Master of Science & Specialist in Educational Leadership Careers & Outcomes

The Educational Leadership program will help you to advance your career and make a meaningful impact in K-12 or higher education institutions. The relevant and robust curriculum, professional peer collaboration and faculty administrative expertise will give you the knowledge and insight needed to approach emerging issues and trends from a competency-based practice.

Educational Leadership alumni are well-equipped to advance to high-level administrative and leadership positions throughout the region. Effective and visionary educational leaders will always be in high demand. MSUM Educational Leadership graduates enjoy 100 percent job placement (Class of 2016) with salaries varying greatly by school district size and location as well as hierarchy of administrative position.

The variety of jobs you will be qualified for with a master’s or specialist degree in Educational Leadership is as varied as the kinds of jobs available in educational institutions. Common career options include principal or assistant principal, district administrator, instructional coordinator, director or supervisor, dean of students, college provost or university registrar, among others.