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2023 Most Focused Doctor’s Degree Colleges for General Educational Leadership & Administration in the Southeast Region

93 Ranked Colleges
1,349 Degrees Awarded
$27,200 Avg Cost*
Schools for a Doctorate Highly Focused on Educational Leadership and Administration Major in the Southeast Region

It’s not easy to decide which college to attend when there so many options available for students. College Factual was founded, in part, to help students make the decision as to what would be the best school for them. Our “Schools for a Doctorate Highly Focused on Educational Leadership and Administration Major in the Southeast Region” ranking is part of that endeavor.

General Educational Leadership & Administration is the 32nd most popular major in the country with 32,837 degrees awarded in 2020-2021.

Across the Southeast region, there were 7,345 general educational leadership and administration graduates with average earnings and debt of $0 and $0 respectively. At the doctor’s degree level specifically, there were 1,349 general educational leadership and administration graduates with average earnings and debt of $74,087 and $0 respectively.

For this year’s “Schools for a Doctorate Highly Focused on Educational Leadership and Administration Major in the Southeast Region” ranking, we looked at 93 colleges that offer a degree in general educational leadership and administration. That schools that top this list have a program in general educational leadership and administration in which the largest percentage of students at the school are enrolled.

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Schools for a Doctorate Highly Focused on Educational Leadership and Administration Major in the Southeast Region

The following schools top our list of the Best “Schools for a Doctorate Highly Focused on Educational Leadership and Administration Major in the Southeast Region”.

Top 25 Most Focused Doctor’s Degree Colleges for General Educational Leadership & Administration in the Southeast Region

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St. Thomas University
Miami Gardens, Florida

You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend St. Thomas University. It ranked #1 on our 2023 Schools for a Doctorate Highly Focused on Educational Leadership and Administration Major in the Southeast Region list. Located in Miami Gardens, Florida, this medium-sized private not-for-profit school handed out 51 diplomas to qualified doctorate’s educational leadership and administration students in 2020-2021.

Read more about General Educational Leadership & Administration at St. Thomas University

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Lynn University
Boca Raton, Florida

You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around if you attend Lynn University. The school came in at #2 for the Schools for a Doctorate Highly Focused on Educational Leadership and Administration Major in the Southeast Region. Lynn University is located in Boca Raton, Florida and, has a small student population. In 2020-2021, this school awarded 30 doctorate’s educational leadership and administration degrees to qualified students.

The undergrad student loan default rate at the school is 3.9%, which is quite low when compared to the national default rate of 10.1%.

Full Lynn University Fighting Knights General Educational Leadership & Administration Report

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Lipscomb University
Nashville, Tennessee

Out of the 93 schools in the Schools for a Doctorate Highly Focused on Educational Leadership and Administration Major in the Southeast Region that were part of this year’s ranking, Lipscomb University landed the #3 spot on the list. Lipscomb University is a private not-for-profit institution located in Nashville, Tennessee. The school has a small population, and it awarded 48 doctorate’s degrees in 2020-2021.

The school has an impressive undergrad student loan default rate. It’s only 2.9%, which is much lower than the national rate of 10.1%. The school has an excellent freshman retention rate of 86%, which means students like the school well enough to return for a second year.

Read more about General Educational Leadership & Administration at Lipscomb

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Gardner - Webb University
Boiling Springs, North Carolina

Out of the 93 schools in the Schools for a Doctorate Highly Focused on Educational Leadership and Administration Major in the Southeast Region that were part of this year’s ranking, Gardner - Webb University landed the #4 spot on the list. Located in Boiling Springs, North Carolina, this small private not-for-profit school handed out 36 diplomas to qualified doctorate’s educational leadership and administration students in 2020-2021.

The undergrad student loan default rate at the school is 3.7%, which is quite low when compared to the national default rate of 10.1%.

Read full report on General Educational Leadership & Administration at Gardner - Webb

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South Carolina State University
Orangeburg, South Carolina

You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend South Carolina State University. It ranked #5 on our 2023 Schools for a Doctorate Highly Focused on Educational Leadership and Administration Major in the Southeast Region list. South Carolina State University is located in Orangeburg, South Carolina and, has a small student population. In 2020-2021, this school awarded 12 doctorate’s educational leadership and administration degrees to qualified students.

Read full report on General Educational Leadership & Administration at South Carolina State University

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Samford University
Birmingham, Alabama

Samford University ranked #6 on this year’s Schools for a Doctorate Highly Focused on Educational Leadership and Administration Major in the Southeast Region list. Samford is a medium-sized private not-for-profit school situated in Birmingham, Alabama. It awarded 46 doctorate’s educational leadership and administration degrees in 2020-2021.

