earn an average of $105,690 in the state and $89,570 nationwide.

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

#1

McDaniel College

Westminster
112 Degrees in Major Awarded
67% Graduation Rate
2,931 Total Students

Grads earn an average early-career salary of $43,563 after earning their degree at this institution. This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 2.50%. The average student takes 4.15 years to complete their degree at McDaniel.

#2

Hood College

Frederick
69 Degrees in Major Awarded
66% Graduation Rate
2,042 Total Students

This private institution charges an average net price of $23,809. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 42% are considered full time. Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $41,188 a year.

67 Degrees in Major Awarded
80% Graduation Rate
5,282 Total Students

The student loan default rate is 1.90% which is lower than average. The average student takes 4.05 years to complete their degree at Loyola Maryland. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 97% of students receive it.

56 Degrees in Major Awarded
93% Graduation Rate
28,890 Total Students

An average student at Johns Hopkins will pay a net price of $23,428. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 6 to 1. 65% of students are awarded financial aid at this school.

53 Degrees in Major Awarded
86% Graduation Rate
40,709 Total Students

The student loan default rate is 1.80% which is lower than average. Grads earn an average early-career salary of $59,719 after earning their degree at this institution. The average student takes 4.22 years to complete their degree at UMCP.

#6

Salisbury University

Salisbury
29 Degrees in Major Awarded
68% Graduation Rate
8,124 Total Students

The student to faculty ratio is 15 to 1. It takes the average student 4.30 years to graduate. The student loan default rate of 3.60% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments.

11 Degrees in Major Awarded
73% Graduation Rate
21,917 Total Students

Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $48,390 a year. This public school has an average net price of $18,105. 16 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio.

10 Degrees in Major Awarded
52% Graduation Rate
4,857 Total Students

It takes the average student 4.57 years to graduate. A typical student attending Frostburg State will pay a net price of $15,748. The student to faculty ratio is 14 to 1.

5 Degrees in Major Awarded
39% Graduation Rate
7,634 Total Students

Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 13 to 1. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 97% of students receive it. The average student takes 4.73 years to complete their degree at Morgan State.

4 Degrees in Major Awarded
64% Graduation Rate
2,560 Total Students

Seeking financial aid? At this school, 100% of students receive it. This private school has an average net price of $27,394. Grads earn an average early-career salary of $48,213 after earning their degree at this institution.

General Educational Leadership Careers in MD

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

Job Title MD Job Growth MD Median Salary
Preschool Education Administrators 8% $47,140
Postsecondary Education Administrators 8% $119,670
Elementary and Secondary School Education Administrators 8% $113,940
Education Administrators 5% $102,900

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

Major Annual Graduates in MD
Other Educational Administration 49
Curriculum Administration 29
Community College Education 21
Educational System Administration 14
Higher Education Administration 9
Urban Education & Leadership 2
Adult Education Administration 2

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