Best Online & Hybrid Ed.D. in Higher Education Rankings
To calculate our rankings of the best online doctoral programs in higher education leadership, we used a weighted formula that considers reputation, CPED membership, and program availability.
- Relevancy: In order to qualify for our higher ed rankings, an Ed.D. must have specific coursework in higher education leadership & administration. This means educational leadership doctorates with a concentration or specialization in higher education are eligible.
- Delivery Method: For these rankings, we were willing to consider 100% online doctorates, online Ed.D. programs with some on-campus elements, and hybrid or executive doctorates with weekend courses & international travel experiences.
- Accreditation: In addition, all universities & colleges offering doctorates in higher education had to be regionally accredited and non-profit institutions.
- Reputation: Once we had a definitive list of these programs, we allotted points to any school with strong Times Higher Education (THE) and U.S. News & World Report rankings for higher education.
- Return on Investment: However, our algorithm also assigns points for acceptance rates (the lower, the better), IPEDS student completion rates, and earnings for education doctorate graduates at the 1-year and 4/5-year mark.
- CPED Membership: In our profiles, we’ve noted schools that are current members of the Carnegie Project on the Education Doctorate (CPED). CPED membership is one of our favorite quality markers. It shows that the university is committed to meeting certain Ed.D. benchmarks in action-based research and applied learning.
Although we no longer use price as a factor in our algorithm, we have included total tuition estimates for 2026 in our profiles. This should help you compare pricier executive-style programs with more affordable online doctorates in higher education.
Rankings Update: How Placements Changed in 2026
There’s been a lot of change and movement since last year! Our 2026 rankings of the 25 best online & hybrid higher ed doctorates now feature a lot more hybrid offerings from major universities. This may reflect a push from Colleges of Education to make high-level doctorates available for working professionals. Here a few more insights from this year’s list:
- The University of Pennsylvania (#1) now offers the best hybrid doctorate in higher education. But this executive-style program is only open to professionals with 10+ years of experience. USC Rossier (#2) and Penn State (#3) have developed convenient online doctorates with a lower experience threshold.
- We welcomed 13 newcomers to the top 25 in 2026, including USC Rossier and Vanderbilt (#4). Boston College continues to be an impressive choice, especially for Catholic higher education administrators, but it dropped to #5 in 2026, down from the #1 position in 2025.
- The most affordable hybrid or online doctorate in higher education in our Best rankings is the University at Buffalo’s Online Ed.D. in Educational Leadership – Higher Education (#7). In 2026, the total tuition for out-of-state students was $27,739. New York residents pay even less!
To help you make a quick decision, we’ve listed the delivery method, the time to completion, credits, and the estimated cost in each profile. Bear in mind that tuition quotes are based on the maximum number of transfer credits from a master’s degree and don’t include one-off fees. We recommend you ask the program coordinator for a sample budget before applying!
Top Schools with Online Doctor of Education (Ed.D.) Programs in Higher Education Leadership
1 University of Pennsylvania
Delivery: Hybrid with Week-Long Intensive, Monthly Sessions & International Experience
Credits: 19 Course Units
Length: 22 Months/2 Years
Minimum Program Cost: $198,972 (All Program Fees & Travel Included)
Penn’s Higher Education Leadership Ed.D. Overview
Earn a doctorate from the Penn Graduate School of Education (GSE) and you’ll be allying yourself with a major educational force in the United States. GSE supports two dedicated research centers in higher education—the Alliance for Higher Education and Democracy (Penn AHEAD) and Institute for Research on Higher Education (IRHE). It attracts learners from around the world—40% of its student body are international. And it has a massive alumni network of 20k+ graduates in 100+ countries. Take a look at the Executive Ed.D. program’s LinkedIn profile for highlights of alumni achievements.
We’d recommend Penn’s Hybrid Executive Doctorate in Higher Education Management, Ed.D. for anyone eyeing a senior-level leadership or policy position at a university, non-profit, or government body. Applicants must have a graduate degree and 10+ years of professional experience. This cohort-based, 2-year program blends online coursework with an initial week-long intensive, monthly on-campus sessions in Philadelphia (2.5 days each), and a 2-week international experience in the second summer.
The curriculum is listed in the Graduate Catalog. It’s an intense plan of study, with coursework in higher education finance, public policy, leadership, and research methods. You’ll also have the opportunity to explore electives in areas like globalization, student & campus services, and enrollment management. A solid portion of your second year will be devoted to your dissertation. You can view examples of previous Ed.D. dissertations in higher education in Penn’s Scholarly Commons.
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2University of Southern California
Delivery: 100% Online
Credits: 43 or 60
Length: 3 Years (Full-Time); 4-5 Years (Part-Time)
Minimum Program Cost: $109,456
USC’s Higher Education Leadership Ed.D. Overview
Research is a major drawcard for USC. The USC Rossier School of Education supports 3 major centers in higher education—with a focus on work in social justice and equity—as well as the USC EdPolicy Hub. Higher education faculty are refreshingly diverse and experienced. And the Pullias Center for Higher Education has multiple research-to-practice partnerships (RPPs) in play. For urban higher education leaders, this is the best of the best!
USC’s 43-unit, cohort-based Online Ed.D. in Educational Leadership – Higher Education Administration is open to candidates with a master’s degree and a minimum of 3 years of relevant, full-time work experience in higher education. However, you can also apply with a bachelor’s degree and complete 60 units instead. Prior to the dissertation phase, you’ll take part in synchronous online classes one night a week. These may take place on Tuesday, Wednesday or Thursday from 5-9:50 pm Pacific Time (fall & spring) or 5-10:25 pm (summer).
The curriculum is composed of 6 core courses in educational leadership, 2 research methods courses, 4 courses in the higher education administration concentration, and an action-oriented Dissertation in Practice (DiP). The very first core course you’ll tackle is Foundations in Urban Education. For the concentration, you’ll select electives that align with your work in higher ed (e.g. policy, assessment, economic concerns, student learning, etc.).
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3Pennsylvania State University
Delivery: Online with 1 Summer Summit
Credits: 37+
Length: 3-4 Years
Minimum Program Cost: $38,776
Penn State’s D.Ed. Overview
Penn State’s innovative online D.Ed. comes to you courtesy of the World Campus and the Penn State College of Education. If you’re looking to network with on-campus students and faculty, be sure to investigate the work of the Center for the Study of Higher Education (CSHE) and its groundbreaking Academies, as well as the Higher Education Program Alumni Council (HEPAC). Some higher ed alumni are willing to serve as mentors for current students.
One of the major benefits of the interdisciplinary World Campus Online D.Ed. is its customizable nature. You can create a unique concentration by selecting coursework from multiple departments. Courses are 100% online and the majority of students finish in 3-4 years. All D.Ed. students must attend at least one 5-day summer summit on the University Park campus for workshops & professional networking.
We’ve featured the D.Ed. in our higher education rankings because Penn State provides a sample specialization path for higher ed professionals, with courses in academic advising, enrollment management, institutional research, and student affairs. But you have 170+ courses to choose from. Keep in mind that these electives will dovetail into research work for your final capstone project.
4 Vanderbilt University
Delivery: Hybrid with 6 Weekend Classes Per Semester
Credits: 54
Length: 3 Years
Minimum Program Cost: $135,279
Vanderbilt’s Higher Education Leadership Ed.D. Overview
Vanderbilt is often called the Harvard of the South, and its Peabody College of Education and Human Development consistently appears in top 3 rankings each year. So quality won’t be an issue! Take a look at Peabody’s monthly publication, Ideas in Action, to learn more about the College’s work, including higher education efforts in South Asia and the Middle East. Anyone seeking to support adult & online learners should also connect with Vanderbilt’s Institute for the Advancement of Higher Education (AdvancED).
