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

93 Ranked Colleges
1,349 Degrees Awarded
$27,800 Avg Cost*
Most Well Attended Educational Leadership and Administration Major in the Southeast Region for a Doctorate

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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.

This year’s “Most Well Attended Educational Leadership and Administration Major in the Southeast Region for a Doctorate” ranking looked at 93 colleges that offer degrees in a bachelor’s in general educational leadership and administration. This ranking identifies schools that graduate the most students in general educational leadership and administration.

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Most Well Attended Educational Leadership and Administration Major in the Southeast Region for a Doctorate

The following schools top our list of the Best “Most Well Attended Educational Leadership and Administration Major in the Southeast Region for a Doctorate”.

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Liberty University
Lynchburg, Virginia

Out of the 93 schools in the Most Well Attended Educational Leadership and Administration Major in the Southeast Region for a Doctorate that were part of this year’s ranking, Liberty University landed the #1 spot on the list. This large school is located in Lynchburg, Virginia, and it awarded 193 doctorate’s educational leadership and administration degrees in 2020-2021.

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St. Thomas University
Miami Gardens, Florida

You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around if you attend St. Thomas University. The school came in at #2 for the Most Well Attended Educational Leadership and Administration Major in the Southeast Region for a Doctorate. STU is located in Miami Gardens, Florida and, has a medium-sized student population. In 2020-2021, this school awarded 51 doctorate’s educational leadership and administration degrees to qualified students.

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Lipscomb University
Nashville, Tennessee

You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend Lipscomb University. It ranked #3 on our 2023 Most Well Attended Educational Leadership and Administration Major in the Southeast Region for a Doctorate list. Lipscomb University is a small school located in Nashville, Tennessee that handed out 48 doctorate’s educational leadership and administration degrees in 2020-2021.

The low undergrad student loan default rate of 2.9% 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%. Students who start out at the school are likely to stick around. The freshman retention rate is 86%.

Full Lipscomb General Educational Leadership & Administration Report

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Samford University
Birmingham, Alabama

Out of the 93 schools in the Most Well Attended Educational Leadership and Administration Major in the Southeast Region for a Doctorate that were part of this year’s ranking, Samford University landed the #4 spot on the list. Located in Birmingham, Alabama, this medium-sized private not-for-profit school handed out 46 degrees to qualified doctorate’s educational leadership and administration students in 2020-2021.

The school has an excellent freshman retention rate of 87%, which means students like the school well enough to return for a second year. 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%.

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

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East Carolina University
Greenville, North Carolina

Out of the 93 schools in the Most Well Attended Educational Leadership and Administration Major in the Southeast Region for a Doctorate that were part of this year’s ranking, East Carolina University landed the #5 spot on the list. Located in Greenville, North Carolina, this large public school handed out 39 degrees to qualified doctorate’s educational leadership and administration students in 2020-2021.

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Southeastern University
Lakeland, Florida

With a ranking of #6, Southeastern University did quite well on the 2023 Most Well Attended Educational Leadership and Administration Major in the Southeast Region for a Doctorate list. Southeastern University is a medium-sized school located in Lakeland, Florida that handed out 38 doctorate’s educational leadership and administration degrees in 2020-2021.

Full SEU General Educational Leadership & Administration Report

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Gardner - Webb University
Boiling Springs, North Carolina

Gardner - Webb University landed the #7 spot on the 2023 Most Well Attended Educational Leadership and Administration Major in the Southeast Region for a Doctorate ranking. Gardner - Webb is a small private not-for-profit school situated in Boiling Springs, North Carolina. It awarded 36 doctorate’s educational leadership and administration degrees in 2020-2021.

The school has an impressive undergrad student loan default rate. It’s only 3.7%, which is much lower than the national rate of 10.1%.

Full Gardner - Webb University General Educational Leadership & Administration Report

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East Tennessee State University
Johnson City, Tennessee

With a ranking of #8, East Tennessee State University did quite well on the 2023 Most Well Attended Educational Leadership and Administration Major in the Southeast Region for a Doctorate list. ETSU is a fairly large public school situated in Johnson City, Tennessee. It awarded 34 doctorate’s educational leadership and administration degrees in 2020-2021.

