Doctor’s Degrees in General Education
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Education Levels of Education Majors
During the most recent year for which data is available, 2,369 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 | 16,667 |
| Doctor’s Degree | 2,369 |
| Graduate Certificate | 1,166 |
Earnings of Education Majors With Doctor’s Degrees
The median salary for graduates holding a doctor's degree in education is $71,992. A lot of factors can contribute to this number, such as the location of your workplace and the availability of other perks and bonuses. To get a better picture, earnings for this category of people can range from a low of $68,125 to a high of $75,723.
Student Debt
The median student debt for graduates holding a doctor's degree in education is $66,553. 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, $82,448 is the debt load, and the debt load on the low side is $56,242.
Student Diversity
More women than men pursue their doctor's degree in education. About 73.0% of graduates with this degree are female.
| Gender | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Men | 639 |
| Women | 1,730 |
The racial-ethnic distribution of education doctor’s degree students is as follows:
| Race/Ethnicity | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Asian | 93 |
| Black or African American | 552 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 311 |
| White | 1,031 |
| International Students | 117 |
| Other Races/Ethnicities | 265 |
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. Around 42% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 78% were women.
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 $34,500 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $22,062 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, 76% were women and 84% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
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 $45,989 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $23,691 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. About 72% of this group were women, and 26% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
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 $11,525 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $12,092 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, 66% were women and 30% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
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 $60,480 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $60,480 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 48 people received their doctor's degree in education from Johns Hopkins. Of these students, 77% were women and 41% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
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 $12,528 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $13,154 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 45 people received their doctor's degree in education from UMSL. Of these students, 87% were women and 41% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
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 $14,542 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $14,891 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 41 people received their doctor's degree in education from UIUC. About 69% of this group were women, and 40% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
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. About 76% of this group were women, and 37% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
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 $11,564 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $11,700 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 33 people received their doctor's degree in education from UCLA. About 64% of this group were women, and 57% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
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 $41,650 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $17,661 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 50% of this group were women, and 36% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
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 $52,659 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $52,456 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 30 people received their doctor's degree in education from Harvard. Of these students, 48% were women and 63% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
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 $9,072 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $9,072 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 27 people received their doctor's degree in education from Ole Miss. Around 57% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 87% were women.
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 $9,795 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $13,426 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 27 people received their doctor's degree in education from GMU. Around 25% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 81% were women.
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. About 73% of this group were women, and 14% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
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 $10,978 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $9,972 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 24 people received their doctor's degree in education from ASU - Skysong. About 68% of this group were women, and 32% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
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 $12,472 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $12,618 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 23 people received their doctor's degree in education from VCU. Around 52% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 71% were women.
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. Around 47% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 60% were women.
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 $17,454 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $25,894 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 19 people received their doctor's degree in education from U-M. Around 33% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 67% were women.
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 $12,144 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $10,627 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. Around 46% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 69% were women.
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| Major | Annual Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| 2,369 |
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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.
- College Factual
- National Center for Education Statistics
- O*NET Online
- Bureau of Labor Statistics
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