Find Teaching Schools

Study Area & Zipcode

Doctor's Degree in Teacher Education Grade Specific

Find Schools Near

Doctor’s Degrees in Teacher Education Grade Specific

431 Yearly Graduations
$67,828 Median Salary
74% Women
There are 62 colleges and univerities across the nation that offer a doctor's degree in grade specific ed. Among those who recently graduated from the schools offering this degree, the majority were women, and 32% were students from underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Also, 5.6% of grade specific ed graduates were international students.

Education Levels of Grade Specific Ed Majors

In 2020-2021, 431 doctor's degrees were awarded to grade specific ed majors. This makes it the 5th most popular doctor's degree program in the country.

The following table shows the number of diplomas awarded in grade specific ed at each degree level.

Education Level Number of Grads
Bachelor’s Degree 53,664
Master’s Degree 29,374
Associate Degree 12,921
Basic Certificate 6,431
Graduate Certificate 4,646
Undergraduate Certificate 2,759
Doctor’s Degree 431

Earnings of Grade Specific Ed Majors With Doctor’s Degrees

The median salary for graduates holding a doctor's degree in grade specific ed is $67,828. 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. A better approximation of salary is to look at the typical range of salaries. In this case the low is $54,276 and the high is $75,206.

undefined

Student Debt

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

Student Diversity

More women than men pursue their doctor's degree in grade specific ed. About 74.0% of graduates with this degree are female.

Gender Number of Grads
Men 112
Women 319
undefined

The racial-ethnic distribution of grade specific ed doctor’s degree students is as follows:

Race/Ethnicity Number of Grads
Asian 17
Black or African American 70
Hispanic or Latino 36
White 244
International Students 24
Other Races/Ethnicities 40
undefined

There are 62 colleges that offer a doctor’s degree in grade specific ed. Learn more about the most popular 20 below:

#1

University of New England

Biddeford, Maine
76 Yearly Graduations
63% Women
16% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

University of New England tops the list of the most popular school in the U.S. for grade specific ed majors who are seeking their doctor's degree. Each year, around 7,200 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $38,420 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $28,778 per year. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 76 people received their doctor's degree in grade specific ed from UNE. Around 16% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 63% were women.

#2

Capella University

Minneapolis, Minnesota
72 Yearly Graduations
86% Women
38% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

The 2nd most popular school in the country for grade specific ed majors who are seeking their doctor's degree is Capella University. Roughly 38,900 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $14,148 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $14,784 per year. The grade specific ed program at Capella University awarded 72 doctor's degrees during the 2020-2021 school year. About 86% of this group were women, and 38% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.

21 Yearly Graduations
67% Women
62% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

The 3rd most popular school in the country for grade specific ed majors who are seeking their doctor's degree is Teachers College at Columbia University. Each year, around 4,500 students seeking various degrees attend the university. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 21 doctor's degrees were handed out to grade specific ed majors at Teachers College. Around 62% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 67% were women.

#4

Kennesaw State University

Kennesaw, Georgia
19 Yearly Graduations
68% Women
47% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

Kennesaw State University is the 4th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a doctor's degree in grade specific ed. Each year, around 41,100 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $4,450 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $5,238 per year. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 19 doctor's degrees were handed out to grade specific ed majors at KSU Georgia. Of these students, 68% were women and 47% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.

16 Yearly Graduations
94% Women
31% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

University of Oklahoma Norman Campus is the 5th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a doctor's degree in grade specific ed. Roughly 27,700 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $4,920 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $8,034 per year. The grade specific ed program at University of Oklahoma Norman Campus awarded 16 doctor's degrees during the 2020-2021 school year. About 94% of this group were women, and 31% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.

#6

New Jersey City University

Jersey City, New Jersey
12 Yearly Graduations
67% Women
42% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

New Jersey City University comes in at #6 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in grade specific ed. Roughly 7,500 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $12,992 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $13,938 per year. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 12 people received their doctor's degree in grade specific ed from NJCU. About 67% of this group were women, and 42% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.

11 Yearly Graduations
91% Women
27% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

Texas A&M University - Commerce is the 7th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a doctor's degree in grade specific ed. Roughly 12,200 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $4,790 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $3,630 per year. The grade specific ed program at Texas A&M University - Commerce awarded 11 doctor's degrees during the 2020-2021 school year. Around 27% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 91% were women.

#7

University of Georgia

Athens, Georgia
11 Yearly Graduations
73% Women
18% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

The 7th most popular school in the country for grade specific ed majors who are seeking their doctor's degree is University of Georgia. Roughly 39,100 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $9,790 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $8,878 per year. The grade specific ed program at University of Georgia awarded 11 doctor's degrees during the 2020-2021 school year. Around 18% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 73% were women.

#7

Concordia University, Texas

Lakeway, Texas
11 Yearly Graduations
91% Women
73% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

Concordia University, Texas is the 7th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a doctor's degree in grade specific ed. Each year, around 2,200 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $33,600 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $11,970 per year. The grade specific ed program at Concordia University, Texas awarded 11 doctor's degrees during the 2020-2021 school year. Of these students, 91% were women and 73% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.

