121 PhD programmes in Educational Leadership in United States

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.  

The Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) in Educational Administration at Texas A&M University prepares scholars, researchers, and leaders to shape education through rigorous inquiry, policy analysis, and evidence-based practice.

Ed.D. in Educational Leadership students at Southern Methodist University are values-driven, results-oriented leaders who are passionate about promoting excellence and equity for all students in pre-K to 12 educational settings. 

Earn your doctorate in this Educational Theory and Practice program at University of Georgia for those who intend to assume positions as researchers, teacher educators, teacher leaders, and policy makers. We have doctoral emphasis areas in critical studies, early childhood, elementary, middle grades, and teacher education.

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. 

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 Doctor of Education (Ed.D.) in Catholic Educational Leadership (CEL) at University of San Francisco prepares graduates for effective leadership, providing the knowledge, skills, and tools necessary to become leaders in Catholic education.

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 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. 

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

This Educational Leadership program at University of California, Davis integrates educational theory, proven practice, and leadership competencies into a real-world, problem-based curriculum. 

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.