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Master's Degree in Organizational Leadership

Master’s Degrees in Organizational Leadership

6,786 Yearly Graduations
56% Women
35% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*
There are 275 schools in the United States where you can get your master's degree in organizational leadership. This degree is more popular with female students, and about 35% of recent graduates were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. Also, 4.3% of organizational leadership graduates were international students.

Education Levels of Organizational Leadership Majors

During the most recent year for which data is available, 6,786 people earned their master's degree in organizational leadership. This makes it the 25th 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 6,786
Bachelor’s Degree 4,522
Graduate Certificate 1,329
Doctor’s Degree 1,126
Basic Certificate 1,116
Associate Degree 335
Undergraduate Certificate 89

Earnings of Organizational Leadership Majors With Master’s Degrees

We are unable to calculate the median earnings for organizational leadership majors with their master's degree due to lack of data.

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 55.8% of graduates with this degree are female.

Gender Number of Grads
Men 2,999
Women 3,787
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The racial-ethnic distribution of organizational leadership master’s degree students is as follows:

Race/Ethnicity Number of Grads
Asian 196
Black or African American 1,147
Hispanic or Latino 753
White 3,698
International Students 293
Other Races/Ethnicities 699
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There are 275 colleges that offer a master’s degree in organizational leadership. Learn more about the most popular 20 below:

#1

Western Governors University

Salt Lake City, Utah
1,872 Yearly Graduations
65% Women
31% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

The most popular school in the United States for organizational leadership students seekinga master's degree is Western Governors University. Roughly 147,800 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $7,710 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $8,302 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 1,872 people received their master's degree in organizational leadership from WGU. Around 31% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 65% were women.

#2

Brandman University

Irvine, California
278 Yearly Graduations
38% Women
42% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

Brandman University comes in at #2 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in organizational leadership. Each year, around 10,900 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 $12,762 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 278 people received their master's degree in organizational leadership from Brandman. About 38% of this group were women, and 42% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.

#3

Columbia Southern University

Orange Beach, Alabama
211 Yearly Graduations
41% Women
39% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

The 3rd most popular school in the country for organizational leadership majors who are seeking their master's degree is Columbia Southern University. Each year, around 18,500 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $5,528 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $3,640 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 211 people received their master's degree in organizational leadership from Columbia Southern University. Of these students, 41% were women and 39% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.

#4

Waldorf University

Forest City, Iowa
208 Yearly Graduations
24% Women
17% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

Waldorf University is the 4th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in organizational leadership. Roughly 3,000 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $23,800 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $5,220 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 208 people received their master's degree in organizational leadership from Waldorf. About 24% of this group were women, and 17% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.

#5

Gonzaga University

Spokane, Washington
155 Yearly Graduations
60% Women
23% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

The 5th most popular school in the country for organizational leadership majors who are seeking their master's degree is Gonzaga University. Each year, around 7,200 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $52,540 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $19,841 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 155 people received their master's degree in organizational leadership from Gonzaga. Of these students, 60% were women and 23% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.

#6

Michigan State University

East Lansing, Michigan
149 Yearly Graduations
46% Women
26% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

Michigan State University is the 6th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in organizational leadership. Roughly 49,600 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $16,930 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $20,808 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 149 people received their master's degree in organizational leadership from Michigan State. Of these students, 46% were women and 26% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.

#7

Central Michigan University

Mount Pleasant, Michigan
130 Yearly Graduations
36% Women
29% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

The 7th most popular school in the country for organizational leadership majors who are seeking their master's degree is Central Michigan University. Each year, around 17,300 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $13,862 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $15,843 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 130 people received their master's degree in organizational leadership from Central Michigan. Around 29% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 36% were women.

#8

Western Kentucky University

Bowling Green, Kentucky
123 Yearly Graduations
28% Women
31% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

Western Kentucky University comes in at #8 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in organizational leadership. Roughly 17,500 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $11,436 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $12,140 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 123 people received their master's degree in organizational leadership from WKU. Of these students, 28% were women and 31% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.

