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CIP 13.0401 Education

Educational Leadership and Administration, General

IPEDS Completions, US Department of Education · 2025

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Total graduates

24,087

2025 · 647 schools

International share

1.8%

433 international students

Bachelor's degrees

229

0.4% international

Master's degrees

17,282

1.6% international

Overview

Educational Leadership and Administration, General is a crucial field that focuses on preparing individuals to take on leadership roles within educational institutions, such as schools, colleges, and universities. This discipline encompasses various aspects of education management, including policy development, organizational behavior, and effective communication strategies.

Students in this program typically study topics such as educational policy analysis, leadership theory, and strategic planning, which are essential for navigating the complexities of educational systems. They also learn about financial management, human resources, and community relations, all of which are vital for fostering a productive learning environment.

The program often emphasizes the development of leadership skills that are necessary for guiding educational institutions toward achieving their goals and improving student outcomes. Graduates are equipped to tackle challenges such as equity in education, curriculum development, and staff development, making them well-suited for roles as school principals, district administrators, or educational consultants.

Moreover, this field encourages a commitment to lifelong learning and professional development, as effective leaders must stay current with educational trends and research. As the landscape of education continues to evolve, professionals in Educational Leadership and Administration play a pivotal role in shaping the future of education, advocating for positive change, and ensuring that institutions meet the diverse needs of their student populations. Overall, this program is designed for those who aspire to inspire and lead in the educational sector, making a lasting impact on the lives of students and communities.

Graduates by year

Graduates by degree level (first and second majors)

AssociateBachelor'sMaster'sDoctoral

From 2002 to 2025, graduates grew 70% and the international share went from 1.9% to 1.8%.

International share (%)
Graduates by group, 2025
White
56.7%
Asian
2.2%
Hispanic
12.8%
Black
18.5%
Other
8.0%
Intl.
1.8%

Colleges that award this degree

In 2025, 647 schools awarded this degree as a first major. The table lists those in the 2027 U.S. News National or Liberal Arts rankings, plus the unranked schools with the most graduates.

