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What can you do with a Leadership Degree

What exactly is a Degree in Leadership? What job opportunities will there be with this degree and in this career field?

A Degree in Leadership (with related degrees of Organizational Leadership and Adaptive Leadership) and is an interdisciplinary degree rooted in Business and Communication. This degree prepares students to lead in a wide variety of business climates with a solid foundation of leadership skills. Students are educated in a variety of disciplines including:
  • Communication
  • Strategic thinking
  • Management
  • Business
  • History
  • Economics
  • Social Sciences

Is a Leadership Degree hard?

No, a Degree in Leadership is not hard! It is a fast paced, interdisciplinary degree that will keep students on their toes constantly learning. Earning a Degree in Leadership can be found as Bachelor’s, Master’s, and Doctoral programs. Associate Degree and Certificate programs are also available and are a wonderful educational asset to attain.

Getting a Degree in Leadership

Certificate Programs and Associate Degrees in Leadership

Associate Degree and Certificate programs are a wonderful educational asset to attain, allowing students to jumpstart their careers in less time than in takes to earn a traditional 4-year degree. A Certificate and/or Associate Degree is excellent preparation for a wide variety of entry level jobs both in Leadership and related fields (such as journalism, education, political science, etc.).

While these shorter Certificate and Associate Degree programs are specifically focused on Leadership, they also prepare students for further educational success should they choose to continue with baccalaureate studies.

Jobs with a Certificate or an Associate Degree in Leadership

  • Public Relations Specialist- Create and maintain a favorable public image for the organization they represent. Median Annual Salary: $63,000.

GI Bill®-approved Certificate Programs and Associate Degrees in Leadership

Ready to start your Certificate or Associate Degree in Leadership? Check out these great programs available at our partner schools 
  • Lakeland Community College– Offers a Certificate in Leadership. Lakeland Community College is a GI Bill approved school, is approved for Tuition Assistance, and accepts both the DSST and CLEP exams for credit. Lakeland Community College also proudly offers college credit for military experience.
  • Scottsdale Community College- Offers a Certificate of Completion (CCL) in Organizational Leadership. Scottsdale Community College has GI Bill approved programs, offers credit for military experience, and awards credit for the CLEP and DSST exams. Scottsdale Community College is approved for Tuition Assistance and is also a MyCAA approved school.
  • University of Baltimore– Offers a Graduate Certificate in Organizational Leadership. University of Baltimore has GI Bill approved programs, offers credit for military experience, and awards credit for both the CLEP and DSST exams. The University of Baltimore is a MyCAA approved school and proudly participates in the Yellow Ribbon program.

Online Certificate Programs and Associate Degrees in Leadership

  • Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University Worldwide– Offers a fully online Graduate Certificate in Leadership. ERAU-Worldwide has GI Bill approved programs, offers credit for military experience, and awards credit for the CLEP and DSST exams. ERAU-Worldwide is approved for Tuition Assistance and proudly participates in the Yellow Ribbon program.
  • Golden Gate University– Offers two online graduate options: A Credential in Organizational Leadership and a Certificate in Adaptive Leadership. Golden Gate-SF has GI Bill approved programs, offers credit for military experience, awards credit for the CLEP and DSST exams, and is approved for Tuition Assistance. Golden Gate-SF is a MyCAA approved school and proudly participates in the Yellow Ribbon program.

Bachelor’s Degree in Leadership

Students who have a knack and passion for critical thinking, strategy, and communication will thrive in a Leadership Bachelor’s Degree program.

A comprehensive Bachelor’s Degree in Leadership will cover many leadership foundations including:
  • Leadership theories and principals
  • Ethics
  • Communication
  • Critical thinking
  • Culture and diversity
  • Decision making
  • Coaching/mentoring
  • Organizational development
Upon graduation, students can choose to enter the workforce and/or pursue further education by earning a graduate degree.

Jobs with a Bachelor’s Degree in Leadership

  • Training Specialist- Plan and administer programs that improve the skills and knowledge of their employees. Median Annual Salary: $63,000.
  • Human Resources Specialist- Recruit, screen, and interview job applicants and place newly hired workers in jobs. Median Annual Salary: $64,000.
  • Top Executive- Plan strategies and policies to ensure that an organization meets its goals. Median Annual Salary: $108,000.
  • Development Manager- Plan, coordinate, and direct skills and knowledge-enhancement programs for an organization’s staff. Median Annual Salary: $116,000.

GI Bill-approved Bachelor’s Degrees in Leadership

Ready to start your Bachelor’s Degree in Leadership? Check out these great programs available at our partner schools 

Online Bachelor’s Degrees in Leadership for Military and Veterans

Master’s Degree in Leadership

A graduate degree in Leadership is an immensely popular degree that is highly desired by employers across a wide variety of fields. From art museums to zoological foundations and almost everything in between, a graduate degree in Leadership will secure an excellent job with fabulous pay.

With a Master’s Degree in Leadership students will not only become experts in the field of Leadership but also cultivate their speaking, writing, and research skills. A Master’s is a popular choice for those choosing to move up the ranks in their chosen career industry and for those that wish to enter career paths such as research, writing, or teaching.

Earning a Master’s Degree in Leadership will expose students to a wide range of leadership specialties including

Jobs with a Master’s Degree in Leadership

GI Bill-approved Master’s Degrees in Leadership

Ready to start your Master’s Degree in Leadership? Check out these great programs available at our partner schools 

Online Master’s Degree Programs in Leadership

Doctoral Degree Programs in Leadership

Ready to truly become an expert in the field? Earn a Doctor of Philosophy!

Is a Leadership Degree worth it?

Yes! A Degree in Leadership is worth it! From a 2 year degree to graduate school, earning a Leadership Degree is a great way to secure a profitable, exciting, and rewarding job in a wide variety of career fields. From working in a corporate office to working for yourself, with a Degree in Leadership students can truly follow their bliss!

*All statistics and calculations from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics. For more information click here.