Master’s Degrees in Organizational Leadership
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Education Levels of Organizational Leadership Majors
In 2018-2019, 6,280 master's degrees were awarded to organizational leadership majors. This makes it the 4th most popular master's degree program in the country.
The following table shows the number of diplomas awarded in organizational leadership at each degree level.
| Education Level | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Master’s Degree | 6,280 |
| Bachelor’s Degree | 4,401 |
| Basic Certificate | 825 |
| Graduate Certificate | 520 |
| Doctor’s Degree | 444 |
| Associate’s Degree | 105 |
| Undergraduate Certificate | 16 |
Earnings of Organizational Leadership Majors With Master’s Degrees
At this time, we do not have the data to estimate the median earnings for this class of people.
Student Debt
We do not have the data to calculate the median and range of debt loads for organizational leadership students who are master's degree holders.
Student Diversity
More women than men pursue their master's degree in organizational leadership. About 57.9% of graduates with this degree are female.
| Gender | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Men | 2,647 |
| Women | 3,633 |
The racial-ethnic distribution of organizational leadership master’s degree students is as follows:
| Race/Ethnicity | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Asian | 137 |
| Black or African American | 1,211 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 600 |
| White | 3,416 |
| International Students | 271 |
| Other Races/Ethnicities | 645 |
Most Popular Organizational Leadership Programs for Master’s Degrees
There are 229 colleges that offer a master’s degree in organizational leadership. Learn more about the most popular 20 below:
Western Governors University tops the list of the most popular school in the U.S. for organizational leadership majors who are seeking their master's degree. Roughly 121,400 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $6,380 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $7,500 per year.
For the 2018-2019 academic year, 1,057 master's degrees were handed out to organizational leadership majors at WGU. Of these students, 65% were women and 27% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
Wilmington University comes in at #2 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in organizational leadership. Roughly 14,700 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $11,430 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $8,784 per year.
The organizational leadership program at Wilmington University awarded 231 master's degrees during the 2018-2019 school year. Around 44% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 72% were women.
Brandman University is the 3rd most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in organizational leadership. Each year, around 8,700 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $12,000 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $11,880 per year.
During the 2018-2019 academic year, 229 people received their master's degree in organizational leadership from Brandman. Around 36% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 36% were women.
The 4th most popular school in the country for organizational leadership majors who are seeking their master's degree is Columbia Southern University. Each year, around 21,100 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $5,520 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $3,780 per year.
For the 2018-2019 academic year, 170 master's degrees were handed out to organizational leadership majors at Columbia Southern University. Of these students, 45% were women and 51% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
Waldorf University comes in at #5 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in organizational leadership. Each year, around 3,100 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $21,196 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $4,680 per year.
The organizational leadership program at Waldorf University awarded 158 master's degrees during the 2018-2019 school year. Of these students, 29% were women and 25% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
The 6th most popular school in the country for organizational leadership majors who are seeking their master's degree is Michigan State University. Each year, around 50,300 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $15,555 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $18,858 per year.
For the 2018-2019 academic year, 155 master's degrees were handed out to organizational leadership majors at Michigan State. Of these students, 35% were women and 21% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
Central Michigan University is the 7th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in organizational leadership. Each year, around 21,600 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $12,383 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $16,700 per year.
The organizational leadership program at Central Michigan University awarded 154 master's degrees during the 2018-2019 school year. Around 42% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 47% were women.
Gonzaga University comes in at #8 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in organizational leadership. Each year, around 7,500 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $44,280 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $16,672 per year.
For the 2018-2019 academic year, 145 master's degrees were handed out to organizational leadership majors at Gonzaga. Of these students, 53% were women and 22% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
The 9th most popular school in the country for organizational leadership majors who are seeking their master's degree is Northeastern University Professional Advancement Network. Roughly 11,900 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $29,298 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $24,933 per year.
During the 2018-2019 academic year, 111 people received their master's degree in organizational leadership from Northeastern University Professional Advancement Network. About 52% of this group were women, and 16% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
Western Kentucky University is the 10th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in organizational leadership. Each year, around 19,400 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $10,802 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $12,140 per year.
The organizational leadership program at Western Kentucky University awarded 108 master's degrees during the 2018-2019 school year. About 56% of this group were women, and 20% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
National University comes in at #11 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in organizational leadership. Roughly 16,900 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.
During the 2018-2019 academic year, 91 people received their master's degree in organizational leadership from National University. Around 49% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 53% were women.
Trident University International is the 12th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in organizational leadership. Each year, around 6,800 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $9,240 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $6,120 per year.
The organizational leadership program at Trident University International awarded 88 master's degrees during the 2018-2019 school year. Around 33% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 30% were women.
Universidad Metropolitana is the 13th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in organizational leadership. Roughly 11,500 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $4,920 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $2,652 per year.
During the 2018-2019 academic year, 86 people received their master's degree in organizational leadership from UMET. Of these students, 67% were women and 100% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
The 14th most popular school in the country for organizational leadership majors who are seeking their master's degree is Excelsior College. Each year, around 30,000 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The organizational leadership program at Excelsior College awarded 82 master's degrees during the 2018-2019 school year. About 18% of this group were women, and 43% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
Regis University comes in at #15 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in organizational leadership. Roughly 7,900 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $37,830 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $14,441 per year.
During the 2018-2019 academic year, 75 people received their master's degree in organizational leadership from Regis U. Of these students, 60% were women and 13% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
Trevecca Nazarene University comes in at #16 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in organizational leadership. Roughly 3,900 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $25,198 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $9,917 per year.
For the 2018-2019 academic year, 74 master's degrees were handed out to organizational leadership majors at TNU. Around 57% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 69% were women.
The 17th most popular school in the country for organizational leadership majors who are seeking their master's degree is Azusa Pacific University College. Roughly 2,300 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $10,800 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $10,800 per year.
For the 2018-2019 academic year, 68 master's degrees were handed out to organizational leadership majors at Azusa Pacific's University College. Around 57% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 62% were women.
Quinnipiac University is the 17th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in organizational leadership. Roughly 10,200 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $46,790 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $18,990 per year.
The organizational leadership program at Quinnipiac University awarded 68 master's degrees during the 2018-2019 school year. Of these students, 69% were women and 24% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
Strayer University - Virginia is the 19th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in organizational leadership. Each year, around 5,500 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $13,320 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $14,940 per year.
The organizational leadership program at Strayer University - Virginia awarded 67 master's degrees during the 2018-2019 school year. Of these students, 43% were women and 75% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
California Baptist University comes in at #20 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in organizational leadership. Each year, around 10,400 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $32,942 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $12,830 per year.
For the 2018-2019 academic year, 66 master's degrees were handed out to organizational leadership majors at Cal Baptist. Around 52% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 70% were women.
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| Major | Annual Degrees Awarded |
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| Business Administration & Management | 110,756 |
| Interior Design Management | 5,615 |
| Non-Profit Organizational Management | 1,937 |
| Project Management | 1,231 |
| Supply Chain Management | 972 |
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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