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2022 Best Value Educational Leadership and Administration Schools for a Master’s in Michigan

13 Ranked Colleges
235 Degrees Awarded
$20,900 Avg Grad Tuition & Fees*
Best Value Educational Leadership and Administration Schools for a Master's in Michigan

When pursuing a degree in today’s world, students have many different options to choose from. College Factual was founded, in part, to help students make the decision as to what would be the best school for them. Our “Best Value Educational Leadership and Administration Schools for a Master’s in Michigan” ranking is part of that endeavor.

In 2019-2020, 32,654 people earned their degree in general educational leadership and administration, making the major the 33rd most popular in the United States.

Across Michigan, there were 425 general educational leadership and administration graduates with average earnings and debt of $0 and $0 respectively. At the master’s degree level specifically, there were 235 general educational leadership and administration graduates with average earnings and debt of $58,608 and $41,198 respectively.

For this year’s “Best Value Educational Leadership and Administration Schools for a Master’s in Michigan” ranking, we looked at 13 colleges that offer a degree in general educational leadership and administration. The schools that top this list are recognized because they have great general educational leadership and administration programs and cost less that schools of similar quality.

Some of the factors we look at when determining these rankings are overall quality of the general educational leadership and administration program at the school and the cost of the school after aid is awarded among other things. See our ranking methodology to learn more.

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Best Value Educational Leadership and Administration Schools for a Master’s in Michigan

The following schools top our list of the Best Best Value Educational Leadership and Administration Schools for a Master’s in Michigan.

Top 13 Best Value Master’s Degree Colleges for General Educational Leadership & Administration in Michigan

#1

Central Michigan University

Mount Pleasant, Michigan
#2 in overall quality

Out of the 13 schools in the Best Value Educational Leadership and Administration Schools for a Master’s in Michigan that were part of this year’s ranking, Central Michigan University landed the #1 spot on the list. This fairly large school is located in Mount Pleasant, Michigan, and it awarded 28 masters’s educational leadership and administration degrees in 2019-2020.

As a testament to the quality of education offered at Central Michigan, the school also landed the #2 spot in our “Best General Educational Leadership & Administration Master’s Degree Schools in Michigan” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at Central Michigan are $19,359, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

Read more about General Educational Leadership & Administration at Central Michigan University

#2

Michigan State University

East Lansing, Michigan
#1 in overall quality

Out of the 13 schools in the Best Value Educational Leadership and Administration Schools for a Master’s in Michigan that were part of this year’s ranking, Michigan State University landed the #2 spot on the list. Michigan State University is a large school located in East Lansing, Michigan that handed out 6 masters’s educational leadership and administration degrees in 2019-2020.

Michigan State not only placed well in this ranking. It is also #1 on our “Best General Educational Leadership & Administration Master’s Degree Schools in Michigan” list. Average graduate tuition and fees at Michigan State are $37,056, but some majors have different tuition rates.

Read more about General Educational Leadership & Administration at Michigan State University

#3

Western Michigan University

Kalamazoo, Michigan
#3 in overall quality

You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around if you attend Western Michigan University. The school came in at #3 for the Best Value Educational Leadership and Administration Schools for a Master’s in Michigan. Located in Kalamazoo, Michigan, this fairly large public school handed out 31 diplomas to qualified masters’s educational leadership and administration students in 2019-2020.

As a testament to the quality of education offered at WMU, the school also landed the #3 spot in our “Best General Educational Leadership & Administration Master’s Degree Schools in Michigan” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at WMU are $31,355, but some majors have different tuition rates.

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#4

Eastern Michigan University

Ypsilanti, Michigan
#5 in overall quality

Out of the 13 schools in the Best Value Educational Leadership and Administration Schools for a Master’s in Michigan that were part of this year’s ranking, Eastern Michigan University landed the #4 spot on the list. This fairly large school is located in Ypsilanti, Michigan, and it awarded 26 masters’s educational leadership and administration degrees in 2019-2020.

Eastern Michigan not only placed well in this ranking. It is also #5 on our “Best General Educational Leadership & Administration Master’s Degree Schools in Michigan” list. Although you might pay more or less depending on your area of study, average graduate tuition and fees at Eastern Michigan University are $26,552.

Full Eastern Michigan General Educational Leadership & Administration Report

#5

Grand Valley State University

Allendale, Michigan
#4 in overall quality

You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around if you attend Grand Valley State University. The school came in at #5 for the Best Value Educational Leadership and Administration Schools for a Master’s in Michigan. Allendale, Michigan is the setting for this large institution of higher learning. The public school handed out masters’s educational leadership and administration degrees to 50 students in 2019-2020.

GVSU not only placed well in this ranking. It is also #4 on our “Best General Educational Leadership & Administration Master’s Degree Schools in Michigan” list. Average graduate tuition and fees at GVSU are $17,448, but some majors have different tuition rates.

Read more about General Educational Leadership & Administration at GVSU

#6

Ferris State University

Big Rapids, Michigan
#10 in overall quality

Ferris State University came in at #6 in this year’s edition of the Best Value Educational Leadership and Administration Schools for a Master’s in Michigan ranking. Ferris State University is a public institution located in Big Rapids, Michigan. The school has a fairly large population, and it awarded 4 masters’s degrees in 2019-2020.

