by our College Data Analytics TeamIn the latest year, 39 U.S. colleges awarded 674 degrees and certificates in Urban Education & Leadership. Master’s degrees are the most popular award, at 73% of graduates. College Factual ranks 19 schools in its 2027 Best Urban Education & Leadership Schools ranking and compares their cost in a Best Value ranking. Graduates earn a median $65,167 one year after completing, rising to $75,584 after four years.
Studying Urban Education & Leadership involves the study of Urban Education And Leadership. A Program That Focuses On Issues And Problems Specific To The Educational Needs Of Populations And Communities Located In Metropolitan, Inner City, And Related Areas And Prepares Individuals To Provide Educational Services And Administrative Leadership In Urban Contexts. Includes Instruction In Multicultural Education, At-Risk Studies, Urban Sociology, Multilingual Education, Urban Studies And Planning, Human Services, Health Services And Nutrition, Cross-Cultural Communication, Diversity Studies, Safety And Security, And Urban Educational Administration And Leadership.
Source: IPEDS 2025; College Scorecard July 2026; BLS; O*NET; College Factual rankings 2027. Data as of: July 2026.
Across the country, urban education & leadership is a widely-pursued major, with 674 degrees awarded annually. 39 colleges award urban education & leadership degrees, an average of 17 graduates per school; the largest program awarded 134.
By level, the 674 awards include 52 bachelor’s degrees, 490 master’s degrees and 132 doctorates.
Women earned 76% of urban education & leadership degrees and certificates in the latest year (514 of 674). The largest groups of graduates by race and ethnicity are White (253) and Hispanic or Latino (195), and international students earned 16.
College Factual ranks 19 schools in its 2027 Best Urban Education & Leadership Schools ranking, including 2 for bachelor’s degrees, 18 for master’s degrees and 9 for doctorates. It also ranks urban education & leadership schools within 11 states. In all, 39 colleges offer urban education & leadership programs; compare them by degree level below or in the Best Value Urban Education & Leadership Colleges ranking, which weighs quality against cost.
How long an urban education & leadership degree takes:
| Degree | Typical Program Length | Graduates Annually |
|---|---|---|
| Bachelor’s Degree | 4 years | 52 |
| Master’s Degree | 1-3 years | 490 |
| Doctorate | At least 4 years | 132 |
1 occupations are related to Urban Education & Leadership, with an average median salary of $91,340. Typical job titles include Apprenticeship Consultant, Extension Work Director, Apprenticeship Representative and Director of Extension Work.
The occupation related to urban education & leadership with the most projected jobs is Education Administrators, All Other, at 234,350.
| Occupation | Projected Jobs | Expected Growth |
|---|---|---|
| Education Administrators, All Other | 234,350 | -0.8% |
Urban Education & Leadership graduates earn a median $65,167 one year after completing their program, $75,584 after four years and $74,368 after five years, according to the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard.
| Years Out | Median Earnings |
|---|---|
| 1 year | $65,167 |
| 4 years | $75,584 |
| 5 years | $74,368 |
Source: College Scorecard.
The same occupation is also the highest-paying one related to urban education & leadership, with a median salary of $91,340.
| Occupation | Median Annual Salary |
|---|---|
| Education Administrators, All Other | $91,340 |
Urban Education & Leadership has 13 similar majors in the Education field, which together award 44,072 degrees a year; the largest are Educational Leadership and Administration, General (31,629), Higher Education/Higher Education Administration (4,258) and Educational Administration and Supervision, Other (2,266). Browse all Education majors or the full list of college majors.
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