Doctor’s Degrees in Teacher Education Subject Specific
Education Levels of Subject Specific Ed Majors
During the most recent year for which data is available, 494 people 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 |
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Bachelor’s Degree | 18,931 |
Master’s Degree | 16,456 |
Graduate Certificate | 2,284 |
Associate Degree | 1,083 |
Basic Certificate | 683 |
Doctor’s Degree | 494 |
Undergraduate Certificate | 170 |
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 $87,083. A lot of factors can contribute to this number, such as the location of your workplace and the availability of other perks and bonuses. A better approximation of salary is to look at the typical range of salaries. In this case the low is $81,599 and the high is $89,313.
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 68.4% of graduates with this degree are female.
Gender | Number of Grads |
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Men | 156 |
Women | 338 |
The racial-ethnic distribution of subject specific ed doctor’s degree students is as follows:
Race/Ethnicity | Number of Grads |
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Asian | 34 |
Black or African American | 70 |
Hispanic or Latino | 36 |
White | 269 |
International Students | 51 |
Other Races/Ethnicities | 34 |
Most Popular Subject Specific Ed Programs for Doctor’s Degrees
There are 112 colleges that offer a doctor’s degree in subject specific ed. Learn more about the most popular 20 below:
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 most recent year for which we have data, 50 people received their doctor's degree in subject specific ed from Teachers College. Around 59% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 71% were women. Teachers College at Columbia University subject specific ed graduates who receive their doctor's degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $87,083.
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 most recent year for which we have data, 28 people received their doctor's degree in subject specific ed from UGA. Around 36% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 67% were women. University of Georgia subject specific ed graduates who receive their doctor's degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $87,083.
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 $48,301 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $33,386 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 26 people received their doctor's degree in subject specific ed from STJ. About 64% of this group were women, and 64% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. Data shows that STJ graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $87,083.
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 $10,704 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $10,692 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 23 people received their doctor's degree in subject specific ed from Auburn. Those who complete their doctor's degree in subject specific ed at Auburn University make a median salary of 87,083.
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 $63,798 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $63,798 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 21 people received their doctor's degree in subject specific ed from Boston U. Around 8% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 54% were women. Those who complete their doctor's degree in subject specific ed at Boston University make a median salary of 87,083.
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. During the most recent year for which we have data, 16 people received their doctor's degree in subject specific ed from Florida State. About 41% of this group were women, and 35% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. Data shows that Florida State graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $87,083.
Pennsylvania State University - Main Campus is the 7th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a doctor's degree in subject specific ed. Roughly 0 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $19,672 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $24,956 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 16 people received their doctor's degree in subject specific ed from Penn State University Park. Around 32% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 55% were women. Data shows that Penn State University Park graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $87,083.
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 $9,003 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $6,885 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 15 people received their doctor's degree in subject specific ed from Texas A&M College Station. Of these students, 64% were women and 18% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Those who complete their doctor's degree in subject specific ed at Texas A&M University - College Station make a median salary of 87,083.
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 $10,312 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $10,133 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 14 people received their doctor's degree in subject specific ed from IU Bloomington. About 86% of this group were women, and 18% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. Data shows that IU Bloomington graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $87,083.
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 $11,546 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $12,718 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 11 people received their doctor's degree in subject specific ed from University of Arizona. About 58% of this group were women, and 42% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. University of Arizona subject specific ed graduates who receive their doctor's degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $87,083.
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 most recent year for which we have data, 11 people received their doctor's degree in subject specific ed from UF. Around 33% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 67% were women. Data shows that UF graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $87,083.
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 $9,753 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $15,354 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 10 people received their doctor's degree in subject specific ed from University of Toledo. Of these students, 71% were women and 43% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. University of Toledo subject specific ed graduates who receive their doctor's degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $87,083.
Sam Houston State University comes in at #13 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in subject specific ed. 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. During the most recent year for which we have data, 10 people received their doctor's degree in subject specific ed from SHSU. Of these students, 100% were women and 25% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Data shows that SHSU graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $87,083.
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 most recent year for which we have data, 9 people received their doctor's degree in subject specific ed from Georgia State. Around 60% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 73% were women. Data shows that Georgia State graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $87,083.
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. During the most recent year for which we have data, 9 people received their doctor's degree in subject specific ed from Louisiana State University. Louisiana State University and Agricultural & Mechanical College subject specific ed graduates who receive their doctor's degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $87,083.
Washington State University comes in at #15 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in subject specific ed. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $10,976 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $12,675 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 9 people received their doctor's degree in subject specific ed from Wazzu. Washington State University subject specific ed graduates who receive their doctor's degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $87,083.
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 $29,850 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $18,178 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 8 people received their doctor's degree in subject specific ed from Judson. Data shows that Judson graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $87,083.
Southern Illinois University Carbondale is the 18th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a doctor's degree in subject specific ed. 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. During the most recent year for which we have data, 8 people received their doctor's degree in subject specific ed from SIUC. Of these students, 100% were women and 100% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Data shows that SIUC graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $87,083.
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 $9,016 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $11,256 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 8 people received their doctor's degree in subject specific ed from Iowa. Around 33% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 67% were women. University of Iowa subject specific ed graduates who receive their doctor's degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $87,083.
Subject Specific Ed Concentrations
Major | Annual Degrees Awarded |
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Reading Education | 109 |
Music Education | 79 |
Other Teacher Education | 42 |
Mathematics Education | 40 |
Physical Education & Coaching | 32 |
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Related Majors
Below are some popular majors that are similar to subject specific ed that offer doctor’s degrees.
Major | Annual Degrees Awarded |
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Educational Administration | 8,361 |
General Education | 2,501 |
Curriculum & Instruction | 1,788 |
Other Education | 471 |
Student Counseling | 401 |
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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