176 PhD programmes in Educational Leadership in United States

The Doctor of Philosophy program in Educational Leadership and Policy Studies at Wayne State University is designed for a person who is anticipating an academic career or in an area of practice which demands theoretical research expertise.

We are in a crucial time in our history where we need strong, Christian leadership in higher education. If you have a passion for improving the quality of higher education, and enjoy the responsibilities of leadership and management, this concentration will help you make the type of impact that changes lives. We offer a phd in Higher Education Leadership and Management at Regent University.

The Doctorate of Education (EdD) in Educational Leadership, in the Educational Leadership & Policy  (EDLP) unit from The University of Arizona, is designed to advance knowledge and address enduring and future problems in education by exploring issues of social justice for educational equity and opportunity and engaging in research situated in socio-cultural, economic, and political contexts,

Welcome! The University of Vermont's Ph.D. program in Educational Leadership and Policy Studies is a multidisciplinary program that seeks to examine complex educational and social problems through the integration of multiple theoretical, methodological, and disciplinary lenses.

The Doctor of Philosophy degree in Educational Leadership and Research - Educational Research from Louisiana State University prepares graduates to become scholars and administrators in colleges and universities, and to use research and data to implement academic structures that address student needs. 

If you’re ready to take the next big step in your professional development by pursuing your terminal degree, then this research-based Ph.D. will prepare you for a career in academia. We offer a Education - Advanced Educational Leadership degree at Regent University. 

Regent University’s Doctor of Philosophy in Education – Advanced Educational Leadership is designed for students who wish to advance their careers as educational leaders. 

The University of Massachusetts Lowell Leadership in Education Ph.D. program emphasizes the generation, critical evaluation and application of knowledge in the field of Leadership PK-Higher Education.

The Educational Leadership course from University of Nevada, Las Vegas focuses on visionary thinking and innovative solutions to current and future educational challenges as it develops the knowledge and skills of mid-career public school leaders for their current and future leadership positions

The Educational Leadership - School Leaders doctoral program at Florida Atlantic University seeks to provide broad experiences that allow leaders to bring many different perspectives to bear on the organizational problems and opportunities which confront them in practice.

The Higher Education Administration programme offered by University of Wyoming provides a strong background in the functional areas of higher education, preparing students for senior administrative positions as well as teaching in a higher education setting.

Develop advanced research skills, generate theories and gain expertise in a specific field of educational leadership (e.g., post-secondary education, curriculum design or educational assessment). Our Ph.D. Educational Leadership and Policy Studies program at University of Denver will prepare you for careers in executive leadership, higher education, research organizations and policy centers.

This executive program in Higher Education Management at the University of Pennsylvania brings together cohorts of senior leaders from higher education, government, nonprofit organizations, and the private sector to study with a world-renowned faculty – all without career interruption.

The Educational Leadership and Policy Studies - Social and Cultural Foundations program at University of Washington addresses fundamental questions about the meaning, purpose, and significance of education in society.

The Department of Educational Leadership in the Watson College of Education at University of North Carolina Wilmington is a diverse and dynamic group of educators and scholars committed to improving leadership at all levels of education.

The Educational Leadership and Policy program from The University of Arizona is designed to expand the boundaries of the educational leadership and policy field with an explicit foci on inclusivity, social justice, and anti-racism.  

Maryville’s highly acclaimed principal certificate program is for certified teachers with full-time classroom teaching experience with master’s degrees who seek an administrator role. We offer a EdD degree in Principal Bridge - Educational Leadership at the Maryville University. 

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.