Educational Assessment Doctor’s Degrees
There are 132 colleges and universities across the nation that offer adoctor’s degree in Educational Assessment. In recent years, the majority of students earning degrees in this area were women, and about32% were students from underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Also, 14.2% of Educational Assessment graduates were international students.
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Education Levels of Educational Assessment Majors
During the most recent year for which data is available, 5,695 people earned theirEducational Assessment majors across all award levels. The following table shows the number of diplomas awarded in Educational Assessment at each degree level.
| Education Level | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s Degree | 2,975 |
| Master’s Degree | 2,254 |
| Doctor’s Degree (this page) | 466 |
Earnings of Educational Assessment 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 Educational Assessment of $57,700 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 | $62,037 |
| 4 years | $57,700 |
| 5 years | $64,541 |
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 Educational Assessment majors who have their doctor’s degree is not currently available.
Student Diversity
This degree is more popular with female students. About 72.1% of graduates with this degree are women.
| Gender | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Men | 130 |
| Women | 336 |
The racial-ethnic distribution of Educational Assessment graduates is as follows:
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Grads | Share |
|---|---|---|
| White | 252 | 54.1% |
| Asian | 20 | 4.3% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 39 | 8.4% |
| Black or African American | 66 | 14.2% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 4 | 0.9% |
| Two or More Races | 4 | 0.9% |
| Race Unknown | 15 | 3.2% |
| International Students | 66 | 14.2% |
This degree is very popular with international students. Around 14.2% of graduates are in this category.
See the minority definition in the References below.
Most Popular Educational Assessment Programs for Doctor’s Degrees
There are 173 colleges that offer a doctor’s degree in Educational Assessment. Learn more about the most popular below:
Western Governors University tops the list of the most popular schools in the U.S. for Educational Assessment majors seeking their doctor's degree. This school awarded 3,267 doctor's degrees in Educational Assessment in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their doctor's degree in Educational Assessment here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Harvard University is a popular choice for Educational Assessment majors seeking their doctor's degree. This school awarded 581 doctor's degrees in Educational Assessment in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
National University is a popular choice for Educational Assessment majors seeking their doctor's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 119 people received their doctor's degree in Educational Assessment from this school. Graduates who complete their doctor's degree in Educational Assessment here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Teachers College at Columbia University is a popular choice for Educational Assessment majors seeking their doctor's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 74 people received their doctor's degree in Educational Assessment from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
University of Arizona is a popular choice for Educational Assessment majors seeking their doctor's degree. This school awarded 72 doctor's degrees in Educational Assessment 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 Miami is a popular choice for Educational Assessment majors seeking their doctor's degree. This school awarded 68 doctor's degrees in Educational Assessment in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Johns Hopkins University is a popular choice for Educational Assessment majors seeking their doctor's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 59 people received their doctor's degree in Educational Assessment from this school. Graduates who complete their doctor's degree in Educational Assessment here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
University of California-Irvine comes in at #8 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in Educational Assessment. During the most recent year for which we have data, 58 people received their doctor's degree in Educational Assessment from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
University of California-Santa Cruz is a popular choice for Educational Assessment majors seeking their doctor's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 58 people received their doctor's degree in Educational Assessment from this school. Graduates who complete their doctor's degree in Educational Assessment here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
A T Still University of Health Sciences is a popular choice for Educational Assessment majors seeking their doctor's degree. This school awarded 47 doctor's degrees in Educational Assessment in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their doctor's degree in Educational Assessment here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Northwest Missouri State University is a popular choice for Educational Assessment majors seeking their doctor's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 47 people received their doctor's degree in Educational Assessment from this school. Graduates who complete their doctor's degree in Educational Assessment here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
University of Pennsylvania is a popular choice for Educational Assessment majors seeking their doctor's degree. This school awarded 47 doctor's degrees in Educational Assessment 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 Kentucky comes in at #13 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in Educational Assessment. This school awarded 45 doctor's degrees in Educational Assessment 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 Maryland Global Campus is a popular choice for Educational Assessment majors seeking their doctor's degree. This school awarded 45 doctor's degrees in Educational Assessment in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their doctor's degree in Educational Assessment here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Southwestern Oklahoma State University is a popular choice for Educational Assessment majors seeking their doctor's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 36 people received their doctor's degree in Educational Assessment from this school. Graduates who complete their doctor's degree in Educational Assessment here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Stanford University is a popular choice for Educational Assessment majors seeking their doctor's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 34 people received their doctor's degree in Educational Assessment from this school. Graduates who complete their doctor's degree in Educational Assessment here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
University of Georgia is a popular choice for Educational Assessment majors seeking their doctor's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 34 people received their doctor's degree in Educational Assessment from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
University of Washington-Seattle Campus is a popular choice for Educational Assessment majors seeking their doctor's degree. This school awarded 32 doctor's degrees in Educational Assessment in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Vanderbilt University is a popular choice for Educational Assessment majors seeking their doctor's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 29 people received their doctor's degree in Educational Assessment from this school. Graduates who complete their doctor's degree in Educational Assessment here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
University of Alabama at Birmingham comes in at #20 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in Educational Assessment. During the most recent year for which we have data, 27 people received their doctor's degree in Educational Assessment from this school. Graduates who complete their doctor's degree in Educational Assessment here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Educational Assessment Concentrations
| Major | Annual Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| Learning Sciences | 4,044 |
| Educational Evaluation and Research | 789 |
| Educational Statistics and Research Methods | 351 |
| Educational Assessment, Evaluation, and Research, Other | 298 |
| Educational Assessment, Testing, and Measurement | 206 |
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Related Majors
Below are some popular majors similar to Educational Assessment that also offer doctor’s degrees.
| Major | Annual Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods | 108,054 |
| Educational Administration and Supervision | 42,255 |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas | 39,881 |
| Special Education and Teaching | 33,988 |
| Education, General | 27,481 |
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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