Vanderbilt’s Hybrid Ed.D. in Higher Education Leadership and Policy is a good fit for candidates with 5-7 years of professional experience who are climbing the leadership ladder. It’s a 3-year, cohort-based program that features weekend class sessions (Friday afternoons/evenings & Saturdays). If you’re accepted, you’ll find ~1/3 of your classmates live in Nashville; ~1/3 drive in from other cities; and ~1/3 fly in for their degree. You’ll also have the opportunity to network with them through team projects and collaborations.
The curriculum is laid out on the program page. In addition to pragmatic coursework in areas like finance, education law, and college & university management, there are some interesting explorations into areas like equity/inequity and the nature & function of higher education. Instead of a dissertation, this program culminates in a year-long, team-based capstone experience. You’ll find examples in the Department of Leadership, Policy, and Organizations Capstone Projects repository. These are consulting engagements with named colleges, state agencies, and non-profits.
Note: Can’t afford the commute? Vanderbilt’s Online Ed.D. in Leadership and Learning in Organizations appears in our Best Online Ed.D. rankings!
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5Boston College
- Online Executive Ed.D. in Higher Education
- Online Executive Ed.D. in Higher Education: Catholic Higher Education
Delivery: Online with Week-Long Summer Residencies
Credits: 48
Length: 3 Years
Minimum Program Cost: $96,744; $77,448 for Catholic Higher Ed
BC’s Higher Education Leadership Ed.D. Overview
Are you an administrator with 7+ years of professional experience in higher education? Boston College’s executive doctorate in higher education will be right up your alley. It’s offered by the Lynch School—a CPED member with dedicated Center for International Higher Education (CIHE), top-notch student reviews, and consistently high rankings, especially in the realm of Catholic education. Lynch even hosts an annual Institute for Administrators in Catholic Higher Education (IACHE).
The part-time Online Executive Ed.D. in Higher Education includes online coursework during the academic year and week-long residencies during the summer (Boston and Dublin). Over 3 years, you’ll tackle 2 courses per semester and a practice-based capstone project that integrates content across the curriculum.
- In the standard executive program, you’ll complete foundation courses (e.g. Managing Change in Higher Education, Data Driven Decision Making, Social Justice, etc.) and electives that allow you to customize your study.
- In the Catholic Higher Education concentration, you’ll take courses such as Religion & Higher Education and Catholic Higher Education. During the third summer residency, you’ll also participate in the IACHE.
BC isn’t cheap, but it’s a great “mid-career” option for higher education administrators—Lynch works hard to create cohorts of national & international students.
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6 St. John’s University
Delivery: 100% Online with Optional Global Learning Opportunities
Credits: 60
Length: ~3–4 years
Minimum Program Cost: $98,400
SJU’s Higher Education Leadership Ed.D. Overview
St. John’s University has vaulted into our 2026 rankings because of its incredible Return on Investment (ROI). 4-5 years after graduation, alumni are earning in excess of $170k. Granted, the School of Education isn’t nearly as prestigious as USC Rossier. But it’s a CPED member. And it’s an intriguing choice for anyone seeking an online doctorate from an urban university with a lot of useful NYC connections. St. John’s is located in Queens, in close proximity to CUNY community colleges and SUNY schools. Thanks to its Vincentian/Catholic mission, it’s also focused on underserved students & communities.
Sound like a good fit for your needs? Take a minute to investigate the Online Ed.D. in Instructional Leadership. In spite of the name, this 100% online Ed.D. features a dedicated higher education specialization. It’s open to applicants with an accredited master’s degree, a minimum 3.0 GPA, and at least 3 years of professional experience. You’ll need to check with the program coordinator about synchronous elements. We’d also ask about the possibility of applying for global learning opportunities in Paris and Rome.
The Program Sheet will give you an overview of the credit requirements & curriculum. Once you get through the 12 credits of core coursework in pedagogy, curriculum, and leadership, you can hone in on higher education. You’ll be able to select 5 courses from a range of topics, including financial management, administrative leadership, data management, and global studies programs & distance education. This cohort-based doctorate features a dissertation as the final requirement.
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7 University at Buffalo
Delivery: 100% Online
Credits: 42
Length: 3 Years
Minimum Program Cost: $23,791 (In-State); $27,739 (Out-of-State)
UB’s Higher Education Leadership Ed.D. Overview
The University at Buffalo is an R1 public research university, a CPED member, and one of two flagship institutions of the SUNY system. That means UB’s Graduate School of Education (GSE) may be a strong fit for professionals with a vested interest in the challenges of running publicly-funded colleges & universities. We recommend you read the bios of GSE faculty who are working on projects in higher education arenas (e.g. undocumented collegians). Our attention was also caught by the Open Education Research Lab, which is helping SUNY educators explore better open education practices.
UB’s cohort-based Online Ed.D. in Educational Leadership – Higher Education combines asynchronous, learn-on-your-own-time coursework with synchronous online classes that meet on specific evenings (Eastern Time). It’s open to applicants with a master’s degree; international students are also welcome. Thanks to affordable online tuition rates, this is the highest ranking doctorate in education in our 2026 rankings that’s under $30k.
UB begins interweaving higher education coursework into the curriculum very quickly. In the first year, you’ll tackle credits in college student success, race & racism in higher education, and leading & managing people. The second year features an action research project in the summer and work on P20 transitions and higher education law. In the third & final year, you’ll work on a Dissertation in Practice (DiP).
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8 University of Texas at Austin
Delivery: Hybrid with 18 Weekends Per Year
Credits: 57
Length: 36 Months/3 Years
Minimum Program Cost: $76,215
UT Austin’s Higher Education Leadership Ed.D. Overview
Anyone serving diverse students should take a good hard look at UT Austin’s College of Education. In 2025, the College had a 34.2% Hispanic/Latinx population (19.3% for faculty members). The College is home to the Center for Community College Student Engagement (CCCSE) and the National Institute for Staff and Organizational Development—two institutions with a special interest in supporting underserved students in community & technical colleges. And the Ed.D. is led by professors who run initiatives like Project MALES (Mentoring to Achieve Latino Educational Success). Check out the Faculty section for more info.
The cohort-based Hybrid Executive Ed.D. in Higher Education Leadership is designed for applicants with a master’s degree and 5-7 years of professional experience in leadership. It’s a 36-month program that combines online learning with travel to the Austin campus every other Friday & Saturday for classes (18 weekends per year). Students can maintain full-time employment while they are completing their doctorate.
See the section on Program Requirements on the degree page for details on the curriculum. There’s a lot of in-depth work in leadership, policy, and finance. There’s also a field experience/ graduate practicum, which takes the form of supervised practice in a professional position. In the final year, you’ll be working on a 5-chapter treatise in practice, which can take the form of a program evaluation or action research project.
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9 University of Utah
Delivery: 100% Online
Credits: 48
Length: 3 Years
Minimum Program Cost: $25,135 (In-State); $87,706 (Out-of-State)
U of U’s Higher Education Leadership Ed.D. Overview
If you’re investigating University of Utah’s College of Education, start with the Department of Educational Leadership & Policy. Here you’ll find the Utah Education Policy Center (UEPC) and a bundle of innovative faculty members. For example, in 2025, Associate Professor Erin Castro and her team won an $8 million Ascendium grant to create the Prison Education Action Research Lab (PEARL). We also want to highlight the College’s abiding interest in Native education, including work with Native nations and urban Indian communities, and its CPED membership.