The low undergrad student loan default rate of 2.0% is a good sign that students have an easier time paying off their loans than they might at other schools. For comparison, the national default rate is 10.1%. The school has an excellent freshman retention rate of 87%, which means students like the school well enough to return for a second year.

Full Samford University General Educational Leadership & Administration Report

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William Carey University
Hattiesburg, Mississippi

William Carey University came in at #7 in this year’s edition of the Schools for a Doctorate Highly Focused on Educational Leadership and Administration Major in the Southeast Region ranking. William Carey University is located in Hattiesburg, Mississippi and, has a medium-sized student population. In 2020-2021, this school awarded 34 doctorate’s educational leadership and administration degrees to qualified students.

Full William Carey University General Educational Leadership & Administration Report

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Milligan University
Milligan College, Tennessee

Milligan University landed the #8 spot on the 2023 Schools for a Doctorate Highly Focused on Educational Leadership and Administration Major in the Southeast Region ranking. Milligan University is a private not-for-profit institution located in Milligan College, Tennessee. The school has a small population, and it awarded 9 doctorate’s degrees in 2020-2021.

With a undergrad student-to-faculty ratio of 9 to 1, it’s easy to see that the school is committed to helping their undergraduates succeed. The undergrad student loan default rate at the school is 3.2%, which is quite low when compared to the national default rate of 10.1%.

Read more about General Educational Leadership & Administration at Milligan University

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Columbia International University
Columbia, South Carolina

Columbia International University landed the #9 spot on the 2023 Schools for a Doctorate Highly Focused on Educational Leadership and Administration Major in the Southeast Region ranking. Columbia International University is a small school located in Columbia, South Carolina that handed out 11 doctorate’s educational leadership and administration degrees in 2020-2021.

The school has an impressive undergrad student loan default rate. It’s only 4.3%, which is much lower than the national rate of 10.1%.

Read more about General Educational Leadership & Administration at Columbia International University

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Southeastern University
Lakeland, Florida

Southeastern University ranked #10 on this year’s Schools for a Doctorate Highly Focused on Educational Leadership and Administration Major in the Southeast Region list. SEU is a medium-sized private not-for-profit school situated in Lakeland, Florida. It awarded 38 doctorate’s educational leadership and administration degrees in 2020-2021.

Full SEU General Educational Leadership & Administration Report

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Clark Atlanta University
Atlanta, Georgia

With a ranking of #11, Clark Atlanta University did quite well on the 2023 Schools for a Doctorate Highly Focused on Educational Leadership and Administration Major in the Southeast Region list. This small school is located in Atlanta, Georgia, and it awarded 17 doctorate’s educational leadership and administration degrees in 2020-2021.

Read more about General Educational Leadership & Administration at CAU

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Freed-Hardeman University
Henderson, Tennessee

Freed-Hardeman University landed the #12 spot on the 2023 Schools for a Doctorate Highly Focused on Educational Leadership and Administration Major in the Southeast Region ranking. This small school is located in Henderson, Tennessee, and it awarded 9 doctorate’s educational leadership and administration degrees in 2020-2021.

The school has an impressive undergrad student loan default rate. It’s only 3.1%, which is much lower than the national rate of 10.1%.

Read more about General Educational Leadership & Administration at FHU

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Belhaven University
Jackson, Mississippi

With a ranking of #13, Belhaven University did quite well on the 2023 Schools for a Doctorate Highly Focused on Educational Leadership and Administration Major in the Southeast Region list. Belhaven University is a private not-for-profit institution located in Jackson, Mississippi. The school has a small population, and it awarded 32 doctorate’s degrees in 2020-2021.

Since the school has a undergrad student-to-faculty ratio of 8 to 1, those pursuing a degree will have more opportunities to interact with their professors.

Full Belhaven General Educational Leadership & Administration Report

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Jackson State University
Jackson, Mississippi

Jackson State University came in at #14 in this year’s edition of the Schools for a Doctorate Highly Focused on Educational Leadership and Administration Major in the Southeast Region ranking. Located in Jackson, Mississippi, this medium-sized public school handed out 27 diplomas to qualified doctorate’s educational leadership and administration students in 2020-2021.

Full Jackson State University General Educational Leadership & Administration Report

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Tennessee State University
Nashville, Tennessee

Tennessee State University ranked #15 on this year’s Schools for a Doctorate Highly Focused on Educational Leadership and Administration Major in the Southeast Region list. Tennessee State University is a medium-sized school located in Nashville, Tennessee that handed out 25 doctorate’s educational leadership and administration degrees in 2020-2021.

