Doctor’s Degrees in Elementary Education
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Education Levels of Elementary Teaching Majors
In 2020-2021, 26 earned their doctor's degree in elementary teaching. This makes it the 34th most popular doctor's degree program in the country.
The following table shows the number of diplomas awarded in elementary teaching at each degree level.
| Education Level | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s Degree | 30,802 |
| Master’s Degree | 8,975 |
| Associate Degree | 2,021 |
| Graduate Certificate | 830 |
| Basic Certificate | 190 |
| Undergraduate Certificate | 159 |
| Doctor’s Degree | 26 |
Earnings of Elementary Teaching Majors With Doctor’s Degrees
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Student Debt
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Student Diversity
More women than men pursue their doctor's degree in elementary teaching. About 84.6% of graduates with this degree are female.
| Gender | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Men | 4 |
| Women | 22 |
The racial-ethnic distribution of elementary teaching doctor’s degree students is as follows:
| Race/Ethnicity | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 4 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 2 |
| White | 18 |
| International Students | 2 |
| Other Races/Ethnicities | 0 |
Most Popular Elementary Teaching Programs for Doctor’s Degrees
There are 13 colleges that offer a doctor’s degree in elementary teaching. Learn more about the most popular 13 below:
The most popular school in the United States for elementary teaching students seekinga doctor's degree is Texas A&M University - Commerce. Each year, around 12,200 students seeking various degrees attend the university. 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. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 11 doctor's degrees were handed out to elementary teaching majors at Texas A&M Commerce. Around 27% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 91% were women.
University of Northern Colorado is the 2nd most popular school in the nation for students seeking a doctor's degree in elementary teaching. Roughly 11,400 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $8,127 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $11,192 per year. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 6 doctor's degrees were handed out to elementary teaching majors at University of Northern Colorado.
University of Georgia is the 3rd most popular school in the nation for students seeking a doctor's degree in elementary teaching. 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. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 4 people received their doctor's degree in elementary teaching from UGA.
Rutgers University - New Brunswick comes in at #4 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in elementary teaching. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $12,536 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $18,180 per year. The elementary teaching program at Rutgers University - New Brunswick awarded 2 doctor's degrees during the 2020-2021 school year. Around 50% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 100% were women.
Ball State University comes in at #5 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in elementary teaching. 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. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 1 doctor's degrees were handed out to elementary teaching majors at Ball State. Around 100% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 100% were women.
The 5th most popular school in the country for elementary teaching majors who are seeking their doctor's degree is University at Buffalo. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $7,070 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $11,310 per year. The elementary teaching program at University at Buffalo awarded 1 doctor's degrees during the 2020-2021 school year.
The University of Alabama is the 5th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a doctor's degree in elementary teaching. 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 elementary teaching program at The University of Alabama awarded 1 doctor's degrees during the 2020-2021 school year.
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Related Majors
Below are some popular majors that are similar to elementary teaching that offer doctor’s degrees.
| Major | Annual Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| Adult & Continuing Education | 147 |
| Teacher Development & Methodology | 100 |
| Teacher Education | 98 |
| Early Childhood Education | 29 |
| Secondary Education | 15 |
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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