Careers: Master of Education in Educational Leadership

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Career Outlook

With a Master of Education in Educational Leadership, alumni can expect to increase their earning potential. Graduates are eligible for a variety of leadership roles and career advancing opportunities. Program graduates are also eligible to take the Ohio Assessment for Educators licensure exam.

Career Opportunities in Educational Leadership:

Principal certification
Academic director or supervisor
College provost
Curriculum developer
Tutor
Educational consultant
Special education specialist
Athletic director

Great for those with experience in:

Licensed Teaching Professionals
Early Childhood Educators
Middle Childhood Educators
Secondary Educators
Special Educators

Education Roles:

Principal
Lead Teacher
Athletic Director
Curriculum Director
Special Education Director
School Administrator

Employment outlook for graduates of Educational Leadership Program

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Median Wage

Projected Growth

Plan, direct, or coordinate student instruction, administration, and services, as well as other research and educational activities, at postsecondary institutions, including universities, colleges, and junior and community colleges.

Median Wage

$102,610

Projected Growth

3-5%

Wage Range

Senior Level	$209,870
Mid Level	$102,610
Entry Level	$62,970

Related Careers

Academic Affairs Vice President (Academic Affairs VP)
Academic Dean
Admissions Director
College President
Dean
Financial Aid Director
Institutional Research Director
Provost
Registrar
Students Dean

Job Sectors

English Language
Administration and Management
Education and Training
Customer and Personal Service
Personnel and Human Resources

Plan, direct, or coordinate the academic, administrative, or auxiliary activities of kindergarten, elementary, or secondary schools.

Median Wage

$103,460

Projected Growth

< 1%

Wage Range

Senior Level	$163,010
Mid Level	$103,460
Entry Level	$70,050

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Athletic Director
Elementary Principal
High School Principal
Middle School Principal
Principal
School Administrator
School Superintendent
Special Education Director
Superintendent
Vice Principal

Job Sectors

Administration and Management
English Language
Education and Training
Personnel and Human Resources
Customer and Personal Service

Plan, direct, or coordinate academic or nonacademic activities of preschools or childcare centers and programs, including before- and after-school care.

Median Wage

$54,290

Projected Growth

-1%

Wage Range

Senior Level	$94,890
Mid Level	$54,290
Entry Level	$36,550

Related Careers

Childcare Director
Early Head Start Director
Education Coordinator
Education Director
Education Site Manager
Preschool Director
Preschool Program Director
Principal
Site Coordinator

Job Sectors

Customer and Personal Service
Education and Training
Administration and Management
English Language
Psychology

Coordinate or design programs and conduct outreach to promote the religious education or activities of a denominational group. May provide counseling, guidance, and leadership relative to marital, health, financial, and religious problems.

Median Wage

$50,140

Projected Growth

1-2%

Wage Range

Senior Level	$104,430
Mid Level	$50,140
Entry Level	$32,030

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Adult Ministries Director
Campus Ministries Director
Children's Ministries Director
Christian Education Director
Religious Education Coordinator
Religious Education Director
Senior Adults Director
Women's Ministries Director
Youth Ministries Director
Youth Pastor

Job Sectors

Philosophy and Theology
Education and Training
Customer and Personal Service
English Language
Psychology

Teach academic, social, and life skills to secondary school students with learning, emotional, or physical disabilities. Includes teachers who specialize and work with students who are blind or have visual impairments; students who are deaf or have hearing impairments; and students with intellectual disabilities.

Median Wage

$66,620

Projected Growth

-1%

Wage Range

Senior Level	$107,230
Mid Level	$66,620
Entry Level	$47,950

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Career and Transition Teacher
High School Special Education Teacher
Interrelated Special Education Teacher
Learning Disabilities Special Education Teacher (LD Special Education Teacher)
Learning Support Teacher
Resource Teacher
Special Day Class Teacher (SDC Teacher)
Special Education Resource Teacher
Special Education Teacher
Teacher

Job Sectors

English Language
Education and Training
Computers and Electronics
Mathematics
Customer and Personal Service

Teach academic, social, and life skills to middle school students with learning, emotional, or physical disabilities. Includes teachers who specialize and work with students who are blind or have visual impairments; students who are deaf or have hearing impairments; and students with intellectual disabilities.

