Educational Leadership and Administration Program

The educational leadership and administration program at Fairleigh Dickinson University – Metropolitan Campus 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 New Jersey colleges that offer educational leadership and administration program.

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Fairleigh Dickinson University – Metropolitan Campus (FDU)

1126 Morris Ave, Union, NJ

Fairleigh Dickinson University - Metropolitan Campus provides a variety of educational opportunities for students to assist them in their growth and development. The school is located in Teaneck, New Jersey and operated as a private institution. Over 9,100 students enroll at FDU annually.

Students may select from a few areas of study, including:

• Liberal Arts And Sciences
• Business And Marketing Studies
• Education
• Health And Clinical Professions
• Public Administration And Social Services

To be considered for admissions, applicants may be required to fill out an application, write a personal statement, and submit high school records and test scores, which are then reviewed by the admissions staff. The majority of students at FDU scored within the range of 1310 to 1610 on the SAT. An estimated 60% of all students that applied were admitted at Fairleigh Dickinson University - Metropolitan Campus, with 23% of those accepted choosing to enroll.

The cost of undergraduate tuition is nearly $36,000 annually. Tuition prices may change for any number of reasons, and as such students should use the school's price of attendance calculator to identify their cost of attendance. Student housing is available on-campus for students. The annual cost of housing is about $8,800. FDU may help with costs by offering financial aid for students who qualify in the form of grants and loans.

This school offers a variety of athletic programs overseen by the NCAA. Athletic programs available include:

• Baseball (NCAA Division I-AAA)
• Basketball (NCAA Division I-AAA)
• Fencing (NCAA Division I-AAA)
• Golf (NCAA Division I-AAA)

Students may visit the FDU website to see a complete list of academic programs offered, financial aid details, and more that is available at this school.

Students Enrolled in the Educational Leadership and Administration Program

Get more details below regarding enrollment, academics, and school demographics. FDU offers a master's 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

• Nassau County-Suffolk County, NY Metropolitan Division
  • Total Employment: 700
  • Average Hourly Rate: $29.90
  • Average Annual Salary: $62180
• Newark, NJ-PA Metropolitan Division
  • Total Employment: 490
  • Average Hourly Rate: $36.26
  • Average Annual Salary: $75420

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

• Nassau County-Suffolk County, NY Metropolitan Division
  • Total Employment: 2
  • Average Annual Salary: $141900
• Newark, NJ-PA Metropolitan Division
  • Total Employment: 2
  • Average Annual Salary: $126110

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

• Nassau County-Suffolk County, NY Metropolitan Division
  • Total Employment: 890
  • Average Hourly Rate: $50.10
  • Average Annual Salary: $104200
• Newark, NJ-PA Metropolitan Division
  • Total Employment: 740
  • Average Hourly Rate: $72.09
  • Average Annual Salary: $149960

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).