Doctorate in Educational Leadership (EdD)

Tuition is Educational leadership tuition is based on the number of credits students are enrolled in..

This Doctor of Education in Educational Leadership program prepares current and emerging leaders for traditional and nontraditional education environments. It equips professionals with the vision, skills, and values to improve education by linking knowledge and research to address school-based problems. Students apply theory and develop visions for educational settings through authentic learning experiences.

Focus areas include Superintendent Track, Principal Track.

The program requires 54 credits of coursework, including core, research, and dissertation courses. Additional credits are required for optional PreK-12 Administrative I Certification and Superintendent’s Letter of Eligibility Certificate.

Graduates are prepared to assume leadership positions such as School Principal, Education Administrator, or Superintendent in schools and educational agencies.

Applicants must hold a bachelor's and master's degree from a regionally or nationally accredited institution with a minimum 3.0 GPA in both. Required documents include an online application, official transcripts (WES or ECE evaluated if international), résumé/CV, two recommendation letters, written essay responses, and an interview with the Program Director. The GRE is not required.

The programme totals about 54 credit hours. This is an online program with required Summer Residencies, delivered in a cohort-based model, and can be completed in 3.5 years. For international students, tuition is well below the median for US programmes. The institution admits about 76% of applicants.

Neumann University is based at One Neumann Drive in Aston, Pennsylvania, and offers degree study online or on campus. Its 2,174 enrolled students learn in a setting with a 13:1 student-to-faculty ratio. Campus facilities include classrooms, studios, residence halls, and a dining hall. Students can also take part in 20 intercollegiate men's and women's sports.

Practical learning is central to the academic experience. Every major requires a clinical, field, or internship experience, giving students opportunities to apply classroom learning in professional settings. Nursing is a significant area of study. The program's faculty all have clinical experience, and students benefit from long-standing clinical relationships with hospitals in the region. For the 2023-2024 graduating class, the first-time NCLEX-RN passage rate was 95.29 percent; across graduates from 2021-2024, the three-year first-time passage rate was 97.08 percent.

Other academic pathways include degree completion and graduate study, with options connected to clinical mental health counseling, cybersecurity, public safety administration, and school leadership. Online study provides a route for students who need to complete a bachelor's degree remotely, while campus-based study offers access to residential facilities and student activities. Financial aid is common, with 95 percent of students receiving some form of assistance. Among 2024 graduates, 93 percent were employed, enrolled in graduate school, serving in the military, or volunteering within six months of graduation.