Teacher Education Doctor’s Degrees
There are 273 schools in the United States where you can earn adoctor’s degree in Teacher Education. This degree is more popular with female students, and about37% were students from underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Also, 3.7% of Teacher Education graduates were international students.
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Education Levels of Teacher Education Majors
In the most recent reporting year, 8,732 students earned theirTeacher Education majors across all award levels. The following table shows the number of diplomas awarded in Teacher Education at each degree level.
| Education Level | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Certificate | 151 |
| Associate’s Degree | 1,215 |
| Bachelor’s Degree | 2,315 |
| Master’s Degree | 4,996 |
| Doctor’s Degree (this page) | 27 |
Earnings of Teacher Education Majors With Doctor’s Degrees (All Award Levels)
The median salary for graduates holding adoctor’s degree in Teacher 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)
The data on debt ranges for Teacher Education majors who have their doctor’s degree is not currently available.
Student Diversity
This degree is more popular with female students. About 77.8% of graduates with this degree are women.
| Gender | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Men | 6 |
| Women | 21 |
The racial-ethnic distribution of Teacher Education graduates is as follows:
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Grads | Share |
|---|---|---|
| White | 16 | 59.3% |
| Asian | 1 | 3.7% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 | 3.7% |
| Black or African American | 7 | 25.9% |
| Race Unknown | 1 | 3.7% |
| International Students | 1 | 3.7% |
This degree is not very popular with international students. Only 3.7% of graduates fall into this category.
See the minority definition in the References below.
Most Popular Teacher Education Programs for Doctor’s Degrees
There are 347 colleges that offer a doctor’s degree in Teacher Education. Learn more about the most popular below:
The most popular school in the United States for Teacher Education students seeking a doctor's degree is Relay Graduate School of Education. This school awarded 824 doctor's degrees in Teacher 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.
Texas State University comes in at #2 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in Teacher Education. This school awarded 327 doctor's degrees in Teacher 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.
Sam Houston State University is a popular choice for Teacher Education majors seeking their doctor's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 322 people received their doctor's degree in Teacher Education from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
University of California-Irvine comes in at #4 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in Teacher Education. During the most recent year for which we have data, 260 people received their doctor's degree in Teacher Education from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Washington State University is a popular choice for Teacher Education majors seeking their doctor's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 251 people received their doctor's degree in Teacher Education from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Pennsylvania State University-Main Campus is a popular choice for Teacher Education majors seeking their doctor's degree. This school awarded 229 doctor's degrees in Teacher Education in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their doctor's degree in Teacher Education here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
University of Oregon is a popular choice for Teacher Education majors seeking their doctor's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 215 people received their doctor's degree in Teacher Education from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
El Paso Community College comes in at #8 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in Teacher Education. During the most recent year for which we have data, 153 people received their doctor's degree in Teacher Education from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
University of West Georgia is a popular choice for Teacher Education majors seeking their doctor's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 150 people received their doctor's degree in Teacher Education from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
The University of Tennessee-Martin is a popular choice for Teacher Education majors seeking their doctor's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 148 people received their doctor's degree in Teacher Education from this school. Graduates who complete their doctor's degree in Teacher Education here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Georgia Southern University is a popular choice for Teacher Education majors seeking their doctor's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 135 people received their doctor's degree in Teacher Education from this school. Graduates who complete their doctor's degree in Teacher Education here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
University of the People comes in at #12 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in Teacher Education. During the most recent year for which we have data, 131 people received their doctor's degree in Teacher Education from this school. Graduates who complete their doctor's degree in Teacher Education here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Houston Community College comes in at #13 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in Teacher Education. This school awarded 123 doctor's degrees in Teacher Education in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their doctor's degree in Teacher Education here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
George Fox University is a popular choice for Teacher Education majors seeking their doctor's degree. This school awarded 119 doctor's degrees in Teacher 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.
The College of Saint Scholastica is a popular choice for Teacher Education majors seeking their doctor's degree. This school awarded 111 doctor's degrees in Teacher Education in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their doctor's degree in Teacher Education here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
The University of Tennessee-Chattanooga comes in at #16 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in Teacher Education. This school awarded 108 doctor's degrees in Teacher Education in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their doctor's degree in Teacher Education here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
East Tennessee State University comes in at #17 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in Teacher Education. During the most recent year for which we have data, 99 people received their doctor's degree in Teacher Education from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
University of West Alabama comes in at #18 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in Teacher Education. This school awarded 90 doctor's degrees in Teacher Education in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their doctor's degree in Teacher Education here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Saginaw Valley State University is a popular choice for Teacher Education majors seeking their doctor's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 89 people received their doctor's degree in Teacher Education from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Grand Canyon University is a popular choice for Teacher Education majors seeking their doctor's degree. This school awarded 87 doctor's degrees in Teacher 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.
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Related Majors
Below are some popular majors similar to Teacher Education that also offer doctor’s degrees.
| Major | Annual Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| Elementary Education and Teaching | 42,205 |
| Early Childhood Education and Teaching | 32,570 |
| Secondary Education and Teaching | 10,594 |
| 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
More about our data sources and methodologies.