RankSchoolStateGraduatesInternational
#4 Yale University Connecticut 31 0
#7 University of Pennsylvania Pennsylvania 116 24
#9 Johns Hopkins University Maryland 1 0
#16 Vanderbilt University Tennessee 36 0
#20 University of California-Berkeley California 18 0
#20 University of California-Los Angeles California 25 0
#20 University of Notre Dame Indiana 32 1
#26 University of Virginia-Main Campus Virginia 35 0
#27 University of Southern California California 249 5
#27 University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill North Carolina 10 0
#31 Boston College Massachusetts 47 8
#31 New York University New York 49 13
#34 University of California-Davis California 17 0
#34 University of Florida Florida 42 0
#34 Boston University Massachusetts 72 24
#34 Wake Forest University North Carolina 5 0
#34 The University of Texas at Austin Texas 87 7
#34 University of Wisconsin-Madison Wisconsin 67 11
#44 Rutgers University-New Brunswick New Jersey 11 1
#44 Lehigh University Pennsylvania 33 2
#49 University of Maryland-College Park Maryland 77 14
#49 University of Washington-Seattle Campus Washington 38 4
#52 University of Georgia Georgia 28 1
#52 College of William and Mary Virginia 21 3
#55 Santa Clara University California 29 2
#59 George Washington University D.C. 11 0
#59 Florida State University Florida 47 1
#59 Brandeis University Massachusetts 11 0
#59 University of Massachusetts-Amherst Massachusetts 37 3
#59 University of Minnesota-Twin Cities Minnesota 24 5
#59 University of Pittsburgh-Pittsburgh Campus Pennsylvania 27 0
#59 Texas A & M University-College Station Texas 55 0
#69 Michigan State University Michigan 26 1
#72 Syracuse University New York 3 0
#73 University of Connecticut Connecticut 5 0
#73 Howard University D.C. 10 0
#73 Indiana University-Bloomington Indiana 32 0
#73 North Carolina State University at Raleigh North Carolina 58 0
#80 Pepperdine University California 109 7
#80 Drexel University Pennsylvania 77 3
#80 Clemson University South Carolina 37 0
#85 University of Delaware Delaware 29 1
#85 Fordham University New York 45 1
#85 University at Buffalo New York 20 2
#85 Southern Methodist University Texas 10 0
#90 Baylor University Texas 44 2
#90 Texas Christian University Texas 51 2
#90 Gonzaga University Washington 30 6
#90 Marquette University Wisconsin 22 3
#95 American University D.C. 88 1
#95 University of Missouri-Columbia Missouri 40 1
#100 Auburn University Alabama 48 1
#100 Chapman University California 16 2
#100 University of San Diego California 52 3
#100 Florida International University Florida 35 0
#100 University of South Florida-Main Campus Florida 34 1
#100 Saint Louis University Missouri 48 3
#100 Creighton University Nebraska 72 0
#109 Loyola Marymount University California 33 1
#109 Fairfield University Connecticut 14 0
#109 Temple University Pennsylvania 7 0
#109 The University of Tennessee-Knoxville Tennessee 26 0
#116 University of San Francisco California 26 3
#116 University of Oklahoma-Norman Campus Oklahoma 65 1
#116 University of Oregon Oregon 50 1
#116 Brigham Young University-Provo Utah 47 0
#121 Arizona State University-Tempe Arizona 18 0
#121 University of Arizona Arizona 22 1
#121 University of the Pacific California 24 1
#121 University of Denver Colorado 15 1
#121 University of Central Florida Florida 113 1
#121 Loyola University Chicago Illinois 25 0
#121 SUNY at Albany New York 15 4
#121 University of Dayton Ohio 82 1
#121 University of South Carolina-Columbia South Carolina 30 0
#121 George Mason University Virginia 57 0
#133 Miami University-Oxford Ohio 33 2
#133 University of Vermont Vermont 14 0
#137 University of Alabama at Birmingham Alabama 5 0
#137 California State University--Long Beach California 31 0
#137 San Diego State University California 51 0
#137 San Jose State University California 32 0
#137 St John's University (NY) New York 20 2
#137 Saint Joseph's University - Philadelphia Pennsylvania 37 1
#137 University of Houston Texas 84 0
#148 California State University-Los Angeles California 36 0
#148 Mercer University Georgia 90 0
#148 University of Kansas Kansas 19 1
#148 University of Kentucky Kentucky 21 0
