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Doctor’s Degrees in Educational Administration

7,684 Yearly Graduations
$77,024 Median Salary
67% Women
There are 416 colleges and univerities across the nation that offer a doctor's degree in education admin. Among those who recently graduated from the schools offering this degree, the majority were women, and 40% were students from underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Also, 2.4% of education admin graduates were international students.

Education Levels of Education Admin Majors

In 2020-2021, 7,684 doctor's degrees were awarded to education admin majors. This makes it the 6th most popular doctor's degree program in the country.

The following table shows the number of diplomas awarded in education admin at each degree level.

Education Level Number of Grads
Master’s Degree 28,511
Graduate Certificate 9,263
Doctor’s Degree 7,684
Bachelor’s Degree 626
Basic Certificate 317
Associate Degree 59
Undergraduate Certificate 9

Earnings of Education Admin Majors With Doctor’s Degrees

The median salary for graduates holding a doctor's degree in education admin is $77,024. However, this can depend on a number of factors, such as where you live and the number of years experience you have. A better approximation of salary is to look at the typical range of salaries. In this case the low is $70,823 and the high is $88,437.

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Student Debt

The data on debt ranges for education admin majors who have their doctor's degree is not available.

Student Diversity

More women than men pursue their doctor's degree in education admin. About 67.2% of graduates with this degree are female.

Gender Number of Grads
Men 2,519
Women 5,165
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The racial-ethnic distribution of education admin doctor’s degree students is as follows:

Race/Ethnicity Number of Grads
Asian 249
Black or African American 1,849
Hispanic or Latino 694
White 3,947
International Students 186
Other Races/Ethnicities 759
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There are 416 colleges that offer a doctor’s degree in education admin. Learn more about the most popular 20 below:

#1

University of Southern California

Los Angeles, California
303 Yearly Graduations
60% Women
50% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

University of Southern California tops the list of the most popular school in the U.S. for education admin majors who are seeking their doctor's degree. Each year, around 46,200 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $60,446 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $60,446 per year. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 303 doctor's degrees were handed out to education admin majors at USC. Around 50% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 60% were women.

#2

Grand Canyon University

Phoenix, Arizona
268 Yearly Graduations
68% Women
50% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

Grand Canyon University comes in at #2 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in education admin. Each year, around 103,400 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $16,401 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $10,621 per year. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 268 people received their doctor's degree in education admin from Grand Canyon University. About 68% of this group were women, and 50% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.

#3

Liberty University

Lynchburg, Virginia
213 Yearly Graduations
62% Women
27% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

Liberty University is the 3rd most popular school in the nation for students seeking a doctor's degree in education admin. Each year, around 93,300 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $15,409 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $7,847 per year. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 213 people received their doctor's degree in education admin from Liberty University. Around 27% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 62% were women.

#4

Capella University

Minneapolis, Minnesota
195 Yearly Graduations
79% Women
49% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

Capella University comes in at #4 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in education admin. Each year, around 38,900 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $14,148 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $14,784 per year. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 195 doctor's degrees were handed out to education admin majors at Capella University. Of these students, 79% were women and 49% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.

#5

American College of Education

Indianapolis, Indiana
177 Yearly Graduations
63% Women
37% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

American College of Education comes in at #5 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in education admin. 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. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 177 doctor's degrees were handed out to education admin majors at American College of Education. Of these students, 63% were women and 37% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.

#6

Trevecca Nazarene University

Nashville, Tennessee
157 Yearly Graduations
78% Women
61% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

Trevecca Nazarene University is the 6th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a doctor's degree in education admin. Roughly 3,900 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $25,998 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $11,235 per year. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 157 people received their doctor's degree in education admin from TNU. About 78% of this group were women, and 61% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.

95 Yearly Graduations
69% Women
52% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

The 7th most popular school in the country for education admin 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 $39,250 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $24,174 per year. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 95 doctor's degrees were handed out to education admin majors at Abilene Christian. Around 52% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 69% were women.

#8

University of the Cumberlands

Williamsburg, Kentucky
94 Yearly Graduations
67% Women
12% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

University of the Cumberlands is the 8th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a doctor's degree in education admin. 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 $4,282 per year. The education admin program at University of the Cumberlands awarded 94 doctor's degrees during the 2020-2021 school year. Of these students, 67% were women and 12% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.

