Doctor’s Degrees in Learning Sciences
Education Levels of Learning Sciences Majors
During the most recent year for which data is available, 24 people earned their doctor's degree in learning sciences. This earns it the #450 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 learning sciences at each degree level.
| Education Level | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s Degree | 2,098 |
| Master’s Degree | 690 |
| Graduate Certificate | 51 |
| Doctor’s Degree | 24 |
Earnings of Learning Sciences Majors With Doctor’s Degrees
We are unable to calculate the median earnings for learning sciences majors with their doctor's degree due to lack of data.
Student Debt
We do not have the data to calculate the median and range of debt loads for learning sciences students who are doctor's degree holders.
Student Diversity
More women than men pursue their doctor's degree in learning sciences. About 66.7% of graduates with this degree are female.
| Gender | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Men | 8 |
| Women | 16 |
The racial-ethnic distribution of learning sciences doctor’s degree students is as follows:
| Race/Ethnicity | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 3 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 3 |
| White | 15 |
| International Students | 0 |
| Other Races/Ethnicities | 3 |
Most Popular Learning Sciences Programs for Doctor’s Degrees
There are 6 colleges that offer a doctor’s degree in learning sciences. Learn more about the most popular 6 below:
University of Washington - Seattle Campus tops the list of the most popular school in the U.S. for learning sciences majors who are seeking their doctor's degree. Roughly 48,100 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $11,524 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $17,514 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 4 people received their doctor's degree in learning sciences from UW Seattle. Of these students, 71% were women and 29% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
University of New Mexico - Main Campus comes in at #2 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in learning sciences. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $6,803 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $6,287 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 3 people received their doctor's degree in learning sciences from UNM.
The 3rd most popular school in the country for learning sciences majors who are seeking their doctor's degree is Clemson University. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $14,038 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $11,220 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 2 people received their doctor's degree in learning sciences from Clemson.
University of Illinois at Chicago is the 4th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a doctor's degree in learning sciences. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $12,656 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $14,108 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 1 people received their doctor's degree in learning sciences from UIC.
The 4th most popular school in the country for learning sciences majors who are seeking their doctor's degree is Fontbonne University. Each year, around 1,100 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $28,276 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $13,950 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 1 people received their doctor's degree in learning sciences from Fontbonne University.
The 6th most popular school in the country for learning sciences majors who are seeking their doctor's degree is University of Colorado Boulder. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $13,910 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $15,849 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 0 people received their doctor's degree in learning sciences from CU - Boulder. Of these students, 100% were women and 100% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
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Related Majors
Below are some popular majors that are similar to learning sciences that offer doctor’s degrees.
| Major | Annual Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| Educational Evaluation & Research | 114 |
| Other Educational Assessment | 88 |
| Educational Statistics & Methods | 60 |
| Educational Assessment & Testing | 4 |
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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