Doctor’s Degrees in Teacher Education
Education Levels of Teacher Education Majors
During the most recent year for which data is available, 26 people earned their doctor's degree in teacher education. This makes it the 158th most popular doctor's degree program in the country.
The following table shows the number of diplomas awarded in teacher education at each degree level.
| Education Level | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Master’s Degree | 4,326 |
| Bachelor’s Degree | 2,289 |
| Associate Degree | 1,432 |
| Graduate Certificate | 974 |
| Basic Certificate | 240 |
| Undergraduate Certificate | 124 |
| Doctor’s Degree | 26 |
Earnings of Teacher Education Majors With Doctor’s Degrees
We are unable to calculate the median earnings for teacher education majors with their doctor's degree due to lack of data.
Student Debt
We do not have the data to estimate the median debt for this class of people.
Student Diversity
More women than men pursue their doctor's degree in teacher education. About 65.4% of graduates with this degree are female.
| Gender | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Men | 9 |
| Women | 17 |
The racial-ethnic distribution of teacher education doctor’s degree students is as follows:
| Race/Ethnicity | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 4 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 18 |
| International Students | 0 |
| Other Races/Ethnicities | 3 |
Most Popular Teacher Education Programs for Doctor’s Degrees
There are 6 colleges that offer a doctor’s degree in teacher education. Learn more about the most popular 6 below:
Kennesaw State University comes in at #2 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in teacher education. 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, 11 people received their doctor's degree in teacher education from KSU Georgia. About 75% of this group were women, and 19% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
The 3rd most popular school in the country for teacher education majors who are seeking their doctor's degree is Auburn University. 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, 9 people received their doctor's degree in teacher education from Auburn. Around 33% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 33% were women.
University of Iowa comes in at #4 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in teacher education. Each year, around 30,300 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $9,016 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $11,256 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 1 people received their doctor's degree in teacher education from Iowa.
University of Nevada - Las Vegas is the 4th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a doctor's degree in teacher education. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $8,354 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $6,119 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 1 people received their doctor's degree in teacher education from UNLV.
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Related Majors
Below are some popular majors that are similar to teacher education that offer doctor’s degrees.
| Major | Annual Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| Adult & Continuing Education | 128 |
| Teacher Development & Methodology | 100 |
| Elementary Education | 51 |
| 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.
- College Factual
- National Center for Education Statistics
- O*NET Online
- Bureau of Labor Statistics
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