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Doctor’s Degrees in Teacher Education Subject Specific

495 Yearly Graduations
$61,723 Median Salary
67% Women
There are 112 colleges and univerities across the nation that offer a doctor's degree in subject specific ed. This degree is more popular with female students, and about 32% of recent graduates were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. Also, 14.5% of subject specific ed graduates were international students.

Education Levels of Subject Specific Ed Majors

During the 2020-2021 academic year, 495 students earned their doctor's degree in subject specific ed. This makes it the 4th most popular doctor's degree program in the country.

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

Education Level Number of Grads
Bachelor’s Degree 20,958
Master’s Degree 17,998
Graduate Certificate 2,123
Associate Degree 945
Basic Certificate 607
Doctor’s Degree 495
Undergraduate Certificate 171

Earnings of Subject Specific Ed Majors With Doctor’s Degrees

The median salary for graduates holding a doctor's degree in subject specific ed is $61,723. A lot of factors can contribute to this number, such as the location of your workplace and the availability of other perks and bonuses. To get a better picture, earnings for this category of people can range from a low of $51,264 to a high of $76,722.

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Student Debt

The data on debt ranges for subject specific ed majors who have their doctor's degree is not available.

Student Diversity

More women than men pursue their doctor's degree in subject specific ed. About 66.9% of graduates with this degree are female.

Gender Number of Grads
Men 164
Women 331
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The racial-ethnic distribution of subject specific ed doctor’s degree students is as follows:

Race/Ethnicity Number of Grads
Asian 27
Black or African American 86
Hispanic or Latino 35
White 248
International Students 72
Other Races/Ethnicities 27
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There are 112 colleges that offer a doctor’s degree in subject specific ed. Learn more about the most popular 20 below:

50 Yearly Graduations
74% Women
48% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

Teachers College at Columbia University tops the list of the most popular school in the U.S. for subject specific ed majors who are seeking their doctor's degree. Roughly 4,500 attend the school each year. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 50 people received their doctor's degree in subject specific ed from Teachers College. About 74% of this group were women, and 48% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.

#2

University of Georgia

Athens, Georgia
28 Yearly Graduations
61% Women
32% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

University of Georgia is the 2nd most popular school in the nation for students seeking a doctor's degree in subject specific ed. Each year, around 39,100 students seeking various degrees attend the university. 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, 28 people received their doctor's degree in subject specific ed from UGA. Of these students, 61% were women and 32% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.

26 Yearly Graduations
81% Women
38% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

St John's University - New York is the 3rd most popular school in the nation for students seeking a doctor's degree in subject specific ed. Each year, around 20,100 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $43,962 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $30,666 per year. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 26 people received their doctor's degree in subject specific ed from STJ. Of these students, 81% were women and 38% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.

#4

Auburn University

Auburn, Alabama
23 Yearly Graduations
78% Women
35% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

Auburn University is the 4th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a doctor's degree in subject specific ed. Each year, around 30,700 students seeking various degrees attend the university. 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, 23 doctor's degrees were handed out to subject specific ed majors at Auburn. About 78% of this group were women, and 35% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.

#5

Capella University

Minneapolis, Minnesota
22 Yearly Graduations
91% Women
64% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

Capella University comes in at #5 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in subject specific ed. Each year, around 38,900 students seeking various degrees attend the university. 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 subject specific ed program at Capella University awarded 22 doctor's degrees during the 2020-2021 school year. Around 64% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 91% were women.

#6

Boston University

Boston, Massachusetts
21 Yearly Graduations
29% Women
14% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

The 6th most popular school in the country for subject specific ed majors who are seeking their doctor's degree is Boston University. Roughly 32,700 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $58,560 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $58,560 per year. The subject specific ed program at Boston University awarded 21 doctor's degrees during the 2020-2021 school year. Around 14% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 29% were women.

#7

Florida State University

Tallahassee, Florida
16 Yearly Graduations
63% Women
25% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

The 7th most popular school in the country for subject specific ed majors who are seeking their doctor's degree is Florida State University. Roughly 43,500 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $4,640 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $9,684 per year. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 16 doctor's degrees were handed out to subject specific ed majors at Florida State. Around 25% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 63% were women.

#7

Pennsylvania State University - University Park

University Park, Pennsylvania
16 Yearly Graduations
69% Women
19% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

Pennsylvania State University - University Park is the 7th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a doctor's degree in subject specific ed. Roughly 89,800 attend the school each year. 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. The subject specific ed program at Pennsylvania State University - University Park awarded 16 doctor's degrees during the 2020-2021 school year. Around 19% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 69% were women.