Ferris also made our “Best General Educational Leadership & Administration Master’s Degree Schools in Michigan” list, coming in at #10. Although you might pay more or less depending on your area of study, average graduate tuition and fees at Ferris State University are $7,908.

Full Ferris State University General Educational Leadership & Administration Report

#7

Oakland University

Rochester Hills, Michigan
#6 in overall quality

Oakland University landed the #7 spot on the 2022 Best Value Educational Leadership and Administration Schools for a Master’s in Michigan ranking. This fairly large school is located in Rochester Hills, Michigan, and it awarded 19 masters’s educational leadership and administration degrees in 2019-2020.

In addition to being on our michigan master’s degree educational leadership and administration students list, Oakland has also earned the #6 rank in our “Best General Educational Leadership & Administration Master’s Degree Schools in Michigan” ranking. Although you might pay more or less depending on your area of study, average graduate tuition and fees at Oakland are $24,648.

Full Oakland University General Educational Leadership & Administration Report

#8

Concordia University, Ann Arbor

Ann Arbor, Michigan
#9 in overall quality

Concordia University, Ann Arbor landed the #8 spot on the 2022 Best Value Educational Leadership and Administration Schools for a Master’s in Michigan ranking. This small school is located in Ann Arbor, Michigan, and it awarded 12 masters’s educational leadership and administration degrees in 2019-2020.

Concordia University, Ann Arbor not only placed well in this ranking. It is also #9 on our “Best General Educational Leadership & Administration Master’s Degree Schools in Michigan” list. Average graduate tuition and fees at Concordia University, Ann Arbor are $12,620, but some majors have different tuition rates.

Full Concordia University, Ann Arbor General Educational Leadership & Administration Report

#9

Saginaw Valley State University

University Center, Michigan
#8 in overall quality

With a ranking of #9, Saginaw Valley State University did quite well on the 2022 Best Value Educational Leadership and Administration Schools for a Master’s in Michigan list. This medium-sized school is located in University Center, Michigan, and it awarded 24 masters’s educational leadership and administration degrees in 2019-2020.

Saginaw Valley State University also made our “Best General Educational Leadership & Administration Master’s Degree Schools in Michigan” list, coming in at #8. Average graduate tuition and fees at Saginaw Valley State University are $28,780, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

Full Saginaw Valley State University General Educational Leadership & Administration Report

#10

Madonna University

Livonia, Michigan
#7 in overall quality

Madonna University landed the #10 spot on the 2022 Best Value Educational Leadership and Administration Schools for a Master’s in Michigan ranking. Madonna is a private not-for-profit institution located in Livonia, Michigan. The school has a small population, and it awarded 19 masters’s degrees in 2019-2020.

Madonna not only placed well in this ranking. It is also #7 on our “Best General Educational Leadership & Administration Master’s Degree Schools in Michigan” list. Average graduate tuition and fees at Madonna are $16,200, but some majors have different tuition rates.

Read more about General Educational Leadership & Administration at Madonna University

#11

Baker College

Owosso, Michigan
#13 in overall quality

Baker College landed the #11 spot on the 2022 Best Value Educational Leadership and Administration Schools for a Master’s in Michigan ranking. Located in Owosso, Michigan, this medium-sized private not-for-profit school handed out 4 degrees to qualified masters’s educational leadership and administration students in 2019-2020.

Baker College not only placed well in this ranking. It is also #13 on our “Best General Educational Leadership & Administration Master’s Degree Schools in Michigan” list. Average graduate tuition and fees at Baker College are $12,710, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

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#12

University of Detroit Mercy

Detroit, Michigan
#11 in overall quality

With a ranking of #12, University of Detroit Mercy did quite well on the 2022 Best Value Educational Leadership and Administration Schools for a Master’s in Michigan list. Located in Detroit, Michigan, this small private not-for-profit school handed out 4 diplomas to qualified masters’s educational leadership and administration students in 2019-2020.

Detroit Mercy also took the #11 spot in our “Best General Educational Leadership & Administration Master’s Degree Schools in Michigan” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at Detroit Mercy are $20,047, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

Read more about General Educational Leadership & Administration at University of Detroit Mercy

#13

Cornerstone University

Grand Rapids, Michigan
#12 in overall quality

Cornerstone University came in at #13 in this year’s edition of the Best Value Educational Leadership and Administration Schools for a Master’s in Michigan ranking. Cornerstone University is located in Grand Rapids, Michigan and, has a small student population. In 2019-2020, this school awarded 4 masters’s educational leadership and administration degrees to qualified students.

Cornerstone also made our “Best General Educational Leadership & Administration Master’s Degree Schools in Michigan” list, coming in at #12. Although you might pay more or less depending on your area of study, average graduate tuition and fees at Cornerstone University are $14,710.

Read more about General Educational Leadership & Administration at Cornerstone University

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Notes and References

References

  • The Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS) from the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), a branch of the U.S. Department of Education (DOE) serves as the core of our data about colleges.
  • Some other college data, including much of the graduate earnings data, comes from the U.S. Department of Education’s (College Scorecard).
  • Information about the national average student loan default rate is from the U.S. Department of Education and refers to data about the 2016 borrower cohort tracking period for which the cohort default rate (CDR) was 10.1%.

Read more about our data sources and methodologies

Footnotes

  • *Average salary, average net price, and average tuition and fees are for the top schools only.
  • Some schools otherwise deserving of recognition may have been removed from this ranking in the event that new data identified post-publication warranted it, or at the request of the school.

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