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#1 #1 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 304 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
#2 #2 Best College for Organizational Leadership in the U.S. St. John Fisher University Rochester, NY Annually, St- John Fisher University grants about 181 degrees to students majoring in Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, which is the institution’s most popular major. Other frequently pursued majors include Biology/Biological Sciences, General, Psychology, General, Finance, and General....view more Acceptance Rate 66% Annual Degrees Awarded 40 SAT Score 1,130–1,300 Median Starting Salary $61,225
#3 #3 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 50 SAT Score 1,110–1,310 Median Starting Salary $59,833
#4 #4 Best College for Organizational Leadership in the U.S. Gonzaga University Spokane, WA Each year, Gonzaga University grants about 251 degrees to those studying Business/Commerce, General, which is the school’s most popular major. Other popular majors include Psychology, General, Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, Biology/Biological Sciences, and General....view more Acceptance Rate 82% Annual Degrees Awarded 16 SAT Score 1,260–1,400 Median Starting Salary $65,073
#5 #5 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, Human Services, and General....view more Acceptance Rate 94% Annual Degrees Awarded 55 SAT Score 950–1,210 Median Starting Salary $61,241
#6 #6 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 60 degrees to those majoring in Social Work, the school’s most popular major. Other popular majors include Kinesiology and Exercise Science, Psychology, General, and Criminal Justice/Safety Studies....view more Acceptance Rate 66% Annual Degrees Awarded 29 SAT Score 880–1,100 Median Starting Salary $57,342
#7 #7 Best College for Organizational Leadership in the U.S. Converse University Spartanburg, SC Every year, Converse University awards about 28 degrees to students studying Business Administration and Management, General, the school’s most popular major. Other frequently pursued majors include Child Development, Art/Art Studies, General, Psychology, and General....view more Acceptance Rate 68% Annual Degrees Awarded 19 SAT Score 1,010–1,250 Median Starting Salary $59,457
#8 #8 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, Deaf Studies, and Criminal Justice/Safety Studies. In fact, Carolina University awards 22 degrees every year to Business Administration and Management, General majors....view more Acceptance Rate 40% Annual Degrees Awarded 30 SAT Score 870–1,080 Median Starting Salary $59,448
#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 266 degrees to those majoring in General Studies, the school’s most popular major. Other popular majors include Business/Commerce, General, Psychology, General, Health and Physical Education/Fitness, and General....view more Acceptance Rate 99% Annual Degrees Awarded 145 SAT Score 900–1,150 Median Starting Salary $57,644
#10 #10 Best College for Organizational Leadership in the U.S. Gannon University Erie, PA Every year, Gannon University awards around 73 degrees to students studying Health/Medical Preparatory Programs, Other, which is the school’s most popular major....view more Acceptance Rate 74% Annual Degrees Awarded 11 SAT Score 1,000–1,270 Median Starting Salary $61,443
#11 #11 Best College for Organizational Leadership in the U.S. Dallas Baptist University Dallas, TX Each year, Dallas Baptist University awards about 78 degrees to students studying Psychology, General, the institution’s most popular major....view more Acceptance Rate 89% Annual Degrees Awarded 14 SAT Score 990–1,230 Median Starting Salary $57,475
#12 #12 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 8 SAT Score 1,110–1,310 Median Starting Salary $61,845
#13 #13 Best College for Organizational Leadership in the U.S. Hood College Frederick, MD Each year, Hood College awards about 35 degrees to those studying Business Administration and Management, General, which is the school’s most popular major. Other often-pursued majors include Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, Psychology, General, Biology/Biological Sciences, and General....view more Acceptance Rate 78% Annual Degrees Awarded 10 SAT Score 930–1,180 Median Starting Salary $60,022
#14 #14 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, and Early Childhood Education and Teaching....view more Acceptance Rate 56% Annual Degrees Awarded 8 SAT Score 1,070–1,280 Median Starting Salary $59,799
#15 #15 Best College for Organizational Leadership in the U.S. William Paterson University of New Jersey Wayne, NJ At William Paterson University of New Jersey, the three most popular college majors students pursue are Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, Psychology, General, and Criminal Justice/Safety Studies....view more Acceptance Rate 90% Annual Degrees Awarded 9 SAT Score 990–1,350 Median Starting Salary $58,203
