Doctor’s Degrees in Educational Assessment
Education Levels of Assessment Majors
During the most recent year for which data is available, 290 people earned their doctor's degree in assessment. This earns it the #73 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 assessment at each degree level.
| Education Level | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s Degree | 2,111 |
| Master’s Degree | 1,520 |
| Graduate Certificate | 328 |
| Doctor’s Degree | 290 |
Earnings of Assessment Majors With Doctor’s Degrees
The median salary for graduates holding a doctor's degree in assessment is $77,480. A lot of factors can contribute to this number, such as the location of your workplace and the availability of other perks and bonuses. To get a better picture, earnings for this category of people can range from a low of $76,189 to a high of $79,146.
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 assessment. About 69.3% of graduates with this degree are female.
| Gender | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Men | 89 |
| Women | 201 |
The racial-ethnic distribution of assessment doctor’s degree students is as follows:
| Race/Ethnicity | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Asian | 10 |
| Black or African American | 27 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 18 |
| White | 167 |
| International Students | 56 |
| Other Races/Ethnicities | 12 |
Most Popular Assessment Programs for Doctor’s Degrees
There are 51 colleges that offer a doctor’s degree in assessment. Learn more about the most popular 20 below:
The most popular school in the United States for assessment students seekinga doctor's degree is A T Still University of Health Sciences. Each year, around 3,900 students seeking various degrees attend the university. During the most recent year for which we have data, 51 people received their doctor's degree in assessment from A T Still University of Health Sciences. Around 19% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 79% were women. Those who complete their doctor's degree in assessment at A T Still University of Health Sciences make a median salary of 77,480.
University of Kentucky is the 2nd most popular school in the nation for students seeking a doctor's degree in assessment. Each year, around 29,900 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $11,849 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $12,967 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 35 people received their doctor's degree in assessment from UK. Around 15% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 70% were women. University of Kentucky assessment graduates who receive their doctor's degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $77,480.
Brigham Young University - Provo is the 3rd most popular school in the nation for students seeking a doctor's degree in assessment. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $6,496 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $8,096 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 11 people received their doctor's degree in assessment from BYU. Around 33% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 100% were women. Those who complete their doctor's degree in assessment at Brigham Young University - Provo make a median salary of 77,480.
North Dakota State University - Main Campus comes in at #3 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in assessment. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $9,309 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $7,585 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 11 people received their doctor's degree in assessment from North Dakota State University. Data shows that North Dakota State University graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $77,480.
Augusta University is the 5th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a doctor's degree in assessment. Each year, around 8,900 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $6,892 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $5,504 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 10 people received their doctor's degree in assessment from Augusta University. About 42% of this group were women, and 50% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. Those who complete their doctor's degree in assessment at Augusta University make a median salary of 77,480.
The 6th most popular school in the country for assessment majors who are seeking their doctor's degree is Middle Tennessee State University. Roughly 22,000 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $7,536 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $9,648 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 9 people received their doctor's degree in assessment from Middle Tennessee State University. Middle Tennessee State University assessment graduates who receive their doctor's degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $77,480.
North Carolina State University is the 6th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a doctor's degree in assessment. Roughly 36,000 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $6,535 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $9,459 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 9 people received their doctor's degree in assessment from NC State. About 50% of this group were women, and 25% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. Data shows that NC State graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $77,480.
Teachers College at Columbia University comes in at #8 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in assessment. Each year, around 4,500 students seeking various degrees attend the university. During the most recent year for which we have data, 8 people received their doctor's degree in assessment from Teachers College. Of these students, 75% were women and 25% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Data shows that Teachers College graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $77,480.
University of Colorado at Colorado Springs is the 8th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a doctor's degree in assessment. Each year, around 12,300 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $8,738 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $14,703 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 8 people received their doctor's degree in assessment from UCCS. About 75% of this group were women, and 17% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. University of Colorado at Colorado Springs assessment graduates who receive their doctor's degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $77,480.
University of Denver is the 8th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a doctor's degree in assessment. Each year, around 13,800 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $58,032 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $58,032 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 8 people received their doctor's degree in assessment from DU. Data shows that DU graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $77,480.
The 8th most popular school in the country for assessment majors who are seeking their doctor's degree is University of California - Irvine. Roughly 36,300 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $11,834 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $12,264 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 8 people received their doctor's degree in assessment from UC Irvine. Of these students, 73% were women and 18% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. University of California - Irvine assessment graduates who receive their doctor's degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $77,480.
University of North Dakota is the 12th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a doctor's degree in assessment. Each year, around 13,600 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $9,237 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $11,963 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 6 people received their doctor's degree in assessment from UND. Of these students, 33% were women and 33% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. University of North Dakota assessment graduates who receive their doctor's degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $77,480.
The 12th most popular school in the country for assessment majors who are seeking their doctor's degree is Boston College. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $66,410 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $35,784 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 6 people received their doctor's degree in assessment from Boston College. Those who complete their doctor's degree in assessment at Boston College make a median salary of 77,480.
University of Iowa comes in at #12 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in assessment. Each year, around 30,300 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $9,016 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $11,256 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 6 people received their doctor's degree in assessment from Iowa. About 67% of this group were women, and 11% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. Data shows that Iowa graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $77,480.
University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign is the 16th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a doctor's degree in assessment. Roughly 52,600 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $14,768 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $15,545 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 5 people received their doctor's degree in assessment from UIUC. Of these students, 75% were women and 25% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Those who complete their doctor's degree in assessment at University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign make a median salary of 77,480.
Michigan State University is the 16th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a doctor's degree in assessment. Roughly 49,600 attend the school each year. 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, 5 people received their doctor's degree in assessment from Michigan State. Michigan State University assessment graduates who receive their doctor's degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $77,480.
Wayne State University is the 16th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a doctor's degree in assessment. Roughly 26,200 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $13,660 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $18,301 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 5 people received their doctor's degree in assessment from Wayne State. Wayne State University assessment graduates who receive their doctor's degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $77,480.
University of South Carolina - Columbia is the 19th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a doctor's degree in assessment. Roughly 35,400 attend the school each year. 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, 4 people received their doctor's degree in assessment from UofSC. About 78% of this group were women, and 11% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. University of South Carolina - Columbia assessment graduates who receive their doctor's degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $77,480.
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Related Majors
Below are some popular majors that are similar to assessment that offer doctor’s degrees.
| Major | Annual Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| Educational Administration | 8,361 |
| General Education | 2,501 |
| Curriculum & Instruction | 1,788 |
| Teacher Education Subject Specific | 494 |
| Other Education | 471 |
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.
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- National Center for Education Statistics
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- Bureau of Labor Statistics
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