185 PhD programmes in Educational Leadership in North America

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.

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.

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.

The Doctor of Philosophy in Educational Leadership at Eastern Michigan University will prepare you with the knowledge and skills to rise to the top of your field and assume high-level administration positions in schools and universities.

Led by renowned educational leaders and scholars from the University of Oklahoma's Jeanine Rainbolt College of Education, the Education Administration program emphasizes relationship-building in a cohort model through community groups, networking events, and collaborative projects.

The Education Leadership (EDLD) Doctorate at the University of Maryland Eastern Shore is designed to embrace the emerging needs of schools and organizations by preparing leaders who are knowledgeable in all aspects of leadership, school administration, and organizational development.

The need for educator-leaders – primed to transform the practice and invent the future of learning – is more critical than ever. The Educational Leadership and Management (Online) program of Drexel University fosters personal leadership growth, empowering you to move ahead professionally.

Pursue Educational Leadership and Policy Studies doctoral-level research at University of Denver through field-based opportunities that address important issues of practice.

The Department of Educational Policy Studies at University of Wisconsin Madison offers both master of arts and doctor of philosophy degrees. 

The Community College Leadership (Non-Licensure) specialization at Walden University prepares you to become a scholar-practitioner who can effectively lead successful 21st-century community colleges.

With our Organizational Leadership and Development specialization at Walden University, you’ll grow as a well-rounded leader.

Research is central in this Educational Administration program at University of Saskatchewan. A culminating objective is for Thesis Program students to conduct and defend an original piece of research.

The Educational Technology and Learning Design programme offered by Simon Fraser University develops advanced expertise in digital learning ecosystems, instructional innovation, and technology-enabled knowledge development.

The program for the Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) in Education with a specialization in Educational Leadership at Washington State University is intended to prepare scholars and researchers and focuses on developing and applying theoretical and research knowledge and skills to the field of leadership studies. 

Our Higher Education Administration EdD at New York University is a part-time cohort degree that focuses on issues of research utilization to inform professional practice. 

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

The Higher Education Administration Ed.D. program (Higher Ed LEAD) at University of Florida prepares future leaders for roles in administrative positions in higher education institutions and postsecondary focused non-profit organizations.