The School of Leadership and Education Sciences (SOLES) is ranked in the top 10 percent of graduate schools of education, according to U.S. News & World Report. SOLES offers a wide variety of academic programs across three departments: Leadership Studies, Learning and Teaching and School, Family and Mental Health Professions.
Graduate degree, credential and certificate programs are offered in Leadership Studies, Higher-Education Leadership and Non-Profit Leadership and Management. In 2014, SOLES held 17 global studies courses, welcomed 33 different nationalities of students and have alumni working in 31 countries around the world.
Job Attainment
- On/Before Graduation: 34%
- After 1 Month: 9%
- After 3 Months: 17%
- After 6 Months: 15%
- After 9 Months: 5%
- After 12 Months: 6%
- After 12+ Months: 15%
Annual Salary Ranges
- $100,001+: 7%
- $80,001 - $100,000: 9%
- $50,001 - $80,000: 35%
- $30,001-$50,000: 39%
- Less than $30,000: 10%
Professional Associations
2013-14 Data
See detailed employment statistics as reported by School of Leadership and Education Office of Assessment.