#16 #16 Best College for Organizational Leadership in the U.S. Johnson University Knoxville, TN Every year, Johnson University awards around 41 degrees to students studying Divinity/Ministry, the institution’s most popular major. Other frequently pursued majors include Psychology, General, Business Administration and Management, General, and Elementary Education and Teaching....view more Acceptance Rate 65% Annual Degrees Awarded 8 SAT Score 970–1,170 Median Starting Salary $60,036
#17 #17 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 1,060–1,290 Median Starting Salary $55,955
#18 #18 Best College for Organizational Leadership in the U.S. Eastern University Saint Davids, PA Each year, Eastern University awards about 40 degrees to students studying Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, the institution’s most popular major....view more Acceptance Rate 91% Annual Degrees Awarded 6 SAT Score 1,020–1,190 Median Starting Salary $57,446
#19 #19 Best College for Organizational Leadership in the U.S. California Baptist University Riverside, CA Every year, California Baptist University grants about 188 degrees to those studying Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, which is the school’s most popular major....view more Acceptance Rate 85% Annual Degrees Awarded 19 SAT Score 970–1,170 Median Starting Salary $57,744
#20 #20 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, Psychology, General, Business Administration and Management, and General. In fact, Saint Martin's University grants 70 degrees annually to Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse majors....view more Acceptance Rate 90% Annual Degrees Awarded 4 SAT Score 1,000–1,190 Median Starting Salary $56,489
#21 #21 Best College for Organizational Leadership in the U.S. University of Sioux Falls Sioux Falls, SD Every year, the University of Sioux Falls grants about 56 degrees to students studying Business Administration and Management, General, the institution’s most popular major....view more Acceptance Rate 83% Annual Degrees Awarded 3 SAT Score 1,050–1,220 Median Starting Salary $61,138
#22 #22 Best College for Organizational Leadership in the U.S. College of Staten Island CUNY Staten Island, NY At the College of Staten Island CUNY, the three most popular college majors students study are Psychology, General, Business/Commerce, General, Biology/Biological Sciences, and General. In fact, the College of Staten Island CUNY grants 254 degrees per year to Psychology, General majors....view more Acceptance Rate 92% Annual Degrees Awarded 3 SAT Score 890–1,250 Median Starting Salary $55,317
#23 #23 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, Biology/Biological Sciences, General, Psychology, and General....view more Acceptance Rate 90% Annual Degrees Awarded 2 SAT Score 1,010–1,210 Median Starting Salary $60,095
#24 #24 Best College for Organizational Leadership in the U.S. Northwest University Kirkland, WA Annually, Northwest University grants about 36 degrees to those majoring in Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, the school’s most popular major. Other frequently pursued majors include Psychology, General, Education, General, Business Administration and Management, and General....view more Acceptance Rate 83% Annual Degrees Awarded 4 SAT Score 1,040–1,350 Median Starting Salary $58,497
#25 #25 Best College for Organizational Leadership in the U.S. Franklin University Columbus, OH Each year, Franklin University awards around 535 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, Social Sciences, General, and Accounting....view more Acceptance Rate -- Annual Degrees Awarded 22 SAT Score -- Median Starting Salary $54,501
#26 #26 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, Business Administration and Management, General, Psychology, and General. In fact, National University grants 262 degrees per year to Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse majors....view more Acceptance Rate 55% Annual Degrees Awarded 14 SAT Score 750–1,170 Median Starting Salary $56,562
#27 #27 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, Psychology, and General....view more Acceptance Rate 51% Annual Degrees Awarded 7 SAT Score 980–1,190 Median Starting Salary $54,944
#28 #28 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 14 SAT Score 930–1,080 Median Starting Salary $56,188
#29 #29 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, and Mechanical Engineering....view more Acceptance Rate 70% Annual Degrees Awarded 7 SAT Score 950–1,160 Median Starting Salary $51,482
#30 #30 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 17 SAT Score 990–1,220 Median Starting Salary $58,790
