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Doctor’s Degrees in Educational Administration

8,260 Yearly Graduations
$79,697 Median Salary
$58,970 Median Debt
A doctor's degree in education admin is offered at 416 colleges in the United States. In recent years, the majority of the students getting degrees in this area were female, and 40% were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. Also, 2.2% of education admin graduates were international students.

Education Levels of Education Admin Majors

During the most recent year for which data is available, 8,260 people earned their doctor's degree in education admin. This makes it the 6th most popular doctor's degree program in the country.

The following table shows the number of diplomas awarded in education admin at each degree level.

Education Level Number of Grads
Master’s Degree 27,992
Graduate Certificate 9,809
Doctor’s Degree 8,260

Earnings of Education Admin Majors With Doctor’s Degrees

The median salary for graduates holding a doctor's degree in education admin is $79,697. A lot of factors can contribute to this number, such as the location of your workplace and the availability of other perks and bonuses. A better approximation of salary is to look at the typical range of salaries. In this case the low is $70,726 and the high is $89,508.

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Student Debt

The median student debt for graduates holding a doctor's degree in education admin is $58,970. The length of time it takes you to graduate and what college you attend can affect this number quite a bit. The chart below shows the range of accumulated debt loads. On the high side of the range, $68,893 is the debt load, and the debt load on the low side is $44,977.

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Student Diversity

More women than men pursue their doctor's degree in education admin. About 68.5% of graduates with this degree are female.

Gender Number of Grads
Men 2,606
Women 5,654
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The racial-ethnic distribution of education admin doctor’s degree students is as follows:

Race/Ethnicity Number of Grads
Asian 259
Black or African American 1,942
Hispanic or Latino 806
White 4,263
International Students 180
Other Races/Ethnicities 810
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There are 416 colleges that offer a doctor’s degree in education admin. Learn more about the most popular 20 below:

#1

University of Southern California

Los Angeles, California
303 Yearly Graduations
65% Women
54% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

University of Southern California tops the list of the most popular school in the U.S. for education admin majors who are seeking their doctor's degree. Each year, around 46,200 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $63,468 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $63,468 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 303 people received their doctor's degree in education admin from USC. Around 54% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 65% were women.

#2

Grand Canyon University

Phoenix, Arizona
268 Yearly Graduations
71% Women
51% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

Grand Canyon University is the 2nd most popular school in the nation for students seeking a doctor's degree in education admin. Each year, around 103,400 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $16,407 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $10,655 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 268 people received their doctor's degree in education admin from Grand Canyon University. Of these students, 71% were women and 51% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.

#3

Liberty University

Lynchburg, Virginia
213 Yearly Graduations
62% Women
32% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

The 3rd most popular school in the country for education admin majors who are seeking their doctor's degree is Liberty University. Each year, around 93,300 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $15,467 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $7,893 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 213 people received their doctor's degree in education admin from Liberty University. About 62% of this group were women, and 32% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.

#4

Capella University

Minneapolis, Minnesota
195 Yearly Graduations
78% Women
52% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

Capella University is the 4th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a doctor's degree in education admin. Each year, around 38,900 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $14,328 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $14,826 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 195 people received their doctor's degree in education admin from Capella University. About 78% of this group were women, and 52% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.

#5

American College of Education

Indianapolis, Indiana
177 Yearly Graduations
58% Women
41% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

American College of Education is the 5th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a doctor's degree in education admin. Roughly 8,100 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $5,160 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $5,640 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 177 people received their doctor's degree in education admin from American College of Education. Around 41% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 58% were women.

#6

Trevecca Nazarene University

Nashville, Tennessee
157 Yearly Graduations
75% Women
58% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

The 6th most popular school in the country for education admin majors who are seeking their doctor's degree is Trevecca Nazarene University. Roughly 3,900 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $27,300 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $11,424 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 157 people received their doctor's degree in education admin from TNU. Around 58% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 75% were women.

95 Yearly Graduations
76% Women
47% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

Abilene Christian University comes in at #7 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in education admin. Each year, around 5,200 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $40,300 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $24,174 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 95 people received their doctor's degree in education admin from Abilene Christian. Of these students, 76% were women and 47% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.

