Early Childhood Education Doctor’s Degrees
There are 921 colleges and universities across the nation that offer adoctor’s degree in Early Childhood Education.
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Education Levels of Early Childhood Education Majors
During the most recent year for which data is available, 32,570 people earned theirEarly Childhood Education majors across all award levels. The following table shows the number of diplomas awarded in Early Childhood Education at each degree level.
| Education Level | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Certificate | 2,075 |
| Associate’s Degree | 6,953 |
| Bachelor’s Degree | 12,524 |
| Master’s Degree | 9,489 |
| Doctor’s Degree (this page) | 18 |
Earnings of Early Childhood Education Majors With Doctor’s Degrees (All Award Levels)
The median salary for graduates holding adoctor’s degree in Early Childhood Education of $43,846 four years after graduation. These figures are reported program-wide, across all award levels.
A lot of factors can contribute to this number, such as the location of your workplace and the availability of other perks and bonuses.
| Years After Graduation | Median Earnings |
|---|---|
| 1 year | $44,857 |
| 4 years | $43,846 |
| 5 years | $48,879 |
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, field-of-study earnings tracker (program-wide, all award levels).
Student Debt (All Award Levels)
The data on debt ranges for Early Childhood Education majors who have their doctor’s degree is not currently available.
Most Popular Early Childhood Education Programs for Doctor’s Degrees
There are 1,068 colleges that offer a doctor’s degree in Early Childhood Education. Learn more about the most popular below:
Grand Canyon University tops the list of the most popular schools in the U.S. for Early Childhood Education majors seeking their doctor's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 767 people received their doctor's degree in Early Childhood Education from this school. Graduates who complete their doctor's degree in Early Childhood Education here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Rasmussen University-Minnesota comes in at #2 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in Early Childhood Education. This school awarded 621 doctor's degrees in Early Childhood 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.
Ashford University is a popular choice for Early Childhood Education majors seeking their doctor's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 610 people received their doctor's degree in Early Childhood Education from this school. Graduates who complete their doctor's degree in Early Childhood Education here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Ivy Tech Community College comes in at #4 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in Early Childhood Education. During the most recent year for which we have data, 552 people received their doctor's degree in Early Childhood Education from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
North Seattle College comes in at #5 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in Early Childhood Education. During the most recent year for which we have data, 540 people received their doctor's degree in Early Childhood Education from this school. Graduates who complete their doctor's degree in Early Childhood Education here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
California State University-Fullerton is a popular choice for Early Childhood Education majors seeking their doctor's degree. This school awarded 507 doctor's degrees in Early Childhood 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.
Central Piedmont Community College is a popular choice for Early Childhood Education majors seeking their doctor's degree. This school awarded 409 doctor's degrees in Early Childhood Education in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their doctor's degree in Early Childhood Education here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Dallas College is a popular choice for Early Childhood Education majors seeking their doctor's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 394 people received their doctor's degree in Early Childhood Education from this school. Graduates who complete their doctor's degree in Early Childhood Education here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
College of the Desert is a popular choice for Early Childhood Education majors seeking their doctor's degree. This school awarded 385 doctor's degrees in Early Childhood Education in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their doctor's degree in Early Childhood Education here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
California State University-Northridge is a popular choice for Early Childhood Education majors seeking their doctor's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 383 people received their doctor's degree in Early Childhood Education from this school. Graduates who complete their doctor's degree in Early Childhood Education here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
California State University-Los Angeles is a popular choice for Early Childhood Education majors seeking their doctor's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 370 people received their doctor's degree in Early Childhood Education from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
California State University-Sacramento comes in at #12 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in Early Childhood Education. During the most recent year for which we have data, 350 people received their doctor's degree in Early Childhood Education from this school. Graduates who complete their doctor's degree in Early Childhood Education here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
National Louis University comes in at #13 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in Early Childhood Education. This school awarded 344 doctor's degrees in Early Childhood Education in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their doctor's degree in Early Childhood Education here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Fayetteville Technical Community College is a popular choice for Early Childhood Education majors seeking their doctor's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 339 people received their doctor's degree in Early Childhood Education from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Lake Washington Institute of Technology comes in at #15 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in Early Childhood Education. This school awarded 296 doctor's degrees in Early Childhood 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.
Bryant & Stratton College-Online comes in at #16 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in Early Childhood Education. This school awarded 295 doctor's degrees in Early Childhood Education in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their doctor's degree in Early Childhood Education here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Rasmussen University-Florida comes in at #17 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in Early Childhood Education. This school awarded 292 doctor's degrees in Early Childhood Education in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their doctor's degree in Early Childhood Education here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Front Range Community College comes in at #18 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in Early Childhood Education. This school awarded 272 doctor's degrees in Early Childhood 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.
Walden University comes in at #19 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in Early Childhood Education. During the most recent year for which we have data, 268 people received their doctor's degree in Early Childhood Education from this school. Graduates who complete their doctor's degree in Early Childhood Education here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Community College of Denver is a popular choice for Early Childhood Education majors seeking their doctor's degree. This school awarded 265 doctor's degrees in Early Childhood Education in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their doctor's degree in Early Childhood Education here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
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Related Majors
Below are some popular majors similar to Early Childhood Education that also offer doctor’s degrees.
| Major | Annual Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| Elementary Education and Teaching | 42,205 |
| Secondary Education and Teaching | 10,594 |
| Teacher Education, Multiple Levels | 8,732 |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods, Other | 6,573 |
| Junior High/Intermediate/Middle School Education and Teaching | 2,976 |
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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