#31 #31 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 830–1,060 Median Starting Salary $56,219
#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, Health/Health Care Administration/Management, Psychology, and General....view more Acceptance Rate 93% Annual Degrees Awarded 21 SAT Score 1,000–1,200 Median Starting Salary $59,516
#33 #33 Best College for Organizational Leadership in the U.S. Southeastern University Lakeland, FL Every year, Southeastern University awards around 260 degrees to students majoring in Divinity/Ministry, which is the school’s most popular major. Other frequently pursued majors include Psychology, General, Organizational Leadership, Business Administration and Management, and General....view more Acceptance Rate 53% Annual Degrees Awarded 11 SAT Score 1,010–1,210 Median Starting Salary $58,886
#34 #34 Best College for Organizational Leadership in the U.S. East Tennessee State University Johnson City, TN Annually, East Tennessee State University grants about 443 degrees to those majoring in Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, which is the institution’s most popular major....view more Acceptance Rate 86% Annual Degrees Awarded 16 SAT Score 1,010–1,240 Median Starting Salary $55,728
#35 #35 Best College for Organizational Leadership in the U.S. Thomas Jefferson University Philadelphia, PA Every year, Thomas Jefferson University awards around 232 degrees to those studying Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, which is the school’s most popular major....view more Acceptance Rate 81% Annual Degrees Awarded 5 SAT Score 1,170–1,340 Median Starting Salary $56,043
#36 #36 Best College for Organizational Leadership in the U.S. Marian University Indianapolis, IN Every year, Marian University awards about 282 degrees to students studying Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, the school’s most popular major....view more Acceptance Rate 95% Annual Degrees Awarded 7 SAT Score 970–1,200 Median Starting Salary $58,243
#37 #37 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, Business Administration and Management, General, and Elementary Education and Teaching....view more Acceptance Rate 77% Annual Degrees Awarded 13 SAT Score 1,010–1,210 Median Starting Salary $57,164
#38 #38 Best College for Organizational Leadership in the U.S. Amridge University Montgomery, AL At Amridge University, the three most popular college majors students pursue are Business Administration and Management, General, Bible/Biblical Studies, Human Development and Family Studies, and General....view more Acceptance Rate 71% Annual Degrees Awarded 6 SAT Score -- Median Starting Salary $58,542
#39 #39 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 6 SAT Score 930–1,220 Median Starting Salary $56,990
#40 #40 Best College for Organizational Leadership in the U.S. Wilmington University New Castle, DE Annually, Wilmington University grants about 134 degrees to those majoring in Computer Science, which is the institution’s most popular major....view more Acceptance Rate -- Annual Degrees Awarded 21 SAT Score -- Median Starting Salary $56,151
#41 #41 Best College for Organizational Leadership in the U.S. Shenandoah University Winchester, VA At Shenandoah University, the most popular majors students study are Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, Business Administration and Management, General, and Exercise Physiology....view more Acceptance Rate 77% Annual Degrees Awarded 1 SAT Score 1,010–1,240 Median Starting Salary $63,409
#42 #42 Best College for Organizational Leadership in the U.S. University of Southern Maine Portland, ME Every year, the University of Southern Maine awards around 176 degrees to those majoring in Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, which is the institution’s most popular major....view more Acceptance Rate 79% Annual Degrees Awarded 4 SAT Score 1,030–1,260 Median Starting Salary $56,263
#43 #43 Best College for Organizational Leadership in the U.S. Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary Wake Forest, NC Every year, Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary grants around 32 degrees to students majoring in Divinity/Ministry, the school’s most popular major....view more Acceptance Rate 75% Annual Degrees Awarded 2 SAT Score 1,040–1,220 Median Starting Salary $59,770
#44 #44 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, General Studies, Business Administration and Management, and General....view more Acceptance Rate -- Annual Degrees Awarded 17 SAT Score -- Median Starting Salary $56,586
#45 #45 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 72 SAT Score -- Median Starting Salary $58,542
#46 #46 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 -- Annual Degrees Awarded 8 SAT Score -- Median Starting Salary $51,475