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

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William Carey University
Hattiesburg, Mississippi

William Carey University came in at #8 in this year’s edition of the Most Well Attended Educational Leadership and Administration Major in the Southeast Region for a Doctorate ranking. Hattiesburg, Mississippi is the setting for this medium-sized institution of higher learning. The private not-for-profit school handed out doctorate’s educational leadership and administration degrees to 34 students in 2020-2021.

Full William Carey University General Educational Leadership & Administration Report

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Belhaven University
Jackson, Mississippi

With a ranking of #10, Belhaven University did quite well on the 2023 Most Well Attended Educational Leadership and Administration Major in the Southeast Region for a Doctorate list. Belhaven University is located in Jackson, Mississippi and, has a small student population. In 2020-2021, this school awarded 32 doctorate’s educational leadership and administration degrees to qualified students.

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.

Read more about General Educational Leadership & Administration at Belhaven University

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Lynn University
Boca Raton, Florida

Lynn University did quite well in the 2023 Most Well Attended Educational Leadership and Administration Major in the Southeast Region for a Doctorate ranking, coming in at #11. Lynn University Fighting Knights is a small school located in Boca Raton, Florida that handed out 30 doctorate’s educational leadership and administration degrees in 2020-2021.

The low undergrad student loan default rate of 3.9% 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%.

Read full report on General Educational Leadership & Administration at Lynn University Fighting Knights

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Jackson State University
Jackson, Mississippi

Jackson State University did quite well in the 2023 Most Well Attended Educational Leadership and Administration Major in the Southeast Region for a Doctorate ranking, coming in at #12. Jackson State is located in Jackson, Mississippi and, has a medium-sized student population. In 2020-2021, this school awarded 27 doctorate’s educational leadership and administration degrees to qualified students.

Full Jackson State University General Educational Leadership & Administration Report

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Virginia Commonwealth University landed the #13 spot on the 2023 Most Well Attended Educational Leadership and Administration Major in the Southeast Region for a Doctorate ranking. Located in Richmond, Virginia, this large public school handed out 26 degrees to qualified doctorate’s educational leadership and administration students in 2020-2021.

The low undergrad student loan default rate of 2.6% 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%.

Read more about General Educational Leadership & Administration at Virginia Commonwealth University

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Tennessee State University
Nashville, Tennessee

Tennessee State University did quite well in the 2023 Most Well Attended Educational Leadership and Administration Major in the Southeast Region for a Doctorate ranking, coming in at #14. Located in Nashville, Tennessee, this medium-sized public school awarded 25 diplomas to qualified doctorate’s educational leadership and administration students in 2020-2021.

Full Tennessee State University General Educational Leadership & Administration Report

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Vanderbilt University
Nashville, Tennessee

Vanderbilt University did quite well in the 2023 Most Well Attended Educational Leadership and Administration Major in the Southeast Region for a Doctorate ranking, coming in at #15. Vanderbilt is a private not-for-profit institution located in Nashville, Tennessee. The school has a fairly large population, and it awarded 24 doctorate’s degrees in 2020-2021.

The school has an excellent freshman retention rate of 96%, which means students like the school well enough to return for a second year. The impressive undergraduate student-to-faculty ratio of 8 to 1 means that students may have more opportunities to work more closely with their professors than they would at other schools. The school has an impressive undergrad student loan default rate. It’s only 0.9%, which is much lower than the national rate of 10.1%.

Read more about General Educational Leadership & Administration at Vanderbilt

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University of Central Florida came in at #16 in this year’s edition of the Most Well Attended Educational Leadership and Administration Major in the Southeast Region for a Doctorate ranking. UCF is located in Orlando, Florida and, has a large student population. In 2020-2021, this school awarded 23 doctorate’s educational leadership and administration degrees to qualified students.

The school has an impressive undergrad student loan default rate. It’s only 3.7%, which is much lower than the national rate of 10.1%. With a freshman retention rate of 92%, the school does an excellent job of retaining its undergraduate students.

Read more about General Educational Leadership & Administration at University of Central Florida

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Valdosta State University
Valdosta, Georgia

With a ranking of #17, Valdosta State University did quite well on the 2023 Most Well Attended Educational Leadership and Administration Major in the Southeast Region for a Doctorate list. Valdosta State University is a fairly large school located in Valdosta, Georgia that handed out 21 doctorate’s educational leadership and administration degrees in 2020-2021.

