Master in Educational Leadership and Administration (Master's)

At Western New Mexico University, the tuition fee is 8,730 USD per year.

Students study general principles and techniques for administering schools and other educational organizations and facilities. They also learn how to supervise educational personnel at the school or staff level.

This field may prepare people for general administrator and supervisor roles in schools and other educational organizations and facilities.

For international students, tuition is well below the median for US programmes.

Since opening in 1893, Western New Mexico University has developed into New Mexico's only Applied Liberal Arts and Sciences university and one of the nation's original Hispanic-Serving Institutions. Its mission connects broad academic study with practical preparation for students launching, advancing, or changing careers. The university serves recent high school graduates, working adults, and students pursuing further education.

WNMU offers more than 150 programs of study. Academic areas include social work, education, nursing, kinesiology, and business. Social work students prepare for counseling, case management, advocacy, and intervention across different settings. The College of Education prepares educators, leaders, counselors, and rehabilitation and health professionals. Nursing students learn through simulated medical scenarios and clinical preparation. Business degrees range from associate programs to an MBA, including accounting, management, and marketing.

The campus is in Silver City, in southwest New Mexico and near the Gila National Forest. Students can combine classroom learning with outdoor interests and practical applications beyond campus. WNMU reports a 13:1 student-faculty ratio, and first-generation students make up 45% of the student body. International applicants can apply for associate or bachelor's degrees through the International Undergraduate Application, or for a master's degree through the International Graduate Application. Graduate international applicants need a U.S.-equivalent bachelor's degree.