Doctor’s Degrees in Teacher Education Subject Specific
Education Levels of Subject Specific Ed Majors
During the most recent year for which data is available, 494 people earned their doctor's degree in subject specific ed. This makes it the 48th most popular doctor's degree program in the country.
The following table shows the number of diplomas awarded in subject specific ed at each degree level.
| Education Level | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s Degree | 18,931 |
| Master’s Degree | 16,456 |
| Graduate Certificate | 2,284 |
| Associate Degree | 1,083 |
| Basic Certificate | 683 |
| Doctor’s Degree | 494 |
| Undergraduate Certificate | 170 |
Earnings of Subject Specific Ed Majors With Doctor’s Degrees
The median salary for graduates holding a doctor's degree in subject specific ed is $87,083. This number may vary for a lot of reasons. For instance, you may decide to move to a location where people with your degree are rare and make more money. To get a better picture, earnings for this category of people can range from a low of $81,599 to a high of $89,313.
Student Debt
We do not have the data to calculate the median and range of debt loads for subject specific ed students who are doctor's degree holders.
Student Diversity
More women than men pursue their doctor's degree in subject specific ed. About 68.4% of graduates with this degree are female.
| Gender | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Men | 156 |
| Women | 338 |
The racial-ethnic distribution of subject specific ed doctor’s degree students is as follows:
| Race/Ethnicity | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Asian | 34 |
| Black or African American | 70 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 36 |
| White | 269 |
| International Students | 51 |
| Other Races/Ethnicities | 34 |
Most Popular Subject Specific Ed Programs for Doctor’s Degrees
There are 112 colleges that offer a doctor’s degree in subject specific ed. Learn more about the most popular 20 below:
The most popular school in the United States for subject specific ed students seekinga doctor's degree is Teachers College at Columbia University. Each year, around 4,500 students seeking various degrees attend the university. During the most recent year for which we have data, 50 people received their doctor's degree in subject specific ed from Teachers College. About 71% of this group were women, and 59% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. Data shows that Teachers College graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $87,083.
The 2nd most popular school in the country for subject specific ed majors who are seeking their doctor's degree is University of Georgia. 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, 28 people received their doctor's degree in subject specific ed from UGA. About 67% of this group were women, and 36% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. Data shows that UGA graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $87,083.
The 3rd most popular school in the country for subject specific ed majors who are seeking their doctor's degree is St John's University - New York. Roughly 20,100 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $48,301 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $33,386 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 26 people received their doctor's degree in subject specific ed from STJ. Of these students, 64% were women and 64% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Those who complete their doctor's degree in subject specific ed at St John's University - New York make a median salary of 87,083.
The 4th most popular school in the country for subject specific ed 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, 23 people received their doctor's degree in subject specific ed from Auburn. Auburn University subject specific ed graduates who receive their doctor's degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $87,083.
Boston University comes in at #6 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in subject specific ed. Each year, around 32,700 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $63,798 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $63,798 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 21 people received their doctor's degree in subject specific ed from Boston U. About 54% of this group were women, and 8% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. Boston University subject specific ed graduates who receive their doctor's degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $87,083.
Florida State University comes in at #7 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in subject specific ed. Each year, around 43,500 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $4,640 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $9,684 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 16 people received their doctor's degree in subject specific ed from Florida State. Of these students, 41% were women and 35% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Those who complete their doctor's degree in subject specific ed at Florida State University make a median salary of 87,083.
The 7th most popular school in the country for subject specific ed majors who are seeking their doctor's degree is Pennsylvania State University - Main Campus. Each year, around 0 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $19,672 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $24,956 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 16 people received their doctor's degree in subject specific ed from Penn State University Park. About 55% of this group were women, and 32% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. Those who complete their doctor's degree in subject specific ed at Pennsylvania State University - Main Campus make a median salary of 87,083.
The 9th most popular school in the country for subject specific ed majors who are seeking their doctor's degree is Texas A&M University - College Station. Roughly 70,400 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $9,003 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $6,885 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 15 people received their doctor's degree in subject specific ed from Texas A&M College Station. Around 18% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 64% were women. Texas A&M University - College Station subject specific ed graduates who receive their doctor's degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $87,083.
Indiana University - Bloomington comes in at #10 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in subject specific ed. Roughly 43,000 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $10,312 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $10,133 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 14 people received their doctor's degree in subject specific ed from IU Bloomington. Of these students, 86% were women and 18% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Those who complete their doctor's degree in subject specific ed at Indiana University - Bloomington make a median salary of 87,083.
University of Florida is the 11th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a doctor's degree in subject specific ed. Roughly 53,300 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $4,477 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $10,770 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 11 people received their doctor's degree in subject specific ed from UF. About 67% of this group were women, and 33% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. Those who complete their doctor's degree in subject specific ed at University of Florida make a median salary of 87,083.
University of Arizona comes in at #11 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in subject specific ed. Roughly 45,600 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $11,546 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $12,718 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 11 people received their doctor's degree in subject specific ed from University of Arizona. Of these students, 58% were women and 42% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Data shows that University of Arizona graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $87,083.
Sam Houston State University is the 13th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a doctor's degree in subject specific ed. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $5,856 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $5,765 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 10 people received their doctor's degree in subject specific ed from SHSU. Around 25% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 100% were women. Those who complete their doctor's degree in subject specific ed at Sam Houston State University make a median salary of 87,083.
University of Toledo is the 13th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a doctor's degree in subject specific ed. Roughly 18,300 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $9,753 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $15,354 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 10 people received their doctor's degree in subject specific ed from University of Toledo. Around 43% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 71% were women. Data shows that University of Toledo graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $87,083.
Washington State University is the 15th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a doctor's degree in subject specific ed. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $10,976 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $12,675 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 9 people received their doctor's degree in subject specific ed from Wazzu. Data shows that Wazzu graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $87,083.
The 15th most popular school in the country for subject specific ed majors who are seeking their doctor's degree is Georgia State University. Roughly 36,300 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $7,158 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $7,164 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 9 people received their doctor's degree in subject specific ed from Georgia State. About 73% of this group were women, and 60% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. Those who complete their doctor's degree in subject specific ed at Georgia State University make a median salary of 87,083.
The 15th most popular school in the country for subject specific ed majors who are seeking their doctor's degree is Louisiana State University and Agricultural & Mechanical College. Roughly 34,200 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $8,038 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $9,132 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 9 people received their doctor's degree in subject specific ed from Louisiana State University. Data shows that Louisiana State University graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $87,083.
Judson University comes in at #18 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in subject specific ed. Roughly 1,100 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $29,850 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $18,178 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 8 people received their doctor's degree in subject specific ed from Judson. Those who complete their doctor's degree in subject specific ed at Judson University make a median salary of 87,083.
The 18th most popular school in the country for subject specific ed majors who are seeking their doctor's degree is Southern Illinois University Carbondale. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $9,638 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $11,268 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 8 people received their doctor's degree in subject specific ed from SIUC. Around 100% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 100% were women. Those who complete their doctor's degree in subject specific ed at Southern Illinois University Carbondale make a median salary of 87,083.
University of Iowa is the 18th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a doctor's degree in subject specific ed. 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, 8 people received their doctor's degree in subject specific ed from Iowa. About 67% of this group were women, and 33% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. Data shows that Iowa graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $87,083.
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Related Majors
Below are some popular majors that are similar to subject specific ed that offer doctor’s degrees.
| Major | Annual Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| Educational Administration | 8,361 |
| General Education | 2,501 |
| Curriculum & Instruction | 1,788 |
| Other Education | 471 |
| Student Counseling | 401 |
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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