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Learning Sciences Doctor's Degree

Learning Sciences Doctor’s Degrees

A doctor’s degree in Learning Sciences is offered at 37 colleges in the United States, where you can earn adoctor’s degree in Learning Sciences.

Education Levels of Learning Sciences Majors

During the most recent year for which data is available, 4,044 people earned theirLearning Sciences majors across all award levels. The following table shows the number of diplomas awarded in Learning Sciences at each degree level.

Education Level Number of Grads
Bachelor’s Degree 2,959
Master’s Degree 991
Doctor’s Degree (this page) 94

Earnings of Learning Sciences Majors With Doctor’s Degrees (All Award Levels)

Federal data tracks the median salary for graduates with adoctor’s degree in Learning Sciences 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)

We do not have the data to calculate the median and range of debt loads for Learning Sciences students with their doctor’s degree.

There are 48 colleges that offer a doctor’s degree in Learning Sciences. Learn more about the most popular below:

#1

Western Governors University

Salt Lake City, UT

Western Governors University tops the list of the most popular schools in the U.S. for Learning Sciences majors seeking their doctor's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 3,267 people received their doctor's degree in Learning Sciences from this school. Graduates who complete their doctor's degree in Learning Sciences here go on to a median salary of $40,669.

#2

Harvard University

Cambridge, MA

Harvard University is a popular choice for Learning Sciences majors seeking their doctor's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 293 people received their doctor's degree in Learning Sciences from this school. Graduates who complete their doctor's degree in Learning Sciences here go on to a median salary of $40,669.

#3

National University

San Diego, CA

National University comes in at #3 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in Learning Sciences. During the most recent year for which we have data, 119 people received their doctor's degree in Learning Sciences from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.

#4

University of Arizona

Tucson, AZ

University of Arizona comes in at #4 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in Learning Sciences. This school awarded 70 doctor's degrees in Learning Sciences in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.

#5

University of Miami

Coral Gables, FL

University of Miami comes in at #5 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in Learning Sciences. During the most recent year for which we have data, 66 people received their doctor's degree in Learning Sciences from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.

University of Maryland Global Campus comes in at #6 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in Learning Sciences. This school awarded 45 doctor's degrees in Learning Sciences 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 Washington-Seattle Campus comes in at #7 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in Learning Sciences. This school awarded 28 doctor's degrees in Learning Sciences 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 Southern California comes in at #8 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in Learning Sciences. This school awarded 24 doctor's degrees in Learning Sciences in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their doctor's degree in Learning Sciences here go on to a median salary of $40,669.

University of New Mexico-Main Campus is a popular choice for Learning Sciences majors seeking their doctor's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 18 people received their doctor's degree in Learning Sciences from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.

National Louis University comes in at #10 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in Learning Sciences. This school awarded 11 doctor's degrees in Learning Sciences in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their doctor's degree in Learning Sciences here go on to a median salary of $40,669.

Minnesota State University-Mankato is a popular choice for Learning Sciences majors seeking their doctor's degree. This school awarded 10 doctor's degrees in Learning Sciences in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.

Ohio State University-Main Campus is a popular choice for Learning Sciences majors seeking their doctor's degree. This school awarded 10 doctor's degrees in Learning Sciences in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their doctor's degree in Learning Sciences here go on to a median salary of $40,669.

#13

Wilson College

Chambersburg, PA

Wilson College comes in at #13 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in Learning Sciences. During the most recent year for which we have data, 9 people received their doctor's degree in Learning Sciences from this school. Graduates who complete their doctor's degree in Learning Sciences here go on to a median salary of $40,669.

#14

Point Park University

Pittsburgh, PA

Point Park University comes in at #14 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in Learning Sciences. This school awarded 8 doctor's degrees in Learning Sciences in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their doctor's degree in Learning Sciences here go on to a median salary of $40,669.

#15

Fontbonne University

Saint Louis, MO

Fontbonne University is a popular choice for Learning Sciences majors seeking their doctor's degree. This school awarded 7 doctor's degrees in Learning Sciences in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.

#16

Clemson University

Clemson, SC

Clemson University is a popular choice for Learning Sciences majors seeking their doctor's degree. This school awarded 6 doctor's degrees in Learning Sciences in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their doctor's degree in Learning Sciences here go on to a median salary of $40,669.

#17

The University of Alabama

Tuscaloosa, AL

The University of Alabama comes in at #17 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in Learning Sciences. This school awarded 6 doctor's degrees in Learning Sciences in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their doctor's degree in Learning Sciences here go on to a median salary of $40,669.

#18

Hofstra University

Hempstead, NY

Hofstra University comes in at #18 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in Learning Sciences. During the most recent year for which we have data, 5 people received their doctor's degree in Learning Sciences from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.

#19

Northwestern University

Evanston, IL

Northwestern University is a popular choice for Learning Sciences majors seeking their doctor's degree. This school awarded 4 doctor's degrees in Learning Sciences in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their doctor's degree in Learning Sciences here go on to a median salary of $40,669.

#20

Tiffin University

Tiffin, OH

Tiffin University comes in at #20 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in Learning Sciences. During the most recent year for which we have data, 4 people received their doctor's degree in Learning Sciences from this school. Graduates who complete their doctor's degree in Learning Sciences here go on to a median salary of $40,669.

Below are some popular majors similar to Learning Sciences that also offer doctor’s degrees.

Major Annual Degrees Awarded
Educational Evaluation and Research 789
Educational Statistics and Research Methods 351
Educational Assessment, Evaluation, and Research, Other 298
Educational Assessment, Testing, and Measurement 206
Institutional Research 7

References

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