Doctor’s Degrees in General Education
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Education Levels of Education Majors
In 2020-2021, 2,177 doctor's degrees were awarded to education majors. This makes it the 2nd 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 |
| Bachelor’s Degree | 5,611 |
| Doctor’s Degree | 2,177 |
| Associate Degree | 2,078 |
| Graduate Certificate | 1,211 |
| Basic Certificate | 739 |
| Undergraduate Certificate | 193 |
Earnings of Education Majors With Doctor’s Degrees
The median salary for graduates holding a doctor's degree in education is $71,992. 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 $68,125 to a high of $75,723.
Student Debt
The data on debt ranges for education majors who have their doctor's degree is not available.
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. The education program at Northcentral University awarded 361 doctor's degrees during the 2020-2021 school year. Around 43% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 78% were women.
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. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 361 people received their doctor's degree in education from Walden University. About 83% of this group were women, and 49% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
The 3rd most popular school in the country for education majors who are seeking their doctor's degree is Nova Southeastern University. 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. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 291 people received their doctor's degree in education from NUS Florida. Around 80% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 77% were women.
Northeastern University Professional Advancement Network comes in at #4 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in education. 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. The education program at Northeastern University Professional Advancement Network awarded 123 doctor's degrees during the 2020-2021 school year. Of these students, 63% were women and 27% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
Ohio State University - Main Campus is the 5th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a doctor's degree 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. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 73 people received their doctor's degree in education from Ohio State. Around 27% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 71% were women.
Johns Hopkins University comes in at #6 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in education. 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. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 48 people received their doctor's degree in education from Johns Hopkins. Around 31% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 73% were women.
University of Missouri - St Louis is the 7th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a doctor's degree 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. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 45 people received their doctor's degree in education from UMSL. Around 38% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 69% were women.
The 8th most popular school in the country for education majors who are seeking their doctor's degree is University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign. 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. The education program at University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign awarded 41 doctor's degrees during the 2020-2021 school year. Of these students, 66% were women and 27% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
University of Central Florida is the 9th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a doctor's degree 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. The education program at University of Central Florida awarded 34 doctor's degrees during the 2020-2021 school year. About 74% of this group were women, and 26% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
University of California - Los Angeles comes in at #10 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in education. 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. The education program at University of California - Los Angeles awarded 33 doctor's degrees during the 2020-2021 school year. Of these students, 79% were women and 67% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
Azusa Pacific University is the 11th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a doctor's degree 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. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 32 doctor's degrees were handed out to education majors at Azusa Pacific. Around 50% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 66% were women.
Harvard University comes in at #12 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in education. 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. The education program at Harvard University awarded 30 doctor's degrees during the 2020-2021 school year. About 60% of this group were women, and 67% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
University of Mississippi comes in at #13 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in education. 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. The education program at University of Mississippi awarded 27 doctor's degrees during the 2020-2021 school year. Around 63% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 48% were women.
George Mason University comes in at #13 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in education. 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. The education program at George Mason University awarded 27 doctor's degrees during the 2020-2021 school year. About 59% of this group were women, and 37% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
The 15th most popular school in the country for education majors who are seeking their doctor's degree is Purdue University - Main Campus. 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. The education program at Purdue University - Main Campus awarded 24 doctor's degrees during the 2020-2021 school year. About 79% of this group were women, and 8% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
Arizona State University - Skysong is the 15th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a doctor's degree 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. The education program at Arizona State University - Skysong awarded 24 doctor's degrees during the 2020-2021 school year. About 71% of this group were women, and 25% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
Virginia Commonwealth University is the 17th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a doctor's degree 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. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 23 people received their doctor's degree in education from VCU. Around 26% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 87% were women.
The 18th most popular school in the country for education majors who are seeking their doctor's degree is Claremont Graduate University. Each year, around 1,900 students seeking various degrees attend the university. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 21 people received their doctor's degree in education from Claremont Graduate University. Around 57% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 71% were women.
The 19th most popular school in the country for education majors who are seeking their doctor's degree is Cleveland State University. 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. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 19 doctor's degrees were handed out to education majors at Cleveland State University. Around 37% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 74% were women.
The 19th most popular school in the country for education majors who are seeking their doctor's degree is University of Michigan - Ann Arbor. 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. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 19 doctor's degrees were handed out to education majors at U-M. About 74% of this group were women, and 26% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
Education Concentrations
| Major | Annual Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| General Education | 2,177 |
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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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