Read full report on General Educational Leadership & Administration at VSU

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Florida State University
Tallahassee, Florida

Florida State University ranked #17 on this year’s Most Well Attended Educational Leadership and Administration Major in the Southeast Region for a Doctorate list. This large school is located in Tallahassee, Florida, and it awarded 21 doctorate’s educational leadership and administration degrees in 2020-2021.

The low undergrad student loan default rate of 2.8% 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%. With a freshman retention rate of 95%, the school does an excellent job of retaining its undergraduate students.

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

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Northern Kentucky University
Highland Heights, Kentucky

Northern Kentucky University came in at #17 in this year’s edition of the Most Well Attended Educational Leadership and Administration Major in the Southeast Region for a Doctorate ranking. NKU is a fairly large school located in Highland Heights, Kentucky that handed out 21 doctorate’s educational leadership and administration degrees in 2020-2021.

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University of North Carolina at Charlotte did quite well in the 2023 Most Well Attended Educational Leadership and Administration Major in the Southeast Region for a Doctorate ranking, coming in at #20. Located in Charlotte, North Carolina, this large public school handed out 20 diplomas to qualified doctorate’s educational leadership and administration students 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%. Students who start out at the school are likely to stick around. The freshman retention rate is 85%.

Read more about General Educational Leadership & Administration at University of North Carolina at Charlotte

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Southeastern Louisiana University ranked #20 on this year’s Most Well Attended Educational Leadership and Administration Major in the Southeast Region for a Doctorate list. Southeastern Louisiana University is a fairly large public school situated in Hammond, Louisiana. It awarded 20 doctorate’s educational leadership and administration degrees in 2020-2021.

Full Southeastern Louisiana University General Educational Leadership & Administration Report

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Lincoln Memorial University
Harrogate, Tennessee

Lincoln Memorial University ranked #22 on this year’s Most Well Attended Educational Leadership and Administration Major in the Southeast Region for a Doctorate list. Harrogate, Tennessee is the setting for this medium-sized institution of higher learning. The private not-for-profit school handed out doctorate’s educational leadership and administration degrees to 19 students in 2020-2021.

The low undergrad student loan default rate of 3.7% 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%.

Read full report on General Educational Leadership & Administration at Lincoln Memorial University

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University of Georgia
Athens, Georgia

With a ranking of #23, University of Georgia did quite well on the 2023 Most Well Attended Educational Leadership and Administration Major in the Southeast Region for a Doctorate list. Athens, Georgia is the setting for this large institution of higher learning. The public school handed out doctorate’s educational leadership and administration degrees to 18 students in 2020-2021.

The undergrad student loan default rate at the school is 1.9%, which is quite low when compared to the national default rate of 10.1%. Students who start out at the school are likely to stick around. The freshman retention rate is 94%.

Read full report on General Educational Leadership & Administration at University of Georgia

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Murray State University
Murray, Kentucky

Murray State University did quite well in the 2023 Most Well Attended Educational Leadership and Administration Major in the Southeast Region for a Doctorate ranking, coming in at #23. Murray State is a medium-sized public school situated in Murray, Kentucky. It awarded 18 doctorate’s educational leadership and administration degrees in 2020-2021.

Read full report on General Educational Leadership & Administration at Murray State

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University of North Carolina at Wilmington did quite well in the 2023 Most Well Attended Educational Leadership and Administration Major in the Southeast Region for a Doctorate ranking, coming in at #23. This fairly large school is located in Wilmington, North Carolina, and it awarded 18 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%.

Full University of North Carolina at Wilmington General Educational Leadership & Administration Report

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Florida Atlantic University
Boca Raton, Florida

Florida Atlantic University came in at #23 in this year’s edition of the Most Well Attended Educational Leadership and Administration Major in the Southeast Region for a Doctorate ranking. Boca Raton, Florida is the setting for this large institution of higher learning. The public school handed out doctorate’s educational leadership and administration degrees to 18 students in 2020-2021.

The school has an impressive undergrad student loan default rate. It’s only 4.4%, which is much lower than the national rate of 10.1%.

Read more about General Educational Leadership & Administration at Florida Atlantic University

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