185 PhD programmes in Educational Leadership in North America

Regent University's Philosophy of Education – Exceptional Education Executive Leadership degree focuses on a more inclusive approach to supporting exceptional learners by broadening the reach to populations who need it most. 

The Executive Ed. D. in Professional Leadership - Special Populations at University of Houston prepares graduates for Professional and Instructional Leadership positions in a variety of settings and provides them with the tools to meet the needs of ALL students.

The Educational Leadership PhD program from Mississippi State University prepares experienced higher education professionals (e.g., administrators, instructors, policymakers) to establish a voice of scholarly expertise around critical issues for executive leadership in contemporary college and university settings across frameworks of history, organization, policy, student success, and equity.

The Doctor of Education (Ed.D.) – Advanced Educational Leadership at Regent University is designed for students who desire to become leaders in the field of education. 

The Educational Leadership Program (ELP) at University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA) is committed to promoting innovative and change-oriented educational leaders. 

The Doctor of Education (EdD) in Educational Leadership at University of Saskatchewan is intended for professionals seeking to solve problems of practice within their profession. 

The Ph.D. in Education and Human Resource Studies - Higher Education Leadership specialization at Colorado State University prepares students to work as higher education administrators and leaders to address critical issues impacting college and university environments.

The online Ed.D. in Educational Leadership and Policy at Florida State University offers existing practitioners and students additional training and opportunities to expand their knowledge. 

The Educational Administration and Leadership at Walden University is designed exclusively for K–12 administrators who want to increase their ability to influence and transform their educational organization.

We are in a crucial time in our history where we need strong, Christian leadership in education. If you have a passion for improving the quality of K-12 education, and you desire to lead learning environments where students can thrive, then this Education – K-12 School Leadership concentration at Regent University will help you make the type of impact that changes lives for generations. 

West Texas A&M University’s Doctoral Program in Educational Leadership is a fully online Ed.D. degree program that has three Pathways. 

If you’re looking to pursue a career in education, educational administration or leadership, Franklin University’s Doctor of Education in Instructional Design Leadership will equip you to design effective, transformative learning and instruction – even as technology and training needs and methodologies continue to evolve.

The doctorate of education in Urban Educational Leadership at the University of Cincinnati is dedicated to developing educational leaders with the aptitude to think critically and reflectively to provide solutions to many of the issues in educational leadership and policy.

The Educational Leadership - K-12 Administration from Washington State University prepares practitioner-scholars for leadership in education at the local, state, and national levels.

The Education Policy and Leadership program at Pennsylvania State University provides doctoral training for students interested in career areas pertaining to educational policy, educational leadership, and higher education.

This Educational Leadership program is offered jointly by the University of Louisiana at Lafayette College of Education & Human Development and Southeastern Louisiana University.

The Ed.D. Program in Educational Leadership w/ PK-12 concentration at San Diego State University seeks to advance the work of public schools throughout San Diego and Imperial counties. 

The Educational Leadership program at Georgia State University advances the development and practice of effective educational leadership.

Designed for students interested in administrative, leadership and policy shaping roles in education, this Educational Leadership, Policy and Foundations program at the University of Missouri - Kansas City explores key issues and theories in education and education policy.

The Ed.D. in Educational Leadership at The University of New Mexico is designed for active, high-achieving educators seeking to develop a more profound understanding of leadership for learning and transformation.