#148 University of Massachusetts-Lowell Massachusetts 57 3
#156 The University of Alabama Alabama 21 1
#156 California State University-Fullerton California 43 0
#156 Florida A&M University Florida 15 0
#156 Kansas State University Kansas 60 0
#156 University of St Thomas (MN) Minnesota 17 0
#156 Montclair State University New Jersey 177 0
#156 Seton Hall University New Jersey 27 0
#156 CUNY--City College New York 4 0
#156 University of Portland Oregon 11 2
#156 Duquesne University Pennsylvania 4 0
#156 Virginia Commonwealth University Virginia 74 1
#169 Bradley University Illinois 14 0
#169 DePaul University Illinois 21 1
#169 Butler University Indiana 14 0
#169 University of Nebraska-Lincoln Nebraska 44 6
#169 Monmouth University New Jersey 24 0
#169 Touro College New York 33 0
#169 University of North Carolina at Charlotte North Carolina 81 1
#179 University of Mississippi Mississippi 46 0
#179 University of Cincinnati-Main Campus Ohio 48 0
#179 University of Utah Utah 57 1
#179 Seattle University Washington 8 0
#186 California Lutheran University California 37 1
#186 University of Hawaii at Manoa Hawaii 15 0
#186 Wayne State University Michigan 18 0
#186 Texas Tech University Texas 106 0
#191 Samford University Alabama 27 0
#191 University of Arkansas Arkansas 30 0
#191 Florida Atlantic University Florida 105 0
#191 Georgia State University Georgia 14 0
#191 Drake University Iowa 122 1
#191 Rowan University New Jersey 36 0
#191 Adelphi University New York 2 0
#191 Hofstra University New York 11 2
#191 Oklahoma State University-Main Campus Oklahoma 41 1
#191 Washington State University Washington 12 0
#202 Louisiana State University and Agricultural & Mechanical College Louisiana 23 0
#202 University of Massachusetts-Boston Massachusetts 1 0
#202 East Carolina University North Carolina 96 2
#202 Ohio University-Main Campus Ohio 9 2
#202 University of St. Thomas (TX) Texas 19 3
#208 California State University--Fresno California 32 0
#208 California State University-Sacramento California 11 0
#208 University of La Verne California 27 3
#208 University of Idaho Idaho 44 0
#208 Mississippi State University Mississippi 41 0
#208 University of North Carolina at Greensboro North Carolina 22 0
#208 Xavier University Ohio 11 0
#208 University of North Texas Texas 104 1
#219 Illinois State University Illinois 34 0
#219 Indiana University-Purdue University-Indianapolis Indiana 12 0
#219 University of Nevada-Reno Nevada 7 1
#219 University of North Carolina--Wilmington North Carolina 31 0
#227 San Francisco State University California 36 0
#227 Ball State University Indiana 100 1
#227 University of Michigan-Dearborn Michigan 5 0
#227 Russell Sage College New York 28 0
#227 University of North Dakota North Dakota 4 1
#227 West Chester University of Pennsylvania Pennsylvania 23 1
#227 University of Texas-San Antonio Texas 74 2
#236 University of Colorado Denver Colorado 46 1
#236 University of North Florida Florida 45 2
#236 Stetson University Florida 29 0
#236 University of Nevada--Las Vegas Nevada 50 0
#236 University of New Mexico-Main Campus New Mexico 20 1
#236 North Dakota State University-Main Campus North Dakota 20 1
#236 Kent State University at Kent Ohio 2 1
#236 Portland State University Oregon 32 1
#236 Slippery Rock University of Pennsylvania Pennsylvania 1 0
#236 University of Texas-Arlington Texas 143 0
#250 Nova Southeastern University Florida 55 0
#250 Oakland City University Indiana 26 0
#250 University of Missouri--Kansas City Missouri 9 1
#250 New Mexico State University-Main Campus New Mexico 21 0
#250 D'Youville University New York 10 0
#250 Pace University-New York New York 3 0
#250 South Dakota State University South Dakota 7 0
#250 Lipscomb University Tennessee 67 0
#250 University of Texas-Rio Grande Valley Texas 38 1
#262 Aurora University Illinois 110 0
#262 University of Maine Maine 13 0
#262 Andrews University Michigan 2 0
#262 Central Michigan University Michigan 33 0
#262 George Fox University Oregon 42 0
#262 University of South Dakota South Dakota 46 2
#262 University of Texas--El Paso Texas 38 1
#262 Seattle Pacific University Washington 2 0