#7

Universidad Metropolitana

San Juan, Puerto Rico
11 Yearly Graduations
64% Women

The 7th most popular school in the country for grade specific ed majors who are seeking their doctor's degree is Universidad Metropolitana. Each year, around 8,800 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $4,920 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $2,652 per year. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 11 doctor's degrees were handed out to grade specific ed majors at UMET. Around 100% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 64% were women.

#11

Auburn University

Auburn, Alabama
10 Yearly Graduations
50% Women
30% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

The 11th most popular school in the country for grade specific ed majors who are seeking their doctor's degree is Auburn University. Roughly 30,700 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $10,080 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $10,080 per year. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 10 doctor's degrees were handed out to grade specific ed majors at Auburn. Around 30% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 50% were women.

#11

Montclair State University

Montclair, New Jersey
10 Yearly Graduations
60% Women
20% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

Montclair State University comes in at #11 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in grade specific ed. Each year, around 21,000 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $12,323 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $12,978 per year. The grade specific ed program at Montclair State University awarded 10 doctor's degrees during the 2020-2021 school year. Of these students, 60% were women and 20% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.

#11

Pennsylvania State University - University Park

University Park, Pennsylvania
10 Yearly Graduations
80% Women
30% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

Pennsylvania State University - University Park comes in at #11 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in grade specific ed. Each year, around 89,800 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $15,400 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $23,189 per year. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 10 doctor's degrees were handed out to grade specific ed majors at Penn State University Park. Around 30% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 80% were women.

#14

University of Massachusetts Amherst

Amherst, Massachusetts
9 Yearly Graduations
78% Women
11% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

The 14th most popular school in the country for grade specific ed majors who are seeking their doctor's degree is University of Massachusetts Amherst. Each year, around 31,600 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $15,791 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $14,014 per year. The grade specific ed program at University of Massachusetts Amherst awarded 9 doctor's degrees during the 2020-2021 school year. Of these students, 78% were women and 11% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.

#15

Ball State University

Muncie, Indiana
8 Yearly Graduations
63% Women
13% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

The 15th most popular school in the country for grade specific ed majors who are seeking their doctor's degree is Ball State University. Each year, around 21,500 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $9,628 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $9,482 per year. The grade specific ed program at Ball State University awarded 8 doctor's degrees during the 2020-2021 school year. About 63% of this group were women, and 13% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.

#15

Oakland University

Rochester Hills, Michigan
8 Yearly Graduations
100% Women
38% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

The 15th most popular school in the country for grade specific ed majors who are seeking their doctor's degree is Oakland University. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $15,135 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $19,323 per year. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 8 doctor's degrees were handed out to grade specific ed majors at Oakland. About 100% of this group were women, and 38% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.

#15

University of North Dakota

Grand Forks, North Dakota
8 Yearly Graduations
75% Women

The 15th most popular school in the country for grade specific ed 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 $8,882 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $11,503 per year. The grade specific ed program at University of North Dakota awarded 8 doctor's degrees during the 2020-2021 school year.

#15

Texas A&M University - College Station

College Station, Texas
8 Yearly Graduations
75% Women
25% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

The 15th most popular school in the country for grade specific ed majors who are seeking their doctor's degree is Texas A&M University - College Station. Roughly 70,400 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $8,578 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $6,885 per year. The grade specific ed program at Texas A&M University - College Station awarded 8 doctor's degrees during the 2020-2021 school year. Around 25% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 75% were women.

#15

Jackson State University

Jackson, Mississippi
8 Yearly Graduations
75% Women
75% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

The 15th most popular school in the country for grade specific ed majors who are seeking their doctor's degree is Jackson State University. Roughly 6,900 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $8,270 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $8,270 per year. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 8 doctor's degrees were handed out to grade specific ed majors at Jackson State. Around 75% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 75% were women.

#20

The University of Alabama

Tuscaloosa, Alabama
7 Yearly Graduations
43% Women
14% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

The University of Alabama is the 20th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a doctor's degree in grade specific ed. Roughly 37,800 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $10,780 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $10,780 per year. The grade specific ed program at The University of Alabama awarded 7 doctor's degrees during the 2020-2021 school year. Of these students, 43% were women and 14% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.

Grade Specific Ed Concentrations

Major Annual Degrees Awarded
Adult & Continuing Education 147
Teacher Development & Methodology 100
Teacher Education 98
Early Childhood Education 29
Elementary Education 26

Below are some popular majors that are similar to grade specific ed that offer doctor’s degrees.

Major Annual Degrees Awarded
Educational Administration 7,684
General Education 2,177
Curriculum & Instruction 1,434
Teacher Education Subject Specific 495
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.

More about our data sources and methodologies.

Featured Schools

Find Teaching Schools Near You

Our free school finder matches students with accredited education & teaching schools across the U.S.