Montana State University’s doctoral program in educational leadership has been recognized nationally.

MSU’s program earned the No. 4 spot on a list of the top 16 colleges offering educational leadership doctoral degrees in 2021 by Best Value Schools. The online education publisher researches thousands of colleges and universities to find the best schools that meet the needs of prospective students at the best price. Best Value Schools looked at tuition costs and enrollment figures to rank the schools. 

Best Value Schools noted that MSU’s Doctor of Education in educational leadership program uses both distance learning and face-to-face meetings, and courses can be chosen according to interests and desired career path. Additionally, MSU’s educational leadership program trains both principals in a 30-credit degree program and superintendents in a 15-credit certificate. The full ranking is available at bestvalueschools.org/phd-in-educational-leadership/.

MSU’s doctoral program in educational leadership is designed to prepare graduates to assume district leadership positions in large school districts or in university school leader preparation programs. Students in the program research problems encountered in educational settings from kindergarten through college. Graduates are expected to have a rich knowledge base in educational theory and practice and leadership theory needed to conduct practical educational research and engage in service to the greater education community. The program also offers opportunities to engage in research and collaborative activities in diverse educational settings.

To learn more about the program, visit https://www.montana.edu/education/grad/edlead/edlead_edd.html. More information about the MSU College of Education, Health and Human Development is available at montana.edu/ehhd/.