U of U’s cohort-based Online Ed.D. in Higher Education Administration is open to applicants with a master’s degree, a minimum 3.0 GPA, and 3 or more years of experience in a full-time administrative or leadership role in higher education. This part-time doctorate is designed to be 100% online, but the synchronous format means you will need to be prepared for real-time virtual classes & meetings. Take 2 courses per term (fall, spring & summer) and you’ll finish in 3 years.
U of U’s program is specifically devoted to higher education issues, especially equity-minded leadership & social change. In addition to practical courses in finance, law, administration, and practice, you’ll be expected to examine inequality in higher ed and explore reflective practices. It doesn’t contain a dissertation. For the final capstone project, you’ll create a research paper and a formal proposal to a funding body that mimics a grant proposal.
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10Arizona State University
Delivery: 100% Online
Credits: 60
Length: 3 Years
Minimum Program Cost: $49,440
ASU’s Higher Education Leadership Ed.D. Overview
Excellent national rankings for education programs. Experienced CPED membership with a Program of the Year award in 2018. A long track record in distance learning. These are just a few of the reasons why Mary Lou Fulton College for Teaching and Learning Innovation is a superb choice for your higher ed doctorate!
ASU’s 3-year Online Ed.D. in Leadership and Innovation – Higher Education Change Leadership is tailored to practicing educator-leaders in a range of settings. It’s also full of thoughtful elements. The Ed.D. is 100% online, cohort-based, and focused on applied research & learning. You’ll be able to take part in directed field studies, a doctoral methods practicum, and yearly symposia in a public Doctoral Research Conference.
Plus you’ll be part of unique “Leader-Scholar Communities.” These are teams of 5-7 students and 1 faculty member that meet regularly for collaboration and support. Same-time online meetings may be required, but times will be arranged to accommodate student schedules. Up to 30 credits can be transferred from your master’s degree. View the 2025-2026 Program Program Guide for a deep-dive into the structure & curriculum.
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11 Boston University
Delivery: 100% Online with Optional Summer Residencies & Internships
Credits: 56
Length: 3 Years
Minimum Program Cost: $64,796
BU’s Higher Education Leadership Ed.D. Overview
Within BU, the Wheelock College of Education & Human Development is known as one of the strongest colleges, with special praise being given to the knowledgeable professors. Speaking of professors, we suggest looking at the section on higher education news and the directory of higher ed faculty members to learn about what’s happening in this specific area. Here you’ll find folks like Dr. Jerry Whitmore, Jr., who is the lead researcher of the FAIR Student Loans project, and Dr. Mary L. Churchill, who directs BU’s Strategic Partnerships & Community Engagement (SPACE) Office. BU is a CPED member.
The cohort-based Online Executive Ed.D. in Higher Education Leadership launched its inaugural cohort in September 2025, so it’s still making a name for itself. However, we can tell you that it’s a part-time, 100% online program aimed at mid-career higher education leaders with 7-10 years of leadership experience. Courses include a weekly synchronous/live session in a virtual classroom. You may also wish to participate in two optional summer residencies (on-campus or online) and up to 3 internships.
The curriculum consists of 40 units of required coursework, including a doctoral capstone, and 16 units of electives, including up to 12 units of internship. All of the required courses deal with advanced thinking in areas such as organizational analysis, strategic planning, budgeting & finance, and policy. Once you reach the capstone phase, you’ll be addressing a problem of practice in your field and developing an evidence-based solution.
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12University of Florida
Delivery: Hybrid with 2-3 Weekend Meetings Per Semester
Credits: 75-90
Length: 4.5 Years
Minimum Program Cost: $38,724 (In-State); $65,592 (Out-of-State)
UF’s Higher Education Leadership Ed.D. Overview
Community college administrators in the Southeast, take note! UF’s hybrid Ed.D. is one of the first doctoral programs to focus on community college leadership and around 1/3 of the students in the doctorate are community college employees. Better yet, the College of Education is an Experienced CPED member with a strong research arm and a dedicated Institute of Higher Education (IHE). Take a minute to investigate IHE’s working papers & grants.
The cohort-based Hybrid Ed.D. in Higher Education (Higher Ed LEAD) is open to candidates with a master’s or terminal degree and a minimum 3.0 GPA on their upper-division undergraduate work. Ed.D. students are expected to attend 2-3 weekend sessions in the fall & spring semesters. Campus sessions are held in rotation at the University of Florida and additional colleges and universities within the state of Florida.
For info on the curriculum and Dissertation in Practice (DiP), check out the Sample Program of Study on the degree page. Coursework is aligned with the American Association of Community Colleges competencies for emerging leaders and covers a wide range of higher education issues, including practical concerns such as financing, law, and public policy.
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13University of Pittsburgh
Delivery: Hybrid with Monthly Saturday Sessions & Summer Intensive
Credits: 52
Length: 3 Years
Minimum Program Cost: $60,464
Pitt’s Higher Education Leadership Ed.D. Overview
Pitt is a superb choice for higher education professionals in Western Pennsylvania. The Pitt School of Education has instant name recognition with employers. It receives strong reviews from alumni. And its diverse higher ed faculty are actively involved in research and community engagement initiatives. You’ll find their work featured in the School of Education’s list of grant-funded projects.
The part-time Hybrid Ed.D. in Higher Education is open to anyone who can manage a 1-day orientation, monthly Saturday on-campus sessions, a week-long summer intensive in the first year, and an internship (job-embedded, domestic or global). Even though this program is blended, the Ed.D. is assessed at the online tuition rate. So that’s the price we’ve quoted above. However, we’ve also included part-time mandatory fees for 9 academic terms.
Pitt has been a CPED member since 2010. That means its curriculum is a) focused on practice-based leadership, policy, and research; and b) extremely thorough. On top of core coursework and a practitioner inquiry project, there are 4 courses in the higher education specialization. These focus on HR Management, Institutional Strategic Planning, Equity-Based Assessment, and Budget Management.
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14 University of Georgia
Delivery: Hybrid with 3 Weekends Per Semester, 1 Week in the Netherlands & Seminar in Washington, DC
Credits: 52
Length: 2 Years
Minimum Program Cost: $57,794 (In-State); $100,289 (Out-of-State); $103,202 (International)
UGA’s Higher Education Leadership Ed.D. Overview
UGA’s high-level executive doctorate is brought to you by the Louise McBee Institute of Higher Education. The McBee Institute has been training higher ed leaders since 1964. It runs the Georgia College Advising Corps (GCAC), offers fellowships & assistantships to Georgia faculty members, hosts visiting global scholars, and conducts plenty of higher education research. If you want to be part of an established hub of networking & professional connections, you’re in the right place.
To keep things intimate, the cohort-based Hybrid Executive Ed.D. in Higher Education Management is limited to fewer than 20 participants for each intake. Applicants must have a master’s or terminal degree; significant professional experience in post-secondary education is preferred. The first meeting takes place in Athens, but subsequent weekend intensives are held in Atlanta (3 per semester). In the first summer, you’ll visit the Netherlands for a week-long intensive at the Centre for Higher Education Policy Studies (CHEPS). In the second summer, there’s a trip to D.C. for a policy seminar.
