Master’s Degrees in General Educational Leadership & Administration
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Education Levels of Educational Leadership and Administration Majors
In 2020-2021, 20,176 earned their master's degree in educational leadership and administration. This makes it the 1st most popular master's degree program in the country.
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 Master’s Degrees
We are unable to calculate the median earnings for educational leadership and administration majors with their master's degree due to lack of data.
Student Debt
We do not have the data to estimate the median debt for this class of people.
Student Diversity
More women than men pursue their master's degree in educational leadership and administration. About 70.5% of graduates with this degree are female.
| Gender | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Men | 5,948 |
| Women | 14,228 |
The racial-ethnic distribution of educational leadership and administration master’s degree students is as follows:
| Race/Ethnicity | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Asian | 363 |
| Black or African American | 2,799 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 2,606 |
| White | 12,622 |
| International Students | 243 |
| Other Races/Ethnicities | 1,543 |
Most Popular Educational Leadership and Administration Programs for Master’s Degrees
There are 647 colleges that offer a master’s degree in educational leadership and administration. Learn more about the most popular 20 below:
Lamar University tops the list of the most popular school in the U.S. for educational leadership and administration majors who are seeking their master's degree. Roughly 16,600 attend the school each year. 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. The educational leadership and administration program at Lamar University awarded 1,148 master's degrees during the 2020-2021 school year. Of these students, 70% were women and 43% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
American College of Education is the 2nd most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in educational leadership and administration. Roughly 8,100 attend the school each year. 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 995 master's degrees during the 2020-2021 school year. Around 21% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 68% were women.
The 3rd most popular school in the country for educational leadership and administration majors who are seeking their master's degree is Grand Canyon University. Each year, around 103,400 students seeking various degrees attend the university. 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. The educational leadership and administration program at Grand Canyon University awarded 615 master's degrees during the 2020-2021 school year. Of these students, 70% were women and 40% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
The 4th most popular school in the country for educational leadership and administration majors who are seeking their master's degree is Western Governors University. Each year, around 147,800 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $7,162 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $7,500 per year. The educational leadership and administration program at Western Governors University awarded 512 master's degrees during the 2020-2021 school year. Of these students, 71% were women and 15% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
Concordia University, Chicago comes in at #5 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in educational leadership and administration. Each year, around 6,400 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $33,310 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $9,090 per year. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 330 master's degrees were handed out to educational leadership and administration majors at Concordia University, Chicago. About 66% of this group were women, and 24% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
The University of Texas at Arlington is the 6th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in educational leadership and administration. Roughly 48,000 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $9,206 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $9,015 per year. The educational leadership and administration program at The University of Texas at Arlington awarded 266 master's degrees during the 2020-2021 school year. Around 40% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 73% were women.
The 7th most popular school in the country for educational leadership and administration majors who are seeking their master's degree is Northern Arizona University. Roughly 29,500 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $10,381 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $10,724 per year. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 264 master's degrees were handed out to educational leadership and administration majors at NAU. Of these students, 72% were women and 36% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
The 8th most popular school in the country for educational leadership and administration majors who are seeking their master's degree is Montclair State University. Roughly 21,000 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $12,323 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $12,978 per year. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 252 master's degrees were handed out to educational leadership and administration majors at Montclair State. Around 37% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 69% were women.
Northwest Missouri State University is the 9th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in educational leadership and administration. Roughly 7,200 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $5,461 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $6,301 per year. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 200 people received their master's degree in educational leadership and administration from Northwest. About 61% of this group were women, and 10% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
Liberty University is the 10th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in educational leadership and administration. Each year, around 93,300 students seeking various degrees attend the university. 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. The educational leadership and administration program at Liberty University awarded 188 master's degrees during the 2020-2021 school year. Around 24% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 73% were women.
Louisiana State University - Shreveport is the 11th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in educational leadership and administration. Each year, around 9,900 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $5,656 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $6,196 per year. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 182 people received their master's degree in educational leadership and administration from Louisiana State University - Shreveport. About 81% of this group were women, and 27% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
The 12th most popular school in the country for educational leadership and administration majors who are seeking their master's degree is William Carey University. Roughly 5,400 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $13,500 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $11,875 per year. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 181 people received their master's degree in educational leadership and administration from William Carey University. Of these students, 77% were women and 34% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
Southeastern Oklahoma State University comes in at #13 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in educational leadership and administration. Each year, around 5,600 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $6,420 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $4,734 per year. The educational leadership and administration program at Southeastern Oklahoma State University awarded 164 master's degrees during the 2020-2021 school year. Of these students, 63% were women and 31% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
National University is the 14th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in educational leadership and administration. Roughly 18,000 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $13,320 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $15,480 per year. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 161 master's degrees were handed out to educational leadership and administration majors at National University. About 76% of this group were women, and 37% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
Concordia University, Nebraska comes in at #15 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in educational leadership and administration. Roughly 3,200 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $35,600 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $8,650 per year. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 149 master's degrees were handed out to educational leadership and administration majors at Concordia University, Nebraska. About 72% of this group were women, and 32% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
Southern New Hampshire University comes in at #16 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in educational leadership and administration. Roughly 134,300 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $15,000 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $18,900 per year. The educational leadership and administration program at Southern New Hampshire University awarded 146 master's degrees during the 2020-2021 school year. Around 29% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 75% were women.
The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley comes in at #17 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in educational leadership and administration. Each year, around 32,400 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $7,857 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $7,002 per year. The educational leadership and administration program at The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley awarded 145 master's degrees during the 2020-2021 school year. About 82% of this group were women, and 90% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
University of West Alabama is the 17th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in educational leadership and administration. Each year, around 5,700 students seeking various degrees attend the university. 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. The educational leadership and administration program at University of West Alabama awarded 145 master's degrees during the 2020-2021 school year. Of these students, 60% were women and 34% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
The 19th most popular school in the country for educational leadership and administration majors who are seeking their master's degree is Wilmington University. Roughly 14,700 attend the school each year. 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, 144 master's degrees were handed out to educational leadership and administration majors at Wilmington University. Of these students, 75% were women and 23% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
Emporia State University is the 20th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in educational leadership and administration. Roughly 5,800 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $5,278 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $6,547 per year. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 140 people received their master's degree in educational leadership and administration from ESU. Around 3% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 64% were women.
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Related Majors
Below are some popular majors that are similar to educational leadership and administration that offer master’s degrees.
| Major | Annual Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| Higher Education Administration | 3,686 |
| Other Educational Administration | 1,285 |
| Curriculum Administration | 1,115 |
| Elementary & Jr High Administration | 579 |
| Urban Education & Leadership | 526 |
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.
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- National Center for Education Statistics
- O*NET Online
- Bureau of Labor Statistics
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