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    Master of Educational Leadership

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    Winston-Salem, USMEdOnline2 years
    $37,320.00
    Tuition
    over 24mo
    30
    Credits
    $50.00
    App fee

    Master of Educational Leadership at Wake Forest University is a 30-credit, 2-year, online MEd program based in Winston-Salem, US. Tuition is $37,320.

    About the program

    The program covers core topics in educational leadership including principles of school leadership, instructional leadership, social foundations, data-driven improvement, law, ethics, administration, supervision, human resources, and finance. It offers three pathways: licensure for North Carolina principals, non-licensure, and independent school leadership, with electives and either internships or a capstone.

    Focus: coursework
    Part-time option

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    Deadlines

    Spring 2026
    May 1, 2026
    Spring 2027
    May 1, 2027

    Standardized tests

    GRE
    optional
    Min The GRE is not a Graduate School requirement for admission. Though the WFU Graduate School does not have a minimum test score for the GRE, we look for a combined score of 300-302 (50th percentile) on the Verbal and Quantitative sections and 4.0 or greater in the Analytical Writing section
    TOEFL
    optional
    Min The Admissions Committee recommends a minimum TOEFL score of 100 (iBT) or an official IELTS score of 7.0. However, score minimums are guidelines only; all scores will be reviewed in the admissions process.
    IELTS
    optional
    Min The Admissions Committee recommends a minimum TOEFL score of 100 (iBT) or an official IELTS score of 7.0. However, score minimums are guidelines only; all scores will be reviewed in the admissions process.

    After the program

    Post-study work rights

    12 months OPT (US)

    $16,400.00
    Annual living cost

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    Prerequisites

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    Frequently asked questions

    How much does Master of Educational Leadership at Wake Forest University cost?
    The total estimated tuition for Master of Educational Leadership at Wake Forest University is $37,320 across 30 required credits.
    Is Master of Educational Leadership at Wake Forest University online or in-person?
    Master of Educational Leadership at Wake Forest University is offered online, so students can complete coursework remotely.
    How long does Master of Educational Leadership at Wake Forest University take to complete?
    Master of Educational Leadership at Wake Forest University is structured around 2 years and 30 credits.
    What work-permit options follow Master of Educational Leadership at Wake Forest University?
    Post-completion work rights for Master of Educational Leadership at Wake Forest University: 12 months OPT (US)