#276 Northern Arizona University Arizona 91 0
#276 Harding University Arkansas 7 0
#276 Regis University Colorado 38 0
#276 University of St. Francis Illinois 26 0
#276 Marian University (IN) Indiana 10 0
#276 Western Michigan University Michigan 45 1
#276 University of Missouri--St. Louis Missouri 5 0
#276 Bowling Green State University-Main Campus Ohio 31 3
#276 Widener University Pennsylvania 3 0
#276 Marymount University Virginia 89 1
#288 University of Hartford Connecticut 3 0
#288 Southern Illinois University-Carbondale Illinois 13 0
#288 Wichita State University Kansas 12 2
#288 Arcadia University Pennsylvania 16 0
#288 University of Memphis Tennessee 19 0
#288 Texas State University Texas 59 1
#288 Utah State University Utah 11 0
#288 Shenandoah University Virginia 6 0
#288 University of Wisconsin--Milwaukee Wisconsin 35 0
#299 Azusa Pacific University California 26 0
#299 Southern Connecticut State University Connecticut 7 0
#299 Boise State University Idaho 39 0
#299 Saint Mary's University of Minnesota Minnesota 61 1
#299 University of Nebraska--Omaha Nebraska 22 0
#299 University of Toledo Ohio 3 0
#299 Tennessee Technological University Tennessee 14 0
#299 Concordia University Wisconsin Wisconsin 24 0
#308 Northern Illinois University Illinois 40 0
#308 Oakland University Michigan 32 2
#308 University of Southern Mississippi Mississippi 1 0
#308 Maryville University of Saint Louis Missouri 17 0
#308 Montana State University Montana 20 0
#308 Wilkes University Pennsylvania 36 0
#308 Abilene Christian University Texas 93 0
#317 Xavier University of Louisiana Louisiana 11 1
#317 Morgan State University Maryland 22 0
#317 Ferris State University Michigan 5 0
#317 Kean University New Jersey 10 0
#317 University of Mary North Dakota 5 0
#317 Indiana University of Pennsylvania-Main Campus Pennsylvania 4 0
#317 Prairie View A&M University Texas 67 0
#317 Marshall University West Virginia 14 0
#317 Augusta University Georgia 23 0
#328 Georgia Southern University Georgia 26 0
#328 East Tennessee State University Tennessee 40 0
#328 Old Dominion University Virginia 31 1
#328 University of North Texas at Dallas Texas 36 0
#332 University of South Alabama Alabama 20 1
#332 Clark Atlanta University Georgia 49 1
#332 Point Park University Pennsylvania 86 0
#332 Texas A&M University--Kingsville Texas 21 0
#332 Texas Woman's University Texas 13 0
#332 University of Lynchburg Virginia 7 0
#342 Concordia University -- Irvine California 99 0
#342 University of Northern Colorado Colorado 86 0
#342 Mississippi College Mississippi 63 0
#342 Missouri State University Missouri 31 1
#342 University of Akron Ohio 8 0
#342 Cleveland State University Ohio 23 1
#342 Lincoln Memorial University Tennessee 24 0
#342 University of Texas--Tyler Texas 75 0
#342 Kennesaw State University Georgia 59 0
#353 Jacksonville State University Alabama 19 0
#353 Arkansas State University Arkansas 87 0
#353 University of West Georgia Georgia 41 0
#353 Southern Illinois University--Edwardsville Illinois 66 0
#353 University of Louisiana--Lafayette Louisiana 45 1
#353 University of Michigan--Flint Michigan 4 0
#353 Plymouth State University New Hampshire 5 0
#353 Youngstown State University Ohio 89 0
#353 Trevecca Nazarene University Tennessee 17 0
#353 University of Houston--Clear Lake Texas 43 0
#353 University of Puerto Rico-Rio Piedras Puerto Rico 20 0
#353 Pennsylvania Western University Pennsylvania 27 0
#365 Troy University Alabama 9 0
#365 Indiana State University Indiana 56 1
#365 Northern Kentucky University Kentucky 58 0
#365 University of Louisiana--Monroe Louisiana 47 0
#365 Jackson State University Mississippi 13 1
#365 William Carey University Mississippi 184 10
#365 The University of Montana Montana 24 13
#365 Gardner-Webb University North Carolina 152 0
#365 Liberty University Virginia 510 3
#376 University of Arkansas--Little Rock Arkansas 3 1
#376 Barry University Florida 21 3
#376 Concordia University-Saint Paul Minnesota 88 0
#376 Belhaven University Mississippi 58 0
#376 Tennessee State University Tennessee 34 0
#382 Grand Canyon University Arizona 923 3
#382 National University California 94 0
