OpenFieldDoctor of Education (Ed.D.) in Educational Administration
Practitioner-focused doctorate developing school superintendents, higher education administrators, and education policy analysts through empirical dissertation research.
Application checklist & requirements
These requirements reflect published university guidelines available at the last review. Review official department guidelines before submission.
- Academic degree / Prerequisites
- Master's degree in education with 3.3+ GPA, three years administrative/teaching experience
- English language proficiency
- TOEFL 80+
- Standardized testing (GRE/GMAT)
- GRE or MAT scores required
- Thesis / Research statement
- Educational leadership philosophy statement and writing sample
- Recommendation letters
- Three professional references
How much will it cost? How much funding is available?
- Financial support / stipend
- Departmental educational leadership graduate assistantships
- Application fee
- $40
- Tuition / joining costs
- $10,500/year in-state, $20,200/year out-of-state
Dates and verification
- Application deadline
- March 1, 2027
- Last source review
- 2026-10-16
Important verification note
Facts reflect official South Carolina State University documentation reviewed 2026-10-16. Admissions, funding allocations, and eligibility thresholds are evaluated by the university.
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