All in all, this education doctorate takes 2 years/6 semesters to complete. See the plan of study breakdown on the curriculum page for full details. In year one, you’ll be able to explore topics such as organization & governance, college access & success, and research methods. In year 2, you can dig into finance, policy studies, higher education law, and the completion of your doctoral dissertation.
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15University of Iowa
Delivery: Hybrid with Campus Intensives
Credits: 39+
Length: 3 Years
Minimum Program Cost: $35,855 (In-State); $73,763 (Out-of-State)
UI’s Higher Education Leadership Ed.D. Overview
Iowans won’t be surprised to see the University of Iowa on our list! At UI, you’ll find a College of Education and Department of Educational Policy and Leadership Studies (EPLS) with a reputation for quality—higher education rankings are solid—and a laser focus on practical implementation. Be sure to check out the Center for Research on Undergraduate Education (CRUE) and the fascinating work being done on issues like admissions, inclusion, policy, and more.
The Hybrid Ed.D. in Educational Policy and Leadership Studies – Higher Education is a 3-year, cohort-based doctorate that combines online coursework with 1-week campus intensives in Iowa City and 2-day courses in Des Moines or Iowa City. We’ve calculated the price using the lowest number of credits—you’re allowed to transfer up to 36 semester hours from your master’s degree.
The Graduate Catalog contains a complete list of course descriptions. In addition to a comprehensive array of educational leadership classes, including a Social Advocacy Summit, this doctorate features 5 practical courses in higher education (e.g. law, finance, administration, policy, etc.). UI is a CPED member, so the degree culminates in a Dissertation in Practice (DiP).
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16 George Washington University
Delivery: Hybrid with Monthly Weekend Classes
Credits: 53
Length: 3 Years
Minimum Program Cost: $103,880
GW’s Higher Education Leadership Ed.D. Overview
Thanks to its strategic position in Washington, DC, GW’s Graduate School of Education and Human Development (GSEHD) is an especially strong choice for anyone working in international higher education, HBCUs and/or educational policy. The School supports a UNESCO Chair in International Education for Development and has invested a lot of time & money into global engagement initiatives. We also want to point out that Ed.D. students are eligible for the Futrell Scholars Program and a number of scholarships. GW is a CPED member.
The cohort-based Hybrid Ed.D. in Higher Education Administration is built for working professionals, with weekend classes (Fridays & Saturdays) that meet once per month on the Foggy Bottom campus. You will need a master’s degree, but no minimum work experience is specified. Examine the alumni profiles in the Career Outlook section for comparison. Graduates of this program end up as provosts, presidents, vice-presidents, and more.
Before applying, take a minute to examine the faculty profiles and curriculum. The core coursework follows the traditional lines of a higher ed doctorate, with credits in administration & organization, curricula, leadership, policy analysis, and finance. But you can branch out with 6 credits of electives and your dissertation research. Examples of previous higher education dissertations can be found in GW’s ScholarSpace.
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17 Loyola University Chicago
Delivery: Hybrid with 2 Weekend Classes Per Semester
Credits: 48
Length: 3-4 Years
Minimum Program Cost: $52,845
LUC’s Higher Education Leadership Ed.D. Overview
Loyola University Chicago is a Jesuit institution, so its School of Education makes a point of incorporating inclusion, equity, and social justice principles into its higher education programs. 40% of the School’s students are BIPOC. There are only a small number of faculty members, which may also appeal to anyone looking for individualized attention throughout their degree. Scholarships are available for doctoral students.
Candidates with a master’s degree and at least 5 years of full-time experience in a postsecondary context or related organization are welcome to apply for the Hybrid Ed.D. in Higher Education. The degree is delivered through a combination of online courses and on-campus classes on alternating weekends (Friday nights & all day Saturday). There’s one face-to-face meeting per 8 weeks for each course, which equates to Chicago weekends twice per semester.
The curriculum hits the highlights of a higher ed doctorate, with coursework in higher education policy, budgeting & finance, organization & governance, and law. But there are also specific courses that are devoted to equity & justice, international higher education, and the junior & community college. The final project will take the form of a dissertation.
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18Virginia Commonwealth University
Delivery: Online with 1 Summer Residency
Credits: 48
Length: 3 Years
Minimum Program Cost: $31,872 (In-State); $66,192 (Out-of-State)
VCU’s Higher Education Leadership Ed.D. Overview
VCU never fails to impress us. The School of Education (SOE) at this public research university garners glowing student reviews and high-flying national rankings. It’s an Experienced CPED Member. And it’s deeply involved in practice centers and education research. You’ll notice that the Institute for Collaborative Research and Evaluation (ICRE) is working with higher ed institutions on the Virginia Talent + Opportunity Partnership (V-TOP).
Better yet, the Online Ed.D. in Leadership – Higher Education Leadership is built for convenience. This part-time, 3-year doctorate in education is almost 100% online, with only one Summer Residency to start the program (2 days). Online cohorts attend synchronous sessions on Wednesday evenings from 5-8 pm (ET). It’s also cohort-based and team-focused—in the final year, you’ll collaborate on a group-based capstone research project.
See the Student Handbook for more info on the curriculum. Within VCU’s program, you can choose to participate in a Learning Community in Higher Education Leadership. Education leaders in learning communities take the same courses as other Ed.D. students, but case studies & examples are tailored to match their interests.
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19Drexel University
Delivery: 100% Online
Credits: 59.5
Length: 3 Years or 5 Years
Minimum Program Cost: $91,113
Drexel’s Higher Education Leadership Ed.D. Overview
Drexel is a great pick for anyone who is fascinated by behavioral health sciences, social justice, and innovation. The School of Education supports research in all of these areas and it encourages doctoral students to present their preliminary research in a monthly Doctoral Student Colloquium. On the career side, all Ed.D. students get access to a Mentoring and Coaching (MAC) program in the first year. These are just a few reasons why this doctorate won the CPED Program of the Year Award in 2019!
This Online Ed.D. in Educational Leadership & Management – Higher Education Leadership is a 100% online doctorate composed of core courses in topics like transformative leadership, creative strategies, and equity & social justice; research courses; a dissertation; and a concentration in one of the following:
- Administration, Leadership & Assessment: Aimed at higher education administrators who are interested in studying assessment, comparative higher ed systems, governance, and legal issues & ethics.
- Administration, Student Success & Innovation: Focused on student development theory & application, neuroscience, student affairs, and student support services.
Candidates must have a minimum 3.5 GPA on their master’s degree and at least 3 years of relevant work experience. Choose the part-time standard schedule and you can finish in 3 years. Select the more leisurely calendar and you’ll be expected to finish in 5 years.
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20 University of Alabama
Delivery: Hybrid with Occasional Campus Weekends & International Study Abroad Trip
Credits: 66
Length: 3 Years
Minimum Program Cost: $52,140
UA’s Higher Education Leadership Ed.D. Overview
Choose UA and you’ll choose a College of Education with all kinds of opportunities for policy exploration! If you examine the bios of Ed.D. faculty members on the program website, you’ll notice that Dr. Nathaniel Bray is the Director of the Education Policy Center (EPC). EPC helps to administer National Access and Finance Surveys and conducts plenty of in-depth research into higher ed challenges, particularly in areas around funding for public institutions. UA is a CPED member.
UA’s cohort-based Hybrid Ed.D. in Higher Education Administration (Executive Cohort) is a 3-year program. For the first 2 years, you’ll take 9 credits/3 courses per semester for 6 semesters. The final year is devoted to the dissertation. Monthly classes are a mix of online and on-campus and meet on Thursday evenings, Fridays & Saturdays. In-person classes are typically twice per semester. There’s an additional study abroad trip in the second year to the University of Oxford.
