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Organizational Leadership

IPEDS Completions, US Department of Education · 2025

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Total graduates

13,740

2025 · 453 schools

International share

2.7%

368 international students

Bachelor's degrees

5,135

0.8% international

Master's degrees

6,750

4.5% international

Overview

Organizational Leadership is a dynamic field of study that focuses on the skills and strategies necessary to lead and manage organizations effectively. This interdisciplinary program combines elements of business management, psychology, sociology, and communication to prepare students to navigate the complexities of modern organizational environments.

Students in Organizational Leadership programs learn about various leadership theories, team dynamics, conflict resolution, and change management. The curriculum often emphasizes the importance of ethical leadership and social responsibility, equipping future leaders with the ability to make informed decisions that positively impact their organizations and communities.

The program typically includes coursework in strategic planning, organizational behavior, and human resource management, as well as practical experiences such as internships or leadership projects. This hands-on approach allows students to apply theoretical knowledge in real-world situations, enhancing their problem-solving and critical-thinking skills.

Graduates of Organizational Leadership programs are prepared for a variety of roles in both the private and public sectors, including positions such as team leaders, project managers, human resource managers, and executive directors. The demand for skilled leaders who can inspire and motivate teams is ever-growing, making this field a promising choice for those aspiring to make a significant impact in their organizations.

In summary, Organizational Leadership is an essential discipline that fosters effective management and innovative leadership practices, ultimately contributing to the success and sustainability of organizations in an increasingly complex world.

Graduates by year

Graduates by degree level (first and second majors)

AssociateBachelor'sMaster'sDoctoral

From 2010 to 2025, graduates grew 148% and the international share went from 1.5% to 2.7%.

International share (%)
Graduates by group, 2025
White
49.6%
Asian
2.8%
Hispanic
13.7%
Black
19.0%
Other
12.3%
Intl.
2.7%

