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General Educational Leadership in New Jersey

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General Educational Leadership Schools in New Jersey

In 2020-2021, 765 students earned their Educational Leadership and Administration degrees in NJ.

A General Educational Leadership major is the 1st most popular major in this state.

Education Levels of General Educational Leadership Majors in New Jersey

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

Education Level Number of Grads
Master’s Degree 593
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) 126
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 126
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 126
Post-Master’s Certificate 46
Postbaccalaureate Certificate 46

Gender Distribution

In New Jersey, 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 New Jersey is as follows:

  • Asian: 2.4%
  • Black or African American: 11.9%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 11.5%
  • White: 61.6%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 0.1%
  • Other Races: 12.5%
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Jobs for General Educational Leadership Grads in New Jersey

13,360 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 New Jersey

In this state, educational leadership and administration grads earn an average of $100,040. Nationwide, they make an average of $89,570.

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

252 Degrees in Major Awarded
71% Graduation Rate
21,005 Total Students

The average student takes 4.39 years to complete their degree at Montclair State. Of all the students who attend this school, 82% get financial aid. This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 4.30%.

#2

Seton Hall University

South Orange
93 Degrees in Major Awarded
70% Graduation Rate
9,814 Total Students

It takes the average student 4.09 years to graduate. Students who attend this private institution pay an average net price of $32,634. This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 3.60%.

83 Degrees in Major Awarded
86% Graduation Rate
7,783 Total Students

46% of the teachers are full time. This public college charges it's students an average net price of $28,245. In their early career, TCNJ grads earn an average salary of $57,264.

48 Degrees in Major Awarded
50% Graduation Rate
3,197 Total Students

This private school has an average net price of $12,470. Of all the students who attend this school, 100% get financial aid. The 6.50% student loan default rate is lower than average.

#5

Centenary University

Hackettstown
46 Degrees in Major Awarded
59% Graduation Rate
1,629 Total Students

Students who attend this private institution pay an average net price of $16,105. The full-time teacher rate is 100%. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 98% of students receive it.

37 Degrees in Major Awarded
74% Graduation Rate
6,042 Total Students

The full-time teacher rate is 100%. 16 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. The student loan default rate of 4.20% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments.

#7

Rider University

Lawrenceville
34 Degrees in Major Awarded
65% Graduation Rate
4,636 Total Students

This private school has an average net price of $27,882. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 10 to 1. The 4.70% student loan default rate is lower than average.

28 Degrees in Major Awarded
49% Graduation Rate
14,064 Total Students

Grads earn an average early-career salary of $43,751 after earning their degree at this institution. 94% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 5.70%.

28 Degrees in Major Awarded
50% Graduation Rate
1,272 Total Students

Most students complete their degree in 4.17 years. 28% of the teachers are full time. This private school has an average net price of $20,344.

28 Degrees in Major Awarded
10,495 Total Students

Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 20 to 1. Grads earn an average early-career salary of $55,659 after earning their degree at this institution. The 4.70% student loan default rate is lower than average.

General Educational Leadership Careers in NJ

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

Job Title NJ Job Growth NJ Median Salary
Preschool Education Administrators 16% $60,960
Education Administrators 11% $96,310
Postsecondary Education Administrators 8% $130,760
Elementary and Secondary School Education Administrators 2% $126,440

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

Major Annual Graduates in NJ
Higher Education Administration 101
Curriculum Administration 91
Urban Education & Leadership 58
Elementary & Jr High Administration 45
Community College Education 32
Secondary School Administration 15

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