#9

Maryville University of Saint Louis

Saint Louis, Missouri
79 Yearly Graduations
72% Women
33% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

Maryville University of Saint Louis comes in at #9 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in education admin. Roughly 10,900 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $24,766 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $14,346 per year. The education admin program at Maryville University of Saint Louis awarded 79 doctor's degrees during the 2020-2021 school year. About 72% of this group were women, and 33% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.

#10

Drexel University

Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
76 Yearly Graduations
74% Women
46% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

Drexel University comes in at #10 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in education admin. Roughly 23,500 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $54,766 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $36,234 per year. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 76 doctor's degrees were handed out to education admin majors at Drexel. Of these students, 74% were women and 46% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.

#11

Wilmington University

New Castle, Delaware
75 Yearly Graduations
72% Women
36% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

The 11th most popular school in the country for education admin majors who are seeking their doctor's degree is Wilmington University. Roughly 14,700 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $11,700 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $9,000 per year. The education admin program at Wilmington University awarded 75 doctor's degrees during the 2020-2021 school year. About 72% of this group were women, and 36% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.

#12

Creighton University

Omaha, Nebraska
68 Yearly Graduations
57% Women
25% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

Creighton University is the 12th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a doctor's degree in education admin. Each year, around 8,700 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $42,618 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $17,190 per year. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 68 people received their doctor's degree in education admin from Creighton. Of these students, 57% were women and 25% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.

#12

William Woods University

Fulton, Missouri
68 Yearly Graduations
71% Women
12% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

The 12th most popular school in the country for education admin majors who are seeking their doctor's degree is William Woods University. Each year, around 2,100 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $25,750 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $7,200 per year. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 68 doctor's degrees were handed out to education admin majors at William Woods. About 71% of this group were women, and 12% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.

#14

University of Houston

Houston, Texas
66 Yearly Graduations
77% Women
61% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

University of Houston comes in at #14 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in education admin. Roughly 47,000 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $8,685 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $8,713 per year. The education admin program at University of Houston awarded 66 doctor's degrees during the 2020-2021 school year. Of these students, 77% were women and 61% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.

#15

Concordia University, Chicago

River Forest, Illinois
64 Yearly Graduations
58% Women
41% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

Concordia University, Chicago comes in at #15 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in education admin. Each year, around 6,400 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $33,310 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $9,090 per year. The education admin program at Concordia University, Chicago awarded 64 doctor's degrees during the 2020-2021 school year. Of these students, 58% were women and 41% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.

#16

National Louis University

Chicago, Illinois
63 Yearly Graduations
67% Women
57% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

The 16th most popular school in the country for education admin majors who are seeking their doctor's degree is National Louis University. Roughly 7,400 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $13,419 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $11,646 per year. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 63 doctor's degrees were handed out to education admin majors at NLU. Of these students, 67% were women and 57% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.

#17

Pepperdine University

Malibu, California
60 Yearly Graduations
63% Women
45% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

Pepperdine University comes in at #17 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in education admin. Each year, around 9,500 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $59,450 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $37,300 per year. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 60 doctor's degrees were handed out to education admin majors at Pepperdine. About 63% of this group were women, and 45% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.

#18

University of Missouri - Columbia

Columbia, Missouri
55 Yearly Graduations
62% Women
11% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

University of Missouri - Columbia comes in at #18 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in education admin. Roughly 31,000 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $10,017 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $9,950 per year. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 55 people received their doctor's degree in education admin from Mizzou. About 62% of this group were women, and 11% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.

#19

Brandman University

Irvine, California
54 Yearly Graduations
74% Women
37% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

The 19th most popular school in the country for education admin majors who are seeking their doctor's degree is Brandman University. Roughly 10,900 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $12,000 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $12,240 per year. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 54 doctor's degrees were handed out to education admin majors at Brandman. About 74% of this group were women, and 37% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.

#20

Lamar University

Beaumont, Texas
53 Yearly Graduations
68% Women
38% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

The 20th most popular school in the country for education admin majors who are seeking their doctor's degree is Lamar University. Roughly 16,600 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $6,228 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $6,471 per year. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 53 people received their doctor's degree in education admin from Lamar University. Of these students, 68% were women and 38% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.

Below are some popular majors that are similar to education admin that offer doctor’s degrees.

Major Annual Degrees Awarded
General Education 2,177
Curriculum & Instruction 1,434
Teacher Education Subject Specific 495
Teacher Education Grade Specific 431
Other Education 426

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.

More about our data sources and methodologies.

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