Doctor’s Degrees in General Education
Education Levels of Education Majors
During the most recent year for which data is available, 2,501 people earned their doctor's degree in education. This makes it the 14th most popular doctor's degree program in the country.
The following table shows the number of diplomas awarded in education at each degree level.
| Education Level | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Master’s Degree | 14,076 |
| Bachelor’s Degree | 6,922 |
| Doctor’s Degree | 2,501 |
| Associate Degree | 1,987 |
| Graduate Certificate | 1,248 |
| Basic Certificate | 681 |
| Undergraduate Certificate | 430 |
Earnings of Education Majors With Doctor’s Degrees
The median salary for graduates holding a doctor's degree in education is $80,729. This number may vary for a lot of reasons. For instance, you may decide to move to a location where people with your degree are rare and make more money. A better approximation of salary is to look at the typical range of salaries. In this case the low is $72,884 and the high is $93,417.
Student Debt
The data on debt ranges for education majors who have their doctor's degree is not available.
Student Diversity
More women than men pursue their doctor's degree in education. About 76.2% of graduates with this degree are female.
| Gender | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Men | 596 |
| Women | 1,905 |
The racial-ethnic distribution of education doctor’s degree students is as follows:
| Race/Ethnicity | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Asian | 95 |
| Black or African American | 568 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 289 |
| White | 1,173 |
| International Students | 116 |
| Other Races/Ethnicities | 260 |
Most Popular Education Programs for Doctor’s Degrees
There are 106 colleges that offer a doctor’s degree in education. Learn more about the most popular 20 below:
Northcentral University tops the list of the most popular school in the U.S. for education majors who are seeking their doctor's degree. 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, 361 people received their doctor's degree in education from Northcentral University. Of these students, 80% were women and 50% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Data shows that Northcentral University graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $80,729.
The 3rd 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, 291 people received their doctor's degree in education from NUS Florida. Around 82% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 78% were women. Nova Southeastern University education graduates who receive their doctor's degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $80,729.
Northeastern University Professional Advancement Network comes in at #4 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in education. 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. Around 31% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 75% were women. Those who complete their doctor's degree in education at Northeastern University Professional Advancement Network make a median salary of 80,729.
Ohio State University - Main Campus is the 5th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a doctor's degree in education. Roughly 61,300 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $11,826 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $12,515 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 73 people received their doctor's degree in education from Ohio State. Around 16% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 73% were women. Data shows that Ohio State graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $80,729.
Johns Hopkins University comes in at #6 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in education. Each year, around 28,800 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $62,840 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $62,840 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 48 people received their doctor's degree in education from Johns Hopkins. Of these students, 77% were women and 30% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Those who complete their doctor's degree in education at Johns Hopkins University make a median salary of 80,729.
University of Missouri - St Louis is the 7th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a doctor's degree in education. Roughly 13,800 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $14,400 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $14,736 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 45 people received their doctor's degree in education from UMSL. About 81% of this group were women, and 40% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. University of Missouri - St Louis education graduates who receive their doctor's degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $80,729.
The 8th most popular school in the country for education majors who are seeking their doctor's degree is University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign. Each year, around 52,600 students seeking various degrees attend the university. 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, 41 people received their doctor's degree in education from UIUC. About 57% of this group were women, and 41% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. Data shows that UIUC graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $80,729.
University of Central Florida is the 9th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a doctor's degree in education. Roughly 71,800 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $4,478 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $6,916 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 34 people received their doctor's degree in education from UCF. Around 32% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 89% were women. Those who complete their doctor's degree in education at University of Central Florida make a median salary of 80,729.
University of California - Los Angeles comes in at #10 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in education. Roughly 44,500 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, 33 people received their doctor's degree in education from UCLA. About 75% of this group were women, and 64% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. Those who complete their doctor's degree in education at University of California - Los Angeles make a median salary of 80,729.
Azusa Pacific University is the 11th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a doctor's degree in education. Roughly 9,000 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $42,900 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $17,180 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 32 people received their doctor's degree in education from Azusa Pacific. Of these students, 72% were women and 32% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Those who complete their doctor's degree in education at Azusa Pacific University make a median salary of 80,729.
Harvard University comes in at #12 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in education. Roughly 30,300 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $54,269 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $54,032 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 30 people received their doctor's degree in education from Harvard. About 52% of this group were women, and 72% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. Harvard University education graduates who receive their doctor's degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $80,729.
University of Mississippi comes in at #13 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in education. Roughly 21,000 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $9,252 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $9,252 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 27 people received their doctor's degree in education from Ole Miss. Of these students, 63% were women and 27% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Those who complete their doctor's degree in education at University of Mississippi make a median salary of 80,729.
George Mason University comes in at #13 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in education. Each year, around 38,500 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $10,095 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $13,726 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 27 people received their doctor's degree in education from GMU. Of these students, 86% were women and 23% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Those who complete their doctor's degree in education at George Mason University make a median salary of 80,729.
The 15th most popular school in the country for education majors who are seeking their doctor's degree is Purdue University - Main Campus. Each year, around 46,600 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $9,718 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $9,718 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 24 people received their doctor's degree in education from Purdue. About 57% of this group were women, and 21% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. Purdue University - Main Campus education graduates who receive their doctor's degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $80,729.
Arizona State University - Skysong is the 15th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a doctor's degree in education. Each year, around 53,900 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $11,308 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $10,170 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 24 people received their doctor's degree in education from ASU - Skysong. About 76% of this group were women, and 20% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. Those who complete their doctor's degree in education at Arizona State University - Skysong make a median salary of 80,729.
Virginia Commonwealth University is the 17th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a doctor's degree in education. Each year, around 29,000 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $12,850 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $13,404 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 23 people received their doctor's degree in education from VCU. Of these students, 76% were women and 12% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Data shows that VCU graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $80,729.
The 18th most popular school in the country for education majors who are seeking their doctor's degree is Claremont Graduate University. Each year, around 1,900 students seeking various degrees attend the university. During the most recent year for which we have data, 21 people received their doctor's degree in education from Claremont Graduate University. Of these students, 77% were women and 46% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Claremont Graduate University education graduates who receive their doctor's degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $80,729.
The 19th most popular school in the country for education majors who are seeking their doctor's degree is Cleveland State University. Each year, around 15,200 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $12,503 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $10,840 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 19 people received their doctor's degree in education from Cleveland State University. Around 44% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 78% were women. Those who complete their doctor's degree in education at Cleveland State University make a median salary of 80,729.
The 19th most popular school in the country for education majors who are seeking their doctor's degree is University of Michigan - Ann Arbor. Each year, around 47,900 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $17,977 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $27,192 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 19 people received their doctor's degree in education from U-M. Around 27% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 82% were women. Data shows that U-M graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $80,729.
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Related Majors
Below are some popular majors that are similar to education that offer doctor’s degrees.
| Major | Annual Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| Educational Administration | 8,361 |
| Curriculum & Instruction | 1,788 |
| Teacher Education Subject Specific | 494 |
| Other Education | 471 |
| Student Counseling | 401 |
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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