Doctor’s Degrees in Secondary Education
Education Levels of Secondary Teaching Majors
During the most recent year for which data is available, 24 people earned their doctor's degree in secondary teaching. This makes it the 407th most popular doctor's degree program in the country.
The following table shows the number of diplomas awarded in secondary teaching at each degree level.
| Education Level | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Master’s Degree | 5,847 |
| Bachelor’s Degree | 3,706 |
| Associate Degree | 647 |
| Graduate Certificate | 427 |
| Undergraduate Certificate | 156 |
| Basic Certificate | 141 |
| Doctor’s Degree | 24 |
Earnings of Secondary Teaching Majors With Doctor’s Degrees
At this time, we do not have the data to estimate the median earnings for this class of people.
Student Debt
The data on debt ranges for secondary teaching majors who have their doctor's degree is not available.
Student Diversity
More women than men pursue their doctor's degree in secondary teaching. About 75.0% of graduates with this degree are female.
| Gender | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Men | 6 |
| Women | 18 |
The racial-ethnic distribution of secondary teaching doctor’s degree students is as follows:
| Race/Ethnicity | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 20 |
| International Students | 0 |
| Other Races/Ethnicities | 2 |
Most Popular Secondary Teaching Programs for Doctor’s Degrees
There are 7 colleges that offer a doctor’s degree in secondary teaching. Learn more about the most popular 7 below:
The most popular school in the United States for secondary teaching students seekinga doctor's degree is Kennesaw State University. Each year, around 41,100 students seeking various degrees attend the university. 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, 7 people received their doctor's degree in secondary teaching from KSU Georgia. Of these students, 75% were women and 25% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
The University of Alabama comes in at #2 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in secondary teaching. Roughly 37,800 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $11,100 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $11,100 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 6 people received their doctor's degree in secondary teaching from UA. Of these students, 75% were women and 25% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
Auburn University is the 3rd most popular school in the nation for students seeking a doctor's degree in secondary teaching. Roughly 30,700 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $10,704 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $10,692 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 1 people received their doctor's degree in secondary teaching from Auburn.
University of Akron Main Campus is the 3rd most popular school in the nation for students seeking a doctor's degree in secondary teaching. Roughly 16,000 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $10,399 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $8,325 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 1 people received their doctor's degree in secondary teaching from University of Akron Main Campus.
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Related Majors
Below are some popular majors that are similar to secondary teaching that offer doctor’s degrees.
| Major | Annual Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| Adult & Continuing Education | 128 |
| Teacher Development & Methodology | 100 |
| Elementary Education | 51 |
| Teacher Education | 26 |
| 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.
- College Factual
- National Center for Education Statistics
- O*NET Online
- Bureau of Labor Statistics
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