#9

University of Redlands

Redlands, California
110 Yearly Graduations
53% Women
67% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

University of Redlands comes in at #9 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in organizational leadership. Each year, around 4,500 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $57,264 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $24,900 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 110 people received their master's degree in organizational leadership from University of Redlands. About 53% of this group were women, and 67% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.

107 Yearly Graduations
25% Women
64% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

The 10th most popular school in the country for organizational leadership majors who are seeking their master's degree is American InterContinental University - Online. Each year, around 15,400 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $11,650 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $12,169 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 107 people received their master's degree in organizational leadership from AIU Online. Of these students, 25% were women and 64% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.

#11

Excelsior University

Albany, New York
102 Yearly Graduations
23% Women
46% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

The 11th most popular school in the country for organizational leadership majors who are seeking their master's degree is Excelsior University. Roughly 21,900 attend the school each year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 102 people received their master's degree in organizational leadership from Excelsior University. About 23% of this group were women, and 46% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.

#12

National University

San Diego, California
98 Yearly Graduations
47% Women
55% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

The 12th most popular school in the country for organizational leadership majors who are seeking their master's degree is National University. Each year, around 18,000 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 $15,912 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 98 people received their master's degree in organizational leadership from National University. About 47% of this group were women, and 55% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.

#13

Trevecca Nazarene University

Nashville, Tennessee
97 Yearly Graduations
70% Women
34% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

Trevecca Nazarene University comes in at #13 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in organizational leadership. Each year, around 3,900 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $28,590 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $11,424 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 97 people received their master's degree in organizational leadership from TNU. Of these students, 70% were women and 34% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.

#14

University of Colorado Boulder

Boulder, Colorado
91 Yearly Graduations
66% Women
32% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

The 14th most popular school in the country for organizational leadership majors who are seeking their master's degree is University of Colorado Boulder. Each year, around 37,400 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $13,910 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $15,849 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 91 people received their master's degree in organizational leadership from CU - Boulder. Of these students, 66% were women and 32% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.

73 Yearly Graduations
66% Women
22% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

Northeastern University Professional Advancement Network is the 15th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in organizational leadership. Each year, around 11,300 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $48,464 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $25,088 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 73 people received their master's degree in organizational leadership from Northeastern University Professional Advancement Network. About 66% of this group were women, and 22% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.

#16

Pepperdine University

Malibu, California
67 Yearly Graduations
70% Women
52% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

Pepperdine University comes in at #16 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in organizational leadership. Roughly 9,500 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $65,990 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $41,400 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 67 people received their master's degree in organizational leadership from Pepperdine. Around 52% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 70% were women.

#17

California Baptist University

Riverside, California
64 Yearly Graduations
76% Women
56% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

California Baptist University comes in at #17 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in organizational leadership. Each year, around 11,300 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $37,570 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $14,184 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 64 people received their master's degree in organizational leadership from Cal Baptist. About 76% of this group were women, and 56% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.

#18

Boston College

Chestnut Hill, Massachusetts
63 Yearly Graduations
60% Women
19% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

The 18th most popular school in the country for organizational leadership majors who are seeking their master's degree is Boston College. Each year, around 14,900 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $66,410 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $35,784 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 63 people received their master's degree in organizational leadership from Boston College. Around 19% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 60% were women.

#19

Concordia University, Irvine

Irvine, California
62 Yearly Graduations
58% Women
18% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

The 19th most popular school in the country for organizational leadership majors who are seeking their master's degree is Concordia University, Irvine. Roughly 4,000 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $40,510 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $8,630 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 62 people received their master's degree in organizational leadership from Concordia University, Irvine. About 58% of this group were women, and 18% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.

#20

Point Loma Nazarene University

San Diego, California
60 Yearly Graduations
41% Women
64% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

Point Loma Nazarene University comes in at #20 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in organizational leadership. Roughly 4,600 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $42,600 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $11,880 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 60 people received their master's degree in organizational leadership from PLNU. Of these students, 41% were women and 64% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.

Below are some popular majors that are similar to organizational leadership that offer master’s degrees.

Major Annual Degrees Awarded
Business Administration & Management 105,058
Interior Design Management 3,620
Project Management 1,470
Non-Profit Organizational Management 1,406
Supply Chain Management 1,226

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.

More about our data sources and methodologies.

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