Doctor’s Degrees in Education
Education Levels of Education Majors
During the most recent year for which data is available, 15,310 people earned their doctor's degree in education. This earns it the #3 spot on the list of the most popular doctor's degree programs in the nation.
The following table shows the number of diplomas awarded in education at each degree level.
Education Level | Number of Grads |
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Master’s Degree | 149,101 |
Bachelor’s Degree | 91,742 |
Graduate Certificate | 27,267 |
Associate Degree | 17,890 |
Doctor’s Degree | 15,310 |
Basic Certificate | 11,785 |
Undergraduate Certificate | 4,007 |
Earnings of Education Majors With Doctor’s Degrees
The median salary for graduates holding a doctor's degree in education is $86,569. A lot of factors can contribute to this number, such as the location of your workplace and the availability of other perks and bonuses. A better approximation of salary is to look at the typical range of salaries. In this case the low is $77,305 and the high is $99,021.
Student Debt
We do not have the data to estimate the median debt for this class of people.
Student Diversity
More women than men pursue their doctor's degree in education. About 72.4% of graduates with this degree are female.
Gender | Number of Grads |
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Men | 4,225 |
Women | 11,085 |
The racial-ethnic distribution of education doctor’s degree students is as follows:
Race/Ethnicity | Number of Grads |
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Asian | 540 |
Black or African American | 3,230 |
Hispanic or Latino | 1,546 |
White | 7,760 |
International Students | 773 |
Other Races/Ethnicities | 1,461 |
Most Popular Education Programs for Doctor’s Degrees
There are 525 colleges that offer a doctor’s degree in education. Learn more about the most popular 20 below:
Northcentral University is the 2nd most popular school in the nation for students seeking a doctor's degree in education. Each year, around 12,400 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $11,064 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $16,794 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 392 people received their doctor's degree in education from Northcentral University. About 80% of this group were women, and 50% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. Northcentral University education graduates who receive their doctor's degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $86,569.
The 3rd most popular school in the country for education majors who are seeking their doctor's degree is Liberty University. Each year, around 93,300 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $15,015 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $7,740 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 387 people received their doctor's degree in education from Liberty University. Around 29% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 73% were women. Liberty University education graduates who receive their doctor's degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $86,569.
University of Southern California is the 5th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a doctor's degree in education. Each year, around 46,200 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $66,640 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $66,640 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 315 people received their doctor's degree in education from USC. About 64% of this group were women, and 54% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. Data shows that USC graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $86,569.
The 6th most popular school in the country for education majors who are seeking their doctor's degree is Nova Southeastern University. Roughly 20,800 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $35,880 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $22,890 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 294 people received their doctor's degree in education from NUS Florida. Of these students, 78% were women and 83% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Nova Southeastern University education graduates who receive their doctor's degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $86,569.
Grand Canyon University is the 7th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a doctor's degree in education. Each year, around 103,400 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $16,390 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $10,138 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 272 people received their doctor's degree in education from Grand Canyon University. Around 58% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 75% were women. Grand Canyon University education graduates who receive their doctor's degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $86,569.
American College of Education comes in at #8 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in education. Roughly 8,100 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $5,160 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $5,640 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 181 people received their doctor's degree in education from American College of Education. Of these students, 72% were women and 39% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Those who complete their doctor's degree in education at American College of Education make a median salary of 86,569.
Trevecca Nazarene University comes in at #9 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in education. Roughly 3,900 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $28,590 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $11,424 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 157 people received their doctor's degree in education from TNU. About 74% of this group were women, and 53% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. Those who complete their doctor's degree in education at Trevecca Nazarene University make a median salary of 86,569.
The 10th most popular school in the country for education majors who are seeking their doctor's degree is Northeastern University Professional Advancement Network. Roughly 11,300 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $48,464 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $25,088 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 123 people received their doctor's degree in education from Northeastern University Professional Advancement Network. Of these students, 75% were women and 31% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Northeastern University Professional Advancement Network education graduates who receive their doctor's degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $86,569.
University of Phoenix - Arizona comes in at #11 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in education. Roughly 89,700 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $9,552 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $16,215 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 119 people received their doctor's degree in education from UOPX - Arizona. Around 61% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 88% were women. University of Phoenix - Arizona education graduates who receive their doctor's degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $86,569.
Regent University is the 12th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a doctor's degree in education. Each year, around 10,400 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $18,986 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $16,128 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 116 people received their doctor's degree in education from Regent. Around 53% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 77% were women. Those who complete their doctor's degree in education at Regent University make a median salary of 86,569.
The 13th most popular school in the country for education majors who are seeking their doctor's degree is Teachers College at Columbia University. Roughly 4,500 attend the school each year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 113 people received their doctor's degree in education from Teachers College. Of these students, 66% were women and 46% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Teachers College at Columbia University education graduates who receive their doctor's degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $86,569.
St John's University - New York comes in at #14 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in education. Each year, around 20,100 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $48,301 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $33,386 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 104 people received their doctor's degree in education from STJ. About 79% of this group were women, and 51% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. St John's University - New York education graduates who receive their doctor's degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $86,569.
University of South Carolina - Columbia comes in at #15 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in education. Each year, around 35,400 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $12,288 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $13,374 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 99 people received their doctor's degree in education from UofSC. Of these students, 69% were women and 27% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Data shows that UofSC graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $86,569.
The 16th most popular school in the country for education majors who are seeking their doctor's degree is Abilene Christian University. Each year, around 5,200 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $42,100 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $24,174 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 95 people received their doctor's degree in education from Abilene Christian. About 69% of this group were women, and 52% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. Data shows that Abilene Christian graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $86,569.
The 17th most popular school in the country for education majors who are seeking their doctor's degree is University of the Cumberlands. Each year, around 19,100 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $9,875 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $4,260 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 94 people received their doctor's degree in education from Cumberlands. Around 3% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 59% were women. Data shows that Cumberlands graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $86,569.
The 18th most popular school in the country for education majors who are seeking their doctor's degree is Michigan State University. Each year, around 49,600 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $16,930 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $20,808 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 89 people received their doctor's degree in education from Michigan State. Of these students, 68% were women and 17% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Data shows that Michigan State graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $86,569.
The 19th most popular school in the country for education majors who are seeking their doctor's degree is University of South Florida - Main Campus. Roughly 50,600 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $4,559 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $8,350 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 87 people received their doctor's degree in education from USF Tampa. Of these students, 74% were women and 30% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Data shows that USF Tampa graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $86,569.
The 19th most popular school in the country for education majors who are seeking their doctor's degree is University of Georgia. Each year, around 39,100 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $9,790 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $8,878 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 87 people received their doctor's degree in education from UGA. About 69% of this group were women, and 33% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. University of Georgia education graduates who receive their doctor's degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $86,569.
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Related Majors
Below are some popular majors that are similar to education that offer doctor’s degrees.
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References
*The racial-ethnic minority student count is calculated by taking the total number of students and subtracting white students, international students, and students whose race/ethnicity was unknown. This number is then divided by the total number of students at the school to obtain the percentage of racial-ethnic minorities.
- College Factual
- National Center for Education Statistics
- O*NET Online
- Bureau of Labor Statistics
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