### SUMMARY

 A degree in Organizational Leadership is not only a valuable choice, but usually a necessary first step for undergrads planning to begin a career as a corporate consultant, an organizational executive, or a team building coach. Interestingly, organizational leadership is a fairly common choice coming in at the 91st most popular major. Last year, there were 4,401 organizational leadership degrees conferred. In-state tuition for organizational leadership at private universities is, on average, 3.6 times more pricey than their public rivals.

 There are 189 institutions that offer organizational leadership. 189 universities is on par with other degrees offered in the United States. If you are hoping to surround yourself with other organizational leadership majors, look at institutions in California which have the most students admitted to organizational leadership annually. More generally, the top region to major in organizational leadership is in the Southeast region with [North Carolina Wesleyan College](/colleges/north-carolina-wesleyan-college), [University of Charleston](/colleges/university-of-charleston), and [Bethel University](/colleges/bethel-university-tn) best representing the region. Interestingly, our selection of the best conference to study organizational leadership is the Pacific-12 Conference with [Arizona State University-Polytechnic](/colleges/arizona-state-university-polytechnic) representing the conference. Based on our comprehensive list on the [best colleges](/rankings/best-colleges), our choice for the best school for organizational leadership is [Johns Hopkins University](/colleges/johns-hopkins-university).

 The objectively 'best' school does not have to be the best school for every student. There are tons of facets to weigh when selecting institution. Things such as campus amenities, transportation services, and food would modify one's decision on where to go to college. At Authority, we have examined the pros and cons for you. If, as an example, you are interested in which organizational leadership university boasts the best campus, the answer is [Syracuse University](/colleges/syracuse-university). If, for example, you are primarily interested in which university is home to the top campus, then we have a whole list [dedicated to that](/rankings/best-college-campuses). We have carefully pored through government databases, professor reviews, student reviews, and more so we can evaluate every major in an unbiased and informative way. You can explore our well researched list for the schools with the [best student life](/rankings/best-student-life)&nbsphere and our choice of the university with the best student life for organizational leadership is [Johns Hopkins University](/colleges/johns-hopkins-university). Curious why? Keep reading to find out more about Authority's top selections. Many of our picks just might surprise you.

 If cost is a primary factor in your decisions, you might be cautious about [Johns Hopkins University](/colleges/johns-hopkins-university). [Johns Hopkins University](/colleges/johns-hopkins-university)&nbspis our most expensive college for organizational leadership, at least for out of state enrollment. That being said, we have a page for the [most expensive](/rankings/most-expensive-colleges)&nbspuniversities that could put the price tag at [Johns Hopkins University](/colleges/johns-hopkins-university)&nbspinto perspective. For more context, you may want to know that organizational leadership is the 191st most expensive major in the nation, with an average cost of $30,600. On a broader scale, the most costly state for organizational leadership on our list is Maryland demonstrated by a cost of $55,350 at the main college in the state Johns Hopkins University. To zoom out even further, the most costly region for organizational leadership is the Mid East region which is best demonstrated with [Johns Hopkins University](/colleges/johns-hopkins-university) with a cost of $55,350, [Fordham University](/colleges/fordham-university) with a cost of $52,980, and [Villanova University](/colleges/villanova-university) with a cost of $54,550.

 Our cheapest region for organizational leadership is the Rocky Mountains region which is represented by [Colorado Mountain College](/colleges/colorado-mountain-college) with a cost of $10,872. In better news, the most affordable college for organizational leadership is [Los Angeles Pacific University](/colleges/los-angeles-pacific-university). Authority.org's comprehensive list of the most affordable colleges can be found [here](/rankings/most-affordable-colleges).

 In-state attendees can anticipate paying about $8,200 for a degree in organizational leadership. That cost grows significantly to an average of $19,200 for an out-of-state public-school student. Our selection for the college with the best value for organizational leadership: [Johns Hopkins University](/colleges/johns-hopkins-university). Through this link you will find our comprehensive list on the universities we believe to be the [best value](/rankings/best-value-colleges)&nbspin general. That being said, this idea is predicated on the assumption that you are an out-of-state student. The value proposition changes when it comes to in-state tuition, as such, we are using out-of-state tuition as the baseline.

 Earnings for organizational leadership majors can differ, but within two-years of finishing the degree students will often earn around $57,000. There can be a lot of variation in earnings potential; top earners can enjoy pay up to $120,200. Straight out of university, the minimum earning positions within the organizational leadership field make $27,000, which is an alright wage. The highest earning grads from organizational leadership graduated from [Villanova University](/colleges/villanova-university)&nbspand if you want to find the universities with all of the [highest earning graduates](/rankings/highest-earning-graduates), Authority has that too.

