Science Education Doctor’s Degrees
There are 163 schools in the United States where you can earn adoctor’s degree in Science Education. In recent years, the majority of students earning degrees in this area were women, and about38% were students from underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Also, 21.6% of Science Education graduates were international students.
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Education Levels of Science Education Majors
During the most recent year for which data is available, 1,022 people earned theirScience Education majors across all award levels. The following table shows the number of diplomas awarded in Science Education at each degree level.
| Education Level | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Certificate | 3 |
| Associate’s Degree | 4 |
| Bachelor’s Degree | 318 |
| Master’s Degree | 660 |
| Doctor’s Degree (this page) | 37 |
Earnings of Science Education Majors With Doctor’s Degrees (All Award Levels)
The median salary for graduates holding adoctor’s degree in Science Education of $50,204 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 | $49,919 |
| 4 years | $50,204 |
| 5 years | $56,331 |
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 Science Education majors who have their doctor’s degree is not currently available.
Student Diversity
This degree is more popular with female students. About 59.5% of graduates with this degree are women.
| Gender | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Men | 15 |
| Women | 22 |
The racial-ethnic distribution of Science Education graduates is as follows:
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Grads | Share |
|---|---|---|
| White | 15 | 40.5% |
| Asian | 2 | 5.4% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 3 | 8.1% |
| Black or African American | 3 | 8.1% |
| Two or More Races | 1 | 2.7% |
| Race Unknown | 5 | 13.5% |
| International Students | 8 | 21.6% |
This degree is very popular with international students. Around 21.6% of graduates are in this category.
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Most Popular Science Education Programs for Doctor’s Degrees
There are 328 colleges that offer a doctor’s degree in Science Education. Learn more about the most popular below:
Western Governors University tops the list of the most popular schools in the U.S. for Science Education majors seeking their doctor's degree. This school awarded 232 doctor's degrees in Science Education in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their doctor's degree in Science Education here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Montana State University comes in at #2 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in Science Education. This school awarded 36 doctor's degrees in Science 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.
East Carolina University is a popular choice for Science Education majors seeking their doctor's degree. This school awarded 26 doctor's degrees in Science 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 Georgia is a popular choice for Science Education majors seeking their doctor's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 24 people received their doctor's degree in Science Education from this school. Graduates who complete their doctor's degree in Science Education here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Hamline University is a popular choice for Science Education majors seeking their doctor's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 23 people received their doctor's degree in Science Education from this school. Graduates who complete their doctor's degree in Science Education here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Central Michigan University comes in at #6 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in Science Education. This school awarded 21 doctor's degrees in Science 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.
St Catherine University is a popular choice for Science Education majors seeking their doctor's degree. This school awarded 20 doctor's degrees in Science 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.
California State University-Northridge is a popular choice for Science Education majors seeking their doctor's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 18 people received their doctor's degree in Science Education from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Northeastern State University comes in at #9 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in Science Education. During the most recent year for which we have data, 16 people received their doctor's degree in Science Education from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
University of Iowa is a popular choice for Science Education majors seeking their doctor's degree. This school awarded 14 doctor's degrees in Science Education in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their doctor's degree in Science Education here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
CUNY Queens College is a popular choice for Science Education majors seeking their doctor's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 13 people received their doctor's degree in Science Education from this school. Graduates who complete their doctor's degree in Science Education here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Teachers College at Columbia University is a popular choice for Science Education majors seeking their doctor's degree. This school awarded 13 doctor's degrees in Science Education in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their doctor's degree in Science Education here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
University of Illinois Chicago is a popular choice for Science Education majors seeking their doctor's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 13 people received their doctor's degree in Science Education from this school. Graduates who complete their doctor's degree in Science Education here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
University of Nebraska at Kearney comes in at #14 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in Science Education. During the most recent year for which we have data, 13 people received their doctor's degree in Science Education from this school. Graduates who complete their doctor's degree in Science Education here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Boston University is a popular choice for Science Education majors seeking their doctor's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 12 people received their doctor's degree in Science Education from this school. Graduates who complete their doctor's degree in Science Education here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
CUNY Brooklyn College is a popular choice for Science Education majors seeking their doctor's degree. This school awarded 12 doctor's degrees in Science Education in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their doctor's degree in Science Education here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Columbia University in the City of New York is a popular choice for Science Education majors seeking their doctor's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 12 people received their doctor's degree in Science Education from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Western Michigan University comes in at #18 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in Science Education. During the most recent year for which we have data, 12 people received their doctor's degree in Science Education from this school. Graduates who complete their doctor's degree in Science Education here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
North Carolina State University at Raleigh is a popular choice for Science Education majors seeking their doctor's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 11 people received their doctor's degree in Science Education from this school. Graduates who complete their doctor's degree in Science Education here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
University of South Florida comes in at #20 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in Science Education. This school awarded 11 doctor's degrees in Science Education in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their doctor's degree in Science Education here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
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Related Majors
Below are some popular majors similar to Science Education that also offer doctor’s degrees.
| Major | Annual Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| Physical Education Teaching and Coaching | 6,964 |
| Reading Teacher Education | 5,986 |
| Music Teacher Education | 4,544 |
| English/Language Arts Teacher Education | 3,018 |
| Mathematics Teacher Education | 2,993 |
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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