Pursue more advanced and intensive graduate study in educational leadership. Many courses are offered at night and on weekends, on campus and at off-campus locations, to fit the schedule of working educators.
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"They are known to have an amazing Education Department. I received my certification from EIU. The school also offers an all online program which makes it so much easier for non traditional students"Melissa EscamillaEducation Leadership | Class of 2025
The Ed.S. in Educational Leadership provides more advanced and intensive graduate study of educational leadership. It is a fit if you are a working educator who wants to deepen your leadership skills while keeping your job. Many courses are offered at night and on weekends, on campus and at off-campus sites, and you apply leadership concepts to your own school or district.
View in CatalogFederal graduate lending changed on July 1, 2026 - Grad PLUS loans ended for new borrowers and new federal borrowing caps now apply to graduate students. Here's why the math still works at EIU:
Estimated total for this degree: ~$33,330 (tuition and fees)
Estimates use 2026-2027 Illinois-resident tuition and fees and typical full-time enrollment. Your actual costs and aid depend on your program, enrollment, FAFSA, and prior borrowing. Students who borrowed for the same program before July 1, 2026 may have different limits.
$33,330 total, just 33% of your $100,000 federal graduate borrowing limit
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