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2026 Best General Educational Leadership & Administration Schools in Virginia

6 Colleges in the United States
1,346 General Educational Leadership & Administration Degrees Awarded
$66,784 Avg Early-Career Salary

General Educational Leadership & Administration programs are offered at a focused set of schools across the country. A focused field like this rewards careful comparison of the schools that offer it.

College Factual analyzed 17 schools to build this 2026 ranking of the best general educational leadership & administration schools.

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Best Schools for General Educational Leadership & Administration in Virginia

If you are not interested in a particular degree level and want to know which schools are the overall best at delivering an education for the general educational leadership & administration degrees they offer, see the list below.

Top Schools in General Educational Leadership & Administration

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James Madison University
Harrisonburg, VA

No school ranked higher than James Madison University this year for general educational leadership & administration. Set in the city of Harrisonburg, James Madison University is a very large public institution. The six-year graduation rate is 80%. There were roughly 65 general educational leadership & administration students who graduated with this degree at James Madison University in the most recent data year. Graduates of the general educational leadership & administration program make about $52,997 in their early career. Typical student debt for the program is $21,218. More information about a degree in general educational leadership & administration from James Madison University

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George Mason University came in at #2 on our 2026 list of the best general educational leadership & administration schools. This very large public university is located in the suburb of Fairfax. George Mason University graduates 68% of students within six years. About 84 general educational leadership & administration degrees were awarded at George Mason University in the most recent year. Graduates of the general educational leadership & administration program make about $84,096 in their early career. Typical student debt for the program is $23,529. See the full general educational leadership & administration program report for George Mason University

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Students looking for a strong general educational leadership & administration program will find one at University Of Virginia Main Campus, which ranked #3. This very large public university is located in the suburb of Charlottesville. The six-year graduation rate is 96%. University Of Virginia Main Campus awarded about 46 general educational leadership & administration degrees in the most recent data year. Graduates of the general educational leadership & administration program make about $63,369 in their early career. Students borrow a median of $18,627 to complete this degree. Get the full general educational leadership & administration details for University Of Virginia Main Campus

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College Of William And Mary is a great choice for students pursuing a degree in general educational leadership & administration, landing the #4 spot this year. Set in the suburb of Williamsburg, College Of William And Mary is a large public institution. College Of William And Mary graduates 89% of students within six years. There were roughly 22 general educational leadership & administration students who graduated with this degree at College Of William And Mary in the most recent data year. Students who receive their general educational leadership & administration degree from College Of William And Mary earn around $79,083 in the first couple years of their career. College Of William And Mary graduates carry a median of $18,935 in student loans. More information about a degree in general educational leadership & administration from College Of William And Mary

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Shenandoah University
Winchester, VA

Shenandoah University is a great choice for students pursuing a degree in general educational leadership & administration, landing the #5 spot this year. Shenandoah University is a moderately-sized private not-for-profit school located in the city of Winchester. Roughly 66% of students complete a degree within six years here. About 14 general educational leadership & administration degrees were awarded at Shenandoah University in the most recent year. Students who receive their general educational leadership & administration degree from Shenandoah University earn around $62,948 in the first couple years of their career. Shenandoah University graduates carry a median of $26,005 in student loans. More information about a degree in general educational leadership & administration from Shenandoah University

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Marymount University
Arlington, VA

Marymount University ranked #6 on our 2026 list of the best general educational leadership & administration schools. This mid-sized private not-for-profit university is located in the city of Arlington. The six-year graduation rate is 54%. Marymount University awarded about 104 general educational leadership & administration degrees in the most recent data year. General Educational Leadership & Administration graduates of Marymount University earn a median of $58,028 early in their careers. Marymount University graduates carry a median of $26,880 in student loans. Get the full general educational leadership & administration details for Marymount University

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Virginia Commonwealth University landed the #7 spot for general educational leadership & administration this year. Set in the city of Richmond, Virginia Commonwealth University is a very large public institution. Roughly 63% of students complete a degree within six years here. There were roughly 92 general educational leadership & administration students who graduated with this degree at Virginia Commonwealth University in the most recent data year. Soon after graduation, general educational leadership & administration degree recipients from Virginia Commonwealth University generally make around $89,763. Students borrow a median of $23,813 to complete this degree. Get the full general educational leadership & administration details for Virginia Commonwealth University

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Old Dominion University ranked #8 on our 2026 list of the best general educational leadership & administration schools. Set in the city of Norfolk, Old Dominion University is a very large public institution. Roughly 46% of students complete a degree within six years here. About 127 general educational leadership & administration degrees were awarded at Old Dominion University in the most recent year. General Educational Leadership & Administration graduates of Old Dominion University earn a median of $63,648 early in their careers. Old Dominion University graduates carry a median of $26,001 in student loans. Read more about the general educational leadership & administration program at Old Dominion University

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University Of Richmond
University of Richmond, VA

University Of Richmond earned the #9 position for general educational leadership & administration this year. University Of Richmond is a mid-sized private not-for-profit school located in the city of University of Richmond. About 85% of students finish within six years. There were roughly 18 general educational leadership & administration students who graduated with this degree at University Of Richmond in the most recent data year. General Educational Leadership & Administration graduates of University Of Richmond earn a median of $53,815 early in their careers. University Of Richmond graduates carry a median of $21,634 in student loans. See the full general educational leadership & administration program report for University Of Richmond

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Radford University
Radford, VA

Radford University placed #10 among the best general educational leadership & administration schools. Located in the town of Radford, Radford University is a moderately-sized public university. Roughly 49% of students complete a degree within six years here. There were roughly 29 general educational leadership & administration students who graduated with this degree at Radford University in the most recent data year. General Educational Leadership & Administration graduates of Radford University earn a median of $59,061 early in their careers. Radford University graduates carry a median of $25,514 in student loans. Get the full general educational leadership & administration details for Radford University

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Hampton University
Hampton, VA

Hampton University landed the #11 spot for general educational leadership & administration this year. Hampton University is a mid-sized private not-for-profit school located in the suburb of Hampton. Hampton University graduates 57% of students within six years. There were roughly 14 general educational leadership & administration students who graduated with this degree at Hampton University in the most recent data year. Graduates of the general educational leadership & administration program make about $46,870 in their early career. Typical student debt for the program is $26,169. See the full general educational leadership & administration program report for Hampton University

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Liberty University
Lynchburg, VA

Liberty University placed #12 among the best general educational leadership & administration schools. This very large private not-for-profit university is located in the city of Lynchburg. The six-year graduation rate is 67%. There were roughly 698 general educational leadership & administration students who graduated with this degree at Liberty University in the most recent data year. Soon after graduation, general educational leadership & administration degree recipients from Liberty University generally make around $60,296. Liberty University graduates carry a median of $27,414 in student loans. More information about a degree in general educational leadership & administration from Liberty University

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Virginia State University earned the #13 position for general educational leadership & administration this year. Set in the suburb of Petersburg, Virginia State University is a moderately-sized public institution. The six-year graduation rate is 39%. There were roughly 33 general educational leadership & administration students who graduated with this degree at Virginia State University in the most recent data year. General Educational Leadership & Administration graduates of Virginia State University earn a median of $94,220 early in their careers. Students borrow a median of $29,010 to complete this degree. See the full general educational leadership & administration program report for Virginia State University

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Notes and References

This list is compiled by College Factual (MF_RANKING_2025), 2026 edition. Schools are scored on a blend of student outcomes (graduation rate, post-graduation earnings), affordability, and program focus, drawn primarily from the U.S. Department of Education (IPEDS and College Scorecard).

Ranking method: College Major Top Ranked · 17 schools evaluated.

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