General Education Doctor’s Degrees
A doctor’s degree in General Education is offered at 733 colleges in the United States, where you can earn adoctor’s degree in General Education. In recent years, the majority of students earning degrees in this area were women, and about52% were students from underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Also, 4.6% of General Education graduates were international students.
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Education Levels of General Education Majors
During the most recent year for which data is available, 27,481 people earned theirGeneral Education majors across all award levels. The following table shows the number of diplomas awarded in General Education at each degree level.
| Education Level | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Certificate | 360 |
| Associate’s Degree | 1,931 |
| Bachelor’s Degree | 7,330 |
| Master’s Degree | 15,448 |
| Doctor’s Degree (this page) | 2,405 |
Earnings of General Education Majors With Doctor’s Degrees (All Award Levels)
The U.S. Department of Education reports a median salary for graduates with adoctor’s degree in General Education of $57,194 four years after graduation. These figures are reported program-wide, across all award levels.
This number may vary for many reasons. For instance, you may move to a location where people with your degree are rare and make more money.
| Years After Graduation | Median Earnings |
|---|---|
| 1 year | $56,718 |
| 4 years | $57,194 |
| 5 years | $63,573 |
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, field-of-study earnings tracker (program-wide, all award levels).
Student Debt (All Award Levels)
We do not have the data to estimate the median debt for graduates with this degree.
Student Diversity
This degree is more popular with female students. About 76.2% of graduates with this degree are women.
| Gender | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Men | 612 |
| Women | 1,957 |
The racial-ethnic distribution of General Education graduates is as follows:
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Grads | Share |
|---|---|---|
| White | 1,120 | 43.6% |
| Asian | 98 | 3.8% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 305 | 11.9% |
| Black or African American | 645 | 25.1% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 14 | 0.5% |
| Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander | 9 | 0.4% |
| Two or More Races | 65 | 2.5% |
| Race Unknown | 195 | 7.6% |
| International Students | 118 | 4.6% |
This degree is not very popular with international students. Only 4.6% of graduates fall into this category.
See the minority definition in the References below.
Most Popular General Education Programs for Doctor’s Degrees
There are 903 colleges that offer a doctor’s degree in General Education. Learn more about the most popular below:
The most popular school in the United States for General Education students seeking a doctor's degree is Walden University. This school awarded 994 doctor's degrees in General Education in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their doctor's degree in General Education here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
National University comes in at #2 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in General Education. During the most recent year for which we have data, 779 people received their doctor's degree in General Education from this school. Graduates who complete their doctor's degree in General Education here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Teachers College of San Joaquin comes in at #3 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in General Education. This school awarded 658 doctor's degrees in General Education in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Northcentral University comes in at #4 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in General Education. During the most recent year for which we have data, 551 people received their doctor's degree in General Education from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
The University of Texas at El Paso is a popular choice for General Education majors seeking their doctor's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 328 people received their doctor's degree in General Education from this school. Graduates who complete their doctor's degree in General Education here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
University of North Texas comes in at #6 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in General Education. During the most recent year for which we have data, 328 people received their doctor's degree in General Education from this school. Graduates who complete their doctor's degree in General Education here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Texas A&M University-College Station is a popular choice for General Education majors seeking their doctor's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 308 people received their doctor's degree in General Education from this school. Graduates who complete their doctor's degree in General Education here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Southern New Hampshire University comes in at #8 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in General Education. This school awarded 304 doctor's degrees in General Education in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their doctor's degree in General Education here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Johns Hopkins University is a popular choice for General Education majors seeking their doctor's degree. This school awarded 293 doctor's degrees in General Education in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Liberty University is a popular choice for General Education majors seeking their doctor's degree. This school awarded 284 doctor's degrees in General Education in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their doctor's degree in General Education here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Texas Tech University comes in at #11 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in General Education. During the most recent year for which we have data, 278 people received their doctor's degree in General Education from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Eastern Washington University comes in at #12 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in General Education. During the most recent year for which we have data, 277 people received their doctor's degree in General Education from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Nova Southeastern University is a popular choice for General Education majors seeking their doctor's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 268 people received their doctor's degree in General Education from this school. Graduates who complete their doctor's degree in General Education here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Grand Valley State University comes in at #14 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in General Education. During the most recent year for which we have data, 262 people received their doctor's degree in General Education from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
The University of Texas at San Antonio is a popular choice for General Education majors seeking their doctor's degree. This school awarded 260 doctor's degrees in General Education in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their doctor's degree in General Education here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Purdue University-Main Campus comes in at #16 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in General Education. This school awarded 252 doctor's degrees in General Education in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
University of California-Irvine comes in at #17 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in General Education. During the most recent year for which we have data, 250 people received their doctor's degree in General Education from this school. Graduates who complete their doctor's degree in General Education here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Central State University comes in at #18 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in General Education. During the most recent year for which we have data, 242 people received their doctor's degree in General Education from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Ohio State University-Main Campus comes in at #19 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in General Education. This school awarded 240 doctor's degrees in General Education in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their doctor's degree in General Education here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
San Diego State University is a popular choice for General Education majors seeking their doctor's degree. This school awarded 226 doctor's degrees in General Education in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
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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 to obtain the percentage of racial-ethnic minorities.
- College Factual
- National Center for Education Statistics (IPEDS)
- O*NET Online
- U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics
- U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard
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