All the usual higher ed suspects are included in UA’s Ed.D. curriculum. We spotted coursework in financing, law, student affairs, and organizational change. But there’s also exploratory work in areas like multicultural education, ethics, policy, and academic culture. Examples of previous dissertation topics are listed on the program website.
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21University of Rochester
Delivery: Hybrid with Select Campus Courses
Credits: 54+
Length: 3 Years
Minimum Program Cost: $97,092
UR’s Higher Education Leadership Ed.D. Overview
New Yorkers will have no difficulty recognizing the Warner School of Education & Human Development! It’s a long-lived institution with a well-funded research arm and 240+ doctoral students. Core Ed.D. program faculty have an expansive array of interests and the doctorate can be customized to suit your career goals. We were especially pleased to see that Warner’s Center for Disability and Education helped to launch the Inclusive Higher Education Accreditation Council (IHEAC).
The Online Ed.D. in Educational Administration – Higher Education is available in a 3-year accelerated plan of study or a more flexible schedule. It’s open to candidates with a master’s degree; relevant work experience in higher ed is preferred. Most—but not all—of the research & specialization courses are online. And you’ll still be expected to visit the campus for courses like the Portfolio Review.
The entire program is 90 credits, but you’re allowed to transfer up to 36 credits of entry-level or advanced coursework in education. See the curriculum page for details. There are some intriguing specialization courses in this Ed.D. program, including Fiscal Issues in Higher Education and College Retention: Theory, Research, and Practice. The final requirement is a dissertation.
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22 Oregon State University
Delivery: Hybrid with 2 Weekend Classes Per Term & Internship
Credits: 108 Quarter Credits
Length: 3 Years
Minimum Program Cost: $66,312
OSU’s Higher Education Leadership Ed.D. Overview
Community college leaders who can make the trip to Portland should have OSU’s program on their radar. The College of Education caters to all kinds of higher ed professionals, but we noticed that the Adult & Higher Education (AHE) Advisory Board is stacked with community college experts. The College runs a unique Carpenter Lecture for community college leaders. And AHE faculty have especial research interests in community college challenges and minority students.
Candidates for OSU’s cohort-based Hybrid Ed.D. in Adult & Higher Education are expected to have a master’s degree and a minimum of 3 years of full-time professional experience in a 2-year or 4-year higher ed institution. In the first 2 years, you’ll visit the OSU Portland Center for 2 weekends per term during the fall, winter, and spring terms. Coursework in the summer is online.
The curriculum for this Ed.D. is packed with coursework in practical concerns (e.g. finance, law, assessment, program evaluation, policy, etc.), research, and theory. There are even credits in Power & Privilege in Leadership, Ethical Practice, and the History of Higher Education. Expect to be taking 2 courses per term and tackling the internship in the first 2 years. The last year will involve a dissertation.
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23North Carolina State University
Delivery: Hybrid with 2 Meetings Per Semester & 1-Week Summer Sessions
Credits: 60+
Length: 3 Years
Minimum Program Cost: $32,189.40 (In-State); $106,760 (Out-of-State)
NC State’s Higher Education Leadership Ed.D. Overview
The A+ pick for aspiring North Carolina community college leaders! NC State’s doctorate is the brainchild of the gung-ho Department of Educational Leadership, Policy, and Human Development (ELPHD). It’s also backed by a College of Education with sturdy research credentials. Be sure to investigate the training & outreach initiatives in the Belk Center for Community College Leadership & Research.
This Hybrid Ed.D. in Community College Leadership is offered at two sites (Charlotte & Raleigh). With your peers in your cohort, you’ll attend 2 in-person meetings each fall & spring and visit the campus for one-week summer sessions in May. Online coursework is a mixture of asynchronous study and synchronous/real-time sessions.
If you stick to a tight schedule, you can finish NC State’s Ed.D. in 3 years. However, dissertation work may extend that plan to 4 years. All of the courses are hyper-focused on community college leadership issues, including topical problems. Plus there’s a 3-credit internship and a dissertation that you can begin developing in the first semester!
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24College of William & Mary
Delivery: Hybrid with 4 Campus Weekends Per Semester & 2-Week Summer Residencies
Credits: 51
Length: 3+ Years
Minimum Program Cost: $48,450
W&M’s Higher Education Leadership Ed.D. Overview
The best way to get a handle on W&M’s School of Education and its strengths is to investigate the bios of its higher education faculty. You might also wish to speak with current higher ed students to get a sense of the pros & cons. It’s worth noting that the School offers a parallel PhD program in higher education.
If you’re inspired by those folks, then you’ll be thrilled with the Hybrid Ed.D. in Educational Policy, Planning & Leadership – Higher Education Administration for working professionals. This cohort-based program consists of 4 weekend visits per semester, 2-week summer residencies during years 1 & 2, and online coursework. And it can be completed in as few as 3 years.
The curriculum is available in the Graduate Catalog. W&M was a founding member of the CPED consortium, so we’re not surprised to see a thoughtful plan of study with collaborative research seminars and a Dissertation in Practice (DiP). It’s a strong pick for those who aspire to high-level positions—coursework covers a lot of topics in leadership, governance, and planning.
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25 National University
Delivery: 100% Online
Credits: 48
Length: 33 Months
Minimum Program Cost: $47,891
NU’s Higher Education Leadership Ed.D. Overview
National University is a regionally accredited institution that was converted into a non-profit university in 2019. So it’s not a traditional brick & mortar school with a track record in research. However, it does specialize in online programs and it does have an AAQEP-accredited Sanford College of Education. So it might be a useful choice for anyone looking for convenience and efficiency.
It also has a more forgiving threshold for admissions. The Online Ed.D. in Leadership in Higher Education is open to anyone with a master’s degree or doctoral degree from a regionally or nationally accredited academic institution (or the international equivalent). It’s 100% online with asynchronous, self-paced courses and no live class sessions.
Higher education specialization courses are listed in the curriculum section. They cover the fundamental pillars of higher ed—leadership, legal issues, financial considerations, and strategic planning & operations—but they don’t get too deep into theory. The program culminates in a dissertation.
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What is an Ed.D. in Higher Education?
The Ed.D. in Higher Education is designed for college-level administrators & leaders. Students work in a wide range of postsecondary settings, including 4-year colleges, universities, community colleges, vocational/technical schools, law schools, and medical schools.
An Ed.D. in Higher Education, Higher Education Leadership, or Higher Education Administration is a good pick for mid-tier professionals who wish to:
- Expand their leadership skills
- Effect organizational change
- Influence policy
- Make practical & research-based improvements within their organization
Ed.D. students often pursue a doctorate in higher education in order to:
- Take up key administrative posts in colleges & universities (e.g. President, Vice-President, Director, Dean, etc.)
- Become policy-makers or education consultants in higher education
- Lead university-wide instructional development initiatives
- Conduct research work in higher education issues
Types of Ed.D. in Higher Education Programs
Ed.D. in Higher Education, Higher Education Leadership & Higher Education Administration
The differences between an Ed.D. in Higher Education, an Ed.D. in Higher Education Leadership, and an Ed.D. in Higher Education Administration are often slight. They usually share the same DNA, with standard coursework in areas such as management, policy, law, financial administration, diversity, and strategic planning. There’s always a heavy research component.
