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Doctor’s Degrees in Educational Assessment

270 Yearly Graduations
$82,752 Median Salary
63% Women
There are 51 schools in the United States where you can get your doctor's degree in assessment. This degree is more popular with female students, and about 20% of recent graduates were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. Also, 21.5% of assessment graduates were international students.

Education Levels of Assessment Majors

During the 2020-2021 academic year, 270 students earned their doctor's degree in assessment. This earns it the #73 spot on the list of the most popular doctor's degree programs in the nation.

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

Education Level Number of Grads
Master’s Degree 643
Graduate Certificate 302
Doctor’s Degree 270

Earnings of Assessment Majors With Doctor’s Degrees

The median salary for graduates holding a doctor's degree in assessment is $82,752. 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. A better approximation of salary is to look at the typical range of salaries. In this case the low is $75,863 and the high is $83,423.

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Student Debt

The data on debt ranges for assessment majors who have their doctor's degree is not available.

Student Diversity

More women than men pursue their doctor's degree in assessment. About 63.3% of graduates with this degree are female.

Gender Number of Grads
Men 99
Women 171
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The racial-ethnic distribution of assessment doctor’s degree students is as follows:

Race/Ethnicity Number of Grads
Asian 13
Black or African American 19
Hispanic or Latino 14
White 145
International Students 58
Other Races/Ethnicities 21
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There are 51 colleges that offer a doctor’s degree in assessment. Learn more about the most popular 20 below:

51 Yearly Graduations
73% Women
27% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

The most popular school in the United States for assessment students seekinga doctor's degree is A T Still University of Health Sciences. Each year, around 3,900 students seeking various degrees attend the university. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 51 people received their doctor's degree in assessment from A T Still University of Health Sciences. About 73% of this group were women, and 27% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.

#2

University of Kentucky

Lexington, Kentucky
35 Yearly Graduations
60% Women
11% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

The 2nd most popular school in the country for assessment majors who are seeking their doctor's degree is University of Kentucky. Each year, around 29,900 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $11,247 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $12,311 per year. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 35 doctor's degrees were handed out to assessment majors at UK. Around 11% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 60% were women.

11 Yearly Graduations
55% Women
18% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

The 3rd most popular school in the country for assessment majors who are seeking their doctor's degree is Brigham Young University - Provo. Roughly 36,400 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $6,120 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $7,700 per year. The assessment program at Brigham Young University - Provo awarded 11 doctor's degrees during the 2020-2021 school year. About 55% of this group were women, and 18% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.

11 Yearly Graduations
73% Women
27% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

North Dakota State University - Main Campus is the 3rd most popular school in the nation for students seeking a doctor's degree in assessment. Roughly 12,800 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $8,951 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $7,293 per year. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 11 doctor's degrees were handed out to assessment majors at North Dakota State University. About 73% of this group were women, and 27% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.

#5

Augusta University

Augusta, Georgia
10 Yearly Graduations
70% Women
30% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

The 5th most popular school in the country for assessment majors who are seeking their doctor's degree is Augusta University. Each year, around 8,900 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $6,892 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $5,504 per year. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 10 doctor's degrees were handed out to assessment majors at Augusta University. Around 30% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 70% were women.

#6

Middle Tennessee State University

Murfreesboro, Tennessee
9 Yearly Graduations
56% Women
11% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

Middle Tennessee State University comes in at #6 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in assessment. Roughly 22,000 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $7,344 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $9,396 per year. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 9 people received their doctor's degree in assessment from Middle Tennessee State University. About 56% of this group were women, and 11% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.

#6

North Carolina State University

Raleigh, North Carolina
9 Yearly Graduations
78% Women
22% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

The 6th most popular school in the country for assessment majors who are seeking their doctor's degree is North Carolina State University. Roughly 36,000 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $6,535 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $9,095 per year. The assessment program at North Carolina State University awarded 9 doctor's degrees during the 2020-2021 school year. About 78% of this group were women, and 22% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.

8 Yearly Graduations
38% Women
13% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

Teachers College at Columbia University is the 8th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a doctor's degree in assessment. Each year, around 4,500 students seeking various degrees attend the university. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 8 people received their doctor's degree in assessment from Teachers College. Of these students, 38% were women and 13% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.

