Doctor’s Degrees in General Education
Education Levels of Education Majors
During the most recent year for which data is available, 2,501 people earned their doctor's degree in education. This makes it the 14th most popular doctor's degree program in the country.
The following table shows the number of diplomas awarded in education at each degree level.
| Education Level | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Master’s Degree | 14,076 |
| Doctor’s Degree | 2,501 |
| Graduate Certificate | 1,248 |
Earnings of Education Majors With Doctor’s Degrees
The median salary for graduates holding a doctor's degree in education is $80,729. 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 $72,884 and the high is $93,417.
Student Debt
We do not have the data to estimate the median debt for this class of people.
Student Diversity
More women than men pursue their doctor's degree in education. About 76.2% of graduates with this degree are female.
| Gender | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Men | 596 |
| Women | 1,905 |
The racial-ethnic distribution of education doctor’s degree students is as follows:
| Race/Ethnicity | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Asian | 95 |
| Black or African American | 568 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 289 |
| White | 1,173 |
| International Students | 116 |
| Other Races/Ethnicities | 260 |
Most Popular Education Programs for Doctor’s Degrees
There are 106 colleges that offer a doctor’s degree in education. Learn more about the most popular 20 below:
Northcentral University tops the list of the most popular school in the U.S. for education majors who are seeking their doctor's degree. Each year, around 12,400 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $11,064 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $16,794 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 361 people received their doctor's degree in education from Northcentral University. About 80% of this group were women, and 50% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. Northcentral University education graduates who receive their doctor's degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $80,729.
Nova Southeastern University is the 3rd most popular school in the nation for students seeking a doctor's degree in education. Roughly 20,800 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $35,880 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $22,890 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 291 people received their doctor's degree in education from NUS Florida. Of these students, 78% were women and 82% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Those who complete their doctor's degree in education at Nova Southeastern University make a median salary of 80,729.
The 4th most popular school in the country for education majors who are seeking their doctor's degree is Northeastern University Professional Advancement Network. Roughly 11,300 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $48,464 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $25,088 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 123 people received their doctor's degree in education from Northeastern University Professional Advancement Network. Of these students, 75% were women and 31% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Data shows that Northeastern University Professional Advancement Network graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $80,729.
Ohio State University - Main Campus comes in at #5 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in education. Roughly 61,300 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $11,826 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $12,515 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 73 people received their doctor's degree in education from Ohio State. Of these students, 73% were women and 16% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Ohio State University - Main Campus education graduates who receive their doctor's degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $80,729.
The 6th most popular school in the country for education majors who are seeking their doctor's degree is Johns Hopkins University. Each year, around 28,800 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $62,840 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $62,840 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 48 people received their doctor's degree in education from Johns Hopkins. About 77% of this group were women, and 30% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. Data shows that Johns Hopkins graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $80,729.
University of Missouri - St Louis comes in at #7 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in education. Roughly 13,800 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $14,400 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $14,736 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 45 people received their doctor's degree in education from UMSL. Around 40% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 81% were women. Those who complete their doctor's degree in education at University of Missouri - St Louis make a median salary of 80,729.
University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign is the 8th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a doctor's degree in education. Each year, around 52,600 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $14,768 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $15,545 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 41 people received their doctor's degree in education from UIUC. Around 41% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 57% were women. University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign education graduates who receive their doctor's degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $80,729.
University of Central Florida comes in at #9 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in education. Roughly 71,800 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $4,478 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $6,916 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 34 people received their doctor's degree in education from UCF. Of these students, 89% were women and 32% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Data shows that UCF graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $80,729.
The 10th most popular school in the country for education majors who are seeking their doctor's degree is University of California - Los Angeles. Roughly 44,500 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $11,834 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $12,264 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 33 people received their doctor's degree in education from UCLA. Around 64% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 75% were women. Data shows that UCLA graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $80,729.
Azusa Pacific University comes in at #11 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in education. Roughly 9,000 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $42,900 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $17,180 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 32 people received their doctor's degree in education from Azusa Pacific. About 72% of this group were women, and 32% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. Data shows that Azusa Pacific graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $80,729.
The 12th most popular school in the country for education majors who are seeking their doctor's degree is Harvard University. Roughly 30,300 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $54,269 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $54,032 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 30 people received their doctor's degree in education from Harvard. Around 72% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 52% were women. Those who complete their doctor's degree in education at Harvard University make a median salary of 80,729.
The 13th most popular school in the country for education majors who are seeking their doctor's degree is University of Mississippi. Roughly 21,000 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $9,252 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $9,252 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 27 people received their doctor's degree in education from Ole Miss. About 63% of this group were women, and 27% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. Data shows that Ole Miss graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $80,729.
The 13th most popular school in the country for education majors who are seeking their doctor's degree is George Mason University. Each year, around 38,500 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $10,095 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $13,726 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 27 people received their doctor's degree in education from GMU. About 86% of this group were women, and 23% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. Data shows that GMU graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $80,729.
Purdue University - Main Campus is the 15th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a doctor's degree in education. Each year, around 46,600 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $9,718 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $9,718 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 24 people received their doctor's degree in education from Purdue. Around 21% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 57% were women. Those who complete their doctor's degree in education at Purdue University - Main Campus make a median salary of 80,729.
Arizona State University - Skysong comes in at #15 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in education. Each year, around 53,900 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $11,308 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $10,170 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 24 people received their doctor's degree in education from ASU - Skysong. Around 20% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 76% were women. Data shows that ASU - Skysong graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $80,729.
Virginia Commonwealth University comes in at #17 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in education. Each year, around 29,000 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $12,850 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $13,404 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 23 people received their doctor's degree in education from VCU. About 76% of this group were women, and 12% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. Virginia Commonwealth University education graduates who receive their doctor's degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $80,729.
Claremont Graduate University is the 18th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a doctor's degree in education. Each year, around 1,900 students seeking various degrees attend the university. During the most recent year for which we have data, 21 people received their doctor's degree in education from Claremont Graduate University. About 77% of this group were women, and 46% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. Those who complete their doctor's degree in education at Claremont Graduate University make a median salary of 80,729.
University of Michigan - Ann Arbor is the 19th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a doctor's degree in education. Each year, around 47,900 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $17,977 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $27,192 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 19 people received their doctor's degree in education from U-M. Of these students, 82% were women and 27% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. University of Michigan - Ann Arbor education graduates who receive their doctor's degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $80,729.
Cleveland State University is the 19th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a doctor's degree in education. Each year, around 15,200 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $12,503 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $10,840 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 19 people received their doctor's degree in education from Cleveland State University. Of these students, 78% were women and 44% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Data shows that Cleveland State University graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $80,729.
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References
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