Find Affordable College Courses

What Do You Want to Study?

Elementary Education Doctor's Degree

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.

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.

There are 1,259 colleges that offer a doctor’s degree in Elementary Education. Learn more about the most popular below:

#1

Western Governors University

Salt Lake City, UT

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.

#2

Grand Canyon University

Phoenix, AZ

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.

#3

Liberty University

Lynchburg, VA

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.

#4

University of the Cumberlands

Williamsburg, KY

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.

#9

University of West Alabama

Livingston, AL

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.

#11

University of Northern Iowa

Cedar Falls, IA

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.

#12

Niagara University

Niagara University, NY

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.

#13

University of the People

Pasadena, CA

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.

#15

Kansas State University

Manhattan, KS

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.

#16

Georgia Southern University

Statesboro, GA

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.

#17

Kennesaw State University

Kennesaw, GA

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.

#18

University of West Georgia

Carrollton, GA

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.

#19

Mississippi State University

Mississippi State, MS

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.

#20

Wichita State University

Wichita, KS

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.

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.

More about our data sources and methodologies.

Find Teaching Schools Near You

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