Colleges that award this degree

In 2025, 453 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
#9 Northwestern University Illinois 4 0
#9 Johns Hopkins University Maryland 63 2
#16 Vanderbilt University Tennessee 138 0
#27 University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill North Carolina 26 2
#31 Boston College Massachusetts 60 16
#31 New York University New York 20 6
#34 University of Wisconsin-Madison Wisconsin 2 0
#42 Villanova University Pennsylvania 2 0
#55 University of Miami Florida 17 2
#55 Purdue University-Main Campus Indiana 79 1
#59 University of Minnesota-Twin Cities Minnesota 19 2
#69 Michigan State University Michigan 81 1
#72 Syracuse University New York 5 0
#80 Pepperdine University California 26 1
#85 Fordham University New York 11 0
#90 Gonzaga University Washington 103 3
#95 Rochester Institute of Technology New York 3 0
#100 University of Iowa Iowa 218 1
#100 Saint Louis University Missouri 18 1
#100 Creighton University Nebraska 43 0
#109 University of Colorado Boulder Colorado 75 0
#116 University of Oklahoma-Norman Campus Oklahoma 75 0
#121 Arizona State University-Tempe Arizona 89 4
#121 University of Arizona Arizona 30 0
#121 The University of Texas at Dallas Texas 44 0
#133 Thomas Jefferson University Pennsylvania 4 0
#137 University of Houston Texas 55 1
#148 Catholic University of America D.C. 6 1
#148 Mercer University Georgia 23 0
#148 University of Kansas Kansas 51 1
#156 Quinnipiac University Connecticut 32 0
#156 Duquesne University Pennsylvania 15 0
#186 California Lutheran University California 7 0
#191 Samford University Alabama 5 0
#191 University of Arkansas Arkansas 18 0
#191 Rowan University New Jersey 10 1
#202 Ohio University-Main Campus Ohio 1 0
#208 University of La Verne California 54 0
#208 Xavier University Ohio 9 0
#219 Indiana University-Purdue University-Indianapolis Indiana 12 0
#219 Gannon University Pennsylvania 7 0
#219 Robert Morris University Pennsylvania 33 0
#227 Ball State University Indiana 2 0
#227 The New School New York 1 0
#227 West Virginia University West Virginia 7 0
#236 Florida Institute of Technology Florida 19 0
#236 Kent State University at Kent Ohio 12 0
#250 La Salle University Pennsylvania 1 0
#250 Lipscomb University Tennessee 27 0
#250 University of Wyoming Wyoming 48 0
#262 Suffolk University Massachusetts 6 2
#262 Western New England University Massachusetts 7 0
#262 Central Michigan University Michigan 51 0
#262 University of South Dakota South Dakota 6 0
#276 Northern Arizona University Arizona 119 0
#276 Harding University Arkansas 20 0
#276 California Baptist University California 94 2
#276 Regis University Colorado 19 0
#276 Marian University (IN) Indiana 6 0
#276 Widener University Pennsylvania 15 0
#288 Wichita State University Kansas 22 1
#288 Shenandoah University Virginia 8 0
#299 Azusa Pacific University California 18 1
#299 Saint Mary's University of Minnesota Minnesota 19 0
#299 Concordia University Wisconsin Wisconsin 30 2
#308 Oakland University Michigan 10 2
#308 University of the Incarnate Word Texas 9 0
#317 University of Mary North Dakota 10 0
#328 East Tennessee State University Tennessee 17 1
#332 University of South Alabama Alabama 2 0
#332 Point Park University Pennsylvania 20 0
#332 University of Lynchburg Virginia 7 0
#342 Concordia University -- Irvine California 61 0
#342 Daemen University New York 4 0
#342 Campbell University North Carolina 5 0
#342 University of Akron Ohio 52 0
#353 Arkansas State University Arkansas 10 1
#353 University of West Georgia Georgia 16 0
#353 University of Michigan--Flint Michigan 14 0
#353 Plymouth State University New Hampshire 11 0
#353 Trevecca Nazarene University Tennessee 34 0
#365 Troy University Alabama 10 0
#365 Indiana State University Indiana 20 0
#365 Gardner-Webb University North Carolina 12 0
#365 Liberty University Virginia 199 1
#365 Eastern Washington University Washington 79 0
#376 Barry University Florida 28 5
#382 National University California 115 0
#382 Wilmington University Delaware 106 2
#382 Palm Beach Atlantic University Florida 12 6
#382 St. Thomas University (FL) Florida 9 0
#382 Southeastern University Florida 126 9
#382 Valdosta State University Georgia 81 0
#382 Concordia University-Chicago Illinois 32 0
#382 Governors State University Illinois 18 0
#382 National Louis University Illinois 7 0
#382 Roosevelt University Illinois 7 0
#382 University of Southern Maine Maine 31 1
#382 Wright State University-Main Campus Ohio 2 0
#382 Southwestern Oklahoma State University Oklahoma 13 0
#382 Dallas Baptist University Texas 32 3
#382 Regent University Virginia 17 0
LAC #62 Agnes Scott College Georgia 2 0
LAC #62 Muhlenberg College Pennsylvania 5 0
LAC #91 Juniata College Pennsylvania 9 0
LAC #138 Truman State University Missouri 6 1
LAC #142 Eastern Connecticut State University Connecticut 8 0
LAC #146 Gordon College Massachusetts 19 0
LAC #166 Fort Valley State University Georgia 5 0
LAC #168 Cottey College Missouri 1 0
LAC #170 Western Oregon University Oregon 20 0
LAC #172 University of Wisconsin-Green Bay Wisconsin 35 11
— Western Governors University Utah 1,370 1
— American InterContinental University System Arizona 711 0
— University of Charleston West Virginia 708 1
— Arizona State University Digital Immersion Arizona 562 0
— The University of Arizona Global Campus Arizona 330 0
— Columbia Southern University Alabama 318 0
— University of the Cumberlands Kentucky 175 9
— University of Massachusetts Global California 174 0
— Cleary University Michigan 155 4
— Excelsior University New York 129 0
— Fort Hays State University Kansas 124 0
— Western Kentucky University Kentucky 117 0
— University of Maine at Presque Isle Maine 117 0
— Waldorf University Iowa 106 0
— New England College New Hampshire 98 66
— Campbellsville University Kentucky 87 69
— Bethel University Tennessee 83 0
— University of Phoenix Arizona 80 0
— Indiana Wesleyan University-National & Global Indiana 73 0
— University of Arkansas-Fort Smith Arkansas 72 1
— ECPI University Virginia 70 0
— American College of Education Indiana 65 4
— Northern Michigan University Michigan 64 0
— Columbia International University South Carolina 64 4
— Odessa College Texas 62 0
— University of Redlands California 58 0
— Anderson University South Carolina 57 1
— North Carolina Wesleyan University North Carolina 55 0
— Capella University Minnesota 55 0
— Laredo College Texas 54 0

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

Related jobs and pay

OccupationUS employmentMean hourly wageMean annual wage
Management Analysts 898,280 $54.71 $113,790
Managers, All Other 622,190 $73.99 $153,890
Human Resources Managers 220,660 $78.96 $164,230
Business Teachers, Postsecondary 82,150 — $114,720
Training and Development Managers 48,050 $71.33 $148,370
Fundraising Managers 38,810 $67.32 $140,020

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

Graduate counts: IPEDS Completions, US Department of Education, 2010–2025. Rankings: 2027 U.S. News.