2023 Best Education Doctor's Degree Schools in North Carolina
Finding the Best Education Doctor's Degree School for You
In 2020-2021, education students earned 7,730 degrees and certificates from a North Carolina school, making the subject the 4th in the state.
When it comes to higher education, there are a lot of options for students. With more and more schools offering online options, you could even register for a great program on the other side of the country. On top of that, there are a considerable number of trade schools that offer fast-track entry to many fields.
The Best Education Doctor's Degree Schools in North Carolina ranking is one of many tools that Course Advisor has developed to help you make your educational decision. This report analyzed 12 schools in North Carolina to see which ones offered the best doctor's degree programs 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 North Carolina
The colleges and universities below are the best for education majors pursuing a doctor's degree.
Top 10 Best Education Doctor's Degree Schools
Our analysis found Appalachian State University to be the best school for education students who want to pursue a doctor’s degree in North Carolina. Appalachian State is a fairly large public school located in the distant town of Boone.
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A rank of #2 on this year’s list means University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill is a great place for education students working on their doctor’s degree. Located in the small city of Chapel Hill, UNC Chapel Hill is a public school with a fairly large student population.
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Out of the 12 schools in North Carolina that were part of this year’s ranking, East Carolina University landed the # 3 spot on the list. ECU is a fairly large public school located in the city of Greenville.
You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend High Point University. It ranked #4 on our 2023 Best Education Doctor’s Degree Schools in North Carolina list. High Point is a moderately-sized private not-for-profit school located in the midsize city of High Point.
The excellent doctor’s degree programs at Wingate University helped the school earn the #5 place on this year’s ranking of the best education schools in North Carolina. Located in the large suburb of Wingate, Wingate is a private not-for-profit school with a small student population.
North Carolina State University came in at #6 in this year’s edition of the Best Education Doctor’s Degree Schools in North Carolina ranking. Located in the large city of Raleigh, NC State is a public college with a fairly large student population.
University of North Carolina at Greensboro ranked #7 on this year’s Best Education Doctor’s Degree Schools in North Carolina list. Located in the large city of Greensboro, UNC Greensboro is a public college with a fairly large student population.
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University of North Carolina at Wilmington came in at #8 in this year’s edition of the Best Education Doctor’s Degree Schools in North Carolina ranking. UNCW is a fairly large public school located in the city of Wilmington.
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Western Carolina University ranked #9 on this year’s Best Education Doctor’s Degree Schools in North Carolina list. Located in the distant town of Cullowhee, WCU is a public school with a large student population.
With a ranking of #10, University of North Carolina at Charlotte did quite well on this year’s best schools for education students working on their doctor’s degree. Located in the large city of Charlotte, UNC Charlotte is a public school with a very large student population.
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Best Education Colleges in the Southeast Region
Explore all the Best Education Schools in the Southeast Area or other specific states within that region.
| State | Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| West Virginia | 1,515 |
| South Carolina | 3,980 |
| Florida | 10,069 |
| Virginia | 9,522 |
| Arkansas | 4,954 |
| Mississippi | 4,219 |
| Louisiana | 2,977 |
| Alabama | 5,059 |
| Kentucky | 5,329 |
| Georgia | 9,722 |
| Tennessee | 5,194 |
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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 12 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).
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