2023 Best Education Doctor's Degree Schools in Washington
Finding the Best Education Doctor's Degree School for You
Education is one of the most popular subjects to study in Washington. With 5,206 degrees and certificates handed out in 2020-2021, it ranked 5th out of all the majors we track in the state.
When it comes to higher education, there are a lot of options for students. As online education oppotunities continue to grow, you're not restricted to just schools in your local area anymore. Even some of the 'big name' schools are offering online courses. Also, there are a number of trade schools with offerings that you might find attractive.
The Best Education Doctor's Degree Schools in Washington ranking is one of many tools that Course Advisor has developed to help you make your educational decision. Our analysis looked at 7 schools in Washington to see which doctor's degree programs offered the best educational experiences for students. The factors used to develop this ranking include those related to how in-demand the school is, the overall quality of the school, and post-graduation wages, and more.
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2023 Best Education Doctor’s Degree Schools in Washington
The colleges and universities below are the best for education majors pursuing a doctor's degree.
Top Washington Schools for a Doctorate in Education
Our analysis found University of Washington - Seattle Campus to be the best school for education students who want to pursue a doctor’s degree in Washington. UW Seattle is a very large public school located in the large city of Seattle.
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You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around you if you attend University of Washington - Tacoma Campus. The school came in at #2 on this year’s Best Education Doctor’s Degree Schools in Washington list. Located in the medium-sized city of Tacoma, UW Tacoma is a public college with a medium-sized student population.
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You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend Washington State University. It ranked #3 on our 2023 Best Education Doctor’s Degree Schools in Washington list. Located in the distant town of Pullman, Wazzu is a public college with a very large student population.
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The excellent doctor’s degree programs at Seattle Pacific University helped the school earn the #4 place on this year’s ranking of the best education schools in Washington. Located in the large city of Seattle, SPU is a private not-for-profit school with a small student population.
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You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend Gonzaga University. It ranked #5 on our 2023 Best Education Doctor’s Degree Schools in Washington list. Gonzaga is a moderately-sized private not-for-profit school located in the midsize city of Spokane.
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With a ranking of #6, City University of Seattle did quite well on this year’s best schools for education students working on their doctor’s degree. CityU is a small private not-for-profit school located in the city of Seattle.
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Seattle University landed the #7 spot in the 2023 rankings for the best doctor’s degree education programs. Seattle U is a medium-sized private not-for-profit school located in the large city of Seattle.
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| State | Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| California | 25,545 |
| Oregon | 4,001 |
| Hawaii | 830 |
| Nevada | 1,387 |
| Alaska | 331 |
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Education Related Rankings by Major
Education Majors to Study
| Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Teacher Education Grade Specific | 110,226 |
| Educational Administration | 46,469 |
| Teacher Education Subject Specific | 43,297 |
| Special Education | 36,792 |
| General Education | 29,810 |
| Curriculum & Instruction | 19,832 |
| Student Counseling | 13,858 |
| Instructional Media Design | 8,695 |
| Teaching English or French | 5,791 |
| Other Education | 4,858 |
| Teaching Assistants | 2,751 |
| Educational Assessment | 2,552 |
| Multilingual Education | 1,910 |
| Education Philosophy | 737 |
| International Education | 293 |
Most Popular Related Majors
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Social Sciences | 205,984 |
| Psychology | 195,678 |
| Communication & Journalism | 120,571 |
| Family, Consumer & Human Sciences | 55,820 |
| History | 32,731 |
Notes and References
*These averages are for the top 7 schools only.
- Read more about our ranking methodology.
- The Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS) from the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), a branch of the U.S. Department of Education (DOE) serves as the core of the rest of our data about colleges.
- Some other college data, including much of the graduate earnings data, comes from the U.S. Department of Education’s (College Scorecard).
- Credit for the banner image above goes to Horadrim.
More about our data sources and methodologies.