#9

Texas A&M University - College Station

College Station, Texas
15 Yearly Graduations
73% Women
7% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

Texas A&M University - College Station is the 9th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a doctor's degree in subject specific ed. Each year, around 70,400 students seeking various degrees attend the university. 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. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 15 people received their doctor's degree in subject specific ed from Texas A&M College Station. Of these students, 73% were women and 7% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.

#10

Indiana University - Bloomington

Bloomington, Indiana
14 Yearly Graduations
93% Women
21% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

The 10th most popular school in the country for subject specific ed majors who are seeking their doctor's degree is Indiana University - Bloomington. Each year, around 43,000 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $9,913 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $9,909 per year. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 14 doctor's degrees were handed out to subject specific ed majors at IU Bloomington. Of these students, 93% were women and 21% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.

#11

University of Florida

Gainesville, Florida
11 Yearly Graduations
36% Women

University of Florida comes in at #11 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in subject specific ed. Each year, around 53,300 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $4,477 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $10,770 per year. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 11 people received their doctor's degree in subject specific ed from UF.

#11

University of Arizona

Tucson, Arizona
11 Yearly Graduations
64% Women
45% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

The 11th most popular school in the country for subject specific ed majors who are seeking their doctor's degree is University of Arizona. Each year, around 45,600 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $10,990 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $12,106 per year. The subject specific ed program at University of Arizona awarded 11 doctor's degrees during the 2020-2021 school year. Around 45% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 64% were women.

#13

Sam Houston State University

Huntsville, Texas
10 Yearly Graduations
70% Women
30% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

Sam Houston State University comes in at #13 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in subject specific ed. Each year, around 21,900 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $5,856 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $5,765 per year. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 10 doctor's degrees were handed out to subject specific ed majors at SHSU. Of these students, 70% were women and 30% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.

#13

University of Toledo

Toledo, Ohio
10 Yearly Graduations
90% Women
30% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

University of Toledo comes in at #13 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in subject specific ed. Each year, around 18,300 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $9,028 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $14,758 per year. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 10 people received their doctor's degree in subject specific ed from University of Toledo. Around 30% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 90% were women.

#15

Washington State University

Pullman, Washington
9 Yearly Graduations
78% Women
33% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

Washington State University comes in at #15 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in subject specific ed. Each year, around 31,100 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $10,457 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $12,076 per year. The subject specific ed program at Washington State University awarded 9 doctor's degrees during the 2020-2021 school year. Of these students, 78% were women and 33% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.

#15

Georgia State University

Atlanta, Georgia
9 Yearly Graduations
67% Women
56% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

Georgia State University is the 15th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a doctor's degree in subject specific ed. Each year, around 36,300 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $7,158 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $7,164 per year. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 9 people received their doctor's degree in subject specific ed from Georgia State. Of these students, 67% were women and 56% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.

9 Yearly Graduations
22% Women
11% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

Louisiana State University and Agricultural & Mechanical College is the 15th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a doctor's degree in subject specific ed. Each year, around 34,200 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $8,038 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $9,132 per year. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 9 doctor's degrees were handed out to subject specific ed majors at Louisiana State University. Of these students, 22% were women and 11% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.

#18

Judson University

Elgin, Illinois
8 Yearly Graduations
75% Women
13% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

The 18th most popular school in the country for subject specific ed majors who are seeking their doctor's degree is Judson University. Each year, around 1,100 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $28,840 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $15,814 per year. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 8 doctor's degrees were handed out to subject specific ed majors at Judson. About 75% of this group were women, and 13% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.

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

Southern Illinois University Carbondale is the 18th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a doctor's degree in subject specific ed. Roughly 11,300 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $9,638 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $11,268 per year. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 8 doctor's degrees were handed out to subject specific ed majors at SIUC. Around 13% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 63% were women.

#18

University of Iowa

Iowa City, Iowa
8 Yearly Graduations
50% Women
38% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

University of Iowa comes in at #18 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in subject specific ed. Roughly 30,300 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $8,356 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $10,432 per year. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 8 doctor's degrees were handed out to subject specific ed majors at Iowa. About 50% of this group were women, and 38% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.

Subject Specific Ed Concentrations

Major Annual Degrees Awarded
Reading Education 119
Music Education 77
Mathematics Education 48
Technical Education 36
Health Education 35

Below are some popular majors that are similar to subject 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 Grade Specific 431
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.

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