Median Wage

$66,600

Projected Growth

-1%

Wage Range

Senior Level	$105,320
Mid Level	$66,600
Entry Level	$48,140

Related Careers

Exceptional Children Teacher (EC Teacher)
Exceptional Student Education Teacher (ESE Teacher)
Inclusion Teacher
Intervention Specialist
Learning Support Teacher
Middle School Special Education Teacher
Self-Contained Special Education Teacher
Special Education Resource Teacher
Teacher

Job Sectors

Education and Training
English Language
Psychology
Customer and Personal Service
Mathematics

Provide and manage health education programs that help individuals, families, and their communities maximize and maintain healthy lifestyles. Use data to identify community needs prior to planning, implementing, monitoring, and evaluating programs designed to encourage healthy lifestyles, policies, and environments. May link health systems, health providers, insurers, and patients to address individual and population health needs. May serve as resource to assist individuals, other health professionals, or the community, and may administer fiscal resources for health education programs.

Median Wage

$62,860

Projected Growth

6-8%

Wage Range

Senior Level	$107,920
Mid Level	$62,860
Entry Level	$39,630

Related Careers

Certified Diabetes Educator
Clinical Instructor
Community Health Consultant
Education Coordinator
Health Education Coordinator
Health Education Specialist
Health Educator
Health Promotion Specialist
Public Health Educator
Public Information Officer

Job Sectors

Customer and Personal Service
Education and Training
English Language
Administrative
Psychology

Perform routine administrative functions such as drafting correspondence, scheduling appointments, organizing and maintaining paper and electronic files, or providing information to callers.

Median Wage

$44,280

Projected Growth

< 1%

Wage Range

Senior Level	$62,340
Mid Level	$44,280
Entry Level	$30,280

Related Careers

Administrative Assistant (Admin Assistant)
Administrative Clerk
Administrative Secretary (Admin Secretary)
Administrative Specialist (Admin Specialist)
Administrative Support Assistant (ASA)
Administrative Technician
Department Secretary
Office Assistant
Secretary
Staff Assistant

Job Sectors

Administrative
English Language
Computers and Electronics
Customer and Personal Service
Administration and Management

Administer and maintain libraries or collections of information, for public or private access through reference or borrowing. Work in a variety of settings, such as educational institutions, museums, and corporations, and with various types of informational materials, such as books, periodicals, recordings, films, and databases. Tasks may include acquiring, cataloging, and circulating library materials, and user services such as locating and organizing information, providing instruction on how to access information, and setting up and operating a library's media equipment.

Median Wage

$64,370

Projected Growth

3-5%

Wage Range

Senior Level	$101,970
Mid Level	$64,370
Entry Level	$38,690

Related Careers

Catalog Librarian
Instructional Technology Specialist
Librarian
Library Media Specialist
Media Specialist
Media Technician
Multimedia Services Coordinator
Reference and Instruction Librarian
Reference Librarian
Technical Services Librarian

Job Sectors

Customer and Personal Service
English Language
Computers and Electronics
Education and Training
Administrative

Advise and assist students and provide educational and vocational guidance services.

Median Wage

$61,710

Projected Growth

3-5%

Wage Range

Senior Level	$100,050
Mid Level	$61,710
Entry Level	$40,140

Related Careers

Academic Advisor
Academic Counselor
Admissions Counselor
Career Counselor
College Counselor
Elementary School Counselor
Guidance Counselor
School Counselor
Student Services Coordinator
Vocational Counselor

Job Sectors

Customer and Personal Service
English Language
Therapy and Counseling
Education and Training
Psychology

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FAQs

What can I do with a Master’s in Educational Leadership?
A Master’s in Educational Leadership can lead to a variety of rewarding careers, which include:
- School Principals
- School District Leadership
- Community and State Agency Administration
- Foundation and Think-Tank Leadership
- Federal Level Policymaking and Research
- Educational Consultants
- Special Education Specialists
Can I complete the program part-time?

Programs can be completed full-time or part-time. Many programs are set up to be part-time, with most containing fewer than 10 credit hours in any given semester. We know you have a lot going on, so want to make sure that school can fit into your schedule. Note: There are some exceptions.
Will my degree say UC Online?

No. your degree will be conferred by the University of Cincinnati, which will also be reflected on your transcripts and degree.

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