Educational Leadership and Administration Program

The educational leadership and administration program at Catholic University of America prepares students for careers as educational leaders, administrators, and policy makers. The program focuses on the general principles and techniques of administering a wide variety of schools and other education organizations and facilities, supervising educational personnel at the school or staff level, and that may prepare individuals as general administrators and supervisors. Program courses include a practical component, training in observation and research techniques, evaluation, and creative problem solving. Get more details below including other District Of Columbia colleges that offer educational leadership and administration program.

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Catholic University of America

4400 Massachusetts Ave NW, Washington, DC

Catholic University of America provides a variety of program options for students to aid them in their growth and development. The school is located in Washington, District Of Columbia and operated as a private institution. The school maintains a Roman Catholic affiliation, which is evident in the role it plays in program curriculums and daily life at the school. Over 7,000 students enroll at CUA yearly.

Students may choose from several areas of study, including:

• Legal Professions And Studies
• Public Administration And Social Services
• Social Sciences
• Architecture

Students applying for admission are generally asked to submit an application, transcripts, test scores and any requested application essays, which will then be reviewed by the school. The most common standardized test scores among students admitted to CUA are in the range of 22 - 27 on the ACT, or 1000 - 1220 on the SAT. 87% of those students that apply are admitted to this school, of which 18% choose to enroll. More information on admissions can be found at admissions.cua.edu.

The cost of undergraduate tuition is close to $39,000 per year. Tuition prices may change for a variety of reasons, and therefore students should visit the school's price of attendance calculator to identify their personalized cost estimate of attendance. Housing is available for students, and generally costs approximately $9,500 for the year. Financial aid may be provided to students that meet the necessary requirements by way of grants or student loans.

Catholic University of America has a variety of athletic programs overseen by the NCAA. Athletic programs available may include but not limited to:

• Baseball (NCAA Division III)
• Basketball (NCAA Division III)
• Track & Field (NCAA Division III)
• Field Hockey (NCAA Division III)

Students who would like to learn more about this school can check out their website at https://www.catholic.edu/admission/undergraduate/index.html.

Students Enrolled in the Educational Leadership and Administration Program

Get more details below regarding enrollment, academics, and school demographics. Catholic University of America offers a doctorate degree program in educational leadership and administration.

Students by Gender (2019)

Students by Race (2019)

Source: IPEDS Survey 2012-2020: Data obtained from the US Dept. of Education's Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS). Data may vary depending on school and academic year.

Career Options for Graduates

Education Administrators, Preschool and Childcare Center/Program

Description

Plan, direct, or coordinate the academic and nonacademic activities of preschool and childcare centers or programs.

Career Outlook & Projections ()

According to the BLS, education administrators, preschool and childcare center/program employment is expected to grow at a rate of 6.6% from 2014 to 2024

Salary & Wages

• Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV Metropolitan Division
  • Total Employment: 810
  • Average Hourly Rate: $28.91
  • Average Annual Salary: $60130

Education Administrators, Elementary and Secondary School

Description

Plan, direct, or coordinate the academic, administrative, or auxiliary activities of public or private elementary or secondary level schools.

Career Outlook & Projections ()

According to the BLS, education administrators, elementary and secondary school employment is expected to grow at a rate of 5.8% from 2014 to 2024

Salary & Wages

• Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV Metropolitan Division
  • Total Employment: 4
  • Average Annual Salary: $103930

Education Administrators, Postsecondary

Description

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

Career Outlook & Projections ()

According to the BLS, education administrators, postsecondary employment is expected to grow at a rate of 8.7% from 2014 to 2024

Salary & Wages

• Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV Metropolitan Division
  • Total Employment: 3
  • Average Hourly Rate: $51.40
  • Average Annual Salary: $106910

Distance Learning Coordinators

Description

Coordinate day-to-day operations of distance learning programs and schedule courses.

Source: Job descriptions, estimated salary and wages, and projected job growth are taken from the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS).