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#1 #1 Best College for Organizational Leadership in the U.S. University of Dayton Dayton, OH At the University of Dayton, the three most popular college majors students pursue are Mechanical Engineering, Finance, General, Marketing/Marketing Management, and General. In fact, the University of Dayton awards 166 degrees per year to Mechanical Engineering majors....view more Acceptance Rate 66% Annual Degrees Awarded 72 SAT Score 1,180–1,400 Median Starting Salary $66,065
#2 #2 Best College for Organizational Leadership in the U.S. St. John Fisher University Rochester, NY Annually, St- John Fisher University grants about 205 degrees to students majoring in Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, which is the institution’s most popular major....view more Acceptance Rate 66% Annual Degrees Awarded 35 SAT Score 1,120–1,300 Median Starting Salary $61,225
#3 #3 Best College for Organizational Leadership in the U.S. Vanderbilt University Nashville, TN At Vanderbilt University, the most popular majors students study are Social Sciences, General, Econometrics and Quantitative Economics, Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, and Other. In fact, Vanderbilt University awards 279 degrees annually to graduating Social Sciences, General students....view more Acceptance Rate 6% Annual Degrees Awarded 139 SAT Score 1,500–1,560 Median Starting Salary $53,181
#4 #4 Best College for Organizational Leadership in the U.S. Concordia University-Wisconsin Mequon, WI At Concordia University-Wisconsin, the most popular majors students study are Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, Rehabilitation Science, Business Administration and Management, and General....view more Acceptance Rate 78% Annual Degrees Awarded 28 SAT Score 1,110–1,310 Median Starting Salary $59,833
#5 #5 Best College for Organizational Leadership in the U.S. Our Lady of the Lake University San Antonio, TX Annually, Our Lady of the Lake University grants around 55 degrees to those majoring in Social Work, the school’s most popular major. Other popular majors include Psychology, General, Kinesiology and Exercise Science, and Criminal Justice/Safety Studies....view more Acceptance Rate 72% Annual Degrees Awarded 29 SAT Score 880–1,100 Median Starting Salary $57,342
#6 #6 Best College for Organizational Leadership in the U.S. Gonzaga University Spokane, WA Each year, Gonzaga University grants about 254 degrees to those studying Business/Commerce, General, which is the school’s most popular major. Other popular majors include Psychology, General, Biology/Biological Sciences, General, and Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse....view more Acceptance Rate 82% Annual Degrees Awarded 12 SAT Score 1,220–1,390 Median Starting Salary $65,073
#7 #7 Best College for Organizational Leadership in the U.S. Carolina University Winston-Salem, NC At Carolina University, the most popular majors students pursue are Business Administration and Management, General, Bible/Biblical Studies, and Elementary Education and Teaching. In fact, Carolina University awards 25 degrees every year to Business Administration and Management, General majors....view more Acceptance Rate 34% Annual Degrees Awarded 22 SAT Score 850–1,140 Median Starting Salary $59,448
#8 #8 Best College for Organizational Leadership in the U.S. Columbia International University Columbia, SC At Columbia International University, the three most popular college majors students study are Business Administration and Management, General, Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies, and Missions/Missionary Studies and Missiology....view more Acceptance Rate 95% Annual Degrees Awarded 39 SAT Score 950–1,210 Median Starting Salary $61,241
#9 #9 Best College for Organizational Leadership in the U.S. University of the Cumberlands Williamsburg, KY Each year, the University of the Cumberlands awards around 215 degrees to those majoring in General Studies, the school’s most popular major. Other popular majors include Business/Commerce, General, Psychology, General, and Elementary Education and Teaching....view more Acceptance Rate 71% Annual Degrees Awarded 128 SAT Score 1,010–1,210 Median Starting Salary $57,644
#10 #10 Best College for Organizational Leadership in the U.S. Converse University Spartanburg, SC Every year, Converse University awards about 20 degrees to students studying Business Administration and Management, General, the school’s most popular major. Other frequently pursued majors include Biology/Biological Sciences, General, Child Development, Psychology, and General....view more Acceptance Rate 64% Annual Degrees Awarded 16 SAT Score 1,040–1,240 Median Starting Salary $59,457
#11 #11 Best College for Organizational Leadership in the U.S. Southeastern University Lakeland, FL Every year, Southeastern University awards around 205 degrees to students majoring in Divinity/Ministry, which is the school’s most popular major. Other frequently pursued majors include Organizational Leadership, Psychology, General, Business Administration and Management, and General....view more Acceptance Rate 62% Annual Degrees Awarded 19 SAT Score 1,030–1,230 Median Starting Salary $58,886
#12 #12 Best College for Organizational Leadership in the U.S. University of Lynchburg Lynchburg, VA Annually, the University of Lynchburg awards about 39 degrees to those majoring in Business Administration and Management, General, which is the institution’s most popular major....view more Acceptance Rate 43% Annual Degrees Awarded 12 SAT Score 1,000–1,250 Median Starting Salary $61,682
#13 #13 Best College for Organizational Leadership in the U.S. Marian University Indianapolis, IN Every year, Marian University awards about 362 degrees to students studying Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, the school’s most popular major....view more Acceptance Rate 95% Annual Degrees Awarded 9 SAT Score 970–1,200 Median Starting Salary $58,243
#14 #14 Best College for Organizational Leadership in the U.S. Anderson University Anderson, SC At Anderson University, the three most popular college majors students study are Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, Kinesiology and Exercise Science, and Elementary Education and Teaching....view more Acceptance Rate 55% Annual Degrees Awarded 5 SAT Score 1,110–1,310 Median Starting Salary $61,845
#15 #15 Best College for Organizational Leadership in the U.S. Eastern University Saint Davids, PA Each year, Eastern University awards about 44 degrees to students studying Early Childhood Education and Teaching, the institution’s most popular major....view more Acceptance Rate 91% Annual Degrees Awarded 10 SAT Score 1,020–1,190 Median Starting Salary $57,446
#16 #16 Best College for Organizational Leadership in the U.S. Saint Martin's University Lacey, WA At Saint Martin's University, the most popular majors students pursue are Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, Business Administration and Management, General, Psychology, and General. In fact, Saint Martin's University grants 61 degrees annually to Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse majors....view more Acceptance Rate 90% Annual Degrees Awarded 9 SAT Score 940–1,170 Median Starting Salary $56,489
#17 #17 Best College for Organizational Leadership in the U.S. Johnson University Knoxville, TN Every year, Johnson University awards around 27 degrees to students studying Divinity/Ministry, the institution’s most popular major. Other frequently pursued majors include Psychology, General, Elementary Education and Teaching, Business Administration and Management, and General....view more Acceptance Rate 54% Annual Degrees Awarded 6 SAT Score 1,010–1,180 Median Starting Salary $60,036
#18 #18 Best College for Organizational Leadership in the U.S. Dallas Baptist University Dallas, TX Each year, Dallas Baptist University awards about 60 degrees to students studying Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other, the institution’s most popular major. Other frequently pursued majors include Business Administration and Management, General, Psychology, General, Finance, and General....view more Acceptance Rate 89% Annual Degrees Awarded 15 SAT Score 980–1,230 Median Starting Salary $57,475
#19 #19 Best College for Organizational Leadership in the U.S. Lancaster Bible College Capital Seminary & Graduate School Lancaster, PA At Lancaster Bible College Capital Seminary & Graduate School, the three most popular college majors students pursue are Bible/Biblical Studies, Business Administration, Management and Operations, Other, Communication and Media Studies, and Other....view more Acceptance Rate 95% Annual Degrees Awarded 6 SAT Score 1,010–1,220 Median Starting Salary $59,799
#20 #20 Best College for Organizational Leadership in the U.S. Hardin-Simmons University Abilene, TX At Hardin-Simmons University, the three most popular college majors students pursue are Business Administration and Management, General, Kinesiology and Exercise Science, Biology/Biological Sciences, and General....view more Acceptance Rate 97% Annual Degrees Awarded 8 SAT Score 970–1,190 Median Starting Salary $60,095
#21 #21 Best College for Organizational Leadership in the U.S. Liberty University Lynchburg, VA At Liberty University, the three most popular college majors students study are Business Administration and Management, General, Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other, Psychology, and General....view more Acceptance Rate 99% Annual Degrees Awarded 106 SAT Score 1,040–1,340 Median Starting Salary $55,955
#22 #22 Best College for Organizational Leadership in the U.S. Gardner-Webb University Boiling Springs, NC At Gardner-Webb University, the most popular majors students study are Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, Community Psychology, Business Administration and Management, and General. In fact, Gardner-Webb University awards 74 degrees per year to Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse majors....view more Acceptance Rate 87% Annual Degrees Awarded 26 SAT Score 980–1,190 Median Starting Salary $57,164
#23 #23 Best College for Organizational Leadership in the U.S. Indiana Institute of Technology Fort Wayne, IN At Indiana Institute of Technology, the three most popular college majors students study are Business Administration and Management, General, Criminal Justice/Safety Studies, Psychology, and General....view more Acceptance Rate 57% Annual Degrees Awarded 10 SAT Score 950–1,160 Median Starting Salary $51,482
#24 #24 Best College for Organizational Leadership in the U.S. Tiffin University Tiffin, OH At Tiffin University, the most popular majors students pursue are Forensic Psychology, Business Administration and Management, General, and Criminal Justice/Law Enforcement Administration. In fact, Tiffin University awards 44 degrees per year to graduating Forensic Psychology students....view more Acceptance Rate 80% Annual Degrees Awarded 5 SAT Score 860–1,120 Median Starting Salary $58,775
#25 #25 Best College for Organizational Leadership in the U.S. Hood College Frederick, MD Each year, Hood College awards about 32 degrees to those studying Business Administration and Management, General, which is the school’s most popular major. Other often-pursued majors include Psychology, General, Criminal Justice/Safety Studies, Biology/Biological Sciences, and General....view more Acceptance Rate 78% Annual Degrees Awarded 7 SAT Score 930–1,180 Median Starting Salary $60,022
#26 #26 Best College for Organizational Leadership in the U.S. Louisiana State University-Shreveport Shreveport, LA At Louisiana State University-Shreveport, the three most popular college majors students study are Business Administration and Management, General, General Studies, Finance, and General....view more Acceptance Rate 83% Annual Degrees Awarded 5 SAT Score 1,010–1,180 Median Starting Salary $54,944
#27 #27 Best College for Organizational Leadership in the U.S. Thomas Jefferson University Philadelphia, PA Every year, Thomas Jefferson University awards around 296 degrees to those studying Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, which is the school’s most popular major....view more Acceptance Rate 81% Annual Degrees Awarded 11 SAT Score 1,170–1,340 Median Starting Salary $56,043
#28 #28 Best College for Organizational Leadership in the U.S. Governors State University University Park, IL At Governors State University, the three most popular college majors students pursue are Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies, Psychology, General, Business Administration and Management, and General....view more Acceptance Rate 48% Annual Degrees Awarded 8 SAT Score 760–760 Median Starting Salary $56,219
#29 #29 Best College for Organizational Leadership in the U.S. East Tennessee State University Johnson City, TN Annually, East Tennessee State University grants about 588 degrees to those majoring in Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, which is the institution’s most popular major....view more Acceptance Rate 87% Annual Degrees Awarded 19 SAT Score 1,010–1,240 Median Starting Salary $55,728
#30 #30 Best College for Organizational Leadership in the U.S. National University San Diego, CA At National University, the three most popular college majors students pursue are Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, Psychology, General, Business Administration and Management, and General. In fact, National University grants 243 degrees per year to Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse majors....view more Acceptance Rate 55% Annual Degrees Awarded 6 SAT Score 750–1,170 Median Starting Salary $56,562
#31 #31 Best College for Organizational Leadership in the U.S. Northwest University Kirkland, WA Annually, Northwest University grants about 43 degrees to those majoring in Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, the school’s most popular major. Other frequently pursued majors include Psychology, General, Business Administration and Management, General, Communication, and General....view more Acceptance Rate 81% Annual Degrees Awarded 4 SAT Score 1,020–1,320 Median Starting Salary $58,497
#32 #32 Best College for Organizational Leadership in the U.S. Concordia University-Chicago River Forest, IL At Concordia University-Chicago, the most popular majors students study are Kinesiology and Exercise Science, Psychology, General, Business Administration and Management, and General....view more Acceptance Rate 93% Annual Degrees Awarded 15 SAT Score 1,000–1,200 Median Starting Salary $59,516
#33 #33 Best College for Organizational Leadership in the U.S. Capella University Minneapolis, MN Each year, Capella University awards around 5561 degrees to students studying Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, the institution’s most popular major....view more Acceptance Rate 95% Annual Degrees Awarded 41 SAT Score -- Median Starting Salary $58,542
#34 #34 Best College for Organizational Leadership in the U.S. Kent State University at Kent Kent, OH At Kent State University at Kent, the three most popular college majors students study are Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, Psychology, General, Business Administration and Management, and General....view more Acceptance Rate 86% Annual Degrees Awarded 9 SAT Score 990–1,220 Median Starting Salary $58,790
#35 #35 Best College for Organizational Leadership in the U.S. California Baptist University Riverside, CA Every year, California Baptist University grants about 179 degrees to those studying Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, which is the school’s most popular major....view more Acceptance Rate 85% Annual Degrees Awarded 9 SAT Score 930–1,210 Median Starting Salary $57,744
#36 #36 Best College for Organizational Leadership in the U.S. Wilmington University New Castle, DE Annually, Wilmington University grants about 137 degrees to those majoring in Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, which is the institution’s most popular major....view more Acceptance Rate 77% Annual Degrees Awarded 15 SAT Score -- Median Starting Salary $56,151
#37 #37 Best College for Organizational Leadership in the U.S. Barry University Miami, FL At Barry University, the most popular majors students study are Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, Business Administration and Management, General, Biology/Biological Sciences, and General....view more Acceptance Rate 77% Annual Degrees Awarded 7 SAT Score 910–1,120 Median Starting Salary $56,188
#38 #38 Best College for Organizational Leadership in the U.S. Westcliff University Irvine, CA Each year, Westcliff University grants around 148 degrees to those majoring in Business Administration and Management, General, which is the institution’s most popular major....view more Acceptance Rate 45% Annual Degrees Awarded 1 SAT Score -- Median Starting Salary $58,542