Read full report on General Educational Leadership & Administration at Tennessee State University

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Alabama State University
Montgomery, Alabama

With a ranking of #16, Alabama State University did quite well on the 2023 Schools for a Doctorate Highly Focused on Educational Leadership and Administration Major in the Southeast Region list. Alabama State is a public institution located in Montgomery, Alabama. The school has a small population, and it awarded 10 doctorate’s degrees in 2020-2021.

Read more about General Educational Leadership & Administration at Alabama State

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Wingate University
Wingate, North Carolina

With a ranking of #17, Wingate University did quite well on the 2023 Schools for a Doctorate Highly Focused on Educational Leadership and Administration Major in the Southeast Region list. Wingate is a small school located in Wingate, North Carolina that handed out 13 doctorate’s educational leadership and administration degrees in 2020-2021.

The school has an impressive undergrad student loan default rate. It’s only 4.0%, which is much lower than the national rate of 10.1%.

Read full report on General Educational Leadership & Administration at Wingate

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Union University
Jackson, Tennessee

Union University came in at #18 in this year’s edition of the Schools for a Doctorate Highly Focused on Educational Leadership and Administration Major in the Southeast Region ranking. Union University is a private not-for-profit institution located in Jackson, Tennessee. The school has a small population, and it awarded 13 doctorate’s degrees in 2020-2021.

Students who start out at the school are likely to stick around. The freshman retention rate is 87%. With a undergrad student-to-faculty ratio of 10 to 1, it’s easy to see that the school is committed to helping their undergraduates succeed. The low undergrad student loan default rate of 4.3% is a good sign that students have an easier time paying off their loans than they might at other schools. For comparison, the national default rate is 10.1%.

Full Union General Educational Leadership & Administration Report

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High Point University
High Point, North Carolina

With a ranking of #19, High Point University did quite well on the 2023 Schools for a Doctorate Highly Focused on Educational Leadership and Administration Major in the Southeast Region list. High Point University is a private not-for-profit institution located in High Point, North Carolina. The school has a medium-sized population, and it awarded 15 doctorate’s degrees in 2020-2021.

The low undergrad student loan default rate of 4.4% is a good sign that students have an easier time paying off their loans than they might at other schools. For comparison, the national default rate is 10.1%.

Full High Point University General Educational Leadership & Administration Report

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Lincoln Memorial University
Harrogate, Tennessee

Lincoln Memorial University came in at #20 in this year’s edition of the Schools for a Doctorate Highly Focused on Educational Leadership and Administration Major in the Southeast Region ranking. Located in Harrogate, Tennessee, this medium-sized private not-for-profit school awarded 19 degrees to qualified doctorate’s educational leadership and administration students in 2020-2021.

The undergrad student loan default rate at the school is 3.7%, which is quite low when compared to the national default rate of 10.1%.

Read more about General Educational Leadership & Administration at Lincoln Memorial University

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Morehead State University
Morehead, Kentucky

Morehead State University did quite well in the 2023 Schools for a Doctorate Highly Focused on Educational Leadership and Administration Major in the Southeast Region ranking, coming in at #21. Located in Morehead, Kentucky, this medium-sized public school awarded 17 diplomas to qualified doctorate’s educational leadership and administration students in 2020-2021.

Read full report on General Educational Leadership & Administration at Morehead State University

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Virginia State University
Petersburg, Virginia

Virginia State University came in at #22 in this year’s edition of the Schools for a Doctorate Highly Focused on Educational Leadership and Administration Major in the Southeast Region ranking. Virginia State University is a small public school situated in Petersburg, Virginia. It awarded 7 doctorate’s educational leadership and administration degrees in 2020-2021.

Full Virginia State General Educational Leadership & Administration Report

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Hampton University
Hampton, Virginia

Hampton University landed the #23 spot on the 2023 Schools for a Doctorate Highly Focused on Educational Leadership and Administration Major in the Southeast Region ranking. Hampton is a small private not-for-profit school situated in Hampton, Virginia. It awarded 8 doctorate’s educational leadership and administration degrees in 2020-2021.

Read full report on General Educational Leadership & Administration at Hampton University

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Southeastern Louisiana University came in at #24 in this year’s edition of the Schools for a Doctorate Highly Focused on Educational Leadership and Administration Major in the Southeast Region ranking. Located in Hammond, Louisiana, this fairly large public school handed out 20 diplomas to qualified doctorate’s educational leadership and administration students in 2020-2021.

Full Southeastern General Educational Leadership & Administration Report

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East Tennessee State University
Johnson City, Tennessee

East Tennessee State University landed the #25 spot on the 2023 Schools for a Doctorate Highly Focused on Educational Leadership and Administration Major in the Southeast Region ranking. East Tennessee State University is a public institution located in Johnson City, Tennessee. The school has a fairly large population, and it awarded 34 doctorate’s degrees in 2020-2021.

Read more about General Educational Leadership & Administration at ETSU

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