General Education Doctor’s Degrees
There are 733 schools in the United States where you can earn adoctor’s degree in General Education.
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Education Levels of General Education Majors
In the most recent reporting year, 27,481 students earned theirGeneral Education majors across all award levels. The following table shows the number of diplomas awarded in General Education at each degree level.
| Education Level | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Certificate | 360 |
| Associate’s Degree | 1,931 |
| Bachelor’s Degree | 7,330 |
| Master’s Degree | 15,448 |
| Doctor’s Degree (this page) | 2,405 |
Earnings of General Education Majors With Doctor’s Degrees (All Award Levels)
Federal data tracks the median salary for graduates with adoctor’s degree in General Education of $57,194 four years after graduation. These figures are reported program-wide, across all award levels.
However, this can depend on a number of factors, such as where you live and the number of years of experience you have.
| Years After Graduation | Median Earnings |
|---|---|
| 1 year | $56,718 |
| 4 years | $57,194 |
| 5 years | $63,573 |
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, field-of-study earnings tracker (program-wide, all award levels).
Student Debt (All Award Levels)
The data on debt ranges for General Education majors who have their doctor’s degree is not currently available.
Most Popular General Education Programs for Doctor’s Degrees
There are 903 colleges that offer a doctor’s degree in General Education. Learn more about the most popular below:
The most popular school in the United States for General Education students seeking a doctor's degree is Walden University. This school awarded 994 doctor's degrees in General Education in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
National University comes in at #2 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in General Education. During the most recent year for which we have data, 779 people received their doctor's degree in General Education from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Teachers College of San Joaquin is a popular choice for General Education majors seeking their doctor's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 658 people received their doctor's degree in General Education from this school. Graduates who complete their doctor's degree in General Education here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Northcentral University comes in at #4 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in General Education. During the most recent year for which we have data, 551 people received their doctor's degree in General Education from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
The University of Texas at El Paso is a popular choice for General Education majors seeking their doctor's degree. This school awarded 328 doctor's degrees in General Education in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their doctor's degree in General Education here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
University of North Texas is a popular choice for General Education majors seeking their doctor's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 328 people received their doctor's degree in General Education from this school. Graduates who complete their doctor's degree in General Education here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Texas A&M University-College Station comes in at #7 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in General Education. This school awarded 308 doctor's degrees in General Education in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Southern New Hampshire University is a popular choice for General Education majors seeking their doctor's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 304 people received their doctor's degree in General Education from this school. Graduates who complete their doctor's degree in General Education here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Johns Hopkins University is a popular choice for General Education majors seeking their doctor's degree. This school awarded 293 doctor's degrees in General Education in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Liberty University comes in at #10 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in General Education. This school awarded 284 doctor's degrees in General Education in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Texas Tech University comes in at #11 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in General Education. This school awarded 278 doctor's degrees in General Education in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Eastern Washington University comes in at #12 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in General Education. During the most recent year for which we have data, 277 people received their doctor's degree in General Education from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Nova Southeastern University is a popular choice for General Education majors seeking their doctor's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 268 people received their doctor's degree in General Education from this school. Graduates who complete their doctor's degree in General Education here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Grand Valley State University comes in at #14 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in General Education. This school awarded 262 doctor's degrees in General Education in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their doctor's degree in General Education here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
The University of Texas at San Antonio is a popular choice for General Education majors seeking their doctor's degree. This school awarded 260 doctor's degrees in General Education in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their doctor's degree in General Education here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Purdue University-Main Campus is a popular choice for General Education majors seeking their doctor's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 252 people received their doctor's degree in General Education from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
University of California-Irvine comes in at #17 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in General Education. This school awarded 250 doctor's degrees in General Education in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Central State University is a popular choice for General Education majors seeking their doctor's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 242 people received their doctor's degree in General Education from this school. Graduates who complete their doctor's degree in General Education here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Ohio State University-Main Campus comes in at #19 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in General Education. This school awarded 240 doctor's degrees in General Education in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
San Diego State University comes in at #20 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in General Education. This school awarded 226 doctor's degrees in General Education in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
General Education Focus Areas
| Major | Annual Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| Education, General | 27,481 |
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Related Majors
Below are some popular majors similar to General Education that also offer doctor’s degrees.
| Major | Annual Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods | 108,054 |
| Educational Administration and Supervision | 42,255 |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas | 39,881 |
| Special Education and Teaching | 33,988 |
| Curriculum and Instruction | 21,331 |
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 to obtain the percentage of racial-ethnic minorities.
- College Factual
- National Center for Education Statistics (IPEDS)
- O*NET Online
- U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics
- U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard
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