Organizational Leadership Master’s Degrees
There are 525 colleges and universities across the nation that offer amaster’s degree in Organizational Leadership. This degree is more popular with female students, and about42% were students from underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Also, 4.9% of Organizational Leadership graduates were international students.
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Education Levels of Organizational Leadership Majors
During the most recent year for which data is available, 15,674 people earned theirOrganizational Leadership majors across all award levels. The following table shows the number of diplomas awarded in Organizational Leadership at each degree level.
| Education Level | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Certificate | 59 |
| Associate’s Degree | 349 |
| Bachelor’s Degree | 4,663 |
| Master’s Degree (this page) | 9,281 |
| Doctor’s Degree | 1,198 |
Earnings of Organizational Leadership Majors With Master’s Degrees (All Award Levels)
The median salary for graduates holding amaster’s degree in Organizational Leadership of $63,883 four years after graduation. These figures are reported program-wide, across all award levels.
A lot of factors can contribute to this number, such as the location of your workplace and the availability of other perks and bonuses.
| Years After Graduation | Median Earnings |
|---|---|
| 1 year | $62,537 |
| 4 years | $63,883 |
| 5 years | $71,749 |
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, field-of-study earnings tracker (program-wide, all award levels).
Student Debt (All Award Levels)
The data on debt ranges for Organizational Leadership majors who have their master’s degree is not currently available.
Student Diversity
More women than men pursue their master’s degree in Organizational Leadership. About 56.7% of graduates with this degree are women.
| Gender | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Men | 2,933 |
| Women | 3,837 |
The racial-ethnic distribution of Organizational Leadership graduates is as follows:
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Grads | Share |
|---|---|---|
| White | 3,569 | 52.7% |
| Asian | 177 | 2.6% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 784 | 11.6% |
| Black or African American | 1,232 | 18.2% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 59 | 0.9% |
| Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander | 26 | 0.4% |
| Two or More Races | 188 | 2.8% |
| Race Unknown | 406 | 6.0% |
| International Students | 329 | 4.9% |
This degree is not very popular with international students. Only 4.9% of graduates fall into this category.
See the minority definition in the References below.
Most Popular Organizational Leadership Programs for Master’s Degrees
There are 627 colleges that offer a master’s degree in Organizational Leadership. Learn more about the most popular below:
Western Governors University tops the list of the most popular schools in the U.S. for Organizational Leadership majors seeking their master's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 1,379 people received their master's degree in Organizational Leadership from this school. Graduates who complete their master's degree in Organizational Leadership here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
American InterContinental University System is a popular choice for Organizational Leadership majors seeking their master's degree. This school awarded 767 master's degrees in Organizational Leadership in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their master's degree in Organizational Leadership here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Arizona State University Digital Immersion comes in at #3 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in Organizational Leadership. This school awarded 558 master's degrees in Organizational Leadership in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their master's degree in Organizational Leadership here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
University of Iowa comes in at #4 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in Organizational Leadership. During the most recent year for which we have data, 469 people received their master's degree in Organizational Leadership from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
University of Charleston comes in at #5 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in Organizational Leadership. During the most recent year for which we have data, 418 people received their master's degree in Organizational Leadership from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Columbia Southern University is a popular choice for Organizational Leadership majors seeking their master's degree. This school awarded 328 master's degrees in Organizational Leadership in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Liberty University is a popular choice for Organizational Leadership majors seeking their master's degree. This school awarded 314 master's degrees in Organizational Leadership in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their master's degree in Organizational Leadership here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Ashford University is a popular choice for Organizational Leadership majors seeking their master's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 302 people received their master's degree in Organizational Leadership from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Arizona State University Campus Immersion comes in at #9 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in Organizational Leadership. This school awarded 246 master's degrees in Organizational Leadership in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their master's degree in Organizational Leadership here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
University of Massachusetts Global is a popular choice for Organizational Leadership majors seeking their master's degree. This school awarded 227 master's degrees in Organizational Leadership in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their master's degree in Organizational Leadership here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Western Kentucky University is a popular choice for Organizational Leadership majors seeking their master's degree. This school awarded 185 master's degrees in Organizational Leadership in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Cleary University comes in at #12 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in Organizational Leadership. During the most recent year for which we have data, 181 people received their master's degree in Organizational Leadership from this school. Graduates who complete their master's degree in Organizational Leadership here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
University of Georgia comes in at #13 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in Organizational Leadership. During the most recent year for which we have data, 165 people received their master's degree in Organizational Leadership from this school. Graduates who complete their master's degree in Organizational Leadership here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
University of the Cumberlands is a popular choice for Organizational Leadership majors seeking their master's degree. This school awarded 146 master's degrees in Organizational Leadership in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Southeastern University is a popular choice for Organizational Leadership majors seeking their master's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 145 people received their master's degree in Organizational Leadership from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Vanderbilt University comes in at #16 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in Organizational Leadership. This school awarded 139 master's degrees in Organizational Leadership in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Gonzaga University comes in at #17 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in Organizational Leadership. This school awarded 132 master's degrees in Organizational Leadership in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their master's degree in Organizational Leadership here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Arkansas Tech University is a popular choice for Organizational Leadership majors seeking their master's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 129 people received their master's degree in Organizational Leadership from this school. Graduates who complete their master's degree in Organizational Leadership here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Waldorf University comes in at #19 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in Organizational Leadership. During the most recent year for which we have data, 123 people received their master's degree in Organizational Leadership from this school. Graduates who complete their master's degree in Organizational Leadership here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Campbellsville University comes in at #20 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in Organizational Leadership. This school awarded 112 master's degrees in Organizational Leadership in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
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Related Majors
Below are some popular majors similar to Organizational Leadership that also offer master’s degrees.
| Major | Annual Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| Business Administration and Management, General | 336,590 |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations, Other | 12,497 |
| Operations Management and Supervision | 12,273 |
| Logistics, Materials, and Supply Chain Management | 10,865 |
| Project Management | 4,784 |
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 to obtain the percentage of racial-ethnic minorities.
- College Factual
- National Center for Education Statistics (IPEDS)
- O*NET Online
- U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics
- U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard
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