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Doctor’s Degrees in General Education

2,177 Yearly Graduations
73% Women
43% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*
There are 106 schools in the United States where you can get your doctor's degree in general education. This degree is more popular with female students, and about 43% of recent graduates were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. Also, 5.1% of general education graduates were international students.

Education Levels of General Education Majors

In 2020-2021, 2,177 earned their doctor's degree in general education. This makes it the 2nd most popular doctor's degree program in the country.

The following table shows the number of diplomas awarded in general 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 General Education Majors With Doctor’s Degrees

We are unable to calculate the median earnings for general education majors with their doctor's degree due to lack of data.

Student Debt

We do not have the data to calculate the median and range of debt loads for general education students who are doctor's degree holders.

Student Diversity

More women than men pursue their doctor's degree in general education. About 73.2% of graduates with this degree are female.

Gender Number of Grads
Men 583
Women 1,594
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The racial-ethnic distribution of general 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
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There are 106 colleges that offer a doctor’s degree in general education. Learn more about the most popular 20 below:

#1

Northcentral University

San Diego, California
361 Yearly Graduations
78% Women
43% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

The most popular school in the United States for general education students seekinga doctor's degree is Northcentral University. 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. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 361 doctor's degrees were handed out to general education majors at Northcentral University. Of these students, 78% were women and 43% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.

#1

Walden University

Minneapolis, Minnesota
361 Yearly Graduations
83% Women
49% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

The most popular school in the United States for general education students seekinga doctor's degree is Walden University. 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 general education from Walden University. Around 49% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 83% were women.

#3

Nova Southeastern University

Fort Lauderdale, Florida
291 Yearly Graduations
77% Women
80% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

The 3rd most popular school in the country for general 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 general education from NUS Florida. Of these students, 77% were women and 80% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.

123 Yearly Graduations
63% Women
27% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

The 4th most popular school in the country for general 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 general education from Northeastern University Professional Advancement Network. About 63% of this group were women, and 27% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.

73 Yearly Graduations
71% Women
27% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

The 5th most popular school in the country for general education majors who are seeking their doctor's degree is Ohio State University - Main Campus. 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 general education majors at Ohio State. Of these students, 71% were women and 27% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.

#6

Johns Hopkins University

Baltimore, Maryland
48 Yearly Graduations
73% Women
31% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

Johns Hopkins University comes in at #6 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in general 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. The general education program at Johns Hopkins University awarded 48 doctor's degrees during the 2020-2021 school year. Of these students, 73% were women and 31% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.

#7

University of Missouri - St Louis

Saint Louis, Missouri
45 Yearly Graduations
69% Women
38% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

The 7th most popular school in the country for general education majors who are seeking their doctor's degree is University of Missouri - St Louis. 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 general education majors at UMSL. Of these students, 69% were women and 38% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.

41 Yearly Graduations
66% Women
27% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign is the 8th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a doctor's degree in general 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. The general education program at University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign awarded 41 doctor's degrees during the 2020-2021 school year. About 66% of this group were women, and 27% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.

#9

University of Central Florida

Orlando, Florida
34 Yearly Graduations
74% Women
26% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

University of Central Florida is the 9th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a doctor's degree in general 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 general education program at University of Central Florida awarded 34 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.

#10

University of California - Los Angeles

Los Angeles, California
33 Yearly Graduations
79% Women
67% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

University of California - Los Angeles is the 10th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a doctor's degree in general 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 general education program at University of California - Los Angeles awarded 33 doctor's degrees during the 2020-2021 school year. About 79% of this group were women, and 67% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.

#11

Azusa Pacific University

Azusa, California
32 Yearly Graduations
66% Women
50% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

Azusa Pacific University comes in at #11 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in general 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. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 32 people received their doctor's degree in general education from Azusa Pacific. Of these students, 66% were women and 50% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.

#12

Harvard University

Cambridge, Massachusetts
30 Yearly Graduations
60% Women
67% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

The 12th most popular school in the country for general 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 general education from Harvard. Around 67% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 60% were women.

#13

University of Mississippi

University, Mississippi
27 Yearly Graduations
48% Women
63% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

The 13th most popular school in the country for general 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 general education from Ole Miss. Of these students, 48% were women and 63% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.

#13

George Mason University

Fairfax, Virginia
27 Yearly Graduations
59% Women
37% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

The 13th most popular school in the country for general 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 general education from GMU. Around 37% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 59% were women.

#15

Purdue University - Main Campus

West Lafayette, Indiana
24 Yearly Graduations
79% Women
8% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

Purdue University - Main Campus is the 15th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a doctor's degree in general 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. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 24 doctor's degrees were handed out to general education majors at Purdue. Around 8% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 79% were women.

#15

Arizona State University - Skysong

Scottsdale, Arizona
24 Yearly Graduations
71% Women
25% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

Arizona State University - Skysong comes in at #15 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in general 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 general education program at Arizona State University - Skysong awarded 24 doctor's degrees during the 2020-2021 school year. Around 25% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 71% were women.

#17

Virginia Commonwealth University

Richmond, Virginia
23 Yearly Graduations
87% Women
26% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

The 17th most popular school in the country for general education majors who are seeking their doctor's degree is Virginia Commonwealth University. 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 general education majors at VCU. Of these students, 87% were women and 26% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.

#18

Claremont Graduate University

Claremont, California
21 Yearly Graduations
71% Women
57% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

Claremont Graduate University is the 18th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a doctor's degree in general education. 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 general education from Claremont Graduate University. Of these students, 71% were women and 57% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.

#19

Cleveland State University

Cleveland, Ohio
19 Yearly Graduations
74% Women
37% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

Cleveland State University is the 19th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a doctor's degree in general 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. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 19 doctor's degrees were handed out to general education majors at Cleveland State University. Of these students, 74% were women and 37% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.

#19

University of Michigan - Ann Arbor

Ann Arbor, Michigan
19 Yearly Graduations
74% Women
26% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

University of Michigan - Ann Arbor is the 19th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a doctor's degree in general 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. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 19 doctor's degrees were handed out to general education majors at U-M. Around 26% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 74% were women.

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.

More about our data sources and methodologies.

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