#8

University of Colorado at Colorado Springs

Colorado Springs, Colorado
8 Yearly Graduations
25% Women
25% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

The 8th most popular school in the country for assessment majors who are seeking their doctor's degree is University of Colorado at Colorado Springs. Each year, around 12,300 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $9,338 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $13,854 per year. The assessment program at University of Colorado at Colorado Springs awarded 8 doctor's degrees during the 2020-2021 school year. About 25% of this group were women, and 25% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.

#8

University of Denver

Denver, Colorado
8 Yearly Graduations
50% Women

The 8th most popular school in the country for assessment majors who are seeking their doctor's degree is University of Denver. Each year, around 13,800 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $53,640 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $53,640 per year. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 8 doctor's degrees were handed out to assessment majors at DU.

#8

University of California - Irvine

Irvine, California
8 Yearly Graduations
88% Women
13% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

University of California - Irvine comes in at #8 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in assessment. Roughly 36,300 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $11,442 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $11,442 per year. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 8 doctor's degrees were handed out to assessment majors at UC Irvine. About 88% of this group were women, and 13% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.

#12

University of North Dakota

Grand Forks, North Dakota
6 Yearly Graduations
33% Women

The 12th most popular school in the country for assessment majors who are seeking their doctor's degree is University of North Dakota. Each year, around 13,600 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $8,882 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $11,503 per year. The assessment program at University of North Dakota awarded 6 doctor's degrees during the 2020-2021 school year.

#12

Boston College

Chestnut Hill, Massachusetts
6 Yearly Graduations
67% Women
33% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

Boston College comes in at #12 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in assessment. Each year, around 14,900 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $60,530 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $32,616 per year. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 6 doctor's degrees were handed out to assessment majors at Boston College. About 67% of this group were women, and 33% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.

6 Yearly Graduations
67% Women

The 12th most popular school in the country for assessment majors who are seeking their doctor's degree is Kent State University at Kent. Each year, around 26,800 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $11,000 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $11,766 per year. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 6 doctor's degrees were handed out to assessment majors at Kent State.

#12

University of Iowa

Iowa City, Iowa
6 Yearly Graduations
33% Women

University of Iowa is the 12th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a doctor's degree in assessment. Each year, around 30,300 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $8,356 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $10,432 per year. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 6 people received their doctor's degree in assessment from Iowa.

5 Yearly Graduations
80% Women
20% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

The 16th most popular school in the country for assessment majors who are seeking their doctor's degree is University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign. Roughly 52,600 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $14,446 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $14,635 per year. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 5 people received their doctor's degree in assessment from UIUC. Of these students, 80% were women and 20% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.

#16

Michigan State University

East Lansing, Michigan
5 Yearly Graduations
100% Women

The 16th most popular school in the country for assessment majors who are seeking their doctor's degree is Michigan State University. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $15,966 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $19,714 per year. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 5 people received their doctor's degree in assessment from Michigan State.

#16

Wayne State University

Detroit, Michigan
5 Yearly Graduations
80% Women
40% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

The 16th most popular school in the country for assessment majors who are seeking their doctor's degree is Wayne State University. Roughly 26,200 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $13,532 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $16,920 per year. The assessment program at Wayne State University awarded 5 doctor's degrees during the 2020-2021 school year. Of these students, 80% were women and 40% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.

#19

University of South Carolina - Columbia

Columbia, South Carolina
4 Yearly Graduations
75% Women
50% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

The 19th most popular school in the country for assessment majors who are seeking their doctor's degree is University of South Carolina - Columbia. Roughly 35,400 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $12,288 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $13,734 per year. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 4 doctor's degrees were handed out to assessment majors at UofSC. About 75% of this group were women, and 50% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.

#19

University of Delaware

Newark, Delaware
4 Yearly Graduations
50% Women

University of Delaware comes in at #19 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in assessment. Each year, around 23,600 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $12,980 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $17,100 per year. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 4 doctor's degrees were handed out to assessment majors at UD.

Below are some popular majors that are similar to assessment that offer doctor’s degrees.

Major Annual Degrees Awarded
Educational Administration 7,684
General Education 2,177
Curriculum & Instruction 1,434
Teacher Education Subject Specific 495
Teacher Education Grade Specific 431

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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