 The overall diversity of organizational leadership stands decent, coming in the 54th percentile of all majors. The university with the most composite diversity for organizational leadership is [Seattle University](/colleges/seattle-university)&nbspand here you can find our comprehensive list of the schools with the [most diversity](/rankings/most-diverse-colleges). The overall financial diversity of the Organizational Leadership major ranks only within the 39th percentile compared to all other majors. Racial diversity is actually greater, ranking in the 44th percentile. White students compose the largest proportion at 64% of those majoring in organizational leadership. Additionally, 50% of students seeking an organizational leadership degree are women.

 The median ranking of organizational leadership professors is 4.2 stars, which is 5% better than the median across every major; which is a good ranking. If you are searching for the most popular organizational leadership instructor in the nation, take a look at Jennifer Chandler from [Arizona State University-Tempe](/colleges/arizona-state-university-tempe). It may surprise you, but the top ranked organizational leadership instructors according to students are found at [Christopher Newport University](/colleges/christopher-newport-university). As we consider data beyond basic rankings it becomes clear that the school with the overall best professors for organizational leadership is [Johns Hopkins University](/colleges/johns-hopkins-university). You can find more detail on our evolving ranking methodology for the [best overall professors here](/rankings/best-professors), as well as many of the best examples of professors in the country.

 Finally, the most difficult university to get into for organizational leadership is [Johns Hopkins University](/colleges/johns-hopkins-university). While we are unsure why you would be interested, we have a detailed page for the [hardest colleges to get into](/rankings/hardest-colleges-to-get-into). Although, here at Authority we do hope you understand that approaching university with context primarily built on superlatives could cause problems. We encourage you to read our other pages on individual colleges and explore a couple of our background pages on important things to think about as your college search develops.



 ### POPULARITY

 Organizational leadership is the 91st most popular degree in America, with 4,401 students receiving their bachelors degree last year. It just beat out #92 [Applied Mathematics](/rankings/best-colleges-for-applied-mathematics), and narrowly lost to #90 [Statistics](/rankings/best-colleges-for-statistics).

 The degree is offered at a total of 189 colleges across the nation, and is the 107th most widely offered degree. It is only offered at 2% of the Top 100 [Best Colleges](/rankings/best-colleges) in America.

 It is also worth noting that something like one in seven colleges offering organizational leadership are public making it a quite inaccessible field.

 The southeast produces the most organizational leadership graduates, largely led by [North Carolina Wesleyan College](/colleges/north-carolina-wesleyan-college), while it’s the Pacific-12 Conference that leads conference totals. As far as states, California ranks highest, with particular help from [Ashford University](/colleges/ashford-university) and [Trident University International](/colleges/trident-university-international).

 All that being said, no individual school produces more organizational leadership graduates than [Amridge University](/colleges/amridge-university), which graduated 337 students last year alone. Although size is critical, another important factor to consider is the program’s density (the percent of all students that study organizational leadership). More students studied organizational leadership as a percentage of total students at [University of Charleston](/colleges/university-of-charleston) than any other college.



 ### COST

 Organizational leadership is the 191st most expensive degree in the nation, with a median cost of $30,630 for the top 50 programs (just ahead of #192, [Music Theory and Composition](rankings/best-colleges-for-music-theory-and-composition), with a median cost of $30,615).

 The Mid East has the most expensive schools with top of the line organizational leadership programs predominantly led by [Johns Hopkins University](/colleges/johns-hopkins-university) with an annual cost of $55,350. Maryland is the most expensive state for organizational leadership also led by [Johns Hopkins University](/colleges/johns-hopkins-university).

 Public schools with good programs typically charge 72.58% less than private schools for in-state students. However, when looking at out-of-state tuition, the median top 50 Public school charges 36.19% less than your average private school. So, if you're hoping to attend a state school, make sure you're eligible for in-state tuition as soon as possible.

 The most costly option in the top 25 is [Johns Hopkins University](/colleges/johns-hopkins-university), which is the 53rd most expensive college in the nation. The most affordable option in the top 100 is [Olympic College](/colleges/olympic-college). It costs just $4,116 per year, and it is ranked 45th for its organizational leadership program. If you’re looking for the least expensive option in the top 25, [Los Angeles Pacific University](/colleges/los-angeles-pacific-university)  might be a good fit for you, ranked #1 with an in-state cost of just $10,800. Another more affordable pick would be #3, [Arizona State University-Skysong](/colleges/arizona-state-university-skysong) in Maricopa County, AZ with a cost of $10,388 for in-state students and $18,980 for out-of-state students.



