Secondary Education Doctor’s Degrees
There are 551 colleges and universities across the nation that offer adoctor’s degree in Secondary Education.
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Education Levels of Secondary Education Majors
In the most recent reporting year, 10,594 students earned theirSecondary Education majors across all award levels. The following table shows the number of diplomas awarded in Secondary Education at each degree level.
| Education Level | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Certificate | 131 |
| Associate’s Degree | 786 |
| Bachelor’s Degree | 3,755 |
| Master’s Degree | 5,892 |
| Doctor’s Degree (this page) | 30 |
Earnings of Secondary Education Majors With Doctor’s Degrees (All Award Levels)
Federal data tracks the median salary for graduates with adoctor’s degree in Secondary 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)
We do not have the data to estimate the median debt for graduates with this degree.
Most Popular Secondary Education Programs for Doctor’s Degrees
There are 693 colleges that offer a doctor’s degree in Secondary Education. Learn more about the most popular below:
The most popular school in the United States for Secondary Education students seeking a doctor's degree is Grand Canyon University. This school awarded 629 doctor's degrees in Secondary Education in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their doctor's degree in Secondary Education here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
University of the People is a popular choice for Secondary Education majors seeking their doctor's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 335 people received their doctor's degree in Secondary 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 is a popular choice for Secondary Education majors seeking their doctor's degree. This school awarded 214 doctor's degrees in Secondary 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 is a popular choice for Secondary Education majors seeking their doctor's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 142 people received their doctor's degree in Secondary Education from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
University of Arkansas at Monticello comes in at #5 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in Secondary Education. During the most recent year for which we have data, 139 people received their doctor's degree in Secondary Education from this school. Graduates who complete their doctor's degree in Secondary Education here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
New York University comes in at #6 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in Secondary Education. This school awarded 126 doctor's degrees in Secondary 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 Secondary Education majors seeking their doctor's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 121 people received their doctor's degree in Secondary Education from this school. Graduates who complete their doctor's degree in Secondary Education here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Liberty University comes in at #8 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in Secondary Education. During the most recent year for which we have data, 115 people received their doctor's degree in Secondary Education from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Missouri State University-Springfield comes in at #9 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in Secondary Education. During the most recent year for which we have data, 115 people received their doctor's degree in Secondary Education from this school. Graduates who complete their doctor's degree in Secondary Education here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Alder Graduate School of Education comes in at #10 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in Secondary Education. During the most recent year for which we have data, 106 people received their doctor's degree in Secondary Education from this school. Graduates who complete their doctor's degree in Secondary Education here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
University of the Cumberlands comes in at #11 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in Secondary Education. During the most recent year for which we have data, 104 people received their doctor's degree in Secondary Education from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Pennsylvania State University-Main Campus comes in at #12 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in Secondary Education. During the most recent year for which we have data, 99 people received their doctor's degree in Secondary Education from this school. Graduates who complete their doctor's degree in Secondary Education here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Mississippi State University comes in at #13 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in Secondary Education. This school awarded 98 doctor's degrees in Secondary Education in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their doctor's degree in Secondary Education here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
University of Central Florida is a popular choice for Secondary Education majors seeking their doctor's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 96 people received their doctor's degree in Secondary Education from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
University of Phoenix-Arizona comes in at #15 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in Secondary Education. This school awarded 96 doctor's degrees in Secondary 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 Nebraska at Omaha comes in at #16 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in Secondary Education. This school awarded 94 doctor's degrees in Secondary Education in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their doctor's degree in Secondary Education here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Pennsylvania Western University is a popular choice for Secondary Education majors seeking their doctor's degree. This school awarded 93 doctor's degrees in Secondary Education in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their doctor's degree in Secondary Education here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
University of Redlands is a popular choice for Secondary Education majors seeking their doctor's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 89 people received their doctor's degree in Secondary Education from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
William Carey University comes in at #19 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in Secondary Education. During the most recent year for which we have data, 86 people received their doctor's degree in Secondary Education from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Jacksonville State University comes in at #20 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in Secondary Education. During the most recent year for which we have data, 84 people received their doctor's degree in Secondary Education from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
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Related Majors
Below are some popular majors similar to Secondary Education that also offer doctor’s degrees.
| Major | Annual Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| Elementary Education and Teaching | 42,205 |
| 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
More about our data sources and methodologies.
