Doctor’s Degrees in Elementary Education
Education Levels of Elementary Teaching Majors
During the most recent year for which data is available, 51 people earned their doctor's degree in elementary teaching. This earns it the #321 spot on the list of the most popular doctor's degree programs in the nation.
The following table shows the number of diplomas awarded in elementary teaching at each degree level.
| Education Level | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s Degree | 29,837 |
| Master’s Degree | 8,984 |
| Associate Degree | 1,817 |
| Graduate Certificate | 723 |
| Basic Certificate | 192 |
| Undergraduate Certificate | 107 |
| Doctor’s Degree | 51 |
Earnings of Elementary Teaching Majors With Doctor’s Degrees
We are unable to calculate the median earnings for elementary teaching majors with their doctor's degree due to lack of data.
Student Debt
We do not have the data to calculate the median and range of debt loads for elementary teaching students who are doctor's degree holders.
Student Diversity
More women than men pursue their doctor's degree in elementary teaching. About 82.4% of graduates with this degree are female.
| Gender | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Men | 9 |
| Women | 42 |
The racial-ethnic distribution of elementary teaching doctor’s degree students is as follows:
| Race/Ethnicity | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 14 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 2 |
| White | 30 |
| International Students | 2 |
| Other Races/Ethnicities | 2 |
Most Popular Elementary Teaching Programs for Doctor’s Degrees
There are 13 colleges that offer a doctor’s degree in elementary teaching. Learn more about the most popular 13 below:
Texas A&M University - Commerce tops the list of the most popular school in the U.S. for elementary teaching majors who are seeking their doctor's degree. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $4,790 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $3,630 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 11 people received their doctor's degree in elementary teaching from Texas A&M Commerce. Of these students, 100% were women and 86% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
University of Northern Colorado comes in at #2 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in elementary teaching. Each year, around 11,400 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $8,784 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $12,204 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 6 people received their doctor's degree in elementary teaching from University of Northern Colorado. Of these students, 77% were women and 23% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
University of Georgia comes in at #3 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in elementary teaching. Roughly 39,100 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $9,790 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $8,878 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 4 people received their doctor's degree in elementary teaching from UGA. About 75% of this group were women, and 17% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
The 4th most popular school in the country for elementary teaching majors who are seeking their doctor's degree is Rutgers University - New Brunswick. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $13,674 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $19,824 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 2 people received their doctor's degree in elementary teaching from Rutgers New Brunswick.
The 5th most popular school in the country for elementary teaching majors who are seeking their doctor's degree is Ball State University. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $8,688 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $9,922 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 1 people received their doctor's degree in elementary teaching from Ball State. Of these students, 100% were women and 100% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
University at Buffalo is the 5th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a doctor's degree in elementary teaching. Each year, around 32,300 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $7,070 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $11,310 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 1 people received their doctor's degree in elementary teaching from University at Buffalo.
The 8th most popular school in the country for elementary teaching majors who are seeking their doctor's degree is Brenau University. Roughly 2,800 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $31,000 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $14,130 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 0 people received their doctor's degree in elementary teaching from Brenau. Of these students, 89% were women and 67% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
Kennesaw State University is the 8th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a doctor's degree in elementary teaching. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $4,450 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $5,328 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 0 people received their doctor's degree in elementary teaching from KSU Georgia.
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Related Majors
Below are some popular majors that are similar to elementary teaching that offer doctor’s degrees.
| Major | Annual Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| Adult & Continuing Education | 128 |
| Teacher Development & Methodology | 100 |
| Teacher Education | 26 |
| Secondary Education | 24 |
| Early Childhood Education | 20 |
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.
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- National Center for Education Statistics
- O*NET Online
- Bureau of Labor Statistics
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