You can see this play out in our listings. For example, there’s not a great deal of variation between UMass Boston’s Ed.D. in Higher Education and Andrews University’s Ed.D. in Higher Education Administration.
It’s always best to check the curriculum links to see which way the university leans. Some higher education doctorates emphasize the 30,000-foot leadership view; others focus on ground-level administrative concerns (e.g. academic services).
Ed.D. in Educational Leadership – Higher Education Leadership
You’ll also see a number of schools in our listings have chosen to make higher education leadership a concentration/specialization within an Educational Leadership doctorate. In this model:
- You’ll tackle a core set of courses in educational leadership, as well as concentration credits that deal specifically with postsecondary issues.
- Concentrations can range from 4 courses to half of the doctorate.
- In the end, the curriculum can end up looking a lot like a conventional Ed.D. in Higher Education.
Given this, you might be wondering if there is any advantage to choosing an Ed.D. in Higher Education over an Ed.D. in Educational Leadership with a specialization in Higher Education. We recommend you choose the program that matches your career needs.
- If you favor an Ed.D. in Higher Education Administration or Leadership that has unique electives in your realm of interest (e.g. budgeting & finance), go for that.
- If you like the look of an Ed.D. in Educational Leadership – Higher Education from a school that’s a member of the Carnegie Project on the Education Doctorate (CPED), then you’ll be in good hands.
The title of the degree is not as important as the coursework and the university’s reputation.
Executive Ed.D. in Higher Education
Executive-level doctorates in higher education are geared toward middle- and senior-level postsecondary administrators. Executive Ed.D. programs often have a higher work experience requirement for admissions (e.g. 5 years or more) and a modified degree structure.
For example, executive programs may contain on-campus intensives, summer experiences abroad, roundtables with higher education leaders, coursework in global issues and high-level management, and other elements that might attract aspiring executives (e.g. University President).
Read our Executive EdD Degrees Guide to learn more about these programs.
Ed.D. in Community College Leadership
Doctorates in community college leadership are intended for administrators working within that specific setting.
- The curriculum often deals with issues surrounding community college leadership (e.g. policy, governance, and equity), community college foundations, and learning concerns (e.g. instructional planning, assessment, and accountability).
- Some doctorates in this field contain courses that address state issues & community colleges, so we suggest you check home state options first.
Ed.D. in Higher Education Specializations
With an Ed.D. in Higher Education, you have the option to customize your degree even further. Our listings contain a number of specialization opportunities, including Immaculata University’s Ed.D. in Higher Education with 3 specialization tracks: Administration & Instruction, Community Colleges, and Nursing Education.
You can tailor your doctorate to a remarkable degree!
Ph.D. vs. Ed.D. in Higher Education
Ph.D. vs. Ed.D. Career Aims
A Ph.D. is geared toward professors and researchers; an Ed.D. is designed for educational professionals who want to apply their research in real-world situations. In most fields, this makes the Ed.D. the obvious choice for working administrators.
- But in the field of higher education—where administrators have been known to teach and professors have been known to transfer into administrative roles—the career tracks of the two degrees are not so easily distinguishable.
- So we recommend you talk to your peers & mentors before you make a decision. In a research institution, a Ph.D. in Higher Education may be considered more prestigious, especially for high-level leadership jobs (e.g. Dean, President, Provost, etc.).
Ph.D. vs. Ed.D. Curriculum
As a general rule, the basic coursework requirements of an Ed.D. and Ph.D. in Higher Education will fall along the same lines. You’ll see core credits in areas like leadership, law, governance, finance, diversity, and the like. Both types of doctorates will also contain training in research methods (e.g. analysis of qualitative & quantitative data), research design, and program evaluation.
Ph.D. vs. Ed.D. Dissertation
The key difference lies in the research project:
- A Ph.D. in Higher Education usually contains a traditional, 5-chapter dissertation that focuses on an original/unique research topic.
- An Ed.D. in Higher Education may contain a traditional dissertation, a Dissertation in Practice (DiP), or a capstone project. You’ll be expected to take a practice-based approach to research and apply your learning in real-world situations.
If you’re interested in traditional academic research, the Ph.D. is going to be a better fit. If you wish to get stuck into a problem of practice, the Ed.D. may suit you best. We discuss the topic in more detail in our guide to Ed.D. vs Ph.D. in Education programs.
Earning an Ed.D. in Higher Education
Higher Education Prerequisites
- Master’s Degree: You’ll usually have to hold an M.Ed., M.A. in education, or comparable master’s degree. An educational specialist degree (Ed.S.) should give you advanced placement.
- Work Experience: Prior work experience is often required, but it may not have to be in higher education. In most cases, higher education administrative experience is a plus that can compensate for an otherwise flawed application.
- Additional Requirements: Some programs also require a minimum GPA of 3.0, a GRE exam, and/or an autobiographical admissions essay. Drexel even asks for a minimum 3.5 GPA.
Higher Education Coursework
As we noted, Ed.D. programs in Higher Education primarily focus on high-level leadership & administrative issues in postsecondary education. Most programs include coursework in areas like law, finance, policy, equity, and the like.
But there will be variations according to the slant of the program. For example, the University of Pennsylvania’s Executive Ed.D. in Higher Education Management covers topics such as strategic finance, international higher education reform, and community relations.
Higher Education Internship
Some—but not all—Ed.D. programs in Higher Education will contain internships and field work. Programs that feature these components generally allow students to satisfy requirements off-campus. A good example is the internship requirement in the University of Pittsburgh’s Hybrid Ed.D. in Higher Education. You can complete it while you are embedded in your job. Or you can use it to shadow and collaborate with a trained mentor. Or you can design and tackle global experiences.
Higher Education Dissertation
Like Ed.D. programs in other fields, the Ed.D. in Higher Education will include a traditional dissertation, Dissertation in Practice (DiP), or research-based capstone project. We talk more about the relative benefits of capstone projects & DiPs in our guide to Ed.D. Programs without a traditional dissertation component.
Online Ed.D. in Higher Education Programs
Are Online Ed.D. in Higher Education Programs Available?
Online Ed.D. programs in higher education are widely available. There are several dozen options in our listings, including online doctorates in Higher Education Leadership and Higher Education Administration. You’ll see an “Offered Online” marker under each option. A number of them come from CAEP-accredited schools.
Do Online Ed.D. in Higher Education Programs Contain Residency Requirements?
In most cases, online doctorates in higher education are not 100% online—there will usually be short, on-campus requirements. For example, Northeastern University’s Online Ed.D. in Higher Education Administration contains short residencies each year that are designed for networking and career success. Students can attend these residencies in Boston or Seattle.
However, there are exceptions to the rule. Arizona State University’s Online Ed.D. in Leadership and Innovation – Higher Education Change Leadership is 100% online, with no campus requirements.
Higher Education Careers
Ed.D. in Higher Education Jobs
Most people who earn doctorates in higher education work in an administrative role at a college, community college, university, or postsecondary institution. They hold job titles in fields of administration, strategic finance, student services, admissions, research supervision, and other related areas. According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, all of these categories fall under the job umbrella of Postsecondary Education Administrators.
Ed.D. in Higher Education Salary
As you might expect, salary ranges for higher education administrators vary widely. The highest paid private university presidents are millionaires. However, an average public university president may only make $400,000 per year. College-level and university-level administrators tend to earn much more than their junior college & community college peers. Administrators in technical & trade schools are at the bottom of the heap.
