Elementary Education Doctor’s Degrees
There are 1,109 schools in the United States where you can earn adoctor’s degree in Elementary Education.
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Education Levels of Elementary Education Majors
During the most recent year for which data is available, 42,205 people earned theirElementary Education majors across all award levels. The following table shows the number of diplomas awarded in Elementary Education at each degree level.
| Education Level | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Certificate | 147 |
| Associate’s Degree | 1,947 |
| Bachelor’s Degree | 30,161 |
| Master’s Degree | 9,905 |
| Doctor’s Degree (this page) | 45 |
Earnings of Elementary 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 Elementary Education of $43,846 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 | $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)
We do not have the data to estimate the median debt for graduates with this degree.
Most Popular Elementary Education Programs for Doctor’s Degrees
There are 1,259 colleges that offer a doctor’s degree in Elementary Education. Learn more about the most popular below:
Western Governors University tops the list of the most popular schools in the U.S. for Elementary Education majors seeking their doctor's degree. This school awarded 2,917 doctor's degrees in Elementary 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.
Grand Canyon University comes in at #2 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in Elementary Education. During the most recent year for which we have data, 1,398 people received their doctor's degree in Elementary Education from this school. Graduates who complete their doctor's degree in Elementary Education here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Liberty University is a popular choice for Elementary Education majors seeking their doctor's degree. This school awarded 657 doctor's degrees in Elementary 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 the Cumberlands comes in at #4 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in Elementary Education. This school awarded 408 doctor's degrees in Elementary Education in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their doctor's degree in Elementary Education here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Arizona State University Campus Immersion comes in at #5 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in Elementary Education. This school awarded 349 doctor's degrees in Elementary 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 Phoenix-Arizona is a popular choice for Elementary Education majors seeking their doctor's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 343 people received their doctor's degree in Elementary Education from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Illinois State University is a popular choice for Elementary Education majors seeking their doctor's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 320 people received their doctor's degree in Elementary Education from this school. Graduates who complete their doctor's degree in Elementary Education here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Northern Arizona University is a popular choice for Elementary Education majors seeking their doctor's degree. This school awarded 315 doctor's degrees in Elementary 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 West Alabama is a popular choice for Elementary Education majors seeking their doctor's degree. This school awarded 301 doctor's degrees in Elementary 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 Central Florida is a popular choice for Elementary Education majors seeking their doctor's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 297 people received their doctor's degree in Elementary Education from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
University of Northern Iowa is a popular choice for Elementary Education majors seeking their doctor's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 293 people received their doctor's degree in Elementary Education from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Niagara University is a popular choice for Elementary Education majors seeking their doctor's degree. This school awarded 275 doctor's degrees in Elementary 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 the People comes in at #13 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in Elementary Education. This school awarded 270 doctor's degrees in Elementary 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 Nevada-Las Vegas comes in at #14 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in Elementary Education. During the most recent year for which we have data, 265 people received their doctor's degree in Elementary Education from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Kansas State University is a popular choice for Elementary Education majors seeking their doctor's degree. This school awarded 262 doctor's degrees in Elementary 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.
Georgia Southern University comes in at #16 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in Elementary Education. During the most recent year for which we have data, 255 people received their doctor's degree in Elementary Education from this school. Graduates who complete their doctor's degree in Elementary Education here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Kennesaw State University comes in at #17 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in Elementary Education. During the most recent year for which we have data, 255 people received their doctor's degree in Elementary Education from this school. Graduates who complete their doctor's degree in Elementary Education here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
University of West Georgia comes in at #18 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in Elementary Education. This school awarded 250 doctor's degrees in Elementary 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.
Mississippi State University comes in at #19 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in Elementary Education. During the most recent year for which we have data, 227 people received their doctor's degree in Elementary Education from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Wichita State University is a popular choice for Elementary Education majors seeking their doctor's degree. This school awarded 222 doctor's degrees in Elementary Education in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their doctor's degree in Elementary Education here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
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Related Majors
Below are some popular majors similar to Elementary Education that also offer doctor’s degrees.
| Major | Annual Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| Early Childhood Education and Teaching | 32,570 |
| 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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