#39 #39 Best College for Organizational Leadership in the U.S. University of the Incarnate Word San Antonio, TX Every year, the University of the Incarnate Word awards about 145 degrees to those majoring in Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, which is the school’s most popular major....view more Acceptance Rate 98% Annual Degrees Awarded 1 SAT Score 920–1,150 Median Starting Salary $56,995
#40 #40 Best College for Organizational Leadership in the U.S. Wright State University-Main Campus Dayton, OH At Wright State University-Main Campus, the most popular majors students pursue are Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, Psychology, General, Business Administration and Management, and General....view more Acceptance Rate 96% Annual Degrees Awarded 1 SAT Score 930–1,190 Median Starting Salary $56,990
#41 #41 Best College for Organizational Leadership in the U.S. National Louis University Chicago, IL Every year, National Louis University grants around 122 degrees to those majoring in Early Childhood Education and Teaching, which is the school’s most popular major....view more Acceptance Rate 93% Annual Degrees Awarded 2 SAT Score 850–930 Median Starting Salary $55,190
#42 #42 Best College for Organizational Leadership in the U.S. Franklin University Columbus, OH Each year, Franklin University awards around 404 degrees to students studying Business Administration and Management, General, which is the school’s most popular major. Other popular majors include Criminal Justice/Law Enforcement Administration, Accounting, Social Sciences, and General....view more Acceptance Rate 86% Annual Degrees Awarded 7 SAT Score -- Median Starting Salary $54,501
#43 #43 Best College for Organizational Leadership in the U.S. Indiana Wesleyan University-National & Global Marion, IN At Indiana Wesleyan University-National & Global, the most popular majors students pursue are Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, Social Work, Business Administration and Management, and General....view more Acceptance Rate -- Annual Degrees Awarded 25 SAT Score -- Median Starting Salary $56,586
#44 #44 Best College for Organizational Leadership in the U.S. Antioch University Yellow Springs, OH At Antioch University, the most popular majors students pursue are Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies, Human Development and Family Studies, General, and Environmental Studies....view more Acceptance Rate -- Annual Degrees Awarded 20 SAT Score -- Median Starting Salary $55,174
#45 #45 Best College for Organizational Leadership in the U.S. Beulah Heights University Atlanta, GA At Beulah Heights University, only three majors are offered: Business Administration and Management, General, Religion/Religious Studies, Other, and Organizational......view more Acceptance Rate 62% Annual Degrees Awarded 5 SAT Score -- Median Starting Salary $51,475
#46 #46 Best College for Organizational Leadership in the U.S. University of Phoenix-Arizona Phoenix, AZ At the University of Phoenix-Arizona, the three most popular college majors students study are Business Administration and Management, General, Hospital and Health Care Facilities Administration/Management, and Information Technology....view more Acceptance Rate -- Annual Degrees Awarded 45 SAT Score -- Median Starting Salary $58,542
#47 #47 Best College for Organizational Leadership in the U.S. The Chicago School at Washington DC Washington, DC Acceptance Rate -- Annual Degrees Awarded 11 SAT Score -- Median Starting Salary $58,542
#48 #48 Best College for Organizational Leadership in the U.S. Adler University Chicago, IL Acceptance Rate -- Annual Degrees Awarded 7 SAT Score -- Median Starting Salary $58,542
#49 #49 Best College for Organizational Leadership in the U.S. The Chicago School at Chicago Chicago, IL At The Chicago School at Chicago, only one major is offered: Psychology, General. Typically, 14 students receive a degree in Psychology, General every year. view more Acceptance Rate 33% Annual Degrees Awarded 7 SAT Score -- Median Starting Salary $58,542
#50 #50 Best College for Organizational Leadership in the U.S. Northcentral University San Diego, CA Every year, Northcentral University grants around 17 degrees to those studying Psychology, General, the institution’s most popular major. Other popular majors include Business Administration and Management, General, Education, General, and Legal Assistant/Paralegal....view more Acceptance Rate -- Annual Degrees Awarded 14 SAT Score -- Median Starting Salary $58,542
#51 #51 Best College for Organizational Leadership in the U.S. The Chicago School at Los Angeles Los Angeles, CA At The Chicago School at Los Angeles, only two majors are offered: Psychology, General, and Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse....view more Acceptance Rate 40% Annual Degrees Awarded 12 SAT Score -- Median Starting Salary $56,361
#52 #52 Best College for Organizational Leadership in the U.S. Alliant International University-San Diego San Diego, CA At Alliant International University-San Diego, only three majors are offered: Business Administration and Management, General, Information Technology, Psychology, and......view more Acceptance Rate -- Annual Degrees Awarded 9 SAT Score -- Median Starting Salary $58,542
#53 #53 Best College for Organizational Leadership in the U.S. Bakke Graduate University Dallas, TX Acceptance Rate -- Annual Degrees Awarded 3 SAT Score -- Median Starting Salary $58,542
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About Organizational Leadership

A program that focuses on leadership skills that can be applied to a business, government, non-profit, or educational setting. Includes instruction in organizational planning, dynamics of leadership, finance, team building, conflict resolution and mediation, communication and other management skills.

Those who are passionate about Organizational Leadership can study up to a Doctors degree professional practice. Currently, 13,761 students earn a some level of degree in Organizational Leadership around the United States each year. More students earn a degree in Organizational Leadership in Tennessee than any other state. The average starting salary for an undergraduate degree in Organizational Leadership is $43,900.

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The highest paying career for Organizational Leadership majors is Management Analysts. However, something else to consider is how much demand there is for certain jobs. A position that is in high need that a degree in Organizational Leadership can prepare you for is Management Analysts.

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These are the highest paying careers for Organizational Leadership majors.

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Student Demographics

Total Students

1,092

Female Students

633 (57%)

Male Students

459 (42%)

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#1 Best College for Organizational Leadership in the U.S.

66%

72

1,180–1,400

$66,065

#2 Best College for Organizational Leadership in the U.S.

66%

35

1,120–1,300

$61,225

#3 Best College for Organizational Leadership in the U.S.

6%

139

1,500–1,560

$53,181

#4 Best College for Organizational Leadership in the U.S.

78%

28

1,110–1,310

$59,833

#5 Best College for Organizational Leadership in the U.S.

72%

29

880–1,100

$57,342

#6 Best College for Organizational Leadership in the U.S.

82%

12

1,220–1,390

$65,073

#7 Best College for Organizational Leadership in the U.S.

34%

22

850–1,140

$59,448

#8 Best College for Organizational Leadership in the U.S.

95%

39

950–1,210

$61,241

#9 Best College for Organizational Leadership in the U.S.

71%

128

1,010–1,210

$57,644

#10 Best College for Organizational Leadership in the U.S.

64%

16

1,040–1,240

$59,457

#11 Best College for Organizational Leadership in the U.S.

62%

19

1,030–1,230

$58,886

#12 Best College for Organizational Leadership in the U.S.

43%

12

1,000–1,250

$61,682

#13 Best College for Organizational Leadership in the U.S.

95%

9

970–1,200

$58,243

#14 Best College for Organizational Leadership in the U.S.

55%

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1,110–1,310

$61,845

#15 Best College for Organizational Leadership in the U.S.

91%

10

1,020–1,190

$57,446

#16 Best College for Organizational Leadership in the U.S.

90%

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940–1,170