- You can get a sense of regional salary numbers by examining Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) wage data for Postsecondary Education Administrators. The best salaries can often be found in the Northeast (especially New York) but these states come with a much higher cost of living.
- Salary sites like Payscale, Indeed, and Glassdoor can also help in your research. For example, Indeed lists 2026 average base salaries for the roles of: Dean of Students ($78,943), Admissions Director ($69,274), and Senior Registrar ($64,446).
Is an Ed.D. in Higher Education Worth it?
Higher education administration is one of the few fields in the education sector that pays well. However, we would warn that most of that earning potential is concentrated in competitive, highly sought-after positions at top-tier private universities.
- If you already work as a higher education administrator and want to stay in the field, an Ed.D. can help you transition into more influential and well-paid administrative positions. At minimum, it can help you make a more comfortable living and exercise more influence over the institutions you serve.
- If you don’t already work as a higher education administrator, an Ed.D. in Higher Education is one of many options. If you’re certain that you would enjoy working with college students, faculty, fellow administrators, and alumni to help an institution of higher learning meet its financial goals and plan for the future, a doctorate in the field is a sensible choice.
- If you’re unsure of your job goals, a more general degree like the Ed.D. in Educational Leadership—or a more subject-focused degree like the Ed.D. in Curriculum and Instruction—will be easier to adapt to careers outside of postsecondary institutions.
Ed.D. in Higher Education Resources
- Association of American Colleges and Universities (AAC&U): AAC&U works to improve the quality of American institutions of higher learning through publications, conferences, grants and awards, and networking opportunities. Central to its mission are the LEAP (Liberal Education and America’s Promise) standards, which aim to provide every student with both the educational foundation and soft skills to flourish in the global economy.
- The Chronicle of Higher Education: The Chronicle is the most widely-read and influential magazine dealing with U.S. institutions of higher learning. It features breaking news, long-form journalism, op-eds, job postings, and networking opportunities. If you’re considering a career in higher education administration, bookmark the Chronicle’s homepage and visit often.
- Higher Education Policy Institute (HEPI): This leading international higher education think-tank has a British focus, but there’s still more than enough here for Americans to digest and learn from. Pay special attention to the blog, which regularly discusses interesting developments both within and beyond the UK.
- Inside Higher Ed: The Chronicle’s younger, hipper sibling offers an eclectic mix of news and networking. It doesn’t cover the field of higher education as comprehensively as the Chronicle, but it’s still well-worth your time.
School Listings
169 Schools Found
Alabama
The University of Alabama
Department of Educational Leadership, Policy, and Technology Studies
Tuscaloosa, Alabama
University of South Alabama
College of Education and Professional Studies
Mobile, Alabama
University of West Alabama
College of Education
Livingston, Alabama
Arizona
Arizona State University
Mary Lou Fulton Teachers College
Tempe, Arizona
Grand Canyon University
College of Education
Phoenix, Arizona
Northern Arizona University
College of Education
Flagstaff, Arizona
University of Phoenix
School of Advanced Studies
Tempe, Arizona
Arkansas
Harding University
Cannon-Clary College of Education
Searcy, Arkansas
University of Arkansas
College of Education and Health Professions
Fayetteville, Arkansas
California
California Lutheran University
Graduate School of Education
Thousand Oaks, California
California State University-Fresno
School of Education
Fresno, California
California State University-Fullerton
College of Education
Fullerton, California
California State University-Long Beach
College of Education
Long Beach, California
California State University-Northridge
College of Education
Northridge, California
California State University-Sacramento
College of Education
Sacramento, California
California State University-San Bernardino
College of Education
San Bernardino, California
California State University-Stanislaus
College of Education, Kinesiology and Social Work
Turlock, California
Fielding Graduate University
School of Leadership Studies
Santa Barbara, California
La Sierra University
Department of Curriculum and Instruction
Riverside, California
National University
School of Education
La Jolla, California
San Diego State University
School of Education
San Diego, California
Trident University International
College of Education
Cypress, California
University of Southern California
Rossier School of Education
Los Angeles, California
Colorado
Aspen University
School of Education
Denver, Colorado
University of Colorado Denver/Anschutz Medical Campus
School of Education and Human Development
Denver, Colorado
University of Denver
Morgridge College of Education
Denver, Colorado
Connecticut
Central Connecticut State University
Department of Educational Leadership, Policy & Instructional Technology
New Britain, Connecticut
Delaware
Delaware State University
Department of Education
Dover, Delaware
Wilmington University
College of Education
New Castle, Delaware
District of Columbia
George Washington University
Graduate School of Education and Human Development
Washington, District of Columbia
Florida
Barry University
School of Education
Miami, Florida
Florida Gulf Coast University
College of Education
Fort Myers, Florida
Florida State University
College of Education
Tallahassee, Florida
Nova Southeastern University
Fischler College of Education
Fort Lauderdale, Florida
The University of West Florida
College of Education and Professional Studies
Pensacola, Florida
University of Central Florida
College of Education
Orlando, Florida
University of Florida
College of Education
Gainesville, Florida
University of Miami
School of Education
Coral Gables, Florida
Georgia
Clark Atlanta University
Department of Educational Leadership
Atlanta, Georgia
Columbus State University
Department of Counseling, Foundations, and Leadership
Columbus, Georgia
University of Georgia
Institute of Higher Education
Athens, Georgia
University of North Georgia
College of Education
Dahlonega, Georgia
University of West Georgia
College of Education
Carrollton, Georgia
Valdosta State University
College of Education and Human Services
Valdosta, Georgia
Idaho
Idaho State University
College of Education
Pocatello, Idaho
Illinois
Bradley University
College of Education and Health Sciences
Peoria, Illinois
Concordia University-Chicago
College of Education
River Forest, Illinois
Governors State University
College of Education
University Park, Illinois
National Louis University
National College of Education/School of Business and Management
Chicago, Illinois
Northern Illinois University
Department of Counseling, Adult and Higher Education
Dekalb, Illinois
The Chicago School of Professional Psychology
Department of Educational Psychology and Technology
Chicago, Illinois
University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign
Department of Educational Policy, Organization, and Leadership
Champaign, Illinois
Western Illinois University
College of Education & Human Services
Macomb, Illinois
Indiana
Indiana University Bloomington
School of Education
Bloomington, Indiana
Iowa
Iowa State University
School of Education
Ames, Iowa
University of Iowa
College of Education
Iowa City, Iowa
University of Northern Iowa
College of Education
Cedar Falls, Iowa
Kansas
Baker University
School of Education
Baldwin City, Kansas
Southwestern College
Professional Studies
Winfield, Kansas
University of Kansas
Department of Educational Leadership and Policy Studies
Lawrence, Kansas
University of Saint Mary
Education Department
Leavenworth, Kansas
Kentucky
Morehead State University
College of Education
Morehead, Kentucky
Murray State University
Department of Educational Studies, Leadership, and Counseling
Murray, Kentucky
Louisiana
Louisiana Tech University
College of Education
Ruston, Louisiana
Northwestern State University of Louisiana
School of Education
Natchitoches, Louisiana
University of Louisiana at Lafayette
Department of Educational Foundations and Leadership
Lafayette, Louisiana
Maine
University of Maine