#8

University of the Cumberlands

Williamsburg, Kentucky
94 Yearly Graduations
58% Women
14% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

The 8th most popular school in the country for education admin majors who are seeking their doctor's degree is University of the Cumberlands. Each year, around 19,100 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $9,875 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $4,282 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 94 people received their doctor's degree in education admin from Cumberlands. Of these students, 58% were women and 14% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.

#9

Maryville University of Saint Louis

Saint Louis, Missouri
79 Yearly Graduations
69% Women
28% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

Maryville University of Saint Louis is the 9th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a doctor's degree in education admin. Roughly 10,900 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $24,766 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $14,346 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 79 people received their doctor's degree in education admin from Maryville U. Around 28% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 69% were women.

#10

Drexel University

Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
76 Yearly Graduations
70% Women
37% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

Drexel University is the 10th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a doctor's degree in education admin. Roughly 23,500 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $56,595 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $36,234 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 76 people received their doctor's degree in education admin from Drexel. Of these students, 70% were women and 37% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.

#11

Wilmington University

New Castle, Delaware
75 Yearly Graduations
81% Women
26% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

Wilmington University comes in at #11 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in education admin. Roughly 14,700 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $11,970 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $9,216 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 75 people received their doctor's degree in education admin from Wilmington University. About 81% of this group were women, and 26% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.

#12

William Woods University

Fulton, Missouri
68 Yearly Graduations
67% Women
7% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

William Woods University comes in at #12 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in education admin. Each year, around 2,100 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $26,500 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $13,992 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 68 people received their doctor's degree in education admin from William Woods. Of these students, 67% were women and 7% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.

#12

Creighton University

Omaha, Nebraska
68 Yearly Graduations
62% Women
36% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

The 12th most popular school in the country for education admin majors who are seeking their doctor's degree is Creighton University. Each year, around 8,700 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $43,684 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $17,496 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 68 people received their doctor's degree in education admin from Creighton. About 62% of this group were women, and 36% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.

#14

University of Houston

Houston, Texas
66 Yearly Graduations
71% Women
48% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

University of Houston is the 14th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a doctor's degree in education admin. Roughly 47,000 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $8,685 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $8,713 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 66 people received their doctor's degree in education admin from UH. About 71% of this group were women, and 48% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.

#15

Concordia University, Chicago

River Forest, Illinois
64 Yearly Graduations
75% Women
46% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

Concordia University, Chicago is the 15th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a doctor's degree in education admin. Each year, around 6,400 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $33,944 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $9,399 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 64 people received their doctor's degree in education admin from Concordia University, Chicago. About 75% of this group were women, and 46% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.

#16

National Louis University

Chicago, Illinois
63 Yearly Graduations
79% Women
39% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

National Louis University comes in at #16 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in education admin. Roughly 7,400 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $13,419 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $11,646 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 63 people received their doctor's degree in education admin from NLU. About 79% of this group were women, and 39% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.

#17

Pepperdine University

Malibu, California
60 Yearly Graduations
63% Women
51% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

Pepperdine University is the 17th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a doctor's degree in education admin. Each year, around 9,500 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $62,390 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $39,100 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 60 people received their doctor's degree in education admin from Pepperdine. About 63% of this group were women, and 51% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.

#18

University of Missouri - Columbia

Columbia, Missouri
55 Yearly Graduations
65% Women
15% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

University of Missouri - Columbia is the 18th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a doctor's degree in education admin. Roughly 31,000 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $10,452 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $10,447 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 55 people received their doctor's degree in education admin from Mizzou. About 65% of this group were women, and 15% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.

#19

Brandman University

Irvine, California
54 Yearly Graduations
76% Women
55% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

Brandman University comes in at #19 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in education admin. Roughly 10,900 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $12,000 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $12,510 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 54 people received their doctor's degree in education admin from Brandman. About 76% of this group were women, and 55% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.

#20

Lamar University

Beaumont, Texas
53 Yearly Graduations
63% Women
37% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

Lamar University comes in at #20 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in education admin. Roughly 16,600 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $6,228 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $6,471 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 53 people received their doctor's degree in education admin from Lamar University. Around 37% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 63% were women.

Education Admin Concentrations

Major Annual Degrees Awarded
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872
565
176
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Below are some popular majors that are similar to education admin that offer doctor’s degrees.

Major Annual Degrees Awarded
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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.

More about our data sources and methodologies.

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