#382 University of Colorado--Colorado Springs Colorado 20 0
#382 Wilmington University Delaware 170 2
#382 Palm Beach Atlantic University Florida 13 1
#382 Saint Leo University Florida 113 0
#382 St. Thomas University (FL) Florida 103 0
#382 Southeastern University Florida 29 0
#382 Columbus State University Georgia 24 0
#382 Valdosta State University Georgia 7 0
#382 Idaho State University Idaho 7 0
#382 Chicago State University Illinois 17 0
#382 Concordia University-Chicago Illinois 200 0
#382 Governors State University Illinois 49 0
#382 National Louis University Illinois 27 0
#382 Roosevelt University Illinois 4 0
#382 University of New Orleans Louisiana 11 0
#382 Southern University and A&M College Louisiana 2 0
#382 University of Southern Maine Maine 26 0
#382 Wright State University-Main Campus Ohio 20 1
#382 Northeastern State University Oklahoma 20 0
#382 Southwestern Oklahoma State University Oklahoma 22 0
#382 Angelo State University Texas 30 0
#382 Texas A&M University--Corpus Christi Texas 31 0
#382 Dallas Baptist University Texas 38 1
#382 East Texas A&M University Texas 100 0
#382 Lamar University Texas 921 1
#382 Tarleton State University Texas 79 1
#382 Texas Southern University Texas 19 3
#382 Texas Wesleyan University Texas 10 0
#382 Regent University Virginia 2 0
#382 Pontifical Catholic University of Puerto Rico-Ponce Puerto Rico 7 0
#382 Inter American University of Puerto Rico, Metropolitan Campus Puerto Rico 11 0
#382 Universidad Ana G. Mendez-Gurabo Campus Puerto Rico 5 0
LAC #21 University of Richmond Virginia 7 0
LAC #38 Trinity University Texas 27 0
LAC #41 Soka University of America California 6 5
LAC #49 St. Lawrence University New York 13 1
LAC #60 Hobart and William Smith Colleges New York 8 2
LAC #97 Lewis & Clark College Oregon 8 1
LAC #111 Saint Vincent College Pennsylvania 4 0
LAC #111 Whitworth University Washington 5 0
LAC #146 Gordon College Massachusetts 1 0
LAC #160 Salem College North Carolina 13 0
LAC #180 Alabama State University Alabama 12 0
LAC #184 Edward Waters University Florida 10 0
LAC #184 Texas A&M University-Texarkana Texas 24 0
LAC #184 West Virginia State University West Virginia 32 0
— American College of Education Indiana 1,137 25
— Western Governors University Utah 775 0
— Louisiana State University-Shreveport Louisiana 240 3
— Southeastern Oklahoma State University Oklahoma 216 2
— Northwest Missouri State University Missouri 205 3
— Austin Peay State University Tennessee 202 0
— Emporia State University Kansas 136 0
— Bank Street College of Education New York 134 1
— University of Phoenix Arizona 134 0
— Southern Nazarene University Oklahoma 133 0
— Capella University Minnesota 133 1
— Florida Gulf Coast University Florida 118 2
— Northwestern College Iowa 115 0
— Teachers College at Columbia University New York 115 7
— University of West Alabama Alabama 113 1
— William Paterson University of New Jersey New Jersey 113 0
— William Woods University Missouri 111 0
— University of West Florida Florida 97 0
— The University of Arizona Global Campus Arizona 93 0
— Rasmussen University-Minnesota Minnesota 90 0
— Immaculata University Pennsylvania 87 1
— Northcentral University California 80 0
— Ashland University Ohio 77 2
— Aspen University Arizona 75 0
— Purdue University Global Indiana 74 0
— Texas A&M University-Victoria Texas 73 0
— Southern Utah University Utah 73 0
— Minnesota State University Moorhead Minnesota 68 2
— Fitchburg State University Massachusetts 67 0
— Southern New Hampshire University New Hampshire 67 0

Purple: international students are 25% or more of the school's graduates.

Related jobs and pay

OccupationUS employmentMean hourly wageMean annual wage
Education Administrators, Kindergarten through Secondary 328,330 — $116,100
Education Administrators, Postsecondary 180,470 $60.84 $126,540
Education and Childcare Administrators, Preschool and Daycare 73,660 $31.15 $64,800
Education Administrators, All Other 55,130 $48.99 $101,900

Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2025.

Graduate counts: IPEDS Completions, US Department of Education, 2002–2025. Rankings: 2027 U.S. News.