College of Education and Human Development
Orono, Maine
Maryland
Frostburg State University
Department of Educational Professions
Frostburg, Maryland
Morgan State University
School of Education
Baltimore, Maryland
Massachusetts
Bay Path University
School of Education
Longmeadow, Massachusetts
Boston College
Carolyn A. And Peter S. Lynch School Of Education And Human Development
Chestnut Hill, Massachusetts
Boston University
School of Education
Boston, Massachusetts
Endicott College
Van Loan School
Beverly, Massachusetts
Northeastern University
College of Professional Studies
Boston, Massachusetts
Regis College
School of Arts and Sciences
Weston, Massachusetts
University of Massachusetts-Boston
Department of Leadership in Education
Boston, Massachusetts
Michigan
Andrews University
Department of Leadership
Berrien Springs, Michigan
Central Michigan University
School of Education
Mount Pleasant, Michigan
Ferris State University
Department of Extended and International Operations
Big Rapids, Michigan
Minnesota
Saint Cloud State University
College of Education
Saint Cloud, Minnesota
University of St. Thomas
College of Education, Leadership and Counseling
Saint Paul, Minnesota
Walden University
Riley College of Education & Leadership
Minneapolis, Minnesota
Winona State University
College of Education
Winona, Minnesota
Mississippi
Delta State University
Division of Teacher Education, Leadership, and Research
Cleveland, Mississippi
University of Mississippi
School of Education
University, Mississippi
EdD in Higher Education
Offered Online
University of Southern Mississippi
Department of Educational Research and Administration
Hattiesburg, Mississippi
William Carey University
School of Education
Hattiesburg, Mississippi
Missouri
Lindenwood University
Department of Educational Leadership
Saint Charles, Missouri
Maryville University
School of Education
Saint Louis, Missouri
Missouri Baptist University
College of Education
Saint Louis, Missouri
University of Missouri-Kansas City
School of Education
Kansas City, Missouri
Montana
Montana State University
Department of Education
Bozeman, Montana
The University of Montana
Department of Educational Leadership
Missoula, Montana
Nevada
University of Nevada-Las Vegas
College of Education
Las Vegas, Nevada
New Hampshire
New England College
College of Education
Henniker, New Hampshire
Plymouth State University
Department of Educational Leadership, Learning, and Curriculum
Plymouth, New Hampshire
New Jersey
Caldwell University
School of Education
Caldwell, New Jersey
New Jersey City University
Deborah Cannon Partridge Wolfe College of Education
Jersey City, New Jersey
Rowan University
Graduate School
Glassboro, New Jersey
Saint Elizabeth University
Graduate and Continuing Studies
Morristown, New Jersey
Saint Peter's University
Caulfield School of Education
Jersey City, New Jersey
Seton Hall University
College of Education and Human Services
South Orange, New Jersey
New York
Columbia University in the City of New York
Department of Arts and Humanities
New York, New York
Manhattanville University
School of Education
Purchase, New York
New York University
Department of Music and Performing Arts Professions
New York, New York
St. John's University
School of Education
Queens, New York
North Carolina
Appalachian State University
Department of Leadership & Educational Studies
Boone, North Carolina
East Carolina University
Department of Educational Leadership
Greenville, North Carolina
Fayetteville State University
Department of Educational Leadership
Fayetteville, North Carolina
North Carolina State University at Raleigh
Department of Educational Leadership, Policy, and Human Development
Raleigh, North Carolina
University of North Carolina at Charlotte
Cato College of Education
Charlotte, North Carolina
University of North Carolina Wilmington
Department of Educational Leadership
Wilmington, North Carolina
Wingate University
School of Education
Wingate, North Carolina
North Dakota
University of North Dakota
Department of Teaching and Learning
Grand Forks, North Dakota
Ohio
Franklin University
School of Education
Columbus, Ohio
Ohio State University-Main Campus
School of Education
Columbus, Ohio
Oklahoma
Oral Roberts University
College of Education
Tulsa, Oklahoma
Oregon
Oregon State University
College of Education
Corvallis, Oregon
Portland State University
Graduate School of Education
Portland, Oregon
University of Portland
School of Education
Portland, Oregon
Pennsylvania
Delaware Valley University
Graduate Academics
Doylestown, Pennsylvania
Drexel University
School of Education
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
Gratz College
Graduate Studies
Melrose Park, Pennsylvania
Gwynedd Mercy University
School of Education
Gwynedd Valley, Pennsylvania
Immaculata University
College of Education
Immaculata, Pennsylvania
Indiana University of Pennsylvania-Main Campus
College of Education
Indiana, Pennsylvania
Pennsylvania State University-Main Campus
Department of Education Policy Studies
University Park, Pennsylvania
Saint Joseph's University
Graduate Studies, College of Arts and Sciences
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
Temple University
College of Education
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
University of Pennsylvania
Higher Education Division
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
University of Pittsburgh-Pittsburgh Campus
Department of Administrative and Policy Studies
Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
Widener University
School of Education
Chester, Pennsylvania
Rhode Island
Johnson & Wales University
School of Education
Providence, Rhode Island
South Carolina
North Greenville University
College of Education
Tigerville, South Carolina
Tennessee
Austin Peay State University
Department of Educational Specialties
Clarksville, Tennessee
East Tennessee State University
College of Education
Johnson City, Tennessee
Lincoln Memorial University
Carter and Moyers School of Education
Harrogate, Tennessee
Middle Tennessee State University
College of Education
Murfreesboro, Tennessee
Tennessee State University
College of Education
Nashville, Tennessee
Union University
School of Education
Jackson, Tennessee
University of Memphis
Department of Leadership
Memphis, Tennessee
Vanderbilt University
Department of Leadership, Policy, and Organizations
Nashville, Tennessee
Texas
Abilene Christian University
School of Education Leadership
Abilene, Texas
Dallas Baptist University
Gary Cook School of Leadership
Dallas, Texas
Sam Houston State University
School of Education
Huntsville, Texas
Southern Methodist University
School of Education and Human Development
Dallas, Texas
Stephen F Austin State University
Department of Secondary Education & Educational Leadership
Nacogdoches, Texas
Tarleton State University
Department of Educational Leadership & Technology
Stephenville, Texas
Texas A & M University-Commerce
College of Education
Commerce, Texas
Texas A & M University-Kingsville
Department of Educational Leadership and Technology
Kingsville, Texas
Texas Christian University
College of Education
Fort Worth, Texas
The University of Texas at Austin
College of Education
Austin, Texas
The University of Texas at El Paso
Department of Educational Leadership and Foundations
El Paso, Texas
The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley
Department of Teaching and Learning
Edinburg, Texas
University of Houston-Clear Lake
Department of Educational Leadership and Policy Analysis
Houston, Texas
University of Mary Hardin-Baylor
College of Education
Belton, Texas
University of North Texas
Department of Counseling and Higher Education
Denton, Texas
West Texas A & M University
College of Education and Social Science
Canyon, Texas
Utah
University of Utah
Department of Educational Leadership and Policy
Salt Lake City, Utah
Virginia
College of William and Mary
Department of Educational Policy, Planning and Leadership
Williamsburg, Virginia
Regent University
School of Education
Virginia Beach, Virginia
University of Virginia
Curry School of Education
Charlottesville, Virginia
Virginia Commonwealth University
School of Education
Richmond, Virginia
Washington
City University of Seattle
School of Applied Leadership
Seattle, Washington
University of Washington-Tacoma Campus
College of Education
Tacoma, Washington
Washington State University
College of Education
Pullman, Washington
Wisconsin
Edgewood University
College of Education
Madison, Wisconsin
University of Wisconsin-La Crosse
Professional Studies in Education
La Crosse, Wisconsin
Wyoming
University of Wyoming
College of Education
Laramie, Wyoming
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