School of Special Education, Leadership and Professional Studies

Educational Administration Graduate Program

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Impact schools as a principal

Manage and lead elementary, middle or high schools with a master's degree in educational administration.

Initiate improvements that will help your teachers and students be successful.

Educational Administration-Superintendent, MSEd

Want to be a superintendent?

Missouri State's new superintendent apprenticeship program is the first of its kind registered by the U.S. Department of Labor. Gain hands-on experience in Missouri school districts through our apprenticeship partners MASBO, MARE and MSPMA.

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Why earn a master's degree in educational administration from Missouri State?

Why earn a master's degree in educational administration from Missouri State
  • Join the top tier of decision-makers – Be a leader and contribute to effective educational policies and practices. Advance into a rewarding career field.
  • Keep your education within reach – Get a quality learning experience through one of the most affordable programs in the area. 
  • Connect with industry professionals – Your professors are experienced in building-level school administration in rural and urban school settings.
  • Gain essential credentials – Earn your  building-level certification to become a K-12 principal. This will fulfill standards set by the Missouri Department of Elementary and Secondary Education (DESE).

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Meet your degree requirements and earn your degree on a timeline that suits you.

Sample schedule
K-12 Principal Degree Plan
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Prep for the workplace

For this degree, you'll need your K-12 building-level (principal) certification.

One great way to meet this requirement is through internship experiences.

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Careers and outcomes

Most of our alums go on to become principals in K-12 schools.

Job outlook

Salaries and job availability vary depending on the state/region you live.

Pay

$104,070

Average annual salary for elementary, middle and high school principals in 2024.
Bureau of Labor Statistics
Job availability

20,800

Projected annual job openings for elementary, middle and high school principals in 2024-34.
Bureau of Labor Statistics

 

Doctor of Education in Leadership, Learning and Education Change
Interested in an EdD from Missouri State?
Pursue doctoral-level studies where you'll shape curriculum, support students and more.

 

 

 

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