Franklin University

Ed.D. in Organizational Leadership

Columbus, United StatesTaught in EnglishOpen to international students

Why students choose this program

  • Taught in English
  • Tuition 55% below the typical PhD
  • No application fee

About Ed.D. in Organizational Leadership

Tuition is $74,520 Total Tuition (After Partner Discount).

This is a 100% online Doctor of Education (Ed.D.) program focused on Organizational Leadership. It equips students with leadership, research, and analytical skills to lead diverse organizations and communities effectively. The program takes an interdisciplinary approach, preparing students to apply research-informed solutions to real-world challenges.

Focus areas include Curriculum & Instruction, Educational Technology, Higher Education Leadership, Instructional Design Leadership, Leadership Dynamics & Organizational Behavior, PK-12 Educational Leadership.

Graduates are prepared for leadership careers in educational, corporate, and government settings.

100% online, with a typical duration of 3 years. For international students, tuition is well below the median for US programmes.

About Franklin University

Franklin University’s history reaches back to 1902, when it began its work in higher education. It has since developed a model centered on adult learners, combining streamlined processes with free academic support resources. As a nonprofit university, Franklin focuses on helping students manage degree study alongside work and other responsibilities. Its programs are designed for online learning, with multiple start dates and course options intended to fit different schedules.

Academic choices span associate, bachelor’s, master’s and doctoral study. Areas include accounting, business administration, analytics, computer science, cybersecurity, communications, education, exercise science, healthcare, human resources, information systems, nursing, psychology, public administration and public safety. Students can also choose certificates, microcredentials, combined bachelor’s and master’s programs, second bachelor’s degrees and STEM degrees. Several programs offer focused study in fields such as data analytics, artificial intelligence leadership, healthcare administration and cybersecurity.

Located in Columbus, Ohio, Franklin provides online degrees as well as on-site options listed through its program finder. International students should note the university’s strong emphasis on online study and flexible course access. Tuition rates can be fixed from the first class through Franklin’s tuition guarantee, with rates listed by program level on the university’s homepage. Support resources, employer and organization tuition discounts, and a broad online program catalogue are central parts of the student experience.

This program's tuition is 55% below the typical PhD in the United States.

Median tuition for that cohort is27,531 USD, across 11,558 programs on Global Admissions.

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Ed.D. in Organizational Leadership: Frequently Asked Questions

What are the fees for PhD in Organizational Leadership (PhD)?
Tuition: USD 12,060 per year.
Is PhD in Organizational Leadership (PhD) available online?
This is an on-campus program at Franklin University in Columbus.

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