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Take Your Education Career to the Next Level

Lecturer working with graduate studentsIf you want to join the ranks of principals and other PK-12 school administrators, the fully online Master of Arts in educational leadership program at UM-Dearborn will equip you with the knowledge, skills, and competencies you need to succeed.

The program is approved by the Michigan Department of Education and meets its Standards for the Preparation of School Principals. Backed by our recommendation, graduates are eligible to apply for the Michigan School Administrator Certificate.

Where a Master’s in Educational Leadership Will Take You

Your degree will prepare you to seize the opportunities and meet the challenges of PK-12 school administration. You’ll be ready for a variety of leadership positions, including school principal, instructional coordinator, and curriculum developer, among many others.

Career and Salary Outlook

The information in this table is meant to give you an idea of career opportunities with this degree. All information is pulled from the Bureau of Labor Statistics, and is meant to be averages across the United States. Please note that these figures reflect overall averages and may not represent entry-level salaries.

$103,460 Median Salary

Elementary, Middle, or High School Principal

Employment of elementary, middle, and high school principals is projected to show little or no change from 2022 to 2032.

Despite limited employment growth, about 20,200 openings for elementary, middle, and high school principals are projected each year, on average, over the decade. Most of those openings are expected to result from the need to replace workers who transfer to different occupations or exit the labor force, such as to retire.

$102,610 Median Salary

Postsecondary Education Administrator

Employment of postsecondary education administrators is projected to grow 4 percent from 2022 to 2032, about as fast as the average for all occupations.

About 15,300 openings for postsecondary education administrators are projected each year, on average, over the decade. Many of those openings are expected to result from the need to replace workers who transfer to different occupations or exit the labor force, such as to retire.

$74,620 Median Salary

Instructional Coordinator

Employment of instructional coordinators is projected to grow 2 percent from 2022 to 2032, about as fast as the average for all occupations.

About 19,200 openings for instructional coordinators are projected each year, on average, over the decade. Many of those openings are expected to result from the need to replace workers who transfer to different occupations or exit the labor force, such as to retire.

Program Details

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Application Deadlines

Starting for Fall 2025 admission, this program will only admit students starting in the fall term. Priority application deadline is March 15, and the hard application deadline is May 15.

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Graduate Scholarships

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The MA in Educational Leadership prepares students for roles in PK-12 school leadership. The program meets the MDE Standards for the Preparation of School Principals.

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