Elementary Education Doctor’s Degrees
A doctor’s degree in Elementary Education is offered at 1,109 colleges in the United States, where you can earn adoctor’s degree in Elementary Education.
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Education Levels of Elementary Education Majors
In the most recent year for which data is available, 42,205 degrees were awarded toElementary Education majors across all award levels. The following table shows the number of diplomas awarded in Elementary Education at each degree level.
| Education Level | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Certificate | 147 |
| Associate’s Degree | 1,947 |
| Bachelor’s Degree | 30,161 |
| Master’s Degree | 9,905 |
| Doctor’s Degree (this page) | 45 |
Earnings of Elementary Education Majors With Doctor’s Degrees (All Award Levels)
The median salary for graduates holding adoctor’s degree in Elementary Education of $43,846 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 | $44,857 |
| 4 years | $43,846 |
| 5 years | $48,879 |
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 Elementary Education majors who have their doctor’s degree is not currently available.
Most Popular Elementary Education Programs for Doctor’s Degrees
There are 1,259 colleges that offer a doctor’s degree in Elementary Education. Learn more about the most popular below:
Western Governors University tops the list of the most popular schools in the U.S. for Elementary Education majors seeking their doctor's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 2,917 people received their doctor's degree in Elementary Education from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Grand Canyon University is a popular choice for Elementary Education majors seeking their doctor's degree. This school awarded 1,398 doctor's degrees in Elementary Education in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their doctor's degree in Elementary Education here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Liberty University is a popular choice for Elementary Education majors seeking their doctor's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 657 people received their doctor's degree in Elementary Education from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
University of the Cumberlands comes in at #4 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in Elementary Education. During the most recent year for which we have data, 408 people received their doctor's degree in Elementary Education from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Arizona State University Campus Immersion comes in at #5 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in Elementary Education. During the most recent year for which we have data, 349 people received their doctor's degree in Elementary Education from this school. Graduates who complete their doctor's degree in Elementary Education here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
University of Phoenix-Arizona is a popular choice for Elementary Education majors seeking their doctor's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 343 people received their doctor's degree in Elementary Education from this school. Graduates who complete their doctor's degree in Elementary Education here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Illinois State University is a popular choice for Elementary Education majors seeking their doctor's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 320 people received their doctor's degree in Elementary Education from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Northern Arizona University comes in at #8 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in Elementary Education. This school awarded 315 doctor's degrees in Elementary 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.
University of West Alabama comes in at #9 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in Elementary Education. During the most recent year for which we have data, 301 people received their doctor's degree in Elementary Education from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
University of Central Florida comes in at #10 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in Elementary Education. This school awarded 297 doctor's degrees in Elementary 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.
University of Northern Iowa comes in at #11 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in Elementary Education. During the most recent year for which we have data, 293 people received their doctor's degree in Elementary Education from this school. Graduates who complete their doctor's degree in Elementary Education here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Niagara University comes in at #12 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in Elementary Education. During the most recent year for which we have data, 275 people received their doctor's degree in Elementary Education from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
University of the People is a popular choice for Elementary Education majors seeking their doctor's degree. This school awarded 270 doctor's degrees in Elementary 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.
University of Nevada-Las Vegas comes in at #14 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in Elementary Education. This school awarded 265 doctor's degrees in Elementary 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.
Kansas State University comes in at #15 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in Elementary Education. This school awarded 262 doctor's degrees in Elementary 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.
Georgia Southern University comes in at #16 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in Elementary Education. This school awarded 255 doctor's degrees in Elementary 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.
Kennesaw State University is a popular choice for Elementary Education majors seeking their doctor's degree. This school awarded 255 doctor's degrees in Elementary Education in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their doctor's degree in Elementary Education here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
University of West Georgia comes in at #18 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in Elementary Education. This school awarded 250 doctor's degrees in Elementary 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.
Mississippi State University is a popular choice for Elementary Education majors seeking their doctor's degree. This school awarded 227 doctor's degrees in Elementary 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.
Wichita State University comes in at #20 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in Elementary Education. This school awarded 222 doctor's degrees in Elementary Education in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their doctor's degree in Elementary Education here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
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Related Majors
Below are some popular majors similar to Elementary Education that also offer doctor’s degrees.
| Major | Annual Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| Secondary Education and Teaching | 10,594 |
| Teacher Education, Multiple Levels | 8,732 |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods, Other | 6,573 |
| Junior High/Intermediate/Middle School Education and Teaching | 2,976 |
| Kindergarten/Preschool Education and Teaching | 2,616 |
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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