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22 Best PhD Educational Leadership Universities in the United States

Of the 22 PhD Educational Leadership universities in the United States, Vanderbilt University ranks highest at #250 in the QS World University Rankings 2026. Next come Catholic University of America (#287 in United States) and Marymount University (#308 in United States). Across the whole list there are 23 courses to choose from.

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How these universities are ranked

Only one university here holds a QS World position — Vanderbilt University at #250 — so it heads the list. Below them, universities follow their research output: Vanderbilt University is cited most (20,118,894 citations).

Public, private and where they are

22 are public and 0 private (100% public). The oldest is Vanderbilt University, founded in 1873. California State University, San Marcos is the largest, with 17,000 students.

Levels, lengths and start dates

The usual length is 4–6 years and about three years. 90% are full-time and 1 can be studied online. Start dates lean to Fall (93% of courses with a stated intake) and Summer (7% of courses with a stated intake). West Texas A&M University offers the widest choice, with 2 of these courses.

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What are the top universities for PhD Educational Leadership in the United States?

Vanderbilt University (QS World #250), Catholic University of America (#287 in United States) and Marymount University (#308 in United States) lead this list. QS World positions come first; the rest are ranked by research impact.

How many public universities offer PhD Educational Leadership in the United States?

22 public and 0 private universities are on this list.

How long does a PhD Educational Leadership course take in the United States?

Most listed courses run 4–6 years, with about three years the next most common.

When do PhD Educational Leadership courses start in the United States?

Fall is the main intake — 93% of courses with a stated start date begin then, and Summer is the second.

Can I study PhD Educational Leadership online with a university in the United States?

1 of these courses are listed as online.

Which university has the most PhD Educational Leadership courses in the United States?

West Texas A&M University, with 2, ahead of Florida Southern College (1).

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