### SALARY

 Paying for college is a large investment for most undergraduates. It is critical to be sure you get a solid return on that investment. We hope the following earnings and job placement facts help you make an intelligent decision when choosing your major.

 The average Organizational Leadership alumni generates a first year income of $51,918 a year (top 19%). With experience in their careers, they normally make anywhere between $27,037 and $120,173, but average near $56,985. Just so you know, that's 48% more than the nation wide average.

 The most popular work title for an Organizational Leadership graduate is Analyst, which by and large make roughly $54,000; next are Consultant and Business Analyst, which for the most part earn close to $56,000 and $55,000 respectively.

 The most well paid region for Organizational Leadership graduates is The Rocky Mountains. The highest grossing state for Organizational Leadership graduates is WV. The most well paid conference for Organizational Leadership graduates is University Athletic Association.



### PROFESSORS

 Fast Facts for Organizational Leadership: Median Professor Rating: 4.2 / 5, which is Top 100.

 Professors again and again play a large role in shaping your college experience, no matter what you study. A good instructor could help a student find their passion and even make a difficult subject seem easy. Contrarily, a bad professor can disenchant you from a subject or even worse... flunk you!

 Professors of Organizational Leadership have a median student rating of 4.2 out of 5, which puts these professors in 95th place in America based on student satisfaction. For context a 4.2 rating is 5% north of the national median professor rating for all subjects. Professors of Organizational Leadership just out-ranked those from ["Health Care Administration"](/rankings/best-colleges-for-health-care-administration), whereas ["Spanish Language and Literature"](/rankings/best-colleges-for-spanish-language-and-literature)&nbspprofessors ranked one slot above Organizational Leadership.

 Now for some statistics about Organizational Leadership professors. Colleges located in distant rural areas tend to have the best Organizational Leadership professors. The The Summit League has the highest rated Organizational Leadership professors. The Far West region has the highest rated Organizational Leadership professors. Public institutions tend to have higher rated Organizational Leadership professors than private universities. Finally, Colorado has the highest rated Organizational Leadership professors in the nation.

 Jennifer Chandler, instructor at [Arizona State University-Tempe](/colleges/arizona-state-university-tempe)&nbspin Tempe, AZ is the most popular Organizational Leadership professor in America. Jeff Girton, instructor at [Northern Kentucky University](/colleges/northern-kentucky-university)&nbspin Highland Heights, KY is the highest rated Organizational Leadership professor in the US, with a rating of 5 / 5.

 Learn which colleges have the [Best Professors](/rankings/best-professors)!



### STUDENTS

 College can be an immensely revelatory time in one's life; it's an occasion for individual growth and maturation. Pupils begin to figure out who they are and learn many of the crucial skills to become a halcyon adult. But learning is deeper than what one learns in a classroom environment - the interactions which one has with his peers, the funny story received from a tenured professor, the exposure to a different approach. Therefore, finding a diverse college tremendously enriches what you gain from your time at school.

 Organizational Leadership is a slightly more ethnically diverse subject than average\*. 64% of the nation's Organizational Leadership majors are white students, followed by black students (14%), latino students (12%), and students of other races\*\*(7%). The most ethnically diverse college\* in the top 100 is [University of Houston](/colleges/university-of-houston) located in Houston, TX.

 Secondly, Organizational Leadership is pretty diverse with respect to gender, with 50% of students majoring in Organizational Leadership identifying as women. [University of Northern Iowa](/colleges/university-of-northern-iowa) in Cedar Falls, IA has the most gender balanced student body in the top 100.

 Another significant type of diversity is financial diversity. Sadly, Organizational Leadership ranks in the bottom 39% of subjects class diversity. 29% of its students come from low income families, 15% are from families with $48,000 to $75,000 annual incomes, and 26% grew up in very high income households. [Friends University](/colleges/friends-university) is the most fiscally diverse college in the top 100.

 Considering each type of diversity, overall NY is the most diverse state for Organizational Leadership. The Far West is the most diverse region, and the American Athletic Conference is the most diverse conference.

   \* diversity calculations and comparisons are based on [Simpson's Diversity Index](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Diversity_index)   
  \*\* other races is used to refer to non asian, black, latino, or white

  #### Diversity Statistics

  ##### Racial Diversity

 * Asian: 3%
* Black: 14%
* Latino: 12%
* White: 64%
* Other: 7%
  ##### Gender Diversity

 * Male: 50%
* Female: 50%
  ##### Socioeconomic Diversity (By Household Income)

 * Under 30k: 29%
* 30k - 48k: 14%
* 48k - 75k: 15%
* 75k - 110k: 15%
* Over 110k: 26%
  ##### Geographic Diversity

 * In State: 66%
* Out of State: 30%
* International: 4%


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