Doctor’s Degrees in General Education
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Education Levels of Education Majors
In 2020-2021, 2,177 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 | 17,801 |
| Doctor’s Degree | 2,177 |
| Graduate Certificate | 1,211 |
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
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 73.2% of graduates with this degree are female.
| Gender | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Men | 583 |
| Women | 1,594 |
The racial-ethnic distribution of education doctor’s degree students is as follows:
| Race/Ethnicity | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Asian | 83 |
| Black or African American | 536 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 246 |
| White | 916 |
| International Students | 110 |
| Other Races/Ethnicities | 286 |
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 $16,881 per year. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 361 people received their doctor's degree in education from Northcentral University. Of these students, 78% were women and 43% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
Walden 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 49,600 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $10,064 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $9,651 per year. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 361 doctor's degrees were handed out to education majors at Walden University. Around 49% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 83% 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 $33,510 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $21,153 per year. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 291 doctor's degrees were handed out to education majors at NUS Florida. Of these students, 77% were women and 80% 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 $12,984 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $22,866 per year. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 123 people received their doctor's degree in education from Northeastern University Professional Advancement Network. About 63% of this group were women, and 27% 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 $11,018 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $11,560 per year. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 73 doctor's degrees were handed out to education majors at Ohio State. Of these students, 71% were women and 27% 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 $58,720 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $58,720 per year. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 48 doctor's degrees were handed out to education majors at Johns Hopkins. Of these students, 73% were women and 31% 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 $12,015 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $12,528 per year. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 45 doctor's degrees were handed out to education majors at UMSL. Of these students, 69% were women and 38% 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 $14,446 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $14,635 per year. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 41 people received their doctor's degree in education from UIUC. About 66% of this group were women, and 27% 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 2020-2021 academic year, 34 people received their doctor's degree in education from UCF. Around 26% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 74% were women.
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 $11,442 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $11,442 per year. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 33 people received their doctor's degree in education from UCLA. About 79% of this group were women, and 67% 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 $40,830 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $16,571 per year. The education program at Azusa Pacific University awarded 32 doctor's degrees during the 2020-2021 school year. Of these students, 66% were women and 50% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
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 $51,143 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $50,928 per year. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 30 people received their doctor's degree in education from Harvard. Around 67% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 60% were women.
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 $8,934 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $8,938 per year. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 27 people received their doctor's degree in education from Ole Miss. 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 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 $9,510 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $13,035 per year. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 27 people received their doctor's degree in education from GMU. Around 37% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 59% 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 2020-2021 academic year, 24 people received their doctor's degree in education from Purdue. Around 8% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 79% were women.
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 $10,710 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $9,774 per year. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 24 people received their doctor's degree in education from ASU - Skysong. Around 25% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 71% were women.
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 $12,094 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $12,618 per year. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 23 doctor's degrees were handed out to education majors at VCU. Of these students, 87% were women and 26% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
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. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 21 doctor's degrees were handed out to education majors at Claremont Graduate University. Of these students, 71% were women and 57% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
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 $11,610 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $10,419 per year. The education program at Cleveland State University awarded 19 doctor's degrees during the 2020-2021 school year. Of these students, 74% were women and 37% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
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 $16,865 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $24,902 per year. The education program at University of Michigan - Ann Arbor awarded 19 doctor's degrees during the 2020-2021 school year. Around 26% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 74% were women.
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Related Majors
Below are some popular majors that are similar to education that offer doctor’s degrees.
| Major | Annual Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| Educational Administration | 7,684 |
| Curriculum & Instruction | 1,434 |
| Teacher Education Subject Specific | 495 |
| Teacher Education Grade Specific | 431 |
| Other Education | 426 |
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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