Doctor’s Degrees in Educational Assessment
Education Levels of Assessment Majors
During the most recent year for which data is available, 290 people earned their doctor's degree in assessment. This makes it the 8th most popular doctor's degree program in the country.
The following table shows the number of diplomas awarded in assessment at each degree level.
| Education Level | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s Degree | 2,111 |
| Master’s Degree | 1,520 |
| Graduate Certificate | 328 |
| Doctor’s Degree | 290 |
Earnings of Assessment Majors With Doctor’s Degrees
The median salary for graduates holding a doctor's degree in assessment is $77,480. 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. To get a better picture, earnings for this category of people can range from a low of $76,189 to a high of $79,146.
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 69.3% of graduates with this degree are female.
| Gender | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Men | 89 |
| Women | 201 |
The racial-ethnic distribution of assessment doctor’s degree students is as follows:
| Race/Ethnicity | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Asian | 10 |
| Black or African American | 27 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 18 |
| White | 167 |
| International Students | 56 |
| Other Races/Ethnicities | 12 |
Most Popular Assessment Programs for Doctor’s Degrees
There are 51 colleges that offer a doctor’s degree in assessment. Learn more about the most popular 20 below:
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 most recent year for which we have data, 51 people received their doctor's degree in assessment from A T Still University of Health Sciences. About 79% of this group were women, and 19% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. A T Still University of Health Sciences assessment graduates who receive their doctor's degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $77,480.
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 $11,849 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $12,967 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 35 people received their doctor's degree in assessment from UK. About 70% of this group were women, and 15% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. Data shows that UK graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $77,480.
North Dakota State University - Main Campus is the 3rd most popular school in the nation for students seeking a doctor's degree in assessment. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $9,309 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $7,585 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 11 people received their doctor's degree in assessment from North Dakota State University. Those who complete their doctor's degree in assessment at North Dakota State University - Main Campus make a median salary of 77,480.
The 3rd most popular school in the country for assessment majors who are seeking their doctor's degree is Brigham Young University - Provo. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $6,496 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $8,096 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 11 people received their doctor's degree in assessment from BYU. About 100% of this group were women, and 33% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. Brigham Young University - Provo assessment graduates who receive their doctor's degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $77,480.
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. During the most recent year for which we have data, 10 people received their doctor's degree in assessment from Augusta University. Of these students, 42% were women and 50% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Augusta University assessment graduates who receive their doctor's degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $77,480.
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 $9,459 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 9 people received their doctor's degree in assessment from NC State. Of these students, 50% were women and 25% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Those who complete their doctor's degree in assessment at North Carolina State University make a median salary of 77,480.
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 $7,536 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $9,648 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 9 people received their doctor's degree in assessment from Middle Tennessee State University. Data shows that Middle Tennessee State University graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $77,480.
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 $11,834 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $12,264 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 8 people received their doctor's degree in assessment from UC Irvine. Around 18% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 73% were women. Data shows that UC Irvine graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $77,480.
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 $8,738 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $14,703 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 8 people received their doctor's degree in assessment from UCCS. Of these students, 75% were women and 17% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Data shows that UCCS graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $77,480.
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 $58,032 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $58,032 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 8 people received their doctor's degree in assessment from DU. Those who complete their doctor's degree in assessment at University of Denver make a median salary of 77,480.
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 most recent year for which we have data, 8 people received their doctor's degree in assessment from Teachers College. Around 25% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 75% were women. Those who complete their doctor's degree in assessment at Teachers College at Columbia University make a median salary of 77,480.
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 $9,016 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $11,256 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 6 people received their doctor's degree in assessment from Iowa. Of these students, 67% were women and 11% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Those who complete their doctor's degree in assessment at University of Iowa make a median salary of 77,480.
Boston College comes in at #12 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in assessment. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $66,410 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $35,784 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 6 people received their doctor's degree in assessment from Boston College. Boston College assessment graduates who receive their doctor's degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $77,480.
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 $9,237 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $11,963 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 6 people received their doctor's degree in assessment from UND. Around 33% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 33% were women. Data shows that UND graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $77,480.
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 $14,768 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $15,545 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 5 people received their doctor's degree in assessment from UIUC. Around 25% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 75% were women. University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign assessment graduates who receive their doctor's degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $77,480.
The 16th most popular school in the country for assessment majors who are seeking their doctor's degree is Michigan State University. Roughly 49,600 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $16,930 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $20,808 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 5 people received their doctor's degree in assessment from Michigan State. Data shows that Michigan State graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $77,480.
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 $13,660 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $18,301 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 5 people received their doctor's degree in assessment from Wayne State. Data shows that Wayne State graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $77,480.
University of Northern Colorado is the 19th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a doctor's degree in assessment. Each year, around 11,400 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $8,784 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $12,204 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 4 people received their doctor's degree in assessment from University of Northern Colorado. Of these students, 20% were women and 20% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Those who complete their doctor's degree in assessment at University of Northern Colorado make a median salary of 77,480.
Assessment Concentrations
| Major | Annual Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| Educational Evaluation & Research | 114 |
| Other Educational Assessment | 88 |
| Educational Statistics & Methods | 60 |
| Learning Sciences | 24 |
| Educational Assessment & Testing | 4 |
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Related Majors
Below are some popular majors that are similar to assessment that offer doctor’s degrees.
| Major | Annual Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| Educational Administration | 8,361 |
| General Education | 2,501 |
| Curriculum & Instruction | 1,788 |
| Teacher Education Subject Specific | 494 |
| Other Education | 471 |
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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