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MSUM’s Ed.D. in Educational Leadership named among top 10 in the country by Forbes Advisor

MSUM’s Ed.D. in Educational Leadership named among top 10 in the country by Forbes Advisor

MSU Moorhead’s Doctor of Education (Ed.D.) has been named among the 10 “Best Online Doctorate in Educational Leadership Programs of 2023” by Forbes Advisor.

Forbes scored 182 accredited, nonprofit colleges offering online doctorates in educational leadership in the U.S. The methodology used 15 data points in the categories of credibility, affordability, student outcomes, and student experience to select the 10 best schools. MSUM’s program ranked No. 10 and is the only school included from Minnesota, North Dakota, South Dakota and Iowa.

“We are proud to be included in this reputable ranking,” said Ximena Suarez-Sousa, Ed.D. program coordinator and professor in MSUM’s Department of Leadership & Learning. “Our faculty are personable, responsive and highly invested in student success. Classes combine online delivery with residency experiences that are dynamic opportunities to enhance learning through sustained collaboration with faculty and other doctoral learners. “

In addition to the Ed.D.’s focus on P-12 leadership, the program’s new healthcare emphasis equips students with the skills and knowledge to teach, practice and perform research across healthcare and education.

The Forbes team sources data from the National Center for Education Statistics, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, and reputable professional organizations and education providers’ websites.