Emergency/Disaster Management Doctor’s Degrees
There are 141 colleges and universities across the nation that offer adoctor’s degree in Emergency/Disaster Management. Among those who recently graduated from the schools offering this degree, the majority were men, and46% were students from underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
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Education Levels of Emergency/Disaster Management Majors
In the most recent reporting year, 2,513 students earned theirEmergency/Disaster Management majors across all award levels. The following table shows the number of diplomas awarded in Emergency/Disaster Management at each degree level.
| Education Level | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Certificate | 16 |
| Associate’s Degree | 147 |
| Bachelor’s Degree | 1,137 |
| Master’s Degree | 1,200 |
| Doctor’s Degree (this page) | 13 |
Earnings of Emergency/Disaster Management Majors With Doctor’s Degrees (All Award Levels)
The U.S. Department of Education reports a median salary for graduates with adoctor’s degree in Emergency/Disaster Management of $65,332 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 | $66,896 |
| 4 years | $65,332 |
| 5 years | $74,471 |
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 Emergency/Disaster Management majors who have their doctor’s degree is not currently available.
Student Diversity
More men than women pursue doctor’s degrees in Emergency/Disaster Management. About 61.5% of graduates in this field are men.
| Gender | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Men | 8 |
| Women | 5 |
The racial-ethnic distribution of Emergency/Disaster Management graduates is as follows:
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Grads | Share |
|---|---|---|
| White | 7 | 53.8% |
| Black or African American | 4 | 30.8% |
| Race Unknown | 2 | 15.4% |
See the minority definition in the References below.
Most Popular Emergency/Disaster Management Programs for Doctor’s Degrees
There are 198 colleges that offer a doctor’s degree in Emergency/Disaster Management. Learn more about the most popular below:
American Public University System tops the list of the most popular schools in the U.S. for Emergency/Disaster Management majors seeking their doctor's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 343 people received their doctor's degree in Emergency/Disaster Management from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Grand Canyon University comes in at #2 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in Emergency/Disaster Management. During the most recent year for which we have data, 189 people received their doctor's degree in Emergency/Disaster Management from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Columbia Southern University is a popular choice for Emergency/Disaster Management majors seeking their doctor's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 139 people received their doctor's degree in Emergency/Disaster Management from this school. Graduates who complete their doctor's degree in Emergency/Disaster Management here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Florida International University comes in at #4 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in Emergency/Disaster Management. During the most recent year for which we have data, 98 people received their doctor's degree in Emergency/Disaster Management from this school. Graduates who complete their doctor's degree in Emergency/Disaster Management here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Arizona State University Digital Immersion is a popular choice for Emergency/Disaster Management majors seeking their doctor's degree. This school awarded 93 doctor's degrees in Emergency/Disaster Management in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their doctor's degree in Emergency/Disaster Management here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Waldorf University comes in at #6 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in Emergency/Disaster Management. During the most recent year for which we have data, 71 people received their doctor's degree in Emergency/Disaster Management from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Post University comes in at #7 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in Emergency/Disaster Management. This school awarded 69 doctor's degrees in Emergency/Disaster Management 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 Central Florida is a popular choice for Emergency/Disaster Management majors seeking their doctor's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 64 people received their doctor's degree in Emergency/Disaster Management from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Georgetown University is a popular choice for Emergency/Disaster Management majors seeking their doctor's degree. This school awarded 63 doctor's degrees in Emergency/Disaster Management in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their doctor's degree in Emergency/Disaster Management here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Jacksonville State University is a popular choice for Emergency/Disaster Management majors seeking their doctor's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 58 people received their doctor's degree in Emergency/Disaster Management from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
University of Alaska Fairbanks is a popular choice for Emergency/Disaster Management majors seeking their doctor's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 52 people received their doctor's degree in Emergency/Disaster Management from this school. Graduates who complete their doctor's degree in Emergency/Disaster Management here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Arkansas State University is a popular choice for Emergency/Disaster Management majors seeking their doctor's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 49 people received their doctor's degree in Emergency/Disaster Management from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Bethel University is a popular choice for Emergency/Disaster Management majors seeking their doctor's degree. This school awarded 45 doctor's degrees in Emergency/Disaster Management in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their doctor's degree in Emergency/Disaster Management here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Fayetteville Technical Community College is a popular choice for Emergency/Disaster Management majors seeking their doctor's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 45 people received their doctor's degree in Emergency/Disaster Management from this school. Graduates who complete their doctor's degree in Emergency/Disaster Management here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Rowan University comes in at #15 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in Emergency/Disaster Management. During the most recent year for which we have data, 44 people received their doctor's degree in Emergency/Disaster Management from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Millersville University of Pennsylvania is a popular choice for Emergency/Disaster Management majors seeking their doctor's degree. This school awarded 41 doctor's degrees in Emergency/Disaster Management 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 Nebraska at Omaha comes in at #17 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in Emergency/Disaster Management. This school awarded 41 doctor's degrees in Emergency/Disaster Management in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Wayne Community College comes in at #18 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in Emergency/Disaster Management. During the most recent year for which we have data, 40 people received their doctor's degree in Emergency/Disaster Management from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
University of North Texas comes in at #19 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in Emergency/Disaster Management. During the most recent year for which we have data, 37 people received their doctor's degree in Emergency/Disaster Management from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
University of New Haven is a popular choice for Emergency/Disaster Management majors seeking their doctor's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 33 people received their doctor's degree in Emergency/Disaster Management from this school. 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 Emergency/Disaster Management that also offer doctor’s degrees.
| Major | Annual Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| Homeland Security | 2,871 |
| Critical Infrastructure Protection | 545 |
| Homeland Security, Other | 213 |
| Terrorism and Counterterrorism Operations | 181 |
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.