#47 #47 Best College for Organizational Leadership in the U.S. The Chicago School at Dallas Plano, TX Acceptance Rate 40% Annual Degrees Awarded 1 SAT Score -- Median Starting Salary $58,542
#48 #48 Best College for Organizational Leadership in the U.S. The Chicago School at Anaheim Anaheim, CA Acceptance Rate -- Annual Degrees Awarded 1 SAT Score -- Median Starting Salary $58,542
#49 #49 Best College for Organizational Leadership in the U.S. Capella University Minneapolis, MN Each year, Capella University awards around 7779 degrees to students studying Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, the institution’s most popular major....view more Acceptance Rate 100% Annual Degrees Awarded 53 SAT Score -- Median Starting Salary $58,542
#50 #50 Best College for Organizational Leadership in the U.S. Antioch University Yellow Springs, OH At Antioch University, the most popular majors students pursue are Human Development and Family Studies, General, Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies, Business Administration and Management, and General....view more Acceptance Rate -- Annual Degrees Awarded 19 SAT Score -- Median Starting Salary $55,174
#51 #51 Best College for Organizational Leadership in the U.S. Adler University Chicago, IL Acceptance Rate -- Annual Degrees Awarded 11 SAT Score -- Median Starting Salary $58,542
#52 #52 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, the three most popular college majors students pursue are Psychology, General, Criminology, and Sport and Fitness Administration/Management. In fact, The Chicago School at Los Angeles awards 66 degrees annually to Psychology, General majors....view more Acceptance Rate 46% Annual Degrees Awarded 23 SAT Score -- Median Starting Salary $56,361
#53 #53 Best College for Organizational Leadership in the U.S. The Chicago School at Washington DC Washington, DC Acceptance Rate -- Annual Degrees Awarded 6 SAT Score -- Median Starting Salary $58,542
#54 #54 Best College for Organizational Leadership in the U.S. Northcentral University San Diego, CA At Northcentral University, only three majors are offered: Psychology, General, Business Administration and Management, General, Education, and General....view more Acceptance Rate -- Annual Degrees Awarded 19 SAT Score -- Median Starting Salary $58,542
#55 #55 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, 15 students receive a degree in Psychology, General every year. view more Acceptance Rate 34% Annual Degrees Awarded 6 SAT Score -- Median Starting Salary $58,542
#56 #56 Best College for Organizational Leadership in the U.S. Alliant International University-San Diego San Diego, CA At Alliant International University-San Diego, only one major is offered: Business Administration and Management, General....view more Acceptance Rate -- Annual Degrees Awarded 6 SAT Score -- Median Starting Salary $58,542
#57 #57 Best College for Organizational Leadership in the U.S. Bakke Graduate University Dallas, TX Acceptance Rate -- Annual Degrees Awarded 1 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, 14,001 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.

Popularity of Organizational Leadership Degrees in the U.S.

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Careers

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.

Most In-Demand Careers

These are the careers in highest demand for Organizational Leadership majors.

Student Demographics

Total Students

1,183

Female Students

698 (59%)

Male Students

485 (40%)

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

6%

139

1,500–1,560

$53,181

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

66%

40

1,130–1,300

$61,225

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

78%

50

1,110–1,310

$59,833

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

82%

16

1,260–1,400

$65,073

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

94%

55

950–1,210

$61,241

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

66%

29

880–1,100

$57,342

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

68%

19

1,010–1,250

$59,457

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

40%

30

870–1,080

$59,448

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

99%

145

900–1,150

$57,644

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

74%

11

1,000–1,270

$61,443

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

89%

14

990–1,230

$57,475

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

55%

8

1,110–1,310

$61,845

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

78%

10

930–1,180

$60,022

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

56%

8

1,070–1,280

$59,799

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

90%

9

990–1,350

$58,203

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

65%

8

970–1,170