Doctor’s Degrees in Educational Assessment
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Education Levels of Assessment Majors
In 2020-2021, 270 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 | 1,336 |
| Master’s Degree | 643 |
| Graduate Certificate | 302 |
| Doctor’s Degree | 270 |
| Basic Certificate | 1 |
Earnings of Assessment Majors With Doctor’s Degrees
The median salary for graduates holding a doctor's degree in assessment is $82,752. 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 $75,863 and the high is $83,423.
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 63.3% of graduates with this degree are female.
| Gender | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Men | 99 |
| Women | 171 |
The racial-ethnic distribution of assessment doctor’s degree students is as follows:
| Race/Ethnicity | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Asian | 13 |
| Black or African American | 19 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 14 |
| White | 145 |
| International Students | 58 |
| Other Races/Ethnicities | 21 |
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. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 51 doctor's degrees were handed out to assessment majors at A T Still University of Health Sciences. Around 27% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 73% were women.
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 $11,247 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $12,311 per year. The assessment program at University of Kentucky awarded 35 doctor's degrees during the 2020-2021 school year. Of these students, 60% were women and 11% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
Brigham Young University - Provo is the 3rd most popular school in the nation for students seeking a doctor's degree in assessment. Roughly 36,400 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $6,120 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $7,700 per year. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 11 people received their doctor's degree in assessment from BYU. Around 18% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 55% were women.
North Dakota State University - Main Campus comes in at #3 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in assessment. Roughly 12,800 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $8,951 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $7,293 per year. The assessment program at North Dakota State University - Main Campus awarded 11 doctor's degrees during the 2020-2021 school year. Around 27% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 73% were women.
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. The assessment program at Augusta University awarded 10 doctor's degrees during the 2020-2021 school year. Of these students, 70% were women and 30% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
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 $7,344 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $9,396 per year. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 9 doctor's degrees were handed out to assessment majors at Middle Tennessee State University. Around 11% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 56% were women.
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 $9,095 per year. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 9 people received their doctor's degree in assessment from NC State. Around 22% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 78% were women.
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. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 8 doctor's degrees were handed out to assessment majors at Teachers College. About 38% of this group were women, and 13% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
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 $9,338 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $13,854 per year. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 8 people received their doctor's degree in assessment from UCCS. Around 25% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 25% were women.
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 $53,640 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $53,640 per year. The assessment program at University of Denver awarded 8 doctor's degrees during the 2020-2021 school year.
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 $11,442 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $11,442 per year. The assessment program at University of California - Irvine awarded 8 doctor's degrees during the 2020-2021 school year. Around 13% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 88% were women.
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 $8,882 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $11,503 per year. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 6 people received their doctor's degree in assessment from UND.
The 12th most popular school in the country for assessment majors who are seeking their doctor's degree is Boston College. Each year, around 14,900 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $60,530 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $32,616 per year. The assessment program at Boston College awarded 6 doctor's degrees during the 2020-2021 school year. Around 33% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 67% were women.
Kent State University at Kent is the 12th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a doctor's degree in assessment. Each year, around 26,800 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $11,000 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $11,766 per year. The assessment program at Kent State University at Kent awarded 6 doctor's degrees during the 2020-2021 school year.
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 $8,356 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $10,432 per year. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 6 doctor's degrees were handed out to assessment majors at Iowa.
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 $14,446 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $14,635 per year. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 5 doctor's degrees were handed out to assessment majors at UIUC. About 80% of this group were women, and 20% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
Michigan State University is the 16th 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 $15,966 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $19,714 per year. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 5 doctor's degrees were handed out to assessment majors at Michigan State.
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 $13,532 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $16,920 per year. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 5 people received their doctor's degree in assessment from Wayne State. About 80% of this group were women, and 40% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
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 $13,734 per year. The assessment program at University of South Carolina - Columbia awarded 4 doctor's degrees during the 2020-2021 school year. Around 50% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 75% were women.
The 19th most popular school in the country for assessment majors who are seeking their doctor's degree is University of Delaware. Each year, around 23,600 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $12,980 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $17,100 per year. The assessment program at University of Delaware awarded 4 doctor's degrees during the 2020-2021 school year.
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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 | 7,684 |
| General Education | 2,177 |
| Curriculum & Instruction | 1,434 |
| Teacher Education Subject Specific | 495 |
| Teacher Education Grade Specific | 431 |
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
